SOLIDWORKS for Startups: 5 Things You Need To Know

Are you a startup looking to improve your product design process?   Look no further than SOLIDWORKS. This versatile CAD software is a great all-in-one tool for startups that design products in industries such as aerospace, engineering, construction, high-tech, and more. SOLIDWORKS offers a comprehensive range of 3D modelling, simulation, and manufacturing features, making it ideal … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to 3D Warehouse for SketchUp

Starting your SketchUp journey and feeling a bit lost? Or, perhaps you want to save time on your models?  Enter 3D Warehouse for SketchUp.  This vast online library of models is a treasure for designers of all levels. Whether you’re crafting a simple chair or an intricate building, 3D Warehouse has got you covered. Let’s … Read more

Become a SketchUp Celebrity with their new AR Competition!

Brush off your SketchUp skills for the chance to be featured in SketchUp’s AR Lounge at 3D Basecamp! Plus, your work will be shown across the SketchUp community and social media channels. The new competition, called “Out of This World AR Challenge,” asks SketchUp users to create a fun AR experience for their 3D Basecamp … Read more

What is Ambient Occlusion for SketchUp?

SketchUp‘s Ambient Occlusion is a tool that’s got users rather excited.  Ambient Occlusion, first introduced natively in SketchUp 2024, is a tool for adding shadows and detail to edges with just one click. What is Ambient Occlusion for SketchUp? Scientifically speaking, ambient occlusion is the idea that less light will find its way into the … Read more

Orca3D Advanced Hydrostatics & Stability Webinar (Rhino Plugin)

Join McNeel Europe for a one-hour webinar on 19th June 2024, at 3 PM BST (4 PM CEST), highlighting the new features in Rhino’s marine design plugin Orca3D. Click here to register for the Zoom Webinar. The focus will be on the new Advanced Hydrostatics & Stability module, with tank and compartment definition, tank tables, … Read more

Maxon 2024 Spring Updates: Cinema 4D, Redshift and More

Maxon 2024 Spring Updates: Cinema 4D, Redshift and More

Spring is the time for new things, and Maxon has treated us to a boatload of new things! From creating intricate particle effects in Cinema 4D to designing custom textures and 3D objects quickly in Red Giant Geo.  Meet Maxon Maxon has supported the film, TV, and video industry for nearly 40 years. Professional motion … Read more

What’s New In SketchUp 2024?

what's new in Sketchup 2024

SketchUp 2024 is here! The much anticipated launch offers a brand new graphics engine, new visual depth settings and so much more. SketchUp continues to be a top choice among design and construction professionals for its user-friendly tools and flexible capabilities. For those unfamiliar with the software, SketchUp is  3D modeling software used for a … Read more

SOLIDWORKS: Upcoming Webinar

3DEXPERIENCE

Show Your Designs with EaseApril 4th – 9:30am GMT In this webinar, see a 30 minute introduction into the Product Communicator role on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This role contains a collection of applications, including the xHighlight app, with which you can author your technical designs. You can also create marketing images, work instruction and assembly instructions … Read more

Rhino User Webinar: Workflows for Structural Engineers with Grasshopper and FEM-Design

Next-level Workflows for Structural Engineers with Grasshopper and FEM-DesignMarch 20th, 2024 4:00 PM CET In this webinar, Strusoft will present their Grasshopper for Rhino plugin for the structural engineering software FEM-Design. There will be an overview of the functionality, as well as user examples and a step-by-step demo. About the speakers: Johanna Riad works with … Read more