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Toronto-based Autodesk Research is testing feasibility of implanting traditional input and feedback devices underneath the skin of users such as this (d) photograph of the LED output through skin. In addition, this  standalone prototype (e) senses input from an exposed trackball (f) and illuminates it in response.Photos courtesy of Autodesk Research

Autodesk Research tests “under-skin” interfaces

Excuse me, I have to answer my forearm: Implanted electronics designed to become the tech gadget that’s always with you.

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Dassault releases eDrawings for iPad

iPad CAD app allows mobile view and review of Solidworks parts, assemblies as well as DraftSight, eDrawing and DWG files.

Using the Fill Pattern feature in Solidworks

Automatically pattern a feature, space it to fit within a bounding area or even create holes using this handy Solidworks command.

Simplify dimension placement in Solid Edge Draft

Save time and frustration when placing dimensions in Solid Edge.

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Design Engineering CAD / CAM

Webinar: The “When and Why” of CFD Simulation

Understanding the Engineering Challenges and Realizing the Benefits of Simulation

Overriding Sketch Constraints in Alibre

How to automatically apply sketch constraints when sketching in Alibre Design.

Guide to Good Looking Molded Parts

Protomold design tips illustrate how to minimize blemishes, marks and flaws in injection molded parts.

Design Engineering CAD / CAM

Stratasys, Objet to merge

3D printing consolidation boost reseller reach and mates complementary additive manufacturing technologies – FDM and PolyJet.

Design Engineering CAD / CAM

Solidworks unveils plastics simulation software

Integrated simuation tool extends SolidWorks usability to help optimize plastics part and injection mold designs.

Reduce edges for an imported surface in Solidworks

Heal Edges command removes headaches from imported neutral file formats.

Customize view shortcut keys in Creo

Accelerate your design skills by modifying the “view” keyboard shortcuts in PTC’s Creo Direct Modeling Express.

Clip modeling techniques for rapid manufacturing

How to design clip features for an assembly that needs to snap together.

Non-graphic parts in Solid Edge assemblies

How to document components that don't require a model in Solid Edge.

3D Enhancements in AutoCAD 2012

CAD trainer Brian Benton shows off AutoCAD's new 3D functions.

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HP combining printing and PC units

Computing giant looks to cut costs, turn itself around amid lagging profits.

Design Engineering CAD / CAM

Ultra-High-Resolution 3D Printer Breaks Speed Records

Two-photon lithography prints nano-scale models within minutes.

Design Engineering CAD / CAM

Canadian bike maker leverages CFD for latest model

Cervelo designs its most aerodynamic road bike, the S5, with CD-adapco's CFD tool, STAR-CCM+.

Design Engineering CAD / CAM

NSERC hands Synergy Award for Innovation to Autodesk Research and U of T

20-year partnership between University of Toronto and Autodesk Research recognized for research and development of visual modeling technology.

Drafting Isometric drawings in DraftSight

Mark Lyons demonstrates how to create isometric drawings in Dassault's free 2D drafting application.

Create multi-body assemblies in Solidworks

Save multiple body parts as an assembly in 5 mouse clicks or less.

Mastering the Range Offset command in Solid Edge ST4

Controlling the range of allowable motion helps prevent over extension, or collisions, of parts in assemblies.

Modifying 3rd Party CAD data with Inventor Fusion 2012

Freely edit "dumb" CAD geometry in Autodesk Inventor Fusion.

How to create an interactive presentation with Autodesk Showcase

Import Inventor or nearly any 3D CAD file for stunning renders and presentations.

Design Engineering CAD / CAM

HP unveils all-in-one workstation

Computer maker’s Z1 packs professional graphics and Xeon processors into a 27-inch monitor enclosure.