i.materialise Rhino design challenge

McNeel Europe and i.materialise announce a 3D Printing Design Challenge with over $1000 in prizes.

We will be looking at people who show the power of Rhino and 3D printing in their designs, at designers and artists that can make “Future Forms Today.” We will consider the originality and presentation of the design and will also take into account if you maximize the power of 3D printing in your product. So is your product customizable? Or can your product only be built with 3D printing? We will also look if you got the most out of Rhino plug-ins like Grasshopper, T-Splines, RhinoGold, etc. in your design.

Details...

RhinoParametrics 1.3

RhinoParametrics 1.3 has been announced. This new version includes a series of new functions and many bug fixes.

Details and download...

Thea Render for Rhino

Thea Render is a state-of-the-art biased/unbiased renderer with a rich set of innovative features, a powerful material system and its own advanced studio, all-in-one. A plugin that connects Rhino with Thea Render as an external rendering application is also available.

Check also this article about Thea Render for Rhino by Beppe Barone and Riccardo Gigante.

Rhino 5 OS X - Second WIP release

The second Work In Progress (WIP) build of Rhinoceros 5 for OS X is now available.  This Mac build is up to date with the 2010-12-07 Windows build.  There is a new Windows WIP releases every week or so and an updated Mac Rhino WIP will be released shortly after each Windows release. 

You can download the Wenatchee 5 2010-12-13 build.

The Mac V5 Rhino version supports 64-bit Intel, 32-bit Intel, and 32-bit PowerPC architectures. This Mac version will automatically run in 64-bit mode on Core 2 Duo Intel processors or later, so running out of memory should no longer be a problem. It requires OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or later.

Rhino OS X now also has most of the V5 improvements that are in the Windows version, such as:

• better stability
• many command enhancements
• faster drawing speeds
• display enhancements
• new commands
• new editing tools such as gumball

This build has many bug fixes and minor enhancements.

Everyone is invited to download and use the OS X version of Rhino while it is in development.

Most of the core functionality has been ported from Windows and is very stable. There is still much to do to port the rest of the functionality and refine the interface.

We don't expect the first commercial release to be ready until next year. Don't worry if the build you are using is about to expire. New versions will be available every week or so. There will be a newer one available before the expiration date.

Details and download...

SectionTools plug-in for Rhino 5 WIP

A new release of SectionTools plug-in is now available with the latest Rhino 5 WIP of December 14, 2010. You can find download instructions and documentation at SectionTools Wiki page.

SectionTools is a dynamic sectioning plugin from RhinoLabs to help generate and update 3D sections and their 2D layouts. The plug-in has editing, viewing and reporting tools to effectively manage big set of sections.

In this release:

• Added new command "stEditSections" to edit sectioning options such as solid mode, direction and attributes. stEditSectionHatch and stSectionDir are now part of the new command.
• Combined "stView", "stSetCPlaneToSection" and "stSetViewToSection" into one new command “stViewSections”. You can now “Clip”, “SetView” and “SetCPlane” all in one step.
  
• Added support for persistent options to stCreate, stCreateArray and stViewSections commands.
  
• Fixed a bug when flipping section direction.
  
• 2D Layout now outputs curves, solids and hatched to 3 different sub-layers. This will help assign different layer attributes to each one.
  
• Made it more reliable to view section curves, surfaces and hatches.
  
• Fixed CPlane alignment bug.
  
• Added a new item to "SolidMode" option in stCreate and stCreateArray commands. It allows adding both hatches and surfaces at the same time.
  
• Added enhancements to stMoveSections command. Dragging sections' now gives real-time feedback of intersections and section clipping plane location.
  
• When creating sections, selecting objects is now a separate step from options. This way it will be possible to preselect objects and change options.
  
• Fixed duplicate 2D layout bug.
  
• Enhanced reporting output.
  
• Fixed a crash bug when saving as V4 then open in V5.
  
• Many other minor bug fixes.
  
• Added nine new short clips and updated toolbars and help manual.
  

Rhino 5 OS X - First WIP release

The first Work In Progress (WIP) build of Rhinoceros 5 for OS X is now available.  This Mac build is up to date with the 2010-12-07 Windows build.  There is a new Windows WIP releases every week or so and an updated Mac Rhino WIP will be released shortly after each Windows release. 

You can download the Wenatchee 5 2010-12-08 build.

The Mac V5 Rhino version supports 64-bit Intel, 32-bit Intel, and 32-bit PowerPC architectures. This Mac version will automatically run in 64-bit mode on Core 2 Duo Intel processors or later, so running out of memory should no longer be a problem. It requires OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or later.

Rhino OS X now also has most of the V5 improvements that are in the Windows version, such as:

• better stability
• many command enhancements
• faster drawing speeds
• display enhancements
• new commands
• new editing tools such as gumball

Everyone is invited to download and use the OS X version of Rhino while it is in development.

Most of the core functionality has been ported from Windows and is very stable. There is still much to do to port the rest of the functionality and refine the interface.

We don't expect the first commercial release to be ready until next year. Don't worry if the build you are using is about to expire. New versions will be available every week or so. There will be a newer one available before the expiration date.

Details and download...

Introduction to T-Splines v3 webinar, Dec 15

Novedge continues their webinar series with Introduction to T-Splines v3. Plan on joining speaker, Kyle Houchens, as he gives a sneak peek into the upcoming release of T-Splines v3.

• Wednesday, December 15
• 11:00am-Noon (Pacific)

Sign up today!

Open Lecture HomoFaber

Open Lecture HomoFaber
Bauhaus University Weimar, Germany
2 Dec 2010

This is an open lecture by Dimitry Demin about parametric design with Rhino and Grasshopper:

"The title of Homo Faber lecture series opened a new understanding of old philosophical concepts in new virtuosity of architectural algorithms.
By having conjunction of information and causality of the relativity, by having hubris and noumenon elegance of the classical philosophy and by having the sum of potential in non linear coding – now is time for application in the architectural practice!

To close the gap between information, causality and the collective intelligence, Homo Faber principle offers the aesthetic phenomena of intelligent ways where experimental design builds bridges to the contemporary global problems of politics, economics and ecology."

Details...

Shanghai Oriental Sports Center - near completion

Shanghai Oriental Sports Center was designed by gmp von Gerkan, Marg und Partner with form finding by Ryan ZhangYan using Rhino and Grasshopper.

The project, including three stadiums and one office building, is located in Pudong Shanghai China beside the EXPO site. It is expected to open near the end of December this year and will be first used for FINA 2011.

More images...

New madCAM 4.3 Beta

Existing madCAM users are invited to try the new madCAM 4.3 beta.

Partial list of new functions in madCAM 4.3 beta:

• Simultaneous 5-axis contour remachining.
• Simultaneous 5-axis planar finishing with contouring.
• New Z-level re-machining function for 3,4 and 5-axis.

Details, videos, and download.....

Meet the madCAM development team at EuroMold (FILOU booth)...

Rhino job listings

New job opportunities have been posted to our Rhino Jobs site. Take a look...

• Automotive design - freelance, work from home
• 3D Digital Designer - part-time, Brooklyn, NY

Details...

XInspect4Rhino - new metrology plugin

XInspect4Rhino is a new plugin for the creation of inspection data.

Set up the machine parameters, and create inspection operations up to 5-axis using different techniques. You can create and edit operations and see graphically the generated data in real time! All data is saved within the Rhinoceros file so you can use it later for editing.

Complete details and eval download...

Online training for marine designers

ProBoat E-Training is offering a new session of their Rhino 3D Modeling for Marine Designers course. Beginning on November 14th, this six-week course will be taught by Cliff Estes.

Register today to ensure your place in this informative and practical online course.

Details...

Rhino Job: Fabric structure, architectural 3D

Universal Joint Design is looking for someone to assist with 3D modeling help. Prior experience with structural pipe, tension cables and/or fabric structures is a big plus. Please send inquiry along with samples of work via email.

This project has a very short deadline but the hope is to establish contact with an opportunity for long-term contract help.

Details...

VisualARQ 1.0 SR2

VisualARQ 1.0 Service Release 2 fixes any known bugs and adds several new functions and enhancements.

Details...

Rhino Job Postings

Several new job postings have been added on our Rhino Jobs site. Companies are looking for experienced Rhino users in a variety of industries. Take a look:

• Jewelry CAD Designers, India
• Rhino 3D Modeler (furniture design), Georgia
• 3D CAD/CAM Designer, California

Details...

iRhino 1.1 - new version available

iRhino 3D Share your insight and inspiration

On the iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
There is nothing like showing your designs and ideas in 3D. Pan, zoom, and rotate with a tap or drag of your finger. The handy navigator lets you scroll through thumbnails, so you can quickly jump to any model you want. Load Rhino models from web sites, Google Docs, email attachments, or from iTunes. Save views as images for mark-up and emailing.

New in version 1.1

• Support for iPhone 4
• Supports the German, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Catalan, Polish, Czech, Finnish, Dutch, Swedish, simplified Chinese, and traditional Chinese languages
• Models exported using Sycode plug-ins now display correctly

Details...

Transportation Design Competition in Argentina

Ready, set, design!

McNeel Argentina has announced a digital design competition focusing on transportation. The goal of the contest is to enable designers to show off their 3D skills using Rhino.


The winner will receive a scholarship to the Transportation Design Course organized by McNeel Argentina and taught by designer, Alan Mattana. Learn more on the Autoblog site.

Details...

Contest is open to individuals over 18 years of age. No group entries allowed.
All entries must be submitted no later than September 24, 2010.

Job offer in Germany for international large scale project

INOCLAD GmbH is looking for architects or construction engineers for the realization and detailed design of the ITHRA-Project, Saudi Arabia (designed by snohetta).

You should have excellent Rhino and Grasshopper skills and be able to immediately start in its Ilshofen (South Germany) office.

The collaboration will be project based for a period of two years and hopefully lead to longer term employment. Fluent English and moving to Ilshofen, Germany, is essential.

Further project information here.

Please send your CV and images of your work to p.kluck@inoclad.com.

FurGen 1.0 released, Rhino plugin

FurGen 1.0 is now available for immediate download.

FurGen is a Rhino plugin which creates fur-like meshes for visualization purposes. Use FurGen to create effects like fur, grass, hair, rugs, towels, and more. FurGen combines a simple, intuitive interface with quick geometry generation for a plug-in that quickly integrates into any number of production pipelines. More...

Download...

PanelingTools new release for Rhino 4.0 SR8

A new release of PanelingTools plug-in for Rhino 4.0 (SR8) and Rhino 5 WIP (32- and 64-bits) is now available for download.
In this release:

• Added the ability to panel multiple grids al at once provided they have different names.
• Fixed a bug in ptOffsetPoints command.
• Added user options to auto ordering curves in ptGridUCurves and ptGridUVCurves commands.
• Fixed UI bug related to managing patterns.
• ptMeanCurves and ptMeanSurfaces commands should work more predictably now.
• Menu changes. grouped similar functionality and changed names to reflect functionality.
• Fixed a crash when group similar panels.
• Fixed a crash in ptGridCurve and ptGridCurve commands when select "CurveOptions" but make no change.
• Fixed a memory leak when using history with custom paneling.

Fun stuff:

• Check the new tutorial for PanelingTools to show how to use variable paneling. View details...

ID job in Redmond, WA

Slam Brands, Inc is currently looking for a talented and experienced Industrial Designer to join their team! As a new Staff Industrial Designer you will play a key role in supporting and developing the next line of cutting edge gaming products.

Submit resume and portfolio samples; apply via e-mail.

Details...

VSR Realtime Renderer 2.0 SR1

Virtual Shape Research announces SR1 for VSR Realtime Renderer.

This release fixes a series of bugs that have been reported by users. It also adds some new features, e.g. it allows for the first time the use of textures with transparency and decals.

Full details and download...

New book on Parametric Weaving Algorithms

Zubin Mohamad Khabazi has released a new book full of tutorials for Grasshopper.

The book is the first of a series developing different concepts in the field of Generative Algorithms and Parametric Design. This book concentrates on Weaving. It is available to download from his web site morphogenesism.

Download...

View native Rhino 3DM files on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch

iRhino 3D Share your insight and inspiration

On the iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
There is nothing like showing your designs and ideas in 3D. Pan, zoom, and rotate with a tap or drag of your finger. The handy navigator lets you scroll through thumbnails, so you can quickly jump to any model you want. Load Rhino models from web sites, Google Docs, email attachments (iPad only), or from iTunes (iPad only). Save views as images for markup and emailing.

Details...

V-Ray for Rhino/SketchUp, video tutorial

Three Useful V-Ray Tips

ASGVIS 3D Artist & Trainer Fernando Rentas explains three V-Ray tips that will make your renders more photorealistic. Tutorial applies to both V-Ray for Rhino and V-Ray for SketchUp.

Watch the video...

Marine Design, Rhino job in Miami

Marine Design/3D Modeler

Luiz de Basto Designs, a yacht design firm located in Miami, is looking for a candidate to develop detailed 3D models. Requirements:

- At least 2 years of experience with Rhino 3D software
- Detail oriented
- References
- Lives in Miami area (in house job)

Please email your resume and sample of your work for consideration.

Rhino jobs...

Handbag Hardware Designer, Rhino job in NYC

Handbag Hardware Designer to $80K, New York City
Great opportunity for a Rhino expert!

Please send resumes to Evy Lieberman.

Details...

TerraFlat 3D, new patterning plugin for Rhino

Tri-D Technologies has introduced a new plugin for Rhino, TerraFlat 3D. TerraFlat3D will analyze and flatten 3D shapes for 2D patterning and manufacturing.

Used for:

• Boat composites
• Automobile parts
• Shoe prototyping
• Awnings
• Glass applications
• Furniture patterning

Specific functions include:

• Ability to read all popular 3D CAD formats (including high-end NURBS files from CATIA, Unigraphics, IDEAS, Pro-E, SolidWorks, Inventor)
• Color-coded strain analysis where relief cuts are required
• Automatic cut lines generated by “understanding” the seams
• Free-flow manual cuts anywhere along a complex NURBS surface (unique to the industry)
• Based on Tri-Ds AccuCut technology

More information...

RhinoStatics and RhinOffsets recently updated

Do you need better hydrostatic calculations or a more automated table of offsets out of Rhino? Baseline Technology has updated the RhinoStatics and RhinOffsets plugins for Rhino 4 and 5.

RhinoStatics - provides a way for designers to continually check hydrostatics as they model their hulls

RhinOffsets - automates the creation of a table of offsets

Product ID job in St Paul

Lambert & Lambert is looking for an individual for product design, engineering, 3D renderings, animations and marketing material development for consumer products in our patent portfolio.

Specific Skills- Ability to develop appealing product designs
- Advanced 3D visualization skills and rendering
- Competent in sketching ideas
- Self-managing and entrepreneurial with good communication skills
- 2+ years of experience with a degree in Industrial Design
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Experience with Rhino software/plug-ins, SolidWorks, Adobe CS4

Email or send to:
Lambert & Lambert, Inc.
7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55125

Include your resume and portfolio (or link to portfolio) in PDF, JPEG or GIF format (not to exceed 5Mb).

Architecture/Experience Design, Rhino job in NYC

Cleanroom Inc is an experiential design consulting firm. By transforming the physical built environment and creating compelling architectural environments and branded spaces, Cleanroom helps leading companies to evolve and expand their brands into powerful experiences for their clientele.

Cleanroom Inc. is looking for a Stellar designer that grasps the conceptualization and production of experiential built environments, from retail boutiques to bar/lounges, trade show booths and furniture/fixture design. Your specific job will be to create stimulating and provocative commercial environments, and to see them through production.Typical daily work may include contribution to small design teams. Concept development, Specify materials, construction methods, research, manufacturing processes and assembly. Must produce the drawings necessary to convey the concept to management and clients through diagrams, renderings, models, CAD drawings, and written reports.

Specific Skills
- Diverse design background in converging creative disciplines from architectural design, to product and furniture design.
- Mega-advanced creative thinker
- Ability to work with small design teams, speak your mind, and inspire others
- Fabulous at presenting work and communicating with clients
- Have strong organizational and time management skills that are ingrained in you

Qualifications to be a Cleanroom Designer
- University Degree in either architecture, interior design or industrial design.
- 2+ years of professional design experience
- Amazing portfolio that demonstrates your creative talent.
- Super Hero with Rhino, 3D Studio Max, Auto Cad, Adobe Creative suite, etc.
- Be willing to travel throughout the year

Submission Details from Cleanroom:
"Attachments are passe and clog up our server. Please post your portfolio/resume online and email us the link. We insist!"

Apply via Email.

3D Designers, Illustrators, Rhino job in Redmond, WA

ImagiCorps is a leader in the design and execution of retail displays, interactive kiosks, and trade show exhibits.

They are looking for designers with experience in the design and development of displays and exhibits. Retail, trade show, interactives, kiosks, and mobile marketing units make up the core of what they do.

Requirements Include:
- Four years experience in a creative studio environment
- Experience in retail display, trade show exhibit, or interpretive exhibit design
- Ability to quickly generate concepts and articulate those to the team
- Passion for design and the drive to work towards perfection
- Experience with 3D Studio Max, Rhino, AutoCad and/or SolidWorks is a plus!

Apply via email.

Drafters with Rhino experience, job opportunity

Audubon Engineering is looking for drafters with Rhino Suite 3D experience to work on a Hurricane Restoration Team offshore 14/14 for a 6+ month contract beginning May 1st. Send qualified resume's to Chantel Laporte

Company Info:
Audubon
111 Veterans Blvd., Suite 1200
Metairie, LA 70005
United States
Phone: (504) 833-5669

Rhino job in the UK, automotive industry

Axon Automotive is looking for a skilled surfacer with an aesthetic understanding who can work with a talented engineering team to deliver a new groundbreaking vehicle. Some automotive experience is required. An understanding of exterior body surfaces is desirable. For additional details visit the web site or email a CV.

Contact: Kevin Lindsey
Axon Automotive
5-6 Raymond Close
Wollaston
Wellingborough NN29 7RG
United Kingdom

RhinoParametrics 1.0 Alpha

RhinoParametrics is a new plug-in for Rhino developed by RhinoParametrics SAS. It contains over 75 parametric objects and 140 new creation and editing functions.

Download now RhinoParametrics 1.0 Alpha...

madCAM 4.2 service release 2

There is a new madCAM 4.2 service release available from madCAMcnc.com.

Details and download...

Rhino Resurf case study

Rhino Resurf is a plugin for Rhino that can be used to fit untrimmed NURBS surfaces to scanned data.

Rhino Resurf was recently used for a project by 3Dtotal, a laser scanning service company in Portugal. In this architecture digitalizing project, they used RhinoResurf to post-process the scanned data. They created NURBS surfaces from the scanned point cloud with the precision of maximum tolerance = 0.01cm by using the RsPoints2Surf command in RhinoResurf. After texture mapping, they got a real 3D wall.

1. Photograph of the wall

2.Scanned data of the wall



3.NURBS surfaces created from the scanned point data (_RsPoint2Surf)

4.The textured wall based on the NURBS surfaces

You can download a trial of Rhino Resurf.

PanelingTools for Rhino New Release

A new release of PanelingTools plug-in for Rhino 4.0 (SR7) is available for download. In this release:

• New commands and options:
• Added ptOffsetGridByHeightfield command that offsets a paneling grid using an image heightfield.
• Added Bitmap option to ptShuffleGrid, ptGridSurfaceDomainVariable , ptPanelGridCustomVariable and ptPanel3DCustomVariable commands with history support


• Bug fixes:
• Fixed a bug ptGridSurfaceDomainVariable when changing methods option.
• Fix a bug in ptPanel3dCustomVariable. Sometimes start surface did not map.

APMM 2010 Conference, Boston

Association of Professional Model Makers 2010 Conference is your opportunity to learn, share, grow, and engage with others in the model making industry.

• APMM 2010 Conference
• Dates: March 26-29, 2010
• Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel Cambridge, Boston, MA

A Rhino Demo and Q&A session will be held on Saturday afternoon, March 27, at 1:00pm in Dawes A. Meet us at the Industry Expo Event on Saturday night. The Industry Expo Event is open to the public and admission is free.

PanelingTools New Release for Rhino 4.0 SR7

The new release of PanelingTools plug-in for Rhino 4.0 SR7 is now available. Download....

Important notes:

• To load this release, please make sure you have the latest Rhino 4.0 SR7.
• PanelingTools is also integrated with Rhino Mac version (installed with Rhino. No additional download in necessary).
• PanelingTools is now compiled for V5 WIP ( 32- and 64-bit ). There is a download link for the plug-in for V5 from the PanelingTools web site.
• Toolbars and reference manual are updated with each release.

New features:

• ptExtractCenterGrid to generate a new center points of input grid.
• ptMeanGrid to generates intermediate grids. There is an option to create the surface that goes through mean grids.
• ptMeanSurfaces to generate intermediate mean surfaces. Input start and end surfaces are not matched in terms of direction or base UV point location. The algorithm divides the surface using surface UV directions, generate mean points and use points to create the mean surface.
• ptPanel3DCustomVariable: This is a first prototype that include the following features.
• It supports two methods for distributing variable patterns. The list based method take surfaces or polysurfaces, but the mean-based one take only untrimmed surfaces.
• Surfaces UV parameterization is not adjusted internally by the command. The user must ensure surfaces are matched (test input start and end surfaces with ptMeanSurface before running the command).
• Variation is defined by surface curvature, attractors or randomly.
• ptRemoveOverlapedPoints: This command takes point input (doesn't have to be part of a paneling grid) and remove duplicate overlapping points.
• Added an "Overlap" option to ptCloseGrid command. It is set to "1" by default to create a single seam for an open grid, but the user can now set it to any number. For example if Overlap=2, then it will create a double seam. There is also the "StartIndex" option to define what row/column index to duplicate. This is useful for wrapping patterns that expand over more than one unit length.

The following set of prototype commands are meant to help serialize, view, and export joint and connector data useful for FE and other analysis:

• ptSerializePoints: Add user data to point objects that consists of a serial number and data string (can include any text based string defined by the user).
• ptSerializeEdges: Add user data to curve objects that consists of a serial number, the serial number of the two end points that it is connecting and data string (can include any text based string defined by the user).
• ptTagSerializedData: Show points and edges serialize data in the form of a Dot or Text.
• ptExportPointsSerializeData: Export points data to a text file. There are options to add start and end strings, export the serial number, and to add new line.
• ptExportEdgesSerializeData: Export Edge data to a text file. There are options to add start and end strings, export the serial number, and to add new line.

Terminated commands:

• ptPanelCurve and ptPanelSurface commands were terminated because their functionality is available through other commands.

Fun stuff:

• There is an upcoming PanelingTools workshop during the AIA conference in June. See details...

RhinoDirect 0.2 Available

RhinoDirect from LEDAS Ltd. is a new plug-in that allows users to parametrically edit history-free 3D geometry in Rhinoceros. The second pre-release version is now available. Some of the new features include:

• geometric constraints and driving dimensions are now stored when users perform commands such as copy-and-paste and importing models from other 3DM files
• constraints and dimensions are no longer deleted when users modify geometry with Rhino commands, such as for holes, fillets, and Boolean operations
• the plug-in now correctly supports Rhino’s built-in history
• the plug-in can now parametrize arbitrary solid bodies composed of planar and cylindrical faces independently of their orientation with each other

Details, videos, and download...

Essential Mathematics for Computational Design

The first edition of "Essential Mathematics for Computational Design" is now available with free download.

Essential Mathematics uses Grasshopper to introduce design professionals to foundation mathematical concepts that are necessary for effective development of computational methods for 3D modeling and computer graphics.

"Digital Product" training at KIDP, Korea

The Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP) has organized a training course on "Digital Product" utilizing Rhino, 3D Max, Maya and other digital tools. This training is hosted by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy.

• Course: Digital Product
• Dates: March 15th 2010 ~ May 24th 2010
• Location: KIDP Korea Design Center - Gyeongi-Do, Korea
• Cost: KRW 300,000 - Reimbursement after successful completion of course - Requirement details in PDF
• To Register: Send email (ssun@kidp.or.kr) till March 11th, 5pm (documents required for application)
• Contact: KIDP +82-31-780-2178/2236, Email ssun@kidp.or.kr

Details and registration (Korean)...

MorphoLuminescence, user story

Designed by PROJECTiONE, MorphoLuminesence is a kinetic ceiling prototype, originally described as a simple surface in Rhino. The surface was triangulated into panels or petals using a combination of the PanelingTools plugin and manual modeling based on a specific tesselation logic.

Read more

Rhino used in "Shutter Island" movie

Image courtesy of New Deal Studios

New Deal Studios Digital set designer and illustrator, Scott Schneider, recently completed work on the film, Shutter Island. Rhino was used to design the lighthouse and ward c exterior and interior miniatures and is an integral part of the New Deal Studios art department workflow.

Rhino job in Amsterdam, jewelry

Eros Gold Studio is looking for experienced designers who can handle a great load of CAD building (only Rhino), mostly diamond rings. All work is presented in a professional sketch or photo format. No artistic/creative work required. Hundreds of sketches to build.

Please send your response with some work you've done to erosgoldstudio@gmail.com

Contact: Emil Eros
Eros Gold Studio
273 Kloekhorststraat
Amsterdam, 1104MP
Netherlands
Phone: +319863513

New italian book: Architettura parametrica – Introduzione a Grasshopper

Arturo Tedeschi, Architect, recently announced the launch of his book Architettura parametrica – Introduzione a Grasshopper, the first italian Grasshopper manual.

The 136 pages book, with a foreword by Fulvio Wirz (Zaha Hadid Architects), will be released on February 24.

Details (in Italian)...

LinceoVR 3.3 and LinceoVR 4 ALL

Seac02 has recently released LinceoVR 3.3. This new version provides improved support for Rhino 3DM files, real time shadows for any GPU, real time raytracing in augmented reality mode, improved free viewer, and a web viewer.

Seac02 has also decided that it is time for mass adoption of real time render and augmented reality, so LinceoVR 4 ALL can be purchased at 25 €/year starting today.

LinceoVR details...

Download the Rhino 3DM viewer for LinceoVR here...

Bongo 2.0 WIP 8 Now Available

You are invited to try the Bongo 2.0 animation plug-in for Rhino 4.0. The eight work-in-progress version is now available.



Download Bongo 2.0 WIP 8 from here.

Architecture internships at NEX in London

Internships at NEX

NEX, a multi award winning architecture and design office, is seeking architecture interns to work in their office in central London.

They are looking for talented, ambitious, and highly motivated people to work on a range of projects including infrastructure, retail and commercial projects with international clients. The requirements for applicants are:
• Passionate and driven to make extraordinary architecture
• Supremely confident in Rhino, Grasshopper and 3ds Max
• Basic Rhino scripting ability a plus
• Capable of Rendering with Vray or similar
• Comfortable with Adobe CS suite
• Good model making skills
• Windows OS Competency
• Good communication skills with a confident and diplomatic disposition
• Very good spoken and written English
• Good organisational skills
• EU resident or existing holder of UK work Visa

Your role will involve the following activities:
• Assist with developing initial concepts into full design proposals, including presentation drawings, renderings and models.
• Assist with design and preparation of competition submissions.
• Carrying out research related to ongoing projects.
• Assisting with the daily running of the office and learning about office structure and organisation.

Internships are full time and will run for a period of 3 months, with the possibility of extension. Please note, this is not a paid position, but travel and lunch expenses will be covered.

Applicants should send their CV, portfolio and a cover letter telling NEX why you think you would make a great addition to their team. Send to office@nex-architecture.com. Please keep file size under 5MB.

NEX is an equal opportunities employer. You can find more information online at NEX.

Rhinophoto 2.0 Beta

Rhinophoto 2.0 Beta has just been announced.

This new version has new toolbars and menus, new graphic and project status display, display of 3D camera positions, advanced tools to position and edit points and labels, autocalibration of cameras, and much more...

Details and download...

Dimensional Pattern Designer, Rhino job in Seattle

Dimensional Pattern Designer - 3D Designer

modularArts, Inc. is seeking a competent and inspired designer for a career in the creation of sculptural products applicable to contemporary commercial and residential environments. The position requires the ability to develop carefully modeled 3d surfaces utilizing Rhino NURBS based software. Read the complete job listing online at Rhino jobs.

Contact:
Donald Kaump
Modular Arts, Inc.
4215 23rd Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98199

Contact via email; no phone calls please.

CAD/CAM Operator, Rhino job in California

CAD/CAM Operator for a Sign Company

To provide precise file set ups and all functions related to producing a high quality routed graphics and parts accurately and in a timely manner using Rhinoceros, RhinoCAM and RhinoART.

ACCOMPLISHED BY:
Staying ahead of fabrication with a flow of parts that allow production to stay ahead of the published schedule. Maintaining equipment, supplies and material inventory in a fashion that will assure a leading level of routed parts.

GOALS:
• To have routed parts continuously available for fabrication to stay ahead of production and to be sure all assets of production are busy with routed product for optimum factory output.
• To be sure router data is available at the router in a manner timely to prevent router down time.
• Stay on top of sheet inventory so that material needed for any one project is on hand.
• To be sure all design files and therefore final output, matches the expected design(s) on the order.
• To fully utilize the latest in software and router accessories to optimize router output.

Contact:
Aaron Clippinger
ISA
1160-M Pioneer Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
United States
Phone: (619) 579-2229
Fax: (619) 579-7651
E-mail: Aaron Clippinger

New Rhino tutorials by Adam O'Hern

Adam O'Hern, industrial designer and instructor at Otis College of Art & Design, has created a series of Rhino tutorials for his classes at Otis. He recently posted them on his blog and invites everyone to take a look. Tutorials include:

• Rhino Basics Week 01
• Rhino Basics Week 02

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Rhino job in Georgia

Applicant must be proficient in 3D and 2D Rhino Design/Drafting. Must have high-end Furniture/Cabinetry experience for Luxury Yacht Interiors, 5-Star Hotels, and/or High-end Luxury Homes. Good written and verbal aptitude in English is necessary. Must be self-motivated team player, requiring minimum supervision. Compensation commensurate with skills and experience. Immediate opportunity for qualified individuals.

Contact:
Arthur M. Pollan
E.M. TODARO, Professional Recruiters
4669 Quailwood Drive
Flowery Branch, GA 30542

Phone: (770) 965-4414
E-mail: arthurpollan@yahoo.com

Rhino job in Seattle

Nautilus Studio is seeking a talented Rhino modeler for an upcoming short term assignment in the mega yacht industry. Must be extremely proficient in Rhino as well as having working knowledge of AutoCAD. Marine industry experience a plus. This is a short term contract position, please email samples of your work and pay requirements to cantu.john@nautilus3d.com

Contact: John Cantu, Nautilus 3D, PO Box 21462, Seattle, WA 98111
Phone: (360) 731-9987
E-mail: cantu.john@nautilus3d.com
Web: www.nautilus3d.com

Project Kangaroo - Live 3D Physics for Rhino/Grasshopper

Daniel Piker has posted a video of very early tests of his new project - a physics engine working within Grasshopper and Rhino and allowing real-time interaction. The intention is that the various types of form-finding and feedback this allows could inform and enable some new ways of designing structures.

Check out the video...

RhinoParametrics Beta Announced

RhinoParametrics brings powerful parametric feature-based modeling to Rhino. The beta version is now available. Give it a try.

Details and download...

RhinoDirect 0.1 announced

LEDAS Announces RhinoDirect 0.1

Novosibirsk, Russia, January 4, 2010 - LEDAS Ltd., the independent provider of variational design tools, technology components, and software development services for the CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM market, today announced the public beta release 0.1 of its new product, RhinoDirect. This new plug-in for Rhinoceros 3D modeling software by Robert McNeel and Associates is built on the functions provided by the RhinoAssembly plug-in released last month by LEDAS. The version 0.1 of RhinoDirect is available as a free download from www.DrivingDimensions.com/labs.php.

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