Tag Archive for 'tech'

Apple iPhone, SolidWorks 2009 Beta, It’s All Crazy *Updated*

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Josh
on June 9, 2008
in Tech to watch
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Right now, everything is in this amazing state of flux. The Apple WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) is kicking off (10AM PST) on the WestCoast and on the East Coast SolidWorks 2009 Beta may be announce (12AM EST). It’s just about more than someone interested in new technology can handle.

These two things are obviously not even related, although I’m sure there are some that wish it was. A couple years ago maybe, when the eDrawings Viewer was announce to be compatible with Macs.

So far, there’s no rumors of anything going on between SolidWorks and Apple. Maybe something about 3D. We’ll see though and I’ll mention it for sure. I can just imagine if Beta was announced that included a beta for Mac. I wouldn’t car to use SolidWorks on a Mac myself, but man, would that ignite some fires.

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UPDATE:
Apple News: The 3G Apple iPhone is now available - 8GB/$199 - 16GB/$299
SolidWorks News: The SolidWorks Beta Site is down. Nothing has shown up on the Customer Portal.

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The Ultimate Desktop Engineer’s Chair

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Josh
on May 30, 2008
in Product Design and Tech to watch
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Before you run out to get one of those rubber balls to sit on, take a look at this concept fro Jian Guan that will have your deep-vein thrombosis taking a long clot-free vacation to the island of comfy-chair bliss.

The SmartChair, aptly named, provides a biofeedback system that senses your movement and adjust the padding to provide the most focus-enhancing comfort a desk-jockey could ask for in a chair. No more getting on your knees to adjust the angle and height. All the controls are completely accessible from an on-board touch-screen that allows you to pitch, roll, rock and flatten through endless hours of tedious work.

Price? The Herman Miller Aeron chairs still ranges around $800 US, so you can imagine the SmartChair wouldn’t be the cheapest item in your office. However, once something like this is available, the temptation of ultimate comfort will make that extra laser printer or rude employee seem… not so valuable.

Jian Guan via Coolest Gadgets

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Random Japanese 3D CAD Interface Video of the Day

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Josh
on March 20, 2008
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Ya know, I’ve heard about people drawing 3D models in the air, but this is the first time I’ve seen it. To me it seems like a bunch of ‘keyboard-like’ commands in the air but, wow ya know, pretty close to what you might imagine huh?

3D hand input modeling system

You can see another video of the BlueGrottoFEP here and being used with AutoCAD Inventor?

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400 Page Report: Yep, 3D Displays Are Cool

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Josh
on March 19, 2008
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philips-3d-monitor.jpgA very new and very large report on 3D Technology came out this month that “takes a realistic view of 3D display technology and its future in the professional and consumer electronics sectors.”

Being familiar with developing a product in 3D, you may like to know 3D display technology is spreading and could affect how you use a computer or even how you watch TV.

You can’t view the entire report and it cost $5900 USD (3745 Euro) to gain insight into this developing technology, but some of the interesting highlights mentioned are:

  • 6 major display technologies
  • Compatible technology
  • 3D CAD Image Generation
  • 3D applications and markets
  • Human Factors of 3D displays
  • Roadmaps for technology
  • A list of 650+ companies, etc. involved in 3D display technology
  • 3D Printing

Cool Factor
You don’t need to read a 400 page report to know this tech is pretty cool.

Usually a report like this is to prove that (more) money should be put into research and development. Who know who did the study, but I have no doubt that these types of displays will be so common in the near future that they won’t even be referred to as 3D displays, just displays. And I doubt they’ll look like what were use to.

Via BusinessWire

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