‘web-based 3d’

Tinkercad. Incredibly Brilliant, Web-based 3D Modeling for Makers

19 Apr, 2011 by in TECH

Ok, now this is more like it. I’ll try to tell you without choking on the beauty of this, but since my larynx is already convulsing, you may have to proceed on your own. I know, you’ve probably had your fill of web-based 3D modeling applications. What’s that? There aren’t any? You mean, they’re weren’t any… until now.

Tinkercad, a Finland-based startup, has just lunched their public beta after a 6 month development cycle. It brings the simplicity of 3D modeling to the simplicity of the web and, really, it couldn’t be more beautifully done. If you haven’t jumped away already, here’s a look at what you’ll see.

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Sniff This. 3DVIA get’s FAST with VirTools 5 (Plus Get a Free Shirt)

03 Mar, 2009 by in RESOURCES

3dvia-virtools-5You know what you need sitting on your desk next to your copy of SolidWorks? A small animal deterrent? No, no, and definitely not an automatic, multi-flavor, ice cream maker.

You’ll need a mirror. A large mirror to see the snazzy new shirt you’ll be wearing after visiting the new 3DVIA Virtools site.

Not sure what Virtools is or why you would want a free shirt?

Here’s a little info that may interest even the most crazed SolidWorks user or that unenthused 2D purist that sits in the corner biting his nails. wa-POW!!
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