SPEC updates processor group testing
The benchmark software most commonly used to test engineering workstations has an update that improves its ability to test computers running more than 64 logical processors. This will be of […]
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ODA offers patent troll insurance to CAD firms
The Open Design Alliance (ODA) has joined LOT Network, a non-profit community of companies that builds a protective barrier for its members against patent assertion entities (PAEs or “patent trolls”). […]
ODA Drawings SDK update supports ReCap files for point cloud use
The latest update to Drawings SDK from the Open Design Alliance adds support for Autodesk ReCap files, a common standard format for embedding point cloud data into CAD drawings and […]
CorelCAD 2020 extends CAD access to occasional users
Corel has built a comfortable business catering to the information needs of knowledge workers. The company is best known for CorelDraw, a leading graphics arts tool. For several years it […]
Creating a bridge between medical practice and digital engineering
International engineering and consulting firm Thornton Tomasetti has announced the appointment of Kristian Debus, Ph.D., as vice president and leader of Life Sciences. Debus joins Thornton Tomasetti after more than seven years with […]
The rise of the digital factory
Industry analysis by Randall S. Newton Manufacturing companies are racing to digitalize their processes. From initial market planning to design and on to supply chain management and production, digital processes […]
Whitepaper claims AutoCAD Web falls short against Graebert ARES Kudo
A new white paper comparing Autodesk AutoCAD Web to Graebert ARES Kudo finds that Kudo “significantly” outperforms AutoCAD Web in almost every category of comparison. The white paper, “Comparing Cloud-based […]
PTC to acquire Onshape
PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Onshape, creators of the first Software as a Service (SaaS) product development platform that unites robust computer […]
‘Robot blood’ stores energy for long-duration jobs
Researchers at Cornell University have created a system of circulating liquid — “robot blood” — within robotic structures, to store energy and power robotic applications for sophisticated, long-duration tasks. The […]
IntelliCAD selects picturesque Southern Italy for world developer conference
The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) has announced its 2019 world conference for CAD industry developers and vendors. ITC member ACCA Software is hosting the conference at its headquarters in Bagnoli […]