ARTVPS will become an OEM partner of mental images to integrate mental ray in 64bit versions of its RenderDrive hardware rendering product and mental images will license intellectual property from ARTVPS.
Read the Press Release for further details.
http://i-newswire.com/pr58290.html
or visit their sites at
and
Samsung Electronics is showing the first device designed around Microsoft’s Origami project at the CeBIT electronics show in Germany. It is a handheld computer that falls somewhere between a tablet PC and a PDA and runs a special edition of Windows XP.
reports an article in PCWorld
http://www.pcworld.com/…/0,aid,124993,pg,1,RSS,RSS,00.asp
The device is in the final stages of development and it’s not known exactly when it will be available or at what price. It will be discussed further at CeBIT press conferences on Thursday by Intel and Microsoft.
Dassault announced (01-20-06) that it has received the Innovation Award from AMR Research for its thought leadership and vision of 3D as a democratizing force in industry and society. The company’s 3D For All initiative, including its acquisition of pioneering 3D behavior company Virtools, as well as its development and roll-out of the Cosmic Blobs 3D design software for children, were cited by AMR Research as illustrative of how Dassault Systèmes is working to take 3D beyond the confines of the engineering domain.
Dassault Systèmes’ 3D For All is a strategic DS initiative with the goal of enabling everyone to share, imagine and experience 3D. It encompasses:
3D XML ─ Based upon the universal, lightweight XML format, 3D XML enables users to share live, accurate 3D data quickly and easily, and is thus ideally suited for fast and efficient collaboration. Fully based on standard XML, it allows any software program to read, write, and enrich 3D XML content using standard tools. This capability will facilitate broad adoption of 3D and lower the cost of converting files from existing 3D formats.
Cosmic Blobs ─ With the Cosmic Blobs design software, described as ’digital modeling clay for children, kids aged 7-14,’ children can quickly design and build 3D creations that are on par with today’s leading computer-generated movies and cartoons.
Virtools ─ Acquired in 2005, Virtools provides comprehensive software development solutions for bringing 3D to life by building highly interactive content. The Virtools Software Suite enables prototyping, development and deployment of applications in the fields of industrial simulation/virtual reality, marketing/multimedia, and offline and online/networked video games. Virtools is used by industry leaders such as Procter & Gamble, EADS, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Matsushita, Intel, as well as major game studios such as Electronic Arts, Sony Computer Entertainment, and Ubisoft.
MatrixOne is a leading global provider of collaborative PLM software and services to medium-to-large organizations including companies across the high tech, consumer products and medical devices industries among others.
Dassault Systèmes will acquire MatrixOne for $7.25 per share in cash, representing a total transaction value of approximately $408 million.
The proposed acquisition, which has been approved by both companies’ Boards of Directors, is expected to be completed by the end of the 2006 second quarter, subject to customary closing conditions, including approvals by MatrixOne’s shareholders and regulatory authorities.
An integrated solution to innovate and accelerate design cycles in a complex freeform environment.
A number of demo videos are available at
(under the Styled Plastic & Packaging section) including:
On a separate note, I also found it interesting to watch Electronics Industry Solutions
a demonstration of the power of V5 Industry Solutions for Electrical and Electronics. Integrated product development in a global collaborative environment is made natural and easy.
http://www.3ds.com/3/electronics-industry-solutions/
Imagine carrying your favorite software, preferences, profiles and data on a device no bigger than a pack of gum. With a U3 smart drive, you can plug into any Windows XP or 2000 PC and be productive wherever you are.
Check out the potential at
And check out the growing software availablity at
One item that sparked my interest is Pass2Go
http://software.u3.com/Product_Details.aspx?ProductId=74
- Memorizes and securely stores your online and offline passwords, so you will never forget them again.
- Automatically logs you into online accounts and completes online registration and checkout forms with one click.
This technology is really interesting … perhaps one day all software will be supplied on USB sticks …
Innovation is a theme of the 2006 Congress on the Future of Engineering software (COFES 2006)
There is an interesting blog discussing the topic – A blog for discussing innovation in engineering and its impact on engineering software users and vendors, leading up to COFES2006 – which may be worth following.
Take a look at
http://innnovation.blogspot.com
Autodesk reports record revenues of $417 million for its fourth fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2006.
Autodesk’s performance was driven by strong growth in new seats and subscriptions, increasing penetration of its vertical and 3D products and continued strong profitability. In addition, during the quarter the company completed the acquisition of Alias for $197 million.
Read the full press release at
http://usa.autodesk.com/…ID=1977925
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