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AI agent learns to create 3D objects from sketches using CAD software

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the go-to method for designing most of today's physical products. Engineers use CAD to turn 2D ...
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AI learns CAD just by watching designers work and starts building 3D models itself

M IT engineers are developing an AI model that can operate CAD software the same way a human designer does. The system takes ...
For Construction Pros

ScaffPlan Launches 3D Scaffold Design Tool for SketchUp

ScaffPlan for SketchUp allows scaffolders to design, plan, and present projects in 3D, generate gear lists and streamline ...
VentureBeat

2D design still has a place in a world with 3D AR and VR

One of the earliest use cases in both AR and VR was using these new mediums as a canvas for different creations. From Google’s Tilt Brush to paint in 3D space in VR to their “Just a Line” app to draw ...
Officer

ScanPlan - 2D Handheld Floor Plan Mapper

FARO's ScanPlan is a solution for fast and easy mapping of floor plans. This next generation 2D handheld mapper is specifically designed to enhance the effectiveness of public safety professionals ...
University of Toronto

U of T and Autodesk researchers design 2D-3D software for augmented reality drawing

Prehistoric cave drawings date back about 40,000 years. Ancient Egyptians used papyrus for paper. Artistic drawing flourished during the European Renaissance starting in the 14 th century. Now, ...
EDN

Mastering multi-physics effects in 3D IC design

Stacking dies introduces layers of complexity driven by multi-physics interactions, which must be addressed at the start of ...
ZDNet

Inside Microsoft's plan to make Windows the center of the 3D universe

For the past couple of years, Microsoft has been doing a lot of show and tell around the promises of holographic computing. But now it's time for the company to demonstrate to users why they'll ...