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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Autodesk Cloud for Education
Autodesk announced a collection of web-based capabilities called Autodesk Cloud. For those of you not familiar with Cloud Computing, it’s based on Internet protocols, and often involves virtualized resources. End-users access software, storage space or services via a web browser, without needing to understand the IT infrastructure or purchase expensive hardware required. Continue reading
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Tagged AutoCAD WS, Autodesk, autodesk cloud, Autodesk Green Building Studio, Autodesk Revit, autodesk subscription, Buzzsaw, cloud, cloud computing, conceptual energy analysis, design, internet protocols, iPad, simulate, virtualized resourcesm IT infrastructure, visualize
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How the Intersection of Technology and Education Can Attract Youth to Manufacturing
In my view, there are three main things that we can do to make manufacturing cool again. In a technology-drive world, I think coupling technology and education in a fun environment will be critical to reconnecting youth to manufacturing.
Posted in AutoCAD, Autodesk, Brands, Educational Resources
Tagged AutoCAD, Autodesk, CAD technology, career, Deloitte, Derek Singleton, Education, ERP advice, gadget camp, manufacturing, manufacturing ERP software, Plantville, Public Viewpoint on Manufacturing, Technical Education, technology
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Computational Fluid Dynamics in Today’s Classroom
CFD uses numerical methods and algorithms to analyze problems involving fluid flow, i.e. liquids and gases and their interaction with solid objects. This process is the beginning steps in the analysis of vehicle wind disturbance patterns and building wind impact analyses. Continue reading
Avid Pro Tools 10 Announced
Avid announced Pro Tools 10 yesterday at the AES New York 2011. Pro Tools 10 is professional music creation and audio recording software. Continue reading
Posted in Brands, New Releases
Tagged AES, audio recording, Avid, crossgrade, free upgrade eligibity, music, music creation software, pro tools 10, sound, upgrade
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Careers in the Interactive Media Industry – Live Blog Event
Tips for getting hired in the Video Game Industry – Live Blog event! Continue reading
Making Game Development More Attainable to Students
To address the current shortage of game developers, Unity Technologies and Studica are working together to bring the Unity game development platform to students and educational institutions at rates that help offset shrinking secondary school budgets. We’ve also found a solution for students who have expressed interest in purchasing the full commercial products at a discount. Continue reading
Posted in Autodesk, Brands, Funding, New Releases
Tagged Android phones and tablets, Autodesk 3ds Max, commercial version, create games, desktop, game development, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Lightwave, Maya, Modo, Mudbox, Playstation 3, secondary school, simulations, Softimage, student discounts, the web, Unipty Pro, unity, unity pro, Unity Pro Game Academy, Wii, XBox 360, Zbrush
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The fischertechnik Community on the Internet
While these sites are essential to visit for that reason alone, they’re also a great way to connect with other fischertechnik fans and see some of the really innovative and creative models they have come up with. For example, the German fischertechnik community page, www.ftcommunity.de, has a wealth of material, such as this page which details the creation of a very cool and very complex Pendulum Clock constructed primarily of fischertechnik parts.
Posted in Brands, Educational Resources, fischertechnik, Support
Tagged communtiy, firestorm, fischertechnik, free forum, megacoasterm, pendulum clock
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Autodesk Virtualization
Many people have asked me whether or not Autodesk supports virtualization solutions for their products. Virtualization solutions could be anything from VMWare, Remote Desktop, Citrix XenApp, etc. There is an increasing number of virtualization technologies coming out and hitting the market. As computer hardware and cloud computing technology expands, many people are seeing virtualization technology as the way of the future. Continue reading
Posted in Autodesk, Support
Tagged Autodesk, Autodesk EULA, Citrix XenApp, virtualization solution, visualization, XenApp
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New Game Design Contest sponsored by Unity Technologies and Studica!
Big news for students interested in game design! Unity Technologies, who are known for revolutionizing the game industry with their game development platform, has partnered with Studica, the education source for software and technology products, to offer the “Robot Game” Design Contest! Continue reading
Posted in Brands, Competitions, Educational Resources
Tagged competition, contest, design3, game design, game development platform, prizes, Software, Student, Studica, technology, unity, Unity Technologies, win money
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The intersection of Technology and the Liberal Arts
I was struck by his passion and belief that great design can successfully coexist with great engineering; that independent creative processes can thrive in a world of mediocrity and mundane ‘cookie-cutter’ design; that innovation can disrupt stagnant business models; that positive user experiences with the technologies can create emotional connections; and that minimalism and simplicity can supersede the complexities of people and machines. Continue reading
Posted in Educational Resources
Tagged Autodesk, engineering, liberal arts, National Instruments, Stanford University, STEAM, STEM, steve jobs, technology, tribute, unity
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