Mark Clarkson Contributing Editor

Mark's latest posts

• What Ever Happened to Cloud Rendering?
  June 1, 2016
  Five years ago, cloud rendering seemed poised to explode. Now, it seems to have made little progress. What went wrong?
• Measure Up Metrology Services
  March 1, 2016
  Coordinate measurement machines, computerized tomography and 3D scanning can help address a host of measurement needs.
• Photorealistic Rendering Grows in Importance
  January 1, 2016
  Software and techniques for photorealistic virtual prototypes have developed beyond simple images.
• Review: Artec Eva, Spider and Studio
  July 1, 2015
  The hardware and software allow engineers to create professional scans.
• The Importance of Being Photorealistic
  July 1, 2015
  Using the right software and hardware can enhance and expedite the product development process.
• Powering the Internet of Things (IoT)
  April 1, 2015
  How do engineers figure out a way to run a massive network of wireless sensors?
• Crash Test Collaboration
  February 1, 2015
  The Center for Collision Safety and Analysis helps automotive, aerospace and transportation industries keep current with simulation and testing methods.
• MODO 801 Rendering Software Gets More Refined
  January 1, 2015
  The visualization software now has streamlined Snapping, updated UV mapping and Nodal Shading features.
• Democratization of Simulation Takes Flight
  December 1, 2014
  The technology for analysis and simulation is becoming more accessible -- though how do we close the gap between analysts and engineers?
• Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Testing with LMS Soundbrush
  November 1, 2014
  General Motors uses LMS Soundbrush to “visualize” sound and improve design.
• Lightweight Material Champions
  October 1, 2014
  While no one wants a product to be heavier than necessary, lightweighting has become an obsession in the automotive and aerospace industries.
• CAD Gets More Animated
  September 1, 2014
  CAD animation is becoming more common, affordable and available -- both within the CAD programs themselves, and through closely linked third-party applications.
• V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max Speeds Rendering
  June 1, 2014
  V-Ray 3.0 is the latest version of the Chaos Group’s popular and widely respected ray tracing application.
• Innovation Centers Help Engineers Compete
  May 1, 2014
  Companies are starting to understand that it’s a matter of “innovate or die,” but how to drive that innovation?
• Render on the Go with VRED and renderPRO
  March 29, 2014
  Autodesk’s James Cronin takes VRED on the road with the help of BOXX Technologies’ renderPRO.
• Overcoming Engineering Culture to Make a Change
  December 1, 2013
  Looking to change things for the better? Don't be surprised to find all manner of obstacles in your path.