[X3D-Public] Fwd: CAD startups embracing browser-based challenge to 3D modeling - GraphicSpeak Weekly, June 4, 2012

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Subject: 	CAD startups embracing browser-based challenge to 3D modeling - GraphicSpeak Weekly, June 4, 2012
Date: 	Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:42:09 -0400
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June 4, 2012

*CAD startups embracing browser-based challenge to 3D modeling. The GraphicSpeak weekly update.*

GraphicSpeak profiles three start-ups on the cutting edge of using the latest Web technologies to deliver 3D CAD modeling with zero software download. GrabCAD, TinkerCAD, and Sunglass are aiming at different market segments, but they all share the ability to either create or work with 3D solid models without requiring separate software applications or plug-ins. Readers are debating in the comment section the importance of what all this means; join in the discussion.

Here's the update of our recent coverage from the world of technical graphics in GraphicSpeak <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uA_Y_zvS53ZFS4wFixG3AAL8yeyL3rw_eJNHJM2Zc1a8OpVFedzWanFCc-UTdeu2FX8YojexY0mHn7I2OQIUeVvLCPc3uJEgZUC9QNy7yDI=>:

GrabCAD, Sunglass, and TinkerCAD are leading a CAD industry pivot <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uA_Y_zvS53YoFLmi_GodoI_jULkC1lo4jBVkpuenfHWtoqPjyXeFqqo5RokaG4R5JZLJvrQdb4A_2tbLe53k9Hni7LTbaVEF8wDP2GJx4Elee7jiuqbyU6p2cBlK7j-mFhlga7dBX1fLxXMjdy3KAYsqZBRogiT1f28bS-AzwEyjhvWK2pc7Fw4Lx5ZskhHolKCRKS7-wqWUGQATx9sstLi7ddeF2pp7>

WebGL and HTLM5 opened the door to using 3D CAD models in a browser; these start-ups are now delivering a browser-based challenge to the established order.

Hewlett-Packard is back on track <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uA_Y_zvS53bJd_ORTlmCN88_dtP_-YSm99gExcR6dIn47ndME3NYeK95ZBfPMdgEvvKwBGRgdFj05e57xptCUnkMmnIeoxiOmSbE_SrGjOhvlTW5HqkfrUZqjRPUrzaQRBuQEDcijYEWRD3TvnN57Bh4aNllfH9SDCyJUsZ3jcbVVFQgC2AcoA==>

The Meg Whitman era finds HP on a roll with new mojo, new products, and a new romance with China. Commentary by Jon Peddie.

Autodesk debuts SketchBook Ink for iPad with new graphics engine <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uA_Y_zvS53b74H6DrZwgc-dltbmP5xwrkV9ZpKlfGJKO0P9FsE0zYA-oDJ9xZze7R4c51fkA3zI975R3Jq-vz0qSEnLP2Y0px_3C91nMho1vgBZbC6aUDtaRDW-OrD0nGJ5N_sp1f7Qnk0nbwhRd13jMSoef-jb0GzeLt1-S3pRsxJbiuNnZIgfv-6wHfW3OvQwnwCvsKRAXLANF79oeIokE34TpLCLg>

Autodesk's Consumer Group came up with new technology to create this resolution-independent hybrid drawing package, different from the engine in original SketchBook.

PhotoBeamer turns any screen into an iPhone slideshow display <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uA_Y_zvS53Zx0oHiHg0ys2ti-R3nhsjydX3oMDwtxV84qgLBbbaMKBxTco_4fo_juTq7JMMbKks1S1QX-6A2lxtP76IhT4j85PFO3aWj-yY1L-Q70Pzh1r2X-LtRoivoTxS3XHYD9jps_rUogNdFxaKybHgDAeF9b31GmdlJi79v1GPnP6B-BeF2fFpUYxfoX0w09Is3_UzinZw8czw74A==>

Scalado technology is buried inside most smartphone cameras; now the company is branching out with consumer apps.

Faceware releases internal technologies as product suite <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uA_Y_zvS53agrz0GuN3V6lSTyEzwBTtdOt0JdvGE_SLl_gdFDb0IKGGdqjW12ASrboqAhk4zN2rTRwrdqDuSqn94vrZndN6kcba7-DDETVqFgwMgCSg7ejyAuVv7EqnjyXiWhtEMpXgZaVPafhu9_J9DAV4uUl28Cp1Vvwqd4yOk-ILGsb4bQaiN65Mp0glBzfTxmECieYd0-1fy5XasMw==>

For the first time the facial animation software expert is offering all of its internal technologies as external product.

Engineers create iPhone 4 armor with Catia <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uA_Y_zvS53YGqcpPNLSlTzWQChF8szTFuUpHH2rfbBQAyXzNCpaw_L5xyfpI5KKqAx5N5QSsIccD5gW46jQgOY2_h5aMdklKFLsAT7dry8omuKYJncucVek1p1xRj_2ALngYCgfA9Yp8i-3ETuMO_DBxI6BaqA60OH71V_jn2CGpaQd27iG4h4Q_G2nlrRVT>

GID Development usually consults on projects for other companies, but decided it was time to create their own product. BodyDock Cellphone Armor was designed using Catia and related Dassault Systèmes products from start to finish

Roulunds Braking happy to be in the Autodesk 360 PLM camp <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uA_Y_zvS53aNhf68q7S21VgQP1uhN0WLG1eXqQMKojz2klqa2Q_Aj0xKBJcLgX1JHPcza8hXZmnFnH6aLMo6vkLqNImcBJzYUZEgZzsbXRFetxnCQInE9DmfDfoqolCvaoHtrswvMmhILf0jNt5-ifsiv8Dm-3ho5IWPop3ZekUGhXsTBldqjzvXHdeYsONRlb0kYGKN01r0BZYD59oDpw==>

The maker of automotive braking systems has offices around the globe. Autodesk 360 PLM replaces a system based on Excel and email.

The parallel universe is growing in the NAB world <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uA_Y_zvS53Z62hUOPrh7PHIaWLFevyFOEn2yGGfkTJsL2_VAJnHPtZgWkDu9GIJsmx3hZsZwBmLWToE7NeGViBrwVlLyR-dyWnYXPnRJnn3BWMGNGn7mYWm-Bn1Hk3xDHSRomT4FL7mKc3czyfRD2zng4BcDJ2Rggqvkya0DAaoXASpAs63PMMl-dOtxb38djmJ1bKhWYeU=>

CUDA, OpenCL, and OpenGL all come into play as professional graphics applications learn to play nice with multiple CPUs and GPUs.

Ansys buys Estrel Technologies for embedded systems engineering <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uA_Y_zvS53bA2FnapGo0PQGVxCZnIS0Jmq9UcuTHalUJfoc_61CJZKk2ABk4CKW8Bk2yrEhi_ERgISmPW9qronU5k9scGkqAQPjSjvoZQCE0DUVsxC-FyDm3D_rDBFfUpdc6UhCl1E7fDknySlHLwy7ZY9iNlkFQ5TTbiuzq-04QVta0yrNM3MDi-K55Vt2pZxBm0lTUAtZ71Q_bMjhO32_YMkp0SR7v>

Acquisition strengthens Ansys in simulation for mechatronics.

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