Randall S. Newton is principal analyst at Consilia Vektor, covering engineering technology. He has been part of the computer graphics industry in a variety of roles since 1985.
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Randall's latest posts
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Matching Workstation to Workload
March 15, 2024Finding just the right fit can be tricky but doable.
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2D CAD Remains Popular for Mechanical Design
February 23, 2024Cost savings associated with 2D CAD software versus costs of 3D modeling keeps 2D CAD in the mix for smaller business and those with budget constraints.
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Desktop vs. Mobile Dilemma
February 9, 2024Sorting out individual workstation benefits boils down to how the engineer plans to use the system.
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CorelCAD Discontinued
January 23, 2024Users encouraged to explore ARES CAD solutions from Graebert.
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Matching Workstation to Workload
March 15, 2024Finding just the right fit can be tricky but doable.
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2D CAD Remains Popular for Mechanical Design
February 23, 2024Cost savings associated with 2D CAD software versus costs of 3D modeling keeps 2D CAD in the mix for smaller business and those with budget constraints.
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Desktop vs. Mobile Dilemma
February 9, 2024Sorting out individual workstation benefits boils down to how the engineer plans to use the system.
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CorelCAD Discontinued
January 23, 2024Users encouraged to explore ARES CAD solutions from Graebert.
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Musk’s Manufacturing Algorithm Mirrors Engineering Digitalization
January 8, 2024Author considers the rules through the lens of PLM strategies and engineering transformation.
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Keeping Pace With Needs of Workstation Users
December 4, 2023Post-pandemic, engineers and designers want a balance between power and form factor for the newest workstations.
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Monitor Modifications
November 7, 2023Blacker blacks and fewer blues highlight workstation monitor trends.
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PLM Stays Relevant in Manufacturing
October 12, 2023Experts weigh in on how PLM still has a seat at the table in today’s tech-heavy marketplace.
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Advanced Tech Takes Stage at Paris Air Show
October 12, 2023Electrification, digitally integrated factories, urban air mobility and more round out event’s lineup.
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Configuring the Right Workstation for Simulation and Visualization
September 12, 2023Price and hardware aren’t the only considerations to have during workstation selection.
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Choosing the Right Computing Options for Enhanced Workflows
August 15, 2023Getting the ideal hardware for your engineering applications isn’t just about the price tag.
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Engineering Models Gain Digital Access to Space and Time
July 26, 2023CAD and CAE companies are exploring digital twins of products, processes and environments to improve engineering outcomes.
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Technology Reshapes Workstation Market
June 22, 2023New processors are unlocking unprecedented levels of power for engineers.
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Simulation-On-Demand Finds a Home in the Cloud
April 28, 2023Manufacturers are increasingly adding cloud-based simulation to their toolset.
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Fine-Tuning the Hybrid Workforce
April 14, 2023How to find the computational balance in a work-from-anywhere strategy.
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Getting the Bigger Performance Picture
March 8, 2023Professional benchmark software only tells part of a workstation’s performance story.
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