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Tyco Chooses SpaceClaim or… The Straw That Broke the PTC Back *Updated*

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How does Tyco Electronics spell direct modeling power? SpaceClaim, that’s how. Over a year ago, Tyco decided their Pro/E users needed some direct modeling capability. Some simple designs were just taking too long in Pro/E. Could direct modeling be the answer?

Well, after an in-depth productivity analysis, an equally in-depth feature comparison and ROI study of SpaceClaim against competing products, they decided on SpaceClaim over Pro/E’s sister product Co-create, Keycreator and the like. While the seat count isn’t being revealed at this time, the deployment has gone out to more that 3500 people on a floating license set-up. How did it prompt PTC to shake things up with Creo? Here’s my take.

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In CONTESTS

Winner of the i.materialise 3D Printed Light Design Challenge

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Well now. Last week we had a little challenge for ya. Model up a light design, the best one winning a 3D Print from 3D Print service i.materialise. We had just a few entries. With the new year starting, many were likely too busy. Either that, or one of the entrants hunted you down, strangled and coerced you not to enter to improve his chances. Either way, we’ve chosen a winner. First, here are the top entries.

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In SMACKDOWN

Friday Smackdown: Gnaw Gnugler

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Ropes hung in the late afternoon reflection of the window. By then, most of the otter zombies had returned to the nest, except for one. The one gnawing viciously on these links. Ed Lee – A mish-mash of ice caves and battles scenes, dino-mechs, forests and electric beams for your eclectic enjoyment. Why Chinese Mothers…

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In 3D CAD TECH

3DVIA Shape 4.0 Gets Multi-touch. Hints at Future iPad App?

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Oh, hot bowls of shape slappin’ fun. There’s nothing like the 4th release of a free 3D modeling product to make the speculation run wild. It’s like pouring napalm on a brain made of fire, and after drinking plenty of coffee that taste like it’s been made with gasoline, I’m convinced that’s highly possible.

3DVIA Shape 4.0 has been released and even if you haven’t sat your 2 year old down and forced him to use it every night for three hours, there are some new features to interest you, which could reveal future direction of 3D design.

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