Contributing Editor Mark Clarkson is Digital Engineering’s expert in visualization, computer animation, and graphics. His newest book is Photoshop Elements by Example. Visit him on the web at MarkClarkson.com or send e-mail about this article to DE-Editors@digitaleng.news.
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Mark's latest posts
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What Ever Happened to Cloud Rendering?
June 1, 2016Five years ago, cloud rendering seemed poised to explode. Now, it seems to have made little progress. What went wrong?
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Measure Up Metrology Services
March 1, 2016Coordinate measurement machines, computerized tomography and 3D scanning can help address a host of measurement needs.
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Photorealistic Rendering Grows in Importance
January 1, 2016Software and techniques for photorealistic virtual prototypes have developed beyond simple images.
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Review: Artec Eva, Spider and Studio
July 1, 2015The hardware and software allow engineers to create professional scans.
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The Importance of Being Photorealistic
July 1, 2015Using the right software and hardware can enhance and expedite the product development process.
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Powering the Internet of Things (IoT)
April 1, 2015How do engineers figure out a way to run a massive network of wireless sensors?
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Crash Test Collaboration
February 1, 2015The Center for Collision Safety and Analysis helps automotive, aerospace and transportation industries keep current with simulation and testing methods.
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MODO 801 Rendering Software Gets More Refined
January 1, 2015The visualization software now has streamlined Snapping, updated UV mapping and Nodal Shading features.
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Democratization of Simulation Takes Flight
December 1, 2014The technology for analysis and simulation is becoming more accessible -- though how do we close the gap between analysts and engineers?
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Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Testing with LMS Soundbrush
November 1, 2014General Motors uses LMS Soundbrush to “visualize” sound and improve design.
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Lightweight Material Champions
October 1, 2014While no one wants a product to be heavier than necessary, lightweighting has become an obsession in the automotive and aerospace industries.
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CAD Gets More Animated
September 1, 2014CAD animation is becoming more common, affordable and available -- both within the CAD programs themselves, and through closely linked third-party applications.
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V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max Speeds Rendering
June 1, 2014V-Ray 3.0 is the latest version of the Chaos Group’s popular and widely respected ray tracing application.
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Innovation Centers Help Engineers Compete
May 1, 2014Companies are starting to understand that it’s a matter of “innovate or die,” but how to drive that innovation?
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Render on the Go with VRED and renderPRO
March 29, 2014Autodesk’s James Cronin takes VRED on the road with the help of BOXX Technologies’ renderPRO.
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Overcoming Engineering Culture to Make a Change
December 1, 2013Looking to change things for the better? Don't be surprised to find all manner of obstacles in your path.
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