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.

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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.

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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!

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

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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.

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VisualARQ 1.0 SR2

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

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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...

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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...

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...

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).

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.

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.

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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.

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...

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...

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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.

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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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