Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
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Is Mixed Reality Worth a Try?
The visual technology holds much promise for design review and collaboration, but still faces limitations in hardware and processing power.
Identifying the right use case is key to getting the most out of enterprise augmented reality.
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Technology Focus: Immersive Design
A fully immersive virtual design engineering software user interface may await in the future, but many immersive design technologies are already reality. We’ve collected some of DE’s coverage of AR, VR, advanced…
KeyShot 9 with GPU support, new 32-inch holographic display, more
November 14, 2019
Luxion releases KeyShot 9, Looking Glass Factory debut 8K holographic display
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Collaboration Revolution in AR/VR
November 8, 2019
Immersive technologies challenge established PLM practices.
PTC Secures Top Spot in ABI Research’s Enterprise AR Platform Assessment
October 30, 2019
The Enterprise AR Platforms assessment analyzed eight AR platform players operating today: PTC, Ubimax, RE’FLEKT, Atheer, Upskill, ScopeAR, Librestream and Fieldbit.
flyingshapes° Launches Virtual Reality CAD Application
October 22, 2019
Available now for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, flyingshapes° streamlines design workflows for precise spatial modeling with intuitive haptic controls and interactive VR toolset.
Editor’s Pick: A Simple and Useful Tool for Product Visualization
October 9, 2019
CAD Schroer i4 AR-Viewer for smartphones extends company's expertise to product visualization beyond the bounds of typical CAD software.
New Augmented Reality Viewer Designed to Bring 3D Models to Life
October 7, 2019
The new AR-Viewer i4 Augmented Review enables the display of 3D models within a realistic environment.
XR Transforming Design, Visualization
September 18, 2019
Ford, BASF discuss extended reality in VR Intelligence webinar.
NVIDIA, ASUS Launch RTX 6000-Powered ASUS ProArt StudioBook One
September 4, 2019
NVIDIA and ASUS are pitching the ASUS ProArt StudioBook One as a mobile system for “creatives and innovators.”
Consumer vs. Professional Tug of War
September 1, 2019
Can consumer hardware be adapted for professional usage?
Generation Gap
September 1, 2019
Bye bye, baby boomers. Move over millennials. Engineering software gears up for Gen Z.
Future Facilities Celebrates 10 Years of Thermal Simulation
July 1, 2019
6SigmaET has evolved over the last 10 years and now incorporates advanced unstructured gridding technology, cloud-based solving and VR integration for the Oculus Rift.
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Editor’s Pick: Tensor Cores and Real-time Ray Tracing Go Mobile
June 26, 2019
Lenovo introduces high-end versatility in a 15-in. mobile workstation.
AR Takes Center Stage at PTC 2019 LiveWorx
June 12, 2019
PTC announced new tools and alliances to boost adoption of AR to transform the industrial enterprise.
The Looking Glass Factory Launches Standalone Desktop Holographic Display
June 10, 2019
The Looking Glass Factory launches desktop holographic display box with built-in computing power
Siemens Adds Augmented Reality for Enhanced Visualization and Collaboration to Solid Edge 2020
June 10, 2019
New simulation validation capabilities help to improve quality and reduce costly prototypes, company says.
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Simulation Leader Introduces Generative Design Engine
The product combines the intuitive Apex interface with a new generative design engine and the manufacturing knowledge of MSC Simufact...
Editor’s Pick: Bridging the Gap Between Design and Additive Manufacturing
MSC has built Apex Generative Design with a goal of improving productivity up to 80% compared to existing workflows.
Markforged Appoints Shai Terem as President and COO
Industrial additive manufacturing veteran to oversee go-to-market, finance, people and operations teams at Markforged.
Xometry Acquires Shift On-Demand Manufacturing Marketplace
Large manufacturing marketplace boosts global expansion in $100 billion category.
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Editors’ Picks
Editor’s Pick: Bridging the Gap Between Design and Additive Manufacturing
MSC has built Apex Generative Design with a goal of improving productivity...
Editor’s Pick: Tap Into More Powerful Simulation of Coupled Multiphysics Phenomena
New features in COMSOL Multiphysics Version 5.5 include simplified shape and topology optimization;...
Editor’s Pick: Automate New Design Space Workflows
nTop Platform 2.0 designed to help engineers design high-performance parts faster.
Editor’s Pick: Removing Bottlenecks From Sharing Simulation Results
VCollab merges information from multiple CAE and CAD sources into a single ...