
After that, it’s a simple upload. And as long as the 10-15 images overlap 80-90%, you’ll be all set to have a nice 3-dimensional bump-map automatically generated. Here’s a bit more.

After that, it’s a simple upload. And as long as the 10-15 images overlap 80-90%, you’ll be all set to have a nice 3-dimensional bump-map automatically generated. Here’s a bit more.

Yes, another OS, but this time one with all the characteristics you would expect from a product put out by Google, namely, speed, simplicity and yeah, totally open-source. An open-source OS. That big news for any type of app developer, but this has one more aspect that completely changes how we’ll play each day.

Be warned!! Some of these may be true, some may be totally made up, and some, yes some may even put your life in danger just for looking at it.

Do the manufacturers you work with use 3D data to create parts, build assemblies or get information not provided on drawings? Or do they just stick with good ol’ paper to keep production rolling? I’m thinking there’s usually a mix, but there’s benefits with 3D data a lot of shops may be missing. Whatcha think?

Mozilla Labs launched their Open Web Tools Directory today. It’s the new central repository mish-mash of design and coding tools to aid the most hardcore web developers pour their creations onto our screens – all of them available for the price of free. Now, what happens if we apply this to the whole 3D CAD/PLM space… besides pure mayhem and ensuing violence from VAR to partner product?