The Vivobarefoot BIOME project - Recorded webinar now available

 

If you missed the latest Rhino User Webinar, it is now available!

Explore how Vivobarefoot BIOME project is transforming footwear manufacturing through algorithms and automated production with robotics and machine code. Integrations like Volumental and ShapeDiver combine advanced scanning, computational design, and sustainable materials to create scalable, customized solutions.

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FTWkit is now official: A new standard in footwear development

FTWkit is now official:

A new standard in footwear development

FTWkit is the all-in-one solution for footwear professionals, bringing together:

• Botcha – For footwear design and 3D development
• Jevero – For pattern engineering and product development
• Jevero Cost – For precise cost estimation

FTWkit is the umbrella for Design&Develop entire suite of Rhino plugins—a unified ecosystem for footwear design, pattern engineering, and cost analysis.

This isn’t just a rebrand. With FTWkit, they’re introducing a new industry paradigm: a digital workflow based on a shared platform.

Why does this matter? Because working within a common environment like Rhino means:

• Seamless collaboration across teams
• Faster development through a shared language and integrated tools
• A streamlined workflow that connects every stage of the process
• More efficient prototyping thanks to a digital-first approach

­With this shift, their digital presence evolves too:

A single website with everything about FTWkit and its plugins. Their LinkedIn and Instagram profiles are now named FTWkit.

­Visit the new FTWkit website and step into the future of footwear development!

Contact Design&Develop if you need more information or would like to discuss a custom plugin for your company.

How to Create a 3D Model for Printing? Webinar by SABIT

How to Create a 3D Model for Printing?
 by SABIT

On March 18 at 11:00 AM, we invite you to a unique online webinar that will introduce you to the world of 3D printing and show you how easy it is to create your own 3D model in Rhino!

What to Expect?

• Hands-on Masterclass – Learn how to quickly and efficiently prepare a 3D model for printing
• SABIT & get3D Collaboration – Discover how our expertise can help you work with 3D technologies
• Why 3D Printing is the Future? – Understand its importance and advantages
• Model Optimization – Useful tips for achieving the best print quality
• Choosing the Right Material and Preparing Files for Printing – Slicer Software
• 3D Printing Technologies – Opportunities from Implementing Printing in Your Company

When? March 18 at 11:00 AM
Where? Online on the Google Meet platform
For whom? For designers, architects, engineers, and 3D printing enthusiasts
Language: Polish

Organizers:
SABIT – Authorized McNeel Training Center, official Rhinoceros distributor
get3D – Leading distributor of 3D printing systems, consumables, and auxiliary equipment

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and explore the future of 3D printing!

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Simply Rhino UK at Develop3D Live (Coventry, UK) - March 26, 2025

Simply Rhino UK will be joining PNY and Workstation Specialists at:

Develop3D Live
March 26, 2025
Warwick Arts Center, Coventry (UK)

Would you like to catch up with us in-person? Then come and see Simply Rhino at Booth A17 at Develop3D Live on 26th March, at Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry. We’ll be showing the latest with Rhino, KeyShot & V-Ray.

We’ll be on the PNY Technologies Stand so you can also expect to see the very latest in Graphics Card developments from NVIDIA, plus the latest in Hardware solutions from Workstation Specialists.

Hope you can make it to Warwick on the 26th March. See you there!

To find out more about Develop3D Live, and to register for your free ticket to attend, visit the Develop3D Live Website...

 

ShapeDiver Spring '25 Update | Live Webinar

ShapeDiver Spring '25 Webinar

March 25, 2025

In this webinar, ShapeDiver's team will showcase new integrations with Speckle and Shopify, along with exciting updates like the AI Agent component for App Builder. They’ll cover how to optimize workflows with Speckle, create no-code product configurators with Grasshopper for Shopify, and explore new features like the Credit System, enhanced App Builder tools, and more. Don’t miss the chance to get a sneak peek at upcoming innovations and ask questions during the Q&A session.

Register here...

BIM Workflow for Landscape Architects with RhinoLands

Are you looking to streamline your landscape architecture workflow? Join this webinar on March 25 at 17:00 CET for a deep dive into RhinoLands, the BIM solution tailored for landscape design.

What You'll Learn:

• How RhinoLands integrates seamlessly into your Rhino workflow
• Full A-Z landscape design within Rhino—no need for additional software
• Enhanced BIM capabilities for landscape architecture
• Tools for better collaboration, documentation, and real-world applications

Who Should Attend?

Landscape architects, urban designers, and Rhino professionals eager to bring BIM efficiency into their landscape projects.

Don't miss out—register now and take your Rhino skills to the next level with RhinoLands!

Revisiting… Saw & Sew: AI meets Made-To-Order Furniture!

In the fast-evolving world of parametric design, staying ahead means embracing the latest technological advancements. That’s why we invite you to dive into ShapeDiver's latest interview with Winston Ferguson, the visionary behind Saw & Sew, a UK-based made-to-order furniture platform.

In 2022, Ferguson shared his journey of blending his Canadian roots with an entrepreneurial mindset to create a platform that empowers users to craft bespoke furniture through parametric design. Since then, Saw & Sew has undergone a remarkable transformation, integrating AI, refining its front and backend, and enhancing user accessibility like never before.

In this must-read conversation, Ferguson walks us through:

• How Saw & Sew has evolved its platform for better usability and maintainability

• The role AI plays in simplifying complex parametric design workflows

• Why AI is an assistant rather than a replacement for human creativity

• Lessons for entrepreneurs looking to integrate AI into their design tools

• The future of AI-driven, made-to-order furniture and mass customization

For designers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts alike, this interview offers invaluable insights into the intersection of AI and parametric design. If you’re curious about how AI can enhance configurators, streamline customization, and shape the future of personalized production, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss.

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Rhino User Webinar: Chasing Perfection - How to keep your data prep aligned in a fast-paced production

 
Rhino User Webinar:

Chasing Perfection
19 March 2025 at 4:00 pm (CET)

 

This webinar will teach you how to streamline your data preparation workflow and handle frequent CAD updates with ease in a fast-paced production. 

You'll learn to:

• Work entirely in Rhino for tasks like unwrapping, sorting, tessellation, and metadata management.
• Automate hierarchy creation, material setup, and mesh merging in Unreal using a Datasmith import script.
• Replace traditional skinned skeletal mesh animations with a simple Blueprint-based connector system.

Join us to see how these techniques were applied during the development of the Koenigsegg Gemera Configurator, transforming a complex, repetitive process into a single, efficient workflow. About the speaker: Christian Foerg studied industrial design in Munich, focusing on mechanics and animation. After teaching Rhino, KeyShot, and Cinema 4D at the Hochschule München for more than 14 years, he founded Moving-Products, a company that provides B2B design services, creating parametric tools for customers and high-level animations and configurators.

Moving-Products uses Rhino as a modeling tool and the center stage for data preparation for CAD files to translate them for rendering purposes.

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Webinar: MIDAS CIVIL NX with Grasshopper, March 19

 

Parametric Automation for Bridge Engineers: MIDAS CIVIL NX with Grasshopper

Enhance your bridge design workflow with automation. Join MIDAS for an interactive and practical webinar on automating bridge design and analysis using MIDAS CIVIL NX and Grasshopper. This session will introduce the powerful MIDAS Grasshopper plug-in, demonstrating how parametric modeling can streamline your workflow, minimize manual effort, and enhance design efficiency.

 What you’ll learn:

• Automate tendon profile generation using Grasshopper
• Optimize construction stage analysis with parametric modeling
• Reduce repetitive tasks and enhance design accuracy with practical applications
• Gain insights into transforming drawings into structural analysis models for efficient bridge design

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge, see real-world applications, and ask your questions during the live Q&A session. Whether you're new to parametric design or looking to optimize your current workflow, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help you work smarter, not harder.

Don’t miss this chance to revolutionize your bridge design process! 

Secure your spot today and take the first step toward automation-driven efficiency.

March 19, 2025 - Choose from one of two sessions:

• Session 1: Europe & Asia 9:00AM (BST/London)
• Session 2: North & South America 12:00PM (EDT/New York)

Register here!

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Webinar: 7 Grasshopper Mistakes I Made

Live Webinar: 7 Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To!)
from Learn Grasshopper

Date: 5 March 2025 
Time: 14:00-15:30 CET (GMT +1)

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• Learn Faster: Avoid common mistakes with practical tips from Kris's experience.
• Get Free Materials: Receive ready-to-use Grasshopper files and helpful resources to jumpstart your designs. 

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P.S. If you have any comments or questions, reach out to Krzysztof Wojslaw at kris@learngrasshopper.com