Luxion KeyShot 5.1 Released with Cool New Features

Luxion has recently released KeyShot 5.1, the latest version of its flagship product, KeyShot. It’s available for immediate download here or you can grab the update here.

There are lot of new features and updates released with KeyShot 5.1, adding new advanced procedural textures with loads of options, Sørensen Leather materials (via KeyShot Cloud) and Federal Standard colors. There also have been improvements with the ability for multi-touch support for touch-enabled devices and Retina display. The New Procedural Textures on the top adds the topping flavor to the rendering and animations.

Advanced Procedurals- Camouflage

Here’s the quick list of what’s new in KeyShot 5.1:

• New Pattern Edit and Scattering
• New Procedural Textures: Brushed, Camouflage, Lattice Circular, Lattice Polygon, Spot, Wood Adv.
• New Procedural gradient editor
• New Sørensen Leather Materials
• New DPI input for textures and labels
• New FED-STD-595 Camo Colors
• New Animation import, playback and render (Pro)
• Improved Texture mapping
• Multi-touch support
• Retina display support
• PTC Creo 3.0 support
• Cinema 4D support

Sørensen Leather Materials

Highlights on the new features and improvements can be seen in KeyShot What’s New Docuemnt. The What’s New document available on the page breaks down each new feature with details on how they work

KeyShot Learning Resources

All the step-by-step tutorials/tips or webinars to get you started using KeyShot, from getting familiar with the interface to rendering out your final image. KeyShot Learning

Pattern Scattering

Pricing and Availability

KeyShot 5.1 is available for both Windows and Mac OS X. The base version costs $995 with Pro version at $1,995. There is also a Pro Floating License coasting $2,995. This update is free for registered users. You can also download KeyShot for a free 14 day trial

SolidWorks Render Contest – 84

Here is the model for SolidWorks Rendering Contest – 84 for the month of March 2013, a cool Desktop Catapult

Scott Bruins has shared this cool model on GrabCAD

The model can be downloaded from the download section or from GrabCAD (login required)

And once you’re ready with your image, please use email to submit it. Last date to submit your entries is 31st March, 2013 (11:59 PM CDT)

But wait there are prizes too.

The winner will get $75 worth of gift card sponsored by:

Your Partner in Sheetmetal Prototyping

“Rapid Prototype Parts………

            ……..When YOU Need Them”

Make sure you’re following the rules to take part in the contest.

And don’t forgot to Vote for SolidWorks Render Contest – 83

Vote for SolidWorks Render Contest – 83

Here are the images submitted for SolidWorks Render Contest – 83 using PhotoView 360.

Click on the images to get a better visualization before casting your VOTE. Please vote once for the image of your choice.

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SolidWorks Rendering Contest – 84 coming soon…

SolidWorks Render Contest – 82 Winner

I apologize in the delay for declaring the winner. The model for SolidWorks Render Contest – 82  for the month of January 2013, was a cool Table Tennis Table 

Cemal Uslu has shared this cool model on GrabCAD

And here is the Winning entry from Amr Mohamed Ibrahem, student at Helwan University, Cairo , EGYPT

Mohamed wins a  $75 worth of gift card sponsored by:

Your Partner in Sheetmetal Prototyping

“Rapid Prototype Parts………

            ……..When YOU Need Them”

Thanks to everyone for participating and Rapid Sheet Metal® for the prizes.

Other Entries were from:

Michael Lord, Manager- Development at TRAKKA Pty Limited.

Don’t forgot to vote for SolidWorks Rendering Contest – 83

Vote for SolidWorks Render Contest – 82

Here are the images submitted for SolidWorks Render Contest – 82 using PhotoView 360. Click on the images to get a better visualization before casting your VOTE. Please vote once for the image of your choice.

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The voting is over for SolidWorks Render Contest – 82, check the winner here: SolidWorks Render Contest – 82 Winner

Don’t forgot to vote for SolidWorks Rendering Contest – 83…

SolidWorks Render Contest – 81 Winner

I apologize in the delay for declaring the winner. The model for SolidWorks Render Contest – 81 for the month of December, 2012 was cool Poseable figure

Supriadi Hanafi (Gee) has shared this cool model on GrabCAD

And here is the Winning entry from Michael Lord, Manager-Development at TRAKKA Pty Limited.

Michael wins a  $75 worth of gift card sponsored by:

Your Partner in Sheetmetal Prototyping

“Rapid Prototype Parts………

            ……..When YOU Need Them”

Thanks to everyone for participating and Rapid Sheet Metal® for the prizes.

Other Entries were from:

Rhaegar TargaryenImage 1

Naveen Antal, Technical-Executive at Tech Savvy Engineers, IndiaImage 2

Michael Lord, Manager- Development at TRA

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Joe Fischer 

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Don’t forgot to vote SolidWorks Rendering Contest – 82 and do check SolidWorks Rendering Contest – 83 to win prizes…

SolidWorks Render Contest – 83

Here is the model for SolidWorks Rendering Contest – 83 for the month of Febuary 2013, a cool Yak-55 RC Airplane

Alexey Yukish has shared this cool model on GrabCAD

The model can be downloaded from the download section or from GrabCAD (login required)

And once you’re ready with your image, please use email to submit it. Last date to submit your entries is 28th Febuary, 2013 (11:59 PM CDT)

But wait there are prizes too.

The winner will get $75 worth of gift card sponsored by:

Your Partner in Sheetmetal Prototyping

“Rapid Prototype Parts………

            ……..When YOU Need Them”

Make sure you’re following the rules to take part in the contest.

Experience Modo from Luxology LLC at SolidWorks World 2013

SolidWorks World 2013 will be held January 20-23, 2013 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in Orlando, Florida.

Luxology is a computer graphics software company that specializes in modeling and rendering. They offer end-user products (e.g., Modo) and licensed technologies based on our Nexus platform. 

Visit booth #1114 in the Partner Pavilion to get live tour of Modo and enhance your rendering and animation skills with Modo.

Join thousands of users from around the world to:

• Learn: Choose from over 200 technical breakout sessions led by SolidWorks users and industry experts.
• Network: Meet other SolidWorks users, Solution Partners, resellers, and SolidWorks employees.
• Explore: Discover products and services from SolidWorks Partners that can help you tackle just about any design, engineering, and manufacturing challenge.

If you are first timer to SWW check this as “Why you should attend“. The new  SWW 2013 website will give you all the required details like Agenda, Location details (for checking near by hotels and the surrounding areas), registration, etc.

Need help convincing the boss to let you go?: Boss’ Justification Letter

Another reason to be there: Get SolidWorks Certified at no charge!

When you register to attend SolidWorks World 2013 you get the opportunity to take a Certified SolidWorks Professional exam alongside other SolidWorks users—at no charge!

Get three registrations when you pay for two. On top of it if you are a CSWP/CSWE then add another $100 as discount to your conference pass. That’s a nice chunk of discounts. Get all fees details here

Visit www.solidworks.com/sww for the latest information about this exciting event.

I enjoyed and had a great time at SolidWorks World 2012 and I hope to meet you at the SolidWorks World 2013 in Orlando, Florida. 

PS–be sure to follow SolidWorks World on Twitter for regular news and updates.

Please note:  All individuals will be required to show proof of identification prior to collecting their badge and registration materials. Attendees must be 21 years or older to attend SolidWorks World 2013. Also residents of some countries may require a visa to enter the United States.

KeyShot for SolidWorks to showcase at Solidworks World 2013

SolidWorks World 2013 will be held January 20-23, 2013 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in Orlando, Florida.

3D Rendering for SolidWorks couldn’t be easier. KeyShot is widely recognized as the easiest and most powerful rendering and animation software when it comes to selling concepts, creating internal presentations, delivering digital prototypes, and creating sales or marketing images – all from native SolidWorks data.

Visit booth #129 at SolidWorks World 2013 Partner Pavilion to see the new features being announced for KeyShot 4, along with the simple rendering and animation workflow, KeyShotVR and the ease of creating stunning visuals that KeyShot brings to SolidWorks users

Why users choose KeyShot for SolidWorks

1. You don’t have to be a rendering expert to create great photorealistic renderings for SolidWorks models.
2. KeyShot uses unique rendering technology which makes it possible to see everything happen inside KeyShot in real time.
3. KeyShot uses scientifically accurate materials and real-world lighting for the most accurate rendering of SolidWorks data.
4. KeyShot takes full advantage of all computer cores and threads and doesn’t require any special hardware or graphics card.
5. KeyShot has a SolidWorks plugin and direct import support, including the ability to make live model updates while in KeyShot.
6. Since data is stored in RAM, KeyShot can handle extremely large data sets, even on simple laptops.

Join thousands of users from around the world to:

• Learn: Choose from over 200 technical breakout sessions led by SolidWorks users and industry experts.
• Network: Meet other SolidWorks users, Solution Partners, resellers, and SolidWorks employees.
• Explore: Discover products and services from SolidWorks Partners that can help you tackle just about any design, engineering, and manufacturing challenge.

If you are first timer to SWW check this as “Why you should attend“. The new  SWW 2013 website will give you all the required details like Agenda, Location details (for checking near by hotels and the surrounding areas), registration, etc.

Need help convincing the boss to let you go?: Boss’ Justification Letter

Another reason to be there: Get SolidWorks Certified at no charge!

When you register to attend SolidWorks World 2013 you get the opportunity to take a Certified SolidWorks Professional exam alongside other SolidWorks users—at no charge!

Get three registrations when you pay for two. On top of it if you are a CSWP/CSWE then add another $100 as discount to your conference pass. That’s a nice chunk of discounts. Get all fees details here

Visit www.solidworks.com/sww for the latest information about this exciting event.

I enjoyed and had a great time at SolidWorks World 2012 and I hope to meet you at the SolidWorks World 2013 in Orlando, Florida. 

PS–be sure to follow SolidWorks World on Twitter for regular news and updates.

Please note:  All individuals will be required to show proof of identification prior to collecting their badge and registration materials. Attendees must be 21 years or older to attend SolidWorks World 2013. Also residents of some countries may require a visa to enter the United States.

SolidWorks Render Contest – 82

Wishing everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Time for some fun and play. Here is the model for SolidWorks Rendering Contest – 82 for the month of January 2013, a cool Table Tennis Table

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Cemal Uslu has shared this cool model on GrabCAD

The model can be downloaded from the download section or from GrabCAD (login required)

And once you’re ready with your image, please use email to submit it. Last date to submit your entries is 31st January, 2013 (11:59 PM CDT)

But wait there are prizes too.

The winner will get $75 worth of gift card sponsored by:

Your Partner in Sheetmetal Prototyping

“Rapid Prototype Parts………

            ……..When YOU Need Them”

Make sure you’re following the rules to take part in the contest.