Outlook for 3D Printing
The impact of 3D printing on the CAD professional has been incredibly profound. The ability to actually create a physical manifestation of a design at very low cost, relatively quickly, and with strong...
View ArticleCAD Trends From the Global Product Data Interoperability Summit
One of the most interesting annual conferences that CAD pros should track is the Global Product Data Interoperability Summit event put on by Northrop/Grumman that is focused on the aerospace and...
View ArticleIs “Social CAD” the Next Big Thing?
Social media may be the single hottest buzzword in the entire English speaking world today. It’s made some individuals billionaires and certainly commands the full attention of most people under 25....
View ArticleThe Continued Rush to Rapid Prototyping
One of the most important trends that have had substantial impact on CAD professionals is the decrease in the time line for new product development. Everything must be done more quickly, and one of the...
View ArticleAn Update on NX CAD Software
With the new release of the 8.5 version (video) of this product, there are a number of new or enhanced features and capabilities that are worth noting. Let’s look at some of the most compelling of...
View ArticleMobile Workstations Are Now an Essential Tool
It has always been a bit surprising to me that the same productivity and need arguments that have driven the movement away from desktop PCs to mobile PCs has not impacted the workstation market in...
View ArticleCAD, CAM, and Increased Design to Manufacturing Integration
In many of the blogs I post here we discuss the need for improved speed to solution and project completion that is at the center of many trends in CAD. However, it doesn’t just stop at CAD, there is...
View ArticleTime to Stop Using Desktop PCs as CAD Workstations
When I talk to CAD Professionals and get feedback on blogs like this, I’m a bit surprised how many individuals are stuck using business Desktop PCs as CAD workstations. In this day and age, when the...
View ArticleNews & Notes – Recent Enhancements to Key CAD Software Products
One of the services that we hope to provide to you in this blog environment is to provide you the reader with news and information about key products that are focused on the CAD Professional. One of...
View ArticleNew Lenovo Workstation Built for High-End Performance on a Budget
Lenovo announced two new entry-level workstations that should be of interest to our CAD users. The new ThinkStation E32 tower and small form factor (SFF) workstations will come pre-loaded with a 60-day...
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