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Study Shows Productivity Gains of Up To Nearly $20,000
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Four research reports quantify the performance, productivity and efficiency gains of Maya and 3ds Max 2011 as compared to specific earlier versions.
Tamra Muir Recognized by Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Top channel executive honored for excellent leadership and dedication to channel development.
Autodesk 3ds Max Software Turns 20
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Twenty years ago, Autodesk introduced 3ds Max software, then known as 3D Studio DOS, an affordable 3D modeling, rendering and animation system.
Get a First Look at “Project Krypton” from Autodesk Labs

Autodesk recently released a new technology preview of Project Krypton, designed to aid Inventor users in plastic part design.
Autodesk and the Environmental Business Cluster Partner
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Firms offer EBC companies access to leading design software to speed time to market for clean energy and environmental technologies.
Industry News
Catalog Data Solutions Announces >50% Growth
Press Release Issued By Catalog Data Solutions
CDS announced over 20% increase in revenue for the first half of 2010.
Navigating the Perilous Waters of Innovation - Webinar
Announcement By SmartOrg
SmartOrg announces a webinar series on how companies can choose the best projects to implement.
1,000mph Car to Take Center Stage in ITI TranscenData Events
Press Release Issued By ITI TranscenData
ITI TranscenData announced that it will be showcasing the key role CADfix has played in an exciting new engineering project.
“Roadable Aircraft” Engineered With ANSYS Software
Press Release Issued By ANSYS
The world’s first commercial “flying car” will be released next year thanks, in part, to design optimization from ANSYS.
Cyon Research's Brad Holtz to Keynote at CPDA Conference
Press Release Issued by CPDA
Brad’s presentation, "Accelerating Changes in CAD/CAE - An Updated View of CAD/CAE Use," will review trends in CAD/CAE based on two surveys.
Inventor Partners
Latest Version of BlueCielo Meridian Enterprise Released
Press Release Issued by PRWeb
BlueCielo Meridian Enterprise features Asset Information Management, Microsoft SharePoint integration and support for latest CAD software versions.
Delcam to Participate in “factories of the future” Project
Press Release Issued by Delcam
Delcam will be one of the participants in a new €5.2m project to help develop the factories of the future.
Speedier Turnaround Times for Medical Device Company

Arch Day have eliminated their turnaround times thanks to the Objet Alaris30 3D Printing System.
New Video Highlights Benefits of Delcam PowerMILL 2010
Press Release Issued by Delcam
PowerMILL 2010 includes more than 50 major enhancements to give faster and easier programming, more efficient toolpaths and better surface quality.
Moldflow Adviser Represented by Synergis
Press Release Issued by Synergis Engineering Design Solutions
Synergis Engineering Design Solutions will represent Autodesk Moldflow Adviser injection molding simulation software in the Mid-Atlantic area.
User News
The Man Behind the CAD Tutorials Blog The Man Behind the CAD Tutorials Blog

Blogger, ConnectPress Contributor and CAD designer Mark Mason discusses the challenges and joys of his career.
Combining Minds to Solve the Gulf Oil Crisis

The bright thinkers at Rapid Prototyping Technologies in Manufacturing mailing share their ideas about how to stop the Gulf of Mexico Oil spill.
Brian Schanen of Autodesk Blends Creativity with Technology Brian Schanen of Autodesk Blends Creativity with Technology
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
Find out what brought Brian Schanen to Autodesk, his coolest technology picks and advice for how to continue to stay competitive.
Finding Better Ways to Deliver Data Management Finding Better Ways to Deliver Data Management
Compiled by ConnectPress
An inside look at CAD Front who offer data management and migration services to users in the manufacturing and design industry.
From Designing Roller Coasters to Inventor Product Manager From Designing Roller Coasters to Inventor Product Manager
Compiled by ConnectPress
See how Garin Gardiner went from designing roller coasters to being Autodesk's Inventor Product Manager.
Q & A
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Realistic Color Causes Crash
Whenever I try to change the realistic color it causes the system to crash, can anyone suggest why this is happening?…
Inventor Error
I was using the "pack and go" feature and I got this error: "Inventor.exe needs to register with the operating system and the…
View in Database Format
I want to able to view all of my parts in a database format without having to view each model individually.…
Inventor32bitHost.exe
What is Inventor32bitHost.exe?…
Flat Pattern on a Rolled Sheet Metal Part has extra
I am running Inventor Pro 2010, I made a pipe section out of 3/16 plate, cut off one end at an angle, so it would…
Copy a File from .IPT to .IPT
How do I copy a file from one .IPT to another .IPT? Source: http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Autodesk-Inventor/How-do-I-copy-a-sketch-from-oe-ipt-to-another-ipt/td-p/2696467…
Wire Wrap on Cylinder
I would like to a heater wire (32AWG .0080") onto a cylinder that is .095" in diameter in a helical pattern. Ideally the wire…
Angle Dimension for Facedraft
Can someone offer a suggestion on how do I give an angle dimension for the facedraft if I'm using IV 2010? This question was asked by…
Tamra Muir Recognized by Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine
Top channel executive honored for excellent leadership …

Study Shows Productivity Gains of Up To Nearly $20,000
Four research reports quantify the performance, productivity …

“Roadable Aircraft” Engineered With ANSYS Software
The world’s first commercial “flying car” will …

1,000mph Car to Take Center Stage in ITI TranscenData Events
ITI TranscenData announced that it will be …

Navigating the Perilous Waters of Innovation - Webinar
SmartOrg announces a webinar series on how …

Catalog Data Solutions Announces >50% Growth
CDS announced over 20% increase in revenue …

Cyon Research's Brad Holtz to Keynote at CPDA Conference
Brad’s presentation, "Accelerating Changes in CAD/CAE - …

Autodesk 3ds Max Software Turns 20
Twenty years ago, Autodesk introduced 3ds Max …

Z Corp. Introduces Two New Multicolor 3D Printers
According to the company the ‘business-quality’ ZPrinter …

NVIDIA GPUs Revolutionize Ray Tracing
NVIDIA graphics processing units will be accelerating …

TransMagic R8 SP4 Transforms 3D CAD Translation Industry
TransMagic announces the release of TransMagic R8 …

Warren Harris and BETTER INNOVATION Tour Cambridge
Tata Technologies announced that “BETTER INNOVATION on …

CG Market Will Exceed $150 Billion in 2013
The computer graphics market will exceed $150 …

XEROX Leverages Aras PLM
Aras announced the on-demand availability of “Enterprise …

Boeing Launches 787 Dreamliner at Farnborough Airshow
Boeing makes three announcements that imply things …

Behind the Scenes at NVIDIA
NVIDIA insider Ian Buck talks about some …

Latest Version of BlueCielo Meridian Enterprise Released
BlueCielo Meridian Enterprise features Asset Information Management, …

3D Printer Benchmark Profiles Seven Systems
T. A. Grimm & Associates announced the …

New Technology Preview Helps Apply 3D Annotations
Autodesk Labs releases a technology preview to …

Technology Preview Helps Simulate Molding Process
Autodesk Moldflow Insight Radium Technology Preview available …

Lattice Technology Releases XVL Studio Ver. 9.1
Lattice Technology released XVL Studio Ver. 9.1. …

Nikon Metrology Announces Eclipse L300N/L300ND
Nikon Metrology introduces the Eclipse L300N/L300ND, a …

3D Systems Announces Conference Call to Discuss Earnings
3D Systems Corporation announced it plans to …

The Man Behind the CAD Tutorials Blog
Blogger, ConnectPress Contributor and CAD designer Mark …

Get a First Look at “Project Krypton” from Autodesk Labs
Autodesk recently released a new technology preview …