Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "NURBS",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release CAD data go visual without polygons from
nPower Software, which we summarised at the time by saying "Autodesk Maya users no longer have to spend days or weeks translating their high quality surface and solids models into imprecise polygonal models".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Software eases reverse engineering from
Sycode: "Point Cloud 1.0 can import a set of points (or a point cloud) from a text file and drape a NURBS surface over it or wrap a mesh around the points".
In August 2007, we covered the news from FreeDesign
concerning its FreeDimension1.2
- take a look at Surface modeller receives update
which says: "FreeDimension1.2 contains new architecture to add on options according to the specific needs of users".
Take a look also at the news release from Geomagic, Software creates accurate models,
as well as Surface generation patent awarded from FreeDesign,
and Surface generating software tops awards from Cadwire.
See also:
Software translates SolidWorks files
(March 2007)
Power SolidWorksToMax greatly improves work flow efficiency for design visualisation
Software package handles organic shapes
(March 2007)
A double software package combines Alibre's most advanced parametric solid modeler with FreeDesign's revolutionary new method for 3D surface creation
Software includes powerful renderer
(February 2007)
Evoqe's solidThinking 7.5 is a suite of fully parametric and history driven Class A surface and solid modelling environments, with photorealistic rendering and animation
History-based modelling at groundbreaking price
(February 2007)
Modeller provide a wide array of design-oriented NURBS and polygonal modelling tools, with additional dimensioning and engineering support
Visualisation software improves CAD integration
(December 2006)
Icona Solutions has updated its CAE software product for interactively visualising the impact of manufacturing variation on the aesthetic quality of product assemblies
Software is integrated with 3D laser scanners
(November 2006)
Laser Design has announced the immediate availability of Geomagic Studio Version 9, which is completely integrated into its line of 3D laser scanning systems
News on the Power NURBS from nPower Software
(November 2006)
Version 2.0 of Power NURBS simplifies the construction of complex geometry typical of the automotive, aerospace, medical, entertainment and organic modelling industries
Modelling package unites surfaces and solids
(September 2006)
ID Works combines the power of SolidWorks 2007 3D mechanical design software with NURBS modelling capability, painting and illustration software and an interactive LCD tablet
Evoqe announces the release of solidThinking 7.0
(July 2006)
Evoqe has announced the release of solidThinking 7.0, with numerous core-level enhancements, improved tools, and additional features, which will ship simultaneously for Windows and Mac OS X Universal
Upgrade for digital reconstruction
(July 2006)
Digital reconstruction software features three major areas of enhancement: 3D feature-based modelling, advanced colour texture generation and greater versatility with user-defined patch layouts
Features added to ray tracing software
(April 2006)
Ray tracing software includes added features designed to improve workflow and provide performance benefits for 3dsmax and Maya users working in the automotive industry
Design software clocks up 15 years
(March 2006)
After 15 years, solidThinking has been adopted by many of the most talented product designers in various worldwide manufacturing industries
Training course goes live online
(December 2005)
SolidThinking Live is a web-based training programme for solidThinking registered users and prospects
Additional features aid CNC programmers
(November 2005)
GE Fanuc has introduced new features for its Series 30i-Model A and the Series 31i- Model A5 CNCs
News on the Power NURBS 1.0 from nPower Software
(September 2005)
Power NURBS 1.0 is like combing a high-end surface modeller and a high-end solids modeller with the superior animation and rendering of Autodesk 3ds max
Intro to digital shape sampling and processing
(September 2005)
Geomagic announces a new programme that helps customers rapidly implement and gain value from digital shape sampling and processing (DSSP)
Modelling software is faster and more feature rich
(July 2005)
The latest version of solidThinking advances the standard of NURBS modelling in terms of power and usability, while providing a seamless visualisation environment
Laser scanner eases 3D data acquisition
(June 2005)
New developments in the hardware and software of the T-Scan laser scanner have made 3D data acquisition even easier and more efficient
Minor release assumes major importance
(May 2005)
Originally scheduled to be a 'minor' release, SolidThinking 6.5 is now billed as the most important release in the history of Evoqe
Professional design tools come at a value price
(April 2005)
TurboCAD Professional v11 is the newest version of IMSI's flagship CAD product
3D package integrates more design tools
(April 2005)
TurboCAD Professional Version 11 achieves innovative levels of power and performance with a new and improved set of design tools
Upgrade takes software 'to new heights'
(August 2004)
With its latest release VX reckons it has taken CAD/CAM to new heights of functionality and user productivity by enhancing speed of execution and adding major new functionality
Plugins extend creativity for Rhino users
(July 2004)
nPower Software has released version 3.0 of Power Solids and Power Booleans for Rhino
Plug-ins smooth the way to RP
(April 2004)
New plug-ins offer seamless integration between Rhino surface modelling software and Roland 3D scanning and milling devices
More modelling power for Rhino users
(June 2003)
Power Solids 1.1 and Power Booleans 1.1 incorporate support for Rhino 2.0 and 3.0
Plugins power up Rhino
(June 2003)
Power Solids and Power Booleans now bring new power to Rhino, the popular NURBS modelling software for Windows
Modelling packages make challenge to sceptics
(April 2003)
Alibre has released a new version of its low-cost design application, Alibre Design 6.0, as well as a new advanced application, Alibre Design Professional
Rhino support in 3ds max and VIZ
(September 2002)
nPower Software has released two Max/VIZ plug-ins, Power Translators and Power Solids, to directly import Rhino geometry into Max or VIZ as trimmed NURBS surfaces and solids
Simulator links to standard file formats
(February 2002)
Version 3.0 of Moldflow Design Link (MDL) is now available
Latest CADCAM software at MACH 2002
(February 2002)
Camtek is to premiere the latest version of its PEPS CADCAM software suite at MACH 2002, NEC, Birmingham in April
The advanced injection moulding software suite
(December 2001)
In a major development, Moldflow Plastics Insight (MPI) 3.0 integrates the MPI and C-MOLD 2000 product families into one advanced injection moulding software suite
Software improves finish on maching centre
(November 2001)
Yamazen (UK) is offering a highly accurate vertical machining centre designed to provide the levels of surface quality and integrity demanded by the mould sector
Horizontal machining centre for mass production
(March 2001)
A new, high-speed, horizontal machining centre built by Okuma, Japan, has been introduced to the UK by NCMT for efficient prismatic metalcutting in large volume production