KeyShot and Rhino: working together

KeyShot is featuring Williamson Simon, CAD instructor at the Wentworth Institute of Technology Department of Industrial Design in Boston, on their web site. Simon uses Rhino for modeling, then KeyShot for rendering.

More information on Simon's methods . . . 

Cadwax RhinoRing for Rhino 5

Cadwax RhinoRing plug-in now available for Rhino 5

• 3D Textures
• Scale by Weight
• Automatic Pave 
• Millgrain
• Rope
• Split Shank
• Kitco Weight Calculator
• Dynamic Array
• Resize Any Ring
• Settings
• Signet Rings
• Class Rings
• Wishbone Rings
• Eternity Rings
• Wedding Rings
• Shaped Bands
• Shanks

Details...

What's New in Rhino 5 webinar series

You are invited to see What's New in Rhino 5. The staff at Robert McNeel & Associates will present the new features in Rhino 5 during these seven informative web-based seminars:

Monday, December 10, 2012

1. Getting Started and User Interface: 9 am - 10:30 am PST
2. Object Creation Improvements: 11 am - 12:30 pm PST
3. Display and Rendering Improvements: 1 pm - 2:30 pm PST

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

1. Editing and Transformation Improvements: 9 am - 10:30 am PST
2. Large Project Support and Block Improvements: 11 am - 12:30 pm PST
3. 2-D Improvements for Layouts, Annotations & Dimensions: 1 pm - 2:30 pm PST
4. Administration / Zoo / Development: 3 pm - 4:30 pm PST

Sign up for each event individually. Space is limited, so please sign up early *.

* For those who cannot attend, each session will be recorded and the videos will be posted by December 16th.

Sign up...

PanelingTools development for Rhino 5

PanelingTools will continue to be developed and supported as a Rhino 5 Lab plug-in.  There will be no further development or support allocated to PanelingTools for Rhino 4.0.

Users of PanelingTools for Rhino 5 can take advantage of the many new features and enhancements of the plug-in and also be able to develop parametric paneling using PanelingTools add-on for Grasshopper.

• PanelingTools for Rhino 5 extends Grasshopper for parametric and generative paneling design.
• Using Rhino 5, users can access PanelingTools SDK through GH scripting components and Rhino Python Scripting.
• The new PanelingTools for Rhino 5 Primer is now available with detailed documentation of paneling strategies and commands.
• View the latest video tutorials including webinars and short clips.
• Join the PanelingTools communities: PanelingTools for Rhino 5 and PanelingTools for Grasshopper.

Rhino 5 announced

The world's most versatile 3D modeler now handles bigger projects, faster, with more than 2,000 enhancements.

Rhino 5 is released and available at local dealers worldwide.

Check out the new Rhino web site...

RhinoGold in Dubai

If you happen to be in Dubai, don't miss the International Jewellery Week and visit one of RhinoGold's resellers.

• Nov 21-24 - Dubai International Jewellery Week

RhinoParametrics V3

RhinoParametrics V3 has been announced with many new features such as a new kernel, new interface, compatibility with other plug-ins, mathematical formulas, and so on.

What's new in V3 videos...
RhinoParametrics Evaluation...

Support MeshUp on kickstarter!

In case you missed the previous post:

MeshUp: Mashup for meshes by Uformia
 
Super simple, always watertight, 3D modeling mashup tool for meshes, designed for painless and direct 3D printing.

More details on kickstarter...

Symvol and MeshUp by Uformia

Uformia: Fabricating nature

Uformia AS recently announced its public launch of the Symvol geometric platform at the 3D Printshow in London. The Symvol platform is the world's first real volume modeling platform, reducing every object to mathematical functions. This new approach to 3D modeling reimagines design and manufacturing towards more natural and additive processes, allowing for the modeling of everything from the surface geometry to cellular structures to objects internal properties such as material distribution. To introduce real volumetric modeling to the market, Uformia has created an add-on for Rhino, called Symvol for Rhino. Some of the advantages include:

• Designed for additive manufacturing and 3D printing (direct slice output and more)
• Direct conversion of meshes to mesh volumes —reuse, remix and even improve existing mesh models
• Non-destructive/constructive modeling —change anything in a model at anytime
• Shelling of any model no matter the complexity
• Rapid and dynamic modification and customization of objects to quickly produce variants
• Very small file sizes, yet still able to describe much more complex models—good for collaboration
• Infinite level of detail (Symvol is not a voxel system)—output can match the resolution of any 3D printer to reproduce the finest details possible
• Hierarchical structures at different levels of scale, as in real-world objects
• Organic blending of soft and sharp objects
• Object surfaces remain valid, watertight and ready for 3D printing, irrespective of any actions by the user

Videos of the Symvol platform in action can be seen here.

To start modeling with real volumes a free limited version of Symvol for Rhino can be download from http://www.uformia.com/download

The Symvol add-on is just the start of Uformia's vision for 3D design and fabrication software.

MeshUp

Uformia has launched the Kickstarter project, MeshUp, for a new standalone modeling tool:

MeshUp is set to overcome the many limitations of existing polygonal and surface-based modelers, particularly within the realms of 3D printing and fabrication. MeshUp is a volume modeling tool to fix and mix meshes together, add microstructures and generate a watertight output for 3D printing. MeshUp will be a standalone cross-platform modeling tool for Linux, Mac, and Windows.

"CG artists and designers know very well the limitations and tediousness of modeling with polygons," explains Turlif Vilbrandt, CTO and joint founder of Uformia. "Mesh models tend to have all kinds of problems such as cracks, holes and self-intersections. This is due to a disconnect between the real world being represented and the modeling software's attempts to represent real, complex and “messy” objects by only surfaces."

MeshUp offers several features that are of interest to the 3D printing and broader modeling communities. Users can load and nondestructively combine and even blend meshes together without having to worry about vertices and polygons. Meshes can be converted to a shell and microstructures can be added quickly and easily. MeshUp will also offer STL and mesh repair techniques, including a rounded repair method that attempts to take into account any missing volume in an object. Then, when it's time for physical fabrication, MeshUp will export clean watertight STL files or direct slice data for 3D printing.

Symvol for Rhino is available as a free and feature limited Maker version while the Community version is available for €190 or approximately $246. Both work on Windows and require Rhinoceros® version 4.0 SR8+ and 5 32-bit (64-bit will be supported soon).

MeshUp is now a live project on Kickstarter and while the incentive lasts, a $100 donation will give you a copy of the software on shipping. This is a great way to show support for innovation in 3D software tools and receive MeshUp for less than half the price as the final retail price will be over $200. MeshUp will be available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows.

For a limited time during the Kickstarter project, Symvol for Rhino. Community version can also be purchased for a donation to the MeshUp project of $180 instead of the normal $246.

About Uformia AS

Uformia is an international north Norwegian company who aims to develop a new kind of 3D software that will solve many of the problems of today's software, especially in the field of digital fabrication.

openNURBS 5 Released

openNURBS 5 is an upgrade to the widely used openNURBS C++ and .NET toolkits. The openNURBS Initiative provides over 9,000 CAD, CAM, CAE, and computer graphics software developers the tools to accurately transfer 3D geometry between applications.

The openNURBS 5 toolkits now support all of the new features in Rhino 5 (and below) native 3DM file format including history, extrusions, annotation, meshes, and images.

The toolkit includes:

• C++ and .NET source code libraries to read and write Rhino 5, 4, 3, and 2 3DM files and read Rhino 1 files. 
• The current Microsoft, Apple and Gnu compilers for Windows, Windows x64, Mac, and Linux are supported. 
• NURBS evaluation routines. 
• Documentation. 
• Quality assurance and revision control. 
• Free technical support.

The openNURBS toolkits are free. There are no restrictions. Neither copyright nor copyleft restrictions apply. No contribution of effort or technology is required from the members, although it is encouraged.

The toolkits can be downloaded free from www.openNURBS.com.

PanelingTools for Rhinoceros 5 new release

A new release of PanelingTools plug-in for Rhino 5 and Grasshopper 0.9 is now available for download. Check release details from here...
PanelingTools is a specialized plug-in from Rhino 5 Labs to support cellular pattern generation and surface rationalization. PanelingTools extends Grasshopper to support parametric paneling.

RhinoCity at Intergeo Hanover

INTERGEO

Hanover, Germany

October 9-11, 2012

INTERGEO is the world’s largest event and communication platform for geodesy, geoinformation, and land management.

Come visit McNeel partner RhinoTerrain (Hall 9 - Stand E11) to learn more about RhinoCity.

See some examples of work done with RhinoCity by the "Communauté Urbaine de Bordeaux": pic1, pic2, pic3, pic4

RhinoGold: New Online Learning Plan

TDM Solutions is now offering a new online learning platform to make the most out of RhinoGold, by providing step-by-step tutorials, videos, webinars, with new additions every week, so that users can become RhinoGold experts in short time.

Choose between a public, free of cost, plan, or subscribe for a private one at a minimal fee.

Complete details and subscription...

Laminate Tools for Rhino

Anaglyph Ltd. recently announced Laminate Tools for Rhino. This new plugin allows Rhino users to create draped plies and a basic layup from within Rhino, accessing Laminate Tools remotely.

Laminate Tools is a stand-alone Windows application that addresses the entire Geometry import-Design-Analysis-Check-Manufacture process of composites structural design. It can be viewed as a virtual manufacturing tool capable of creating a composite part before any commitment to hardware is made. It is a tool that links the various disciplines, communicates original data between all involved in the process, and saves valuable team time. Laminate Tools also interfaces with FEA applications including a recently added plug-in for Femap.

The software has the potential to reduce laminate iteration turnaround times and provide a more optimized design within tight deadlines and allows for more detailed results interrogation with ease.

Anaglyph has been developing composite design and analysis software tools for over 20 years and their products are used by large and small organizations in a wide range of industrial sectors including automotive, aerospace, sports, and wind energy. A number of universities have also adopted them for teaching and research.

As a natural extension to Laminate Tools, Anaglyph has also developed PlyMatch, a technology used in the hand-layup manufacture of composite components, for the accurate positioning of plies. The seamless data flow between Design and shop floor guarantees a fast and accurate process.

Modeling and Scripting Workshops in Dubai

Modeling, Parametric and Generative Design workshops in Dubai (UAE)
October 2012 - January 2013

Zayad Motlib and Muhammed Shameel are pleased to announced a series of seven workshops that will cover basic and advanced modeling with Rhino, T-Splines, Paneling Tools and SectionTools, and parametric and generative design with RhinoScript and Grasshopper:

Dates:

• Oct 5-6: Rhino Modeling
• Nov 2-3: Advanced Modeling with T-Splines, Paneling Tools and SectionTools
• Nov 16-17: Introduction to Grasshopper
• Nov 30-Dec 1: Advanced Grasshopper
• Dec 14-15: Introduction to RhinoScript
• Jan 11-12: Advanced RhinoScript
• Jan 25-26: Design oriented workshop

Complete details and registration...

Grasshopper workshop, Sept 29-30

There are still seats available in this weekend's DATA LAB: Parametric Design + Data Structures with Grasshopper. DATA LAB is a two-day workshop on Advanced Topics and Data Structures in Grasshopper for Rhino. In a fast-paced and hands-on learning environment, participants will cover the fundamental concepts of data structures as well as strategies for working with Lists, Sequences, and Data Trees.

Dates: 29-30 September
Location:  MODE LAB/Studio Mode, Brooklyn, NY
Fee: $550/$450 Professionals/Students

Topics include:

• Data Structures: Advanced data trees – creation, manipulation, and management
• Modularity: File layout and organization, custom user objects, and file distribution protocols
• Coordination: Objects in/out, geometry pipeline through attributes, data connection to Excel
• Extending Grasshopper: Kangaroo, Galapagos, and Weaverbird
• Kangaroo: Physics-based simulation
• Weaverbird: High-order topological modeling
• Python: Scripting in Grasshopper

Sign up today!

iRhino 3D - Now iPhone 5.0 ready

Share your insight and inspiration.

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, Dropbox, email attachments, or from iTunes. Save views as images for mark-up and emailing.

Details...

VSR iView: First app for iOS available

VSR iView is designed for both iPhone and iPad. By using VSR iView you can have your 3D data imported or created in Rhino + VSR product suite everywhere and anytime at your Apple mobile devices. It is the world's easiest way to show your latest created 3D models to anyone. Models can be viewed, assessed or also used as a virtual part in an augmented reality scene.

Get your model via email or web download to your iPhone or iPad or even synchronize the files with iTunes. Besides viewing your 3D model you can also show all the analysis you have set up before with Rhino + VSR product suite. These could be various shading modes, highlights, sections, draft angle, or curvature plots.

The most exciting feature is to put your virtual model into reality: using the build-in camera of your mobile device, you are able to display your virtual models in the current environment or use a picture from your photo album. Afterwards the screen content can be emailed or stored in the local photo album. This is usually referred to as augmented reality.

More information on the site by Virtual Shape Research.

Available on the App Store.

Solar-powered Exhibition Pavilion in Barcelona

Barcelona Smartcity is upgrading Barcelona's electricity supply system. As part of this project they've installed the Endesa Pavilion, a solar-powered exhibition center, as a control center for Barcelona Smartcity and to provide a model for other cities.

The architectural research and education center, the Instituto de Arquitectura Avanzada de Cataluna (IAAC), designed the project. To accommodate the needs of sun orientation and other environmental aspects, the solar modules' sizes and shape vary.

IAAC used mathematical equations to set the parameters for the solar inclination, orientation, and outside openings. If you look closely at the video on the Freshome web site, you will see Grasshopper being used. 

The wooden pavilion was fabricated by CNC machines, so construction was precise and quick, even though the various modules were completely different from each other. The building was built in less than one month.

The pavilion is in place till November 15, 2012, and located at the end of the Muelle de la Marina at the Olimpic Port of Barcelona. 

More information on the site by FastCoDesign. . . . 

Infinite Skills Rhino 5 Advanced Tutorials

Take your skills to the next level. This Rhino 5 Advanced Techniques Tutorial Video is the ultimate in comprehensive instruction for the discerning professional.

These training classes use broadcast-quality audio and video to deliver concise and informative training right to your desktop. The course is presented via an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, letting you learn at your own pace.

These Rhino 5 Advanced Techniques Tutorials break even the most complex subjects down into easy-to-follow segments. Following along is simple. Practical working files further enhance the learning process and provide a degree of retention that is unmatched by any other form of training.

Details, demos, and purchase...

Organize your iPhone cable

What do you do when your iPhone charge cable turns into jumbled spaghetti in your pocket? You design a solution to fix it.

That's how Michiel Cornelissen came up with the iPhone accessory, The Wrap.

Originally Michiel was simply trying to get rid of the inconvenience of trying to keep the USB cable wrapped around the charger. 'I realized that one end of the charger is already perfectly fit for the job, and all you really need is the same shape on the other side as well. The Wrap provides just that, clipping onto the USB plug.'

Michiel says, 'And of course, all my products are designed in Rhino!'

The Wrap is now available through his web site and Shapeways.

Co-de-iT Grasshopper workshop in Vienna

Co-de-iT Grasshopper workshop 

Vienna (Austria)

September 13-16, 2012

The "Informed Skins" workshop aims at managing and developing the relationship between information and geometry working on condition-specific envelope systems. Surface discretization (paneling), driving geometry through information (whether coming from environmental analysis or any kind of database), extracting and managing information for construction processes all require an understanding of data structures in order to build seamless design-to-construction pipelines. Through visual scripting in Grasshopper (Generative modeling plugin for Rhino) participants will learn how to build and develop parametric data structures (from basic simple lists to complex data trees), data-driven geometry and envelopes and how to extract relevant information from such models for construction processes. Participants will also develop a personal envelope project and its full design-to-construction pipeline.

Book your seat here!

PanelingTools for Grasshopper 0.9 and Rhino 5

A new release of PanelingTools for Grasshopper 0.9 (PT-GH) in Rhino 5 Beta was posted. PT-GH is an extension of PanelingTools plug-in for Rhino that supports parametric design of cellular patterns and surface rationalization.

Check release details from here...

Create polyhedra in Rhino 5

RhinoPolyhedra is new Rhino 5 labs plug-in that lets you to create and visualize over 300 different types of polyhedra. RhinoPolyhedra supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Rhino 5.

Details and download...

Online Rhino training in September

Our next Rhino Level 1 Online course is scheduled for September 13-27, 2012.  The course consists of seven sessions: an orientation with GoToTraining plus six half-days of Rhino training.

• Orientation: September 13, 9:00am-10:30am
• Training:  September 17, 18, 20 and 24, 25, 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm each day
  
  Times listed are Pacific Daylight Time. Calculate your time zone.

All sessions are instructor-led and will be recorded for later viewing.  If you cannot make a session, watch the video and catch up before the class meets again.

Sign up today!

Rhino 5 OS X - new WIP release

A new Work In Progress (WIP) build of Rhinoceros 5 for OS X is now available.

Download the newest build here.

This Mac WIP release includes all applicable updates and fixes from Windows V5 Rhino as of WIP 2012-04-25. The Windows V5 Rhino updates and fixes are listed here.

This Mac WIP release also includes these Mac-specific changes:

• Changes:
• Mac Rhino now requires OS X Lion (10.7) or later. There is a separate unsupported version of Mac Rhino for 10.6.8.
• Extra debugging tests have been turned on in an attempt to find an intermittent crash bug somewhere in Mac Rhino. Please report any "Failed assertion" errors in the support forum.
• Mac Rhino uses OS X Lion Auto Save and Versions when running on OS X Lion. Additional information about Versions and Auto Save specific to Rhino can be found here.
• Bug fixes

Note: This release of Mac Rhino requires OS X Lion (10.7) or OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) to run.


 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...

New tutorials from DesignReform

The team at DesignReform has been busy. They've just posted new Rhino-related tutorials. Take a look...

Kangaroo: Intro and Overview

LunchBox: Baking Tool (in Grasshopper)

CASE App: Import openNURBS (.3dm) into Revit

  

IMS 2012, September 27-30

India Manufacturing Show 2012 is India's premier manufacturing trade show. IMS 2012 will be held September 27-30, 2012, in Bengaluru, India.

Exhibitors from all manufacturing industries are represented, including:

• Aerospace engineering
• Auto and components
• Automation and robotics
• Electronics and assembly
• Energy and environment
• Industrial engineering
• Infrastructure
• Metallurgy and mining

Rhino reseller and Authorized Training Site, CE-N:LAB will show Rhino in their Booth 1A26.

Details...

Generative Furniture Design (GFD3D) launched

Generative Furniture Design (GFD3D) is a community of like-minded furniture designers who are exploring new shapes using generative algorithms with Grasshopper. GFD3D is the place to learn, teach and share new methods of digital furniture design and fabrication.

Grasshopper is a graphical algorithm editor tightly integrated with Rhino’s 3D modeling tools. Unlike RhinoScript, Grasshopper requires no knowledge of programming or scripting, but still allows designers to build form generators from the simple to the awe-inspiring.

You are invited to join...

iRhino 1.3 - 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, Dropbox, email attachments, or from iTunes. Save views as images for mark-up and emailing.

New in version 1.3

• Retina display support
• Layer visibility control
• Background color control
• Larger thumbnail previews
  
• iOS 4.2 or above is required
• Minor bug fixes

Details...

Weekly CAD tips at cadjunkie

Film designer Scott Schneider is posting weekly tips at cadjunkie. The tutorial series "Rhino's Tip O' the Horn" are about 3 to 5 minutes each, so check them out:

Rhino's Tip O' the Horn . . . 

New book for Jewelry designers

Logis3D just announced a new book addressed to Jewelry designers: "Progettare la gioielleria in 3D con Rhinoceros"

With more than 300 pages and 40 step by step tutorials, this book teaches advanced modeling and editing techniques, rendering and also how to introduce Grasshopper into your workflow.

More details (in Italian) and book preview...

VSR Shape Modeling update

Virtual Shape Research (VSR) announces the availability of the service releases Shape Modeling 1.1.1 and Realtime Renderer 3.1.1. Both releases are free for existing customers and work with the 1.1 resp. 3.1 license.

For more information please visit http://www.virtualshape.com/en/news

Rhino in the movies

Note: This image is the property of Sony Pictures 2012.

Digital set designer, Scott Schneider, has spent the last 10 years using Rhino. His portfolio includes an impressive movie list, including Star Trek, the Avengers, GI Joe, Inception, Shutter Island . . . . For one of the latest, Men in Black 3, Scott's primary job was the background prop weapons. He says, 'All models were done in Rhino 3D for the purpose of rapid prototyping or CNC manufacturing."

Scott's portfolio . . .

More Rhino jobs...

Looking for a new job?  Several new Rhino job opportunities have been posted.  Take a look...

From Coroflot:

• Senior Industrial Designer - Plantronics (Santa Cruz, CA)
• Furniture Designer - Whalen Furniture Mfg., Inc (San Diego, CA)
• More...

From LinkedIn:

• Industrial Designer, Microsoft Hardware Team (Redmond, WA)
• Associate Industrial Design Manager - Teague (Greater Seattle area)
• Industrial Engineer - Boating Industry (Green Bay, WI)
• More...

From the Rhino Jobs board:

• Rendering Artist - Jewelry Industry, Gemvara (Boston, MA)
• Matrix Jewelry Designer (Dubai, UAE)
• CAD/CAM Jewelry Designer (Rockville Centre, NY)
• Freelance 3D Designer - Jewelry & Product Design (New York, NY)
• More...

Chaos Group is hiring

Rhino third-party developer, Chaos Group, is hiring.  They are looking for skilled professionals to fill a variety of positions.  Job descriptions and details are posted on our Rhino Jobs page.  Positions include:

• Customer Support Representative
• Senior Software Engineer
• Software Engineer

Chaos Group makes V-Ray for Rhino.

Details...

Clayoo - Clay Modeling for Rhino

TDM Solutions just announced the first public beta version of Clayoo - Clay Modeling for Rhino.

Visit now www.clayoo.com and get started!

Online Level 1 Rhino Course, July 12-26

Our next online Level 1 Rhino for Windows course begins next month on Thursday, July 12th.  The class will take place over a two-week period.  Seats are filling quickly, Sign up now!

Dates and course details follow:

Orientation: Thursday, July 12, 9:00am-10:30am (Pacific)
Calculate your time zone.

Class Dates/Hours: July 16, 17, 19 and 23, 24 and 26 (Mon/Tues/Thurs for two weeks), 9:00am-1:00pm (Pacific)

In our online class you'll learn to create and edit accurate free-form 3D NURBS models. This fast-moving class covers most of Rhino's functionality, including the most advanced surfacing commands.

The class will be conducted in English using the GoToTraining software.  All sessions are live and will be recorded for later viewing.

You will need: 

• Rhino 4.0 for Windows software installed. The Rhino 4.0 for Windows evaluation version is okay.  
• A stable and fast Internet connection.  
• A headset/mic combo.  
• A hard copy of the Rhino Level 1 Training Manual.

Register...

Rhino training in Chicago, July 16-18

Authorized Rhino Training Center, Avanti Jewelers, in Chicago is offering a Level 1 Rhino course on July 16-18.  Sign up early. Seats are limited.

Register...

Cadwax Ring Wizard V3.94

Cadwax Ring Wizard V3.94 for Rhino is now available. This update includes a new 3D texture tool and scale by weight.

A free demo is available here (open to previous users who wish to trial the plugin again).

Seminar: Rhino-Revit interoperability

ThreeKC M&E und Architektur Live 2012
14 Juni 2012 - 18h
Vienna, Austria

Join this free seminar, organized by KKKC, to learn more about Rhino 5 Beta, V-Ray for Rhino, Rhino-Revit interoperability, and much more!

Details and free registration (in German)...

Industrial Design Software Poll

There is an interesting poll on LinkedIn for industrial designers.

What 3D software do you use primarily?

Check it out...

Deadline for TEX-FAB submissions, June 2nd

The deadline for TEX-FAB design competition submissions is only two weeks away.  All submissions must be received by June 2nd.

Enter now...

Savannah College of Art and Design furniture industry conference

The Savannah College of Art and Design furniture design department is partnering with the American Society of Furniture Designers to host a two-day furniture industry conference intended to inspire creativity and intellect among professionals and students.

• Day one of the summit will focus on digital design, giving professionals access to an array of professors, students and outside vendors who will demonstrate how technology enhances the design process.

• Day two will feature lectures and panel discussions from top industry talent.

To register . . . 

PanelingTools for Grasshopper and Rhino 5 Beta

A new release of PanelingTools for Grasshopper (PT-GH) in Rhino 5 Beta was posted with many new components and bug fixes. PT-GH is an extension of PanelingTools plug-in for Rhino that supports parametric design of cellular patterns and surface rationalization. Check details from here...

Rhino Job in L.A.: SYNTHESIS Design + Architecture

SYNTHESIS Design + Architecture is seeking talented, motivated, and personable interns to join our Los Angeles team for the summer.

We are an enthusiastic and emerging design office with a growing portfolio of projects.  Current comissions include a 5,000sqm visitor center in Quanzhou, China, a 12,000 sqm lifestyle center in Bangkok, Thailand, and a 64,000 sqm shopping center in Phuket, Thailand.

The selected candidate will support all design teams with 3D modeling, drawing, and physical modeling/prototyping.

Requirements:

• Must currently hold or be in pursuit of a B. Arch or M. Arch degree.
• Excellent design sensibility, communication skills and personal initiative are desired.
• Expertise in Rhino, AutoCAD, and Illustrator are required.
• Proficiency in Grasshopper, Kangaroo, Hoopsnake, RhinoScript, VB or Python is a bonus.
• Familiarity with digital fabrication protocols (3D printing, CNC milling, and laser cutting) is beneficial.
• A perfect fit – We are looking to expand our team – not fill holes.  We want to know why your architectural and design interests and aspirations align with ours and how.
• Must be a US Citizen or hold a US working or student visa.
• Must be a Los Angeles resident or able to relocate to Los Angeles for the entire summer.

Please send a CV, portfolio, and a cover letter which addresses the requirements listed above to studio@synthesis-dna.com

Note: Due to the overwhelming number of applications for this post, we are unable to respond to all applicants.

VisualARQ 1.5 webinar, April 25

Join Francesc Salla, VisualARQ Product Manager, for a fast-paced and exciting demonstration of VisualARQ 1.5.

Introduction to VisualARQ 1.5 webinar
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
8:00am-10:00am (PDT)

Sign up today!

Attendance is free; registration is required.

Features of VisualARQ 1.5:

• Design architecture in an intuitive, easy and efficient way.
• Save time by generating project documentation automatically from the 3D model.
• All floor plans, sections, elevations, surfaces, dimensions, and object information are linked to and created from the 3D model. All drawings are updated automatically after any change.
• Create, customize and edit walls, stairs, beams, doors, windows, and other architectural objects anytime. Their parametric properties allow them to be easily edited and generate data automatically.

Rhino and V-Ray open house - Hamburg (Germany)

Rhino and V-Ray open house
picturetools, Hamburg (Germany)
25 April 2012

picturetools invites you to an open house in Hamburg, where Jens Bingenheimer (Formherr Industriedesign) and Gerrit Corsmeyer (Chaos Software Distribution Deutschland) will show the latest news about Rhino and V-Ray 1.5, as well as a tips & tricks session.

Info and registration (in German)...

USC Design Faculty Search

The School of Architecture at the University of Southern California (USC) is seeking both tenured and tenure-track faculty candidates in the area of architectural design. The tenure candidate will be expected to assume a leadership position in architectural design, education and exploration.  A candidate's design excellence must be manifested through creativity in architectural design and/or practice, and through criticality in architectural research. Read more...

Requirements:
The requirements for the position(s) include an M.Arch degree or a B.Arch degree with another relevant masters degree. Candidates with demonstrated excellence in publishing, design, practice, and/or funded research, as well as teaching, are encouraged to apply.

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Parametric Space Frame Tutorial using PanelingTools for Grasshopper

A step by step parametric space frame tutorial was posted to PanelingTools Add-On for Grasshopper Group. Check details from here...

Bongo 2.0 Beta 10 now available

You are invited to try the Bongo 2.0 animation plug-in for Rhino 4.0 and
5. This is the 10th Beta version of Bongo 2.0 for Rhino 4.0 and 5.
The beta is open for all Rhino users!
Download Bongo 2.0 Beta 10 from here.

Grasshopper attack at Univ of Cincinnati

We learned today of a massive grasshopper attack at the University of Cincinnati.  Take a look at this collection of video tutorials from UC students.  Note, the number in parenthesis indicates how many videos per category. 

Videos include:

• Curve: Analysis (14)
• Curve: Primitive (4)
• Curve: Division (8)
• Curve: Utility (5)
• Curve: Spline (7)
• Surface: Analysis (15)
• Surface: Free-form (20)
• Surface: Primitive + Utility (11)
• Intersect (12)

Watch the videos...