Pixologic Completes ZBrush 4 Series with ZBrush 4R7

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Pixologic recently released the final iteration within the ZBrush 4 series, ZBrush 4R7. As with the previous point releases, it doesn’t simply make a few minor changes but rather is packed with major additions. In fact, 4R7 is one of the most extensive releases since ZBrush 4 came out. This 3D application has literally sculpted some of the most infamous … Read More

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First Avatar Challenge Winner Announced

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Say hello to Pudgie the Budgie! Pudgie is the first winning entry in the Avatar Challenge Scholarship Program. This challenge  – sponsored by Smith Micro, and co-sponsored by Wacom and Studica  – is designed to cultivate the next generation of digital artists. The winning entries will be showcased  by providing student-created content for the Avatar feature of Sprint’s Visual Voicemail service. The program was introduced … Read More

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Cubase Pro 8 and Cubase Artist 8 Announced By Steinberg

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Steinberg ended its 2014 on a high note as it announced the release of the latest versions of Cubase. Cubase Pro 8 and its more affordable counterpart, Cubase Artist 8, feature a rebuilt audio engine, an extension of the Chord Track and render in-place capabilities. Already considered one of the world’s best DAWs, these new updates have certainly received a … Read More

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Candid Review of Da Vinci AiO 3D Scanner & 3D Printer

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Recently, our Application Engineer, Mark Philipp, had the opportunity to get his hands on XYZPrinting’s latest addition to the 3D printing world – the da Vinci AiO 3D Printer/Scanner. Check out his candid review and discover what this new technology is truly capable of. Last year, I reviewed the da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer from XYZPrinting, which is a great consumer-priced 3D Printer. … Read More

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Westfield Technical High School STEM Projects in Action

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As many of our regular blog readers know, over the past year we’ve followed the progress of students at Westfield Vocational Technical High School (located in Westfield, MA) as they work through the fischertechnik STEM Lab Program.  This fall, a new group of students was introduced to the lab program. We wanted take a peek at how they’re doing, and … Read More

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Bill Nye Weighs in on Fixing STEM Education

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Recently, everyone’s favorite science guy, Bill Nye wrote a commentary piece for CNBC.com outlining the challenges the U.S. economy faces with the lack of students seriously considering a career in STEM related fields. Nye noted that STEM jobs in the U.S. will increase by 14 percent from 2013-2020, with data showing that 3 million of these jobs will go unfilled … Read More

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Avid Announces Pro Tools 12 at NAMM

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The 2015 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show took place in Anaheim, California from Thursday, January 22 – Sunday, January 25. The show is a global music industry event where you can come face-to-face with the latest innovations from leading audio production companies.  It is the perfect time for Avid to announce the upcoming release of the much … Read More

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Monument Valley Developed with Unity, Wins Big

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Unity is a leading game development ecosystem that is acknowledged as an essential tool for industry professionals and established game studios. Every year, the company accepts submissions for its annual Unity Awards. These awards acknowledge exceptional games and other interactive experiences created with the Unity development platform and released in the past year. As huge fans of Unity and its … Read More

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Studica Exhibiting at Bett 2015 Education Show in London

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Studica is excited to be participating in Bett 2015. This technology event takes place in London, England from Wednesday, January 21st – Saturday, January 24th 2015. The Bett show – British Educational Training and Technology – is an annual trade show in the United Kingdom that showcases the use of technology in education. Bett has brought innovative and inspiring electronic advances … Read More

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WorldSkills Mobile Robotics Competition Silver Sponsor

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2015 is certainly bringing big things to Studica, which we can’t wait to share with you. Recently, we were recognized as the official sponsor of the WorldSkills Mobile Robotics Competition for 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil and 2017 in Dubai, UAE. Studica is bringing the excitement and motivation of an international robotics competition to students, educators and hobbyists worldwide. As … Read More

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