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Geomagic’s Points Beyond Tour
News from one of our partners:
Geomagic Points Beyond Tour to explore
new territories in 3D design and engineeringFall event series across Europe and U.S. offers a convergence
of Geomagic technology, powerful applications and technical expertiseRESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., September 15, 2010 – Geomagic announces its Points Beyond Tour, a series of free seminar, training and networking events in Europe and the United States that will explore new territories in design, reverse engineering and 3D quality assurance. The nine one-day events will kick-off in Turin, Italy, on October 18 and wrap up in Boston a month later.
The road shows will give designers and engineers first-hand insight into how Geomagic software can revolutionize product design and manufacturing operations. Attendees will be able to experience Geomagic Studio 12 reverse engineering software and Geomagic Qualify 12 3D inspection software through demonstrations, training sessions and technical discussions.
Each event will feature presentations from technology visionaries, Geomagic users who’ve created groundbreaking new applications, and the technical experts who develop the award-winning software.
“We want to share the excitement that we’re feeling about Geomagic 12 and get a chance to meet designers and engineers who are ready to take their creativity and productivity to a new level,” says Tom Kurke, Geomagic’s chief operating officer.
Visit the Geomagic web site [http://www.geomagic.com/en/roadshow/] for the full Points Beyond Tour schedule. There are a limited number of spaces available at each event, so early registration is encouraged.
About Geomagic
Geomagic (www.geomagic.com) is a leading provider of 3D software for creating digital models of physical objects. Professionals involved in the design, reverse engineering and inspection of parts and products use Geomagic Studio and Geomagic Qualify to shorten time to market and improve quality. Geomagic software is also used in the dental and medical markets to create customized restorations, appliances, prosthetics and treatment plans that help improve patient care. Some of the leading companies around the globe using Geomagic software include Ford, Harley Davidson, Richard Childress Racing, Timberland, Fisher Price, Pratt & Whitney,NASA, Alcoa Howmet, Danaher and Invisalign. Geomagic is based in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, with subsidiaries in Europe and Asia and partners worldwide.
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SculptCAD Rapid Artists and TEDxSMU
The SculptCAD Rapid Artists Project TEDxSMU salon held September 14 at One Arts Plaza was a rousing success. The event sold out in advance and featured talks by SculptCAD president and founder, Nancy Hairston, and SCRA participants Shawn Smith, Heather Gorham and Brad Ford Smith. Many thanks to everyone who made it out for an evening of high technology meeting fine art.
Here is Brad Ford Smith on the event:
It turned out that the TEDxSMU salon for the SculptCAD Rapid Artists exhibit sold out. The attendees were of very diverse back grounds. I think linking up with TEDx brought in an intellectual segment of the population that usually do not attend art openings.
As for the art talk, Nancy Hairston gave a strong powerpoint overview of the technical process. Shawn Smith then talked about developing his sculptural idea, followed by Heather Gorham with images of her sculpture being fleshed out. I presented last with a bit of babble about creating without touching. The acoustics in the One Arts Plaza lobby were so bad my voice bounced back at me in a foreign language. Thankfully for me and the audience I only had to talk for 5 minutes. Afterwords several people approached me with some great questions, so that was great.
Also from Brad:
I mentioned in the last post that TEDxSMU had a really good photographer at the TEDxSMU salon SculptCad Rapid Artists exhibit. I just found out it was Kim Ritzenthler. Here is the link to her website and the link to the TEDxSMU flickr page.
Thanks Kim for catching the moment.
Objet announces 3D printer under $25K
Objet, our distribution partner, announced its Alaris30 Desktop 3D Printer is now priced at $24,900, making it much more cost-effective to bring 3D printing in-house rather than outsourced to a 3D printing service bureau. Give us a call at 214-324-0030 or email info@sculptcad.com for more information about the Alaris30.
Following is the press release on the announcement from Objet:
Objet Geometries Announces New Pricing for the Objet Alaris30 Desktop 3D Printer at $24,900
First Affordable High Quality, High Definition 3D Printer
Rehovot, Israel, September 7, 2010 – Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, today announced the new price of $24,900* for its market-provenAlaris30™ desktop 3D printer. The price, effective as of today, September 7, 2010, makes the Objet Alaris30 the only sub-$25,000 3D printer capable of printing high-definition, high-quality prototypes at an affordable price.
“Office 3D printer buyers are continually considering the price/value equation to ensure the best quality prototypes while keeping the cost in line with their business goals and budgets,” explains Gilad Gans, Executive Vice President of Objet Geometries. “Starting at only $24,900 and while offering unmatched precision and durability, the Objet Alaris30 provides great value which will allow many more businesses to cost justify in-house 3D printing and to meet design and budgetary requirements.”
Objet’s Alaris30 brings the patented PolyJet 3D-printing technology used in Objet’s professional and office systems to the desktop. It is the first office-friendly desktop system to print true-to-life parts. The ability to create prototypes that accurately represent the desired end-product allows crucial decisions to be made early in the product development life cycle, saving valuable time and costs.
“Our customers are always seeking our counsel on ways to improve their time-to-market and gain a competitive edge,” explained Rich Werneth, President, Computer Aided Technology, Inc., one of Objet’s leading worldwide resellers. “The capabilities of the Objet Alaris30 are not matched by any other technology available in the sub-$25,000 market. Its high precision is demonstrated by the fine details of the printed parts; the finishing of the products matches the textures intended by the designers; and the smooth model surfaces ensure best fit testing. The Objet Alaris30 has helped our customers create better designs while bringing their products to market faster and with lower costs.”
The Objet Alaris30 has been honored with a PlastPol 2009 Award. The recent T.A. Grimm & Associates, Inc. 3D Printer benchmark study found that in the sub-$25,000 3D printers market range, the Objet Alaris30 offers the best quality with the highest total accumulated marks for durability, surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and feature details.
“The Objet Alaris30 is a smart business choice for companies that require true-to-life models that significantly shorten design and development cycles and eliminate mistakes early in the process. The lower
price point provides price-sensitive buyers with an excellent option to benefit from the productivity gains offered by in-house printing with the highest quality prototypes,” concluded Gans.
Objet Alaris30 is used by hundreds of customers in multiple industries, worldwide.
*The Objet Alaris30 is available for purchase via the company’s worldwide offices or its global network of distributors. The recommended retail price is $24,900 – US dollars – (€19,900 in Europe; other international pricing may vary) and excludes options, shipping, local taxes and duties. For details, please contact your regional Objet office or Objet authorized distributors.
Objet Alaris30 Resources and Movies
Objet Alaris30 narrated presentation
About Objet Geometries
Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, provides 3-dimensional printing systems that enable manufacturers and industrial designers to reduce cost of product development and dramatically shorten time-to-market of new products.
Objet’s ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-dimensional printing systems and materials utilize PolyJet polymer jetting technology, to print ultra-thin 16-micron layers. The market-proven Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Alaris30 3D desktop printer are based on Objet’s patented office-friendly PolyJet Technology. The Connex multi-material family is based on Objet’s PolyJet Matrix Technology, which jets multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials on the fly. All Objet systems use Objet’s FullCure® materials to create accurate, clean, smooth, and highly detailed 3D parts.
Objet systems are in use by customers worldwide, including Fortune 100 companies, in multiple industries such as Education, Medical / Medical Devices & Dental, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, toys, consumer goods, and footwear industries.
Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing global customer base through offices in USA, Mexico, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong, and a global network of distribution partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent pending inventions. For more information, visit us at www.objet.com.
© 2010 Objet, Quadra, QuadraTempo, PolyJet, FullCure, SHR, Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden 260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager, Objet Studio, CADMatrix, Connex, Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack, TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus, VeroBlue, VeroWhite, VeroBlack, VeroGray, Durus, Digital Materials, Polyjet Matrix and ObjetGreen are trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Geometries Ltd. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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SculptCAD Rapid Artists at TEDxSMU online and in the blogs
The event is coming soon — Tuesday September 14th to be exact — and SculptCAD Rapid Artists Project at TEDxSMU is garnering some virtual ink:
First up is a notice from the official SCRA blog and another from SCRA participant Brad Ford Smith’s blog. Head to the Facebook page for TEDxSMU for updates about the series in general and for more information on the upcoming SCRA presentations and exhibit. David Kirkpatrick has also been regularly covering all things SculptCAD Rapid Artist
Here’s a quick hit notice in the Dallas Morning News’ Guide Live on things to do in Dallas.
And D Magazine‘s FrontRow review of Dallas arts gave the event attention earlier this week.
A sample from FrontRow’s coverage:
One of last year’s most celebrated events had to have been Southern Methodist University’s first collaboration with TED, a conference non-profit founded in 1984 to bring together people from three fields: technology, entertainment, and design. The fall symposium was only the beginning of a new brain trust that has been kicking around town: TEDxSMU. That organization has been forging contacts between local creative classers, holding events, and basically allowing their tech-inspired approach all things thinking to begin to infiltrate the local culturati. Case in point, on September 14, TEDxSMU will open an exhibit for their Rapid Artists program. Twelve Dallas artists from various mediums have learned to sculpt onCAD programs, computer software that allows for objects to be created digitally and then rendered into 3D objects.
I’ve only seen the press release images, and while the work seems visually compelling, I will admit some skepticism about this idea in general, which strikes me as a little gimmicky. Still, the process was likely interesting for the artists involved, and they’ll be speaking at the salon accompanying the exhibition opening.
And for more information on event details and tickets, be sure to head to the SculptCAD Rapid Artists website.
TEDxSMU SculptCAD Sculpture Exhibition & Salon
TEDxSMU and SculptCAD invite you to the SculptCAD Rapid Artists Salon and Sculpture Exhibition
Twelve artists diverged from their regular mediums and were set loose to create work using state of the art digital media.
Please join us for the exhibit and a TEDxSMU Salon with SculptCAD President Nancy Hairston and a panel of artists involved with the project. Afterward the artists will be available for one-on-one discussions about their work, inspirations and the experience of working with 3D modeling technology.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS- Ginger Fox, Shawn Smith, Jay Sullivan, Heather Gorham, Tom Lauerman Dave Van Ness, Mark Grote, Heather Ezell, Albert Scherbarth, Brad Ford Smith, Shane Pennington and Nancy Hairston
For more information about the project www.sculptcadrapidartists.com
Tickets available through www.tedxsmu.org/events/
Tuesday, September 14
6:00-8:00 pm, presentations at 6:30
The exhibition runs through October 16
One Arts Plaza Lobby
1722 Routh Street, Dallas TX
Virtual Hawaii
Having a little fun with 3D technology —
A new website backed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar says it will offer potential visitors to Hawaii the ability to view hotels, shops and tourist attractions in three dimensions and from different angles in an interactive virtual tour.
Team Vision Virtual launched 3DHawaii.com on Thursday, promoting the website as the “next generation travel-planning and booking tool.”
The company has signed up three dozen hotels and stores, which can be viewed on the site along with almost 2,000 beaches, museums and other tourist attractions – from Kilauea volcano on the Big Island to Saint Damien’s grave on Molokai and the Duke Kahanamoku statue in Waikiki.
Hawaii is the first of 10 states for which the Honolulu-based company plans to build a similar 3-D portal incorporating Google Earth technology. The popular software program provides access to the world’s geographical information through digital maps, satellite imagery and Google’s search tools.
Bruce Polderman, product manager for Google Earth, said 3DHawaii’s use of Google Earth technology is impressive and called the website an “innovative approach to vacation planning.”
Viewers can virtually fly around computer-generated images of hotel exteriors, and the free website provides access to photos and videos of hotel lobbies, rooms, swimming pools and other features.
3D technologies provide agility in manufacturing
This article in Manufacturing Digital covers how the latest in product design, rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing are changing the world of manufacturing and making the entire process more “agile.”
A sample from the Manufacturing Digital link:
Manufacturing technology plays a big part in this. The current generation of robotics and machine tools are fully programmable, says Keith Ridgway, Research Director at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), which makes them quick and easy to reconfigure. But perhaps the most exciting advances are speeding up new product design and introduction.
Rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing technology, for example, produce prototypes and small volumes of parts quickly straight from CAD, by building up successive layers of material using laser technology. “Virtual reality is also becoming much more widely used,” Ridgway said, “allowing engineers to examine a design and look for clashes, explore how it can be made or assembled, and see what the final product looks like,” thus addressing design and manufacture issues without having to build a physical prototype.
Geomagic’s Ping Fu selected to join National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Congratulations to SculptCAD partner Ping Fu, founder of Geomagic, for being named to the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Following is the text of the press release from the United States Department of Commerce announcing the advisory council. Click on the link for the entire list of council members.
Locke Announces National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Members
Council will advise the president on ways to foster entrepreneurship and transform laboratory ideas into new businesses and jobs
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today announced the members of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a group that will support President Obama’s innovation strategy by helping to develop policies that foster entrepreneurship and identifying new ways to take great ideas from the lab to the marketplace to drive economic growth and create jobs. Locke made the announcement at a U.S. Department of Commerce University Innovation Forum at the University of Michigan, where participants discussed the role of universities in innovation, economic development, job creation and commercialization of federally funded research.
“America’s innovation engine is not as efficient or as effective as it needs to be, and we are not creating as many jobs as we should,” Locke said. “We must get better at connecting the great ideas to the great company builders. The National Advisory Council will help the administration develop a broader strategy to spur innovation and enable entrepreneurs to develop breakthrough technologies and dynamic companies, and to create jobs all across America.
“I want to extend my gratitude to the leaders selected to The National Advisory Council. Their work will be a key component of America’s economic recovery.”
Throughout U.S. history, basic research in public and private sector research labs has spawned new technologies and inventions that led to new businesses. And those entrepreneurial businesses have been important drivers of job creation. Firms less than five years old have accounted for nearly all net new jobs in America over the last 30 years. Yet, as a share of gross domestic product, American federal investment in the physical sciences and engineering research has dropped by half since 1970.
Since taking office, the president has taken significant steps to turn this trend around. The Recovery Act included $100 billion to support groundbreaking innovations in diverse fields, from healthcare IT and health research to smart grids and high speed trains. Last fall, the president announced a National Innovation Strategy, which called for doubling the budgets of agencies including the National Science Foundation, to better support basic research at our nation’s universities. And the president’s 2011 budget – while freezing domestic discretionary spending overall – increases funding for civilian research and development by $3.7 billion, or nearly 6 percent.
The National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship will help build on this aggressive agenda. Members of the council include serial entrepreneurs, university presidents, investors and non-profit leaders. Steve Case, Mary Sue Coleman, and Desh Deshpande will serve as Co-Chairs.
A virtual tour of Soccer City Stadium
Sunday July 11, 2010, the Netherlands meet Spain at Soccer City Stadium in the World Cup final. Soccer City is located in Johannesburg, South Africa and through Google Earth you can take a 3D virtual tour of the stadium before the contest.
Mark your calendar
Nancy Hairston, founder and president of SculptCAD, will be giving a TED talk at the TEDxSMU Salon this coming September. Check this blog for more details in the coming months.
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