A new Automatic Target Extraction feature was introduced to Autodesk Recap Pro on Oct 11th, 2021 and is available in version 22.1.0.264 The new feature is not to be confused with the Automatic Detection of Targets, which identifies Targets automatically during the registration process. Let’s discuss the Target feature in Autodesk Recap Pro. As most…
BIM 360 and Unified Platform Model Coordination Updates
Autodesk have made some great headway with the addition of some highly anticipated features to the Model Coordination service. Alignment Tools Released this May, the Alignment tools help to define transforms (move, rotate and copy) necessary to correct model misalignment, ensure accurate clash results and support multi-model project review. Why are these tools helpful? Revit…
Autodesk Computer Aided Manufacturing Specialisation
CADPRO is pleased to announce that as of 1st August 2021 we have acquired the Autodesk Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) specialisation in Australia. CADPRO New Zealand gained the Autodesk CAM specialisation last year in 2020. This recognition compliments the design and manufacturing expertise that CADPRO has built up over the past 20 years. CADPRO can…
Pinnacle Series Partnership
Press Release 22/07/2021, 02:38PM Eagle Point Software’s Pinnacle Series has announced a partnership with CADPRO, a New Zealand-based provider of design and data management solutions for manufacturers, designers and contractors. “We are thrilled to welcome CADPRO into the Pinnacle Series family,” shared John Biver, President and CEO of Eagle Point Software. “We are excited to partner with…
AutoCAD 2022.1 and AutoCAD LT 2022.1 Updates Now Available
The AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2022.1 updates provide users robust integrations with other Autodesk products and faster performance. Here is what you need to know about the new update to AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2022 subscriptions. Enhanced Integration with Autodesk Docs and BIM 360 The newest updates provide more robust integrations with Autodesk Docs and…
What is Generative Design?
Generative design is a form of artificial intelligence that harnesses the power of cloud and machine learning, accelerating the entire manufacturing design-to-make process. Fusion 360’s generative design features identify manufacturing-ready outcomes early in the production process, giving you the ability to optimise for cost, material and manufacturing techniques from the start of a project. Generative…
Autodesk Vault: What’s New Overview
Autodesk Vault is purpose-built to help you more efficiently manage your engineering data, improve collaboration within your teams, and take control of your product development processes. Vault is tightly integrated with more than 30 Autodesk design applications and provides powerful revisioning and access control capabilities. With simplified installation and optional multi-site scalability, Vault is used…
Bluebeam Revu 20.2 and default units of measure
Bluebeam Revu 20.2 arrived last month, and we’ve had several calls about the default units of measure. The measuring tools have received an update in version 20.2, allowing you to store the unit of measure as a property of the markup. This is an improvement on previous releases where only one unit of measure could…
How smart, green technology will give Australian manufacturers a competitive edge
Australia’s manufacturing industry is making a comeback, with the Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index indicating a strong pace of recovery, and a faster rate of expansion.[1] This is largely being driven by federal government investment in the industry, particularly in areas such as green manufacturing. As the government continues to invest in building the manufacturing sector,…
Three ways to achieve scalability in Australian manufacturing
Digital manufacturing is the future. The demand for personalised, just-in-time manufacturing continues to grow, coupled with pressure on Australian manufacturers to adopt sustainable practices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To meet current and future needs, Australian manufacturers must have systems in place that facilitate agile, scalable operations in real time. Smart, connected products can send customer data…