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Intel and AMD Make Personnel Changes Intel and AMD Make Personnel Changes
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research A look at what's in store for Intel and AMD with new personnel changes as CPU leaders start focusing on mobile.
Why You Need a Dual-Socket Workstation Why You Need a Dual-Socket Workstation
By Wes Shimanek, Workstation Product Manager, Intel Corporation Intel’s Wes Shimanek talks about the role of dual-socket workstations in CAD.
A Summary of Autodesk Cloud Features for Revit Users A Summary of Autodesk Cloud Features for Revit Users
By Joy Stark, Autodesk In the midst of this new cloud innovation, one question stands out: what will this mean for users of Autodesk Revit products?
Explore More Models in Less Time Explore More Models in Less Time
With technologies like DAKOTA, Intel Xeon-based workstations, and Autodesk Simulation software, you can now explore more “what if” scenarios.
Designers of UC Merced Buildings Turn to Autodesk BIM Designers of UC Merced Buildings Turn to Autodesk BIM
By Sarah Hodges, Autodesk BIM is a process that puts powerful design, visualization, and collaboration capabilities in the hands of building design teams.
AIB Shipments Slow Down in Q2 AIB Shipments Slow Down in Q2
By Jon Peddie, Jon Peddie Research A new report from Jon Peddie Research reveals that sales of graphics Add-in Board (AIB) shipments are down slightly.
Siggraph Pioneers Work on the Future of Graphics Siggraph Pioneers Work on the Future of Graphics
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Siggraph Pioneers gathered for their annual meeting at Siggraph 2011, which featured guest speaker Turner Whitted of Microsoft.
Realize the Environmental and Economic Benefits of Retrofits Realize the Environmental and Economic Benefits of Retrofits
By Sarah Hodges, Autodesk MEP engineers are now presented with a plethora of opportunities in existing buildings for tenant improvements and/or energy retrofits.
Accelerate Innovation with a Dual-processor Workstation Accelerate Innovation with a Dual-processor Workstation
By Wes Shimanek, Workstation Product Manager, Intel Corporation A second Intel processor can dramatically increase the value of your ISV software investment.
Making Learning Social with WikiHelp for Autodesk Products Making Learning Social with WikiHelp for Autodesk Products
By Joy Stark, Autodesk Learn about Autodesk's WikiHelp, a new tool for delivering rich learning resources and connecting Revit users.
MEP Engineers' Transition into BIM and its Benefits MEP Engineers' Transition into BIM and its Benefits
By Sarah Hodges and Armundo Darling of Autodesk As the AEC industry adopts the latest technology to accomplish complex projects, MEP engineers embracing BIM are well-positioned for future growth.
What Do a Workstation and a 3-Legged Stool Have in Common? What Do a Workstation and a 3-Legged Stool Have in Common?
By Wes Shimanek, Workstation Product Manager, Intel Corporation Examine what technologies will help your needs the most to make sure your workstation is matched and you get the most throughput for your investment.
Physics and Fluid Dynamics Use Increases in Product Design Physics and Fluid Dynamics Use Increases in Product Design
By Kathleen Maher, Vice President, Jon Peddie Research Kathleen Maher looks at how the growth of physics software tools emerges when processing power becomes cheap and widely available.
Revit 2012 Products Provide Improved Key Visualization Tools Revit 2012 Products Provide Improved Key Visualization Tools
By Angela Chan and Kelcey Lemon, Autodesk How can designers best visually articulate their design intent to clients and stakeholders, to gain buy-in and improve understanding?
Is a Desktop System Enough for Your Needs? Is a Desktop System Enough for Your Needs?
By Intel Read about some of the reasons why many professionals choose the Intel Xeon processor E3 family over desktop alternatives.
Dial in on the Building Design Suites Dial in on the Building Design Suites
By Brian Haines and Kelcey Lemon, Autodesk, Inc. An introduction to the Building Design Suites and examples of how the software in the suites can be used to help meet project workflow challenges.
Identify the Workstation that is Right for You Identify the Workstation that is Right for You
By John Hengeveld and Wes Shimanek of Intel Corporation Confused on what workstation is best for your needs? Look no further.
Games Set the Course for the Future Games Set the Course for the Future
By Jon Peddie Research A look at how games are setting the standards for software and hardware design.
What Social Networking Means for BIM Adoption What Social Networking Means for BIM Adoption
By Erin Rae Hoffer, AIA LEED AP BD+C, Autodesk, Inc. Is social networking changing the way Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects are being executed today?
Four Performance Drivers for Workstations Four Performance Drivers for Workstations
By Wes Shimanek and Art Copeland, Intel Corporation Intel gives details on performance considerations you can use when buying your next workstation.
Feature Integration Continues to be a Dominant Trend Feature Integration Continues to be a Dominant Trend
By Jon Peddie, Jon Peddie Research Jon Peddie explains what features CAD users can expect to see in the coming workstation market.
The Possibilities of CAD in the Cloud The Possibilities of CAD in the Cloud
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Kathleen Maher takes a look at advances in CAD and cloud computing technology and how the "cloud" is affecting the industry.
Learn About the New Intel Xeon Processor E3 Family Learn About the New Intel Xeon Processor E3 Family
By Wes Shimanek and Mehmet Adalier, Intel Corporation The greatest innovation in the Intel Xeon processor E3 family based workstation is how it integrates both CPU and graphics engines on the same die.
Technology is Rapidly Changing the Sustainability Equation Technology is Rapidly Changing the Sustainability Equation
Helping to lead this modeling revolution, Autodesk has developed a streamlined process called rapid energy modeling.
Dig in Your Innovation Sandbox with Intel Xeon Workstations Dig in Your Innovation Sandbox with Intel Xeon Workstations
By Wes Shimanek, Intel Corporation and Norma McKinney, Microsoft Corporation See how dual-processor based Intel Xeon multi-core workstations enable you to experience parallel thinking and explore more "what ifs."
New Extensions Enhance Capabilities in Revit Structure 2011 New Extensions Enhance Capabilities in Revit Structure 2011
In this new monthly column Autodesk highlights two new extensions in Autodesk Revit Structure that helps engineers be more productive.
A Look at United Arab Emirates' Productions and Visions A Look at United Arab Emirates' Productions and Visions
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Kathleen Maher takes us on her journey to Abu Dhabi and provides a glimpse of what they have going on in the manufacturing and building industries.
Four Performance Drivers for Workstations Four Performance Drivers for Workstations
By Wes Shimanek and Art Copeland, Intel Corporation Intel gives details on performance considerations you can use when buying your next workstation.
The Questions I was Most Often Asked at SIGGRAPH... The Questions I was Most Often Asked at SIGGRAPH...
By Wes Shimanek, Workstation Product Manager, Intel Corporation Read a summary of the top four questions Wes Shimanek of Intel was asked at SIGGRAPH.
The Possibilities of CAD in the Cloud The Possibilities of CAD in the Cloud
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Kathleen Maher takes a look at advances in CAD and cloud computing technology and how the "cloud" is affecting the industry.
Future of CAD Looking Positive, Despite Piracy Future of CAD Looking Positive, Despite Piracy
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Kathleen Maher discusses how the CAD software business is staying afloat and how piracy is impacting the industry.
Gaming Industry Continues to Shape Advancements in CAD Gaming Industry Continues to Shape Advancements in CAD
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Maher discusses how gaming technology is defining the future of computing, including highlights from the recent E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo.
What's Going on in the Workstation Market? What's Going on in the Workstation Market?
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Analyst Kathleen Maher comments on workstation trends that have accelerated in 2010, including 64-bit, the Mac, job expectations and more.
A Glimpse of Jon Peddie Research’s Annual CAD Report A Glimpse of Jon Peddie Research’s Annual CAD Report
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research In this new column Maher takes a look at CAD industry revenues for the AEC and MCAD markets and how they are panning out for 2010.
Autostereoscopic 3D: Too Low Resolution for Architects Autostereoscopic 3D: Too Low Resolution for Architects
By Arthur Berman, Insight Media Autostereoscopic 3D has received a less than enthusiastic response from the architectural community, find out why.
Big Changes Predicted for the Workstation Market by 2011 Big Changes Predicted for the Workstation Market by 2011
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Kathleen Maher takes a look at how the workstations market is shaping out for 2010, including updates on GPU's, rendering tools and more.
Industry Update on 3D Printing Industry Update on 3D Printing
By Terry Wohlers, Wohlers Associates Wohlers discusses additive manufacturing, his interview with Director James Cameron and other advances in 3D printing.
An Update on Flexible e-paper An Update on Flexible e-paper
By Steve Sechrist, Insight Media Find out what is happening with flexible e-ink displays in this column by Insight Media.
The Mac World Goes Pro – CAD Space Growing on the Mac The Mac World Goes Pro – CAD Space Growing on the Mac
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Maher provides an update on the increase in CAD applications being made available for MAC users and the impact of the new Apple iPad.
Siggraph Asia Sets the Stage for 2010 Siggraph Asia Sets the Stage for 2010
By Kathleen Maher and Jon Peddie, Jon Peddie Research Siggraph Asia provides a view of what’s likely to be important in the coming year for the graphics industry.
Next-gen 3D Vis Sim System Looks to Flat Panels Next-gen 3D Vis Sim System Looks to Flat Panels
By Insight Media Learn about a virtual environment called CAVE technology, which has been characterized as “the oldest art and engineering collaboration in the US.”
Workstations vs. High-End Desktops Workstations vs. High-End Desktops
Did you know the difference in price between a similarly configured high-end desktop and an entry-level workstation is less than $100 today?
OpenGL 3.2 Arrives with Siggraph OpenGL 3.2 Arrives with Siggraph
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Khronos aims for timely updates to meet the needs of hardware manufacturers, as recently demonstrated with OpenGL 3.0 and 3.1 and 3.2 updates.
EVGA Gets into Monitors with Dual Displays EVGA Gets into Monitors with Dual Displays
By Steve Seachrist, Insight Media Insight Media takes a look at EVGA's new InterView Dual-Display dual-monitor configuration, featuring a testimonial from Jon Peddie Research.
LG Shows Full Range of 3D LCDs LG Shows Full Range of 3D LCDs
By Chris Chinnock, Insight Media Chris Chinnock of Insight Media talks about how the new line of LG monitors is maturing to help enable many 3D consumer market applications.
CAD in Crisis — COFES CAD in Crisis — COFES
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Kathleen Maher reports on the recent Congress On the Future of Engineering Software (COFES) conference and the outlook of the CAD industry.
High-end Graphics Are Not an Option in Some Professions High-end Graphics Are Not an Option in Some Professions
Jon Peddie and Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research JPR reports on the computer graphics market for the first quarter this year and provides a forecast of what’s ahead for the industry.
Anark Tightens Link to CAD Products in New Release Anark Tightens Link to CAD Products in New Release
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Anark Core 2.2 now supports DWG offering better interoperability in AEC applications and can be distributed in a compact, secure package.
Do You Really Need a Workstation - It Depends Do You Really Need a Workstation - It Depends
By Intel Corporation Intel Corporation’s Wes Shimanek discusses the benefits of various workstations and how they are purpose built to do a job.
What's In Store for Autodesk in the New Millenium? What's In Store for Autodesk in the New Millenium?
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research While Autodesk University updates reiterated the company's current philosophy it also shed some light on what the future holds for Autodesk.
What You Didn’t Know About Acrobat Pro Extended What You Didn’t Know About Acrobat Pro Extended
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Here are some things you may have missed in Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended during all the hype around Adobe CS4, plus other Adobe advances for CAD.
Mobile Workstations – Faster, Stronger and Smarter Than Ever Mobile Workstations – Faster, Stronger and Smarter Than Ever
By Intel Corporation Intel’s new Intel Core 2 Extreme CPU helps workstation manufactures create a new breed of mobile workstations that can deliver.
SolarWorld Bids to Acquire German Auto Factories from Opel SolarWorld Bids to Acquire German Auto Factories from Opel
Dan Raker, ConnectPress It was only a matter of time before green money began chasing rusty assets.
Changing The Way You Work And Accelerate Your Innovation Changing The Way You Work And Accelerate Your Innovation
By Wes Shimanek, Intel The performance of workstations powered by two Intel® Xeon® 5400 series processors is leaps and bounds ahead of the performance of yesterday.
The Importance of Measuring Building Energy Use The Importance of Measuring Building Energy Use
By Brandi McManus, TAC Find out how adding social and environmental actions to daily practices can deliver a significant return on investment, according to Brandi McManus.
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