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In 3D CAD TECH

Yes, This is 3D Multitouch Being Used For Precision 3D Design

September 12, 2013 2 Mins Read

The new Haptix motion controller just one-upped the Leap Motion controller in a big way. Last week we saw Elon Musk fiddling about mid-air with a rocket engine using the Leap Motion, while weeks before the Haptix device was launched on Kickstarter. While similar to the Leap Motion, it looks down on your nubbin’s instead up capturing what happens over it. The difference? It’s able to turn just about any surface into a multitouch interface. On top of that it can pick-up the area between it and the surface for the added dimensional control. They just posted a video showing what that would be like.

In COOL TOOLS

Cool Tools of Doom n' Stuff: Episode 35

September 12, 2013 5 Mins Read

Brought to you by three salamis and four corn chips singing Tina Turner songs into a bowl of bean dip, be sure to check out the all new episode of Cool Tools of Doom n’ Stuff! By the way, we love our SolidSmack readers! Have something cool you’ve come across and want to share it on SolidSmack? Don’t hide it in your neck skin! Send it on in to smoth@www.solidsmack.com. Kick it!

In DESIGN

The Slick Minke Fishing Tool Makes Fishing More Enjoyable/Less Frustrating

September 11, 2013 3 Mins Read

You may have just returned from that weekend trip, growing your beard and connecting with nature via a fish hook to the cheek… the ear… and also the upper eyelid. You even caught a few fish to prove it could actually be done, but tying on those fish hooks after clipping them repeatedly from the fish (and your face) was the least enjoyable experience of the adventure. Fortunately, the Minke fishing tool from Meso Design is aiming to change that. They’ve just launched a Kickstarter campaign for the award winning tool that simplifies the knot tying and keeps you casting till your bucket overfloweth with fishies.

In FAB

MakerBot Digitizer Gets Some Competition With Sub-$200 Rubicon 3D Scanner

September 11, 2013 2 Mins Read

When the MakerBot Digitizer was announced a few weeks ago, it was considered a milestone for bringing 3D scanning to the masses. Could it be that a better and cheaper 3D scanner will be entering the market before Christmas as well? The Rubicon 3D Scanner is the Indiegogo project launched yesterday that aims to lop an entire $1200 off of the 3D scanning entry fee presented by MakerBot. At $200, is it too good to be true? Let’s take a look.

In INTERVIEWS

EngineerVsDesigner Episode 79: SolidWorks 2014

September 11, 2013 1 Min Read

This week we stopped by the Dassault Systèmes headquarters outside of Boston, MA to talk with SolidWorks CEO Bertrand Sicot about what we can expect from SolidWorks 2014 and other SolidWorks products as we approach the new year. We’ll talk with Bertrand about everything from what’s new in SolidWorks 2014 to what we can expect from the yet-to-be-released Mechanical Conceptual software.