Design News

Taking the Risk out of Innovation

“The arrival of improved sensing, processing and prototyping technologies helped usher in the smartphone era and the new DIY economy…. Three technologies in particular could transform not just how we design but how we make the decisions that tell us what to design. Properly applied, they could spell the end of failed consumer products.” —Chris Murray, IDSA, director of industrial design at Bresslergroup

Tipping Point

Autodesk has announced it will embed its Spark 3D printing software platform in Microsoft Windows 10, providing users with direct access to optimized and more reliable printing experiences that streamline the additive manufacturing process.

"The Next Phase"

One of the most established design firms in Silicon Valley that is also an IDSA Ambassador, has unveiled the launch of what it calls its “Next Phase.”

Art to Part

Design News is taking a closer look at the concept-to-engineering transition of product design. Design News’ Al Bredenberg writes:

Team 3D

Seven leading companies in the global, 3D printing sector have launched the 3D Manufacturing Format specification, better known as the 3MF, which allows design applications to send full-fidelity 3D models to a mix of other applications, platforms, services and printers. The first version of the specification is available now for download at no charge.

IDEA Winner on Fast Track

When The Access Strength, designed by Ryan Eder, IDSA, won in several categories in IDSA's International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) a few years ago, he was inspired to turn his accessible exercise equipment into a business called IncludeFitness. Now, the entrepreneur tells the Cincinatti Business Courier he's received orders from hospitals, physical therapy centers, community centers, the hospitality market and the military,

Common Ground

The 2015 Americas Altair Technology Conference takes off May 5-7 in Dearborn, MI. Hundreds of engineers and researchers will examine new techniques for simulating vehicle design with composites and optimizing designs for additive manufacturing, lightweight vehicles and aircraft in what's being billed as the foremost, annual event for engineering professionals and top-level industry leaders in product design, advanced manufacturing, applied physics and high-performance computing.

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