You may have heard of the new Vulkan API a long time ago, especially because it’s using parts of AMD’s former Mantle, whose discontinuation upset many – since it provided several improvements of efficiency and performance on coding. But as distressing as that was for some, it was also followed by the good news, in […]
Over the past few years, jewellery designers and manufacturers have turned away from the traditional way of things and have moved toward the technological side. Computer-aided design software and computer-aided design hardware have been becoming more and more popular as time has gone on. Don’t recognise those long-winded names? We bet you’ve heard of the […]
In this tutorial I will give a quick introduction to VTK and its pipeline architecture, and go on to discuss a real-life 3D visualization example using data from a simulated fluid in an impeller pump. Finally I’ll list the strong points of the library, as well as the weak spots I encountered.
With the availability of tools like DirectX and OpenGL, writing a desktop application that renders 3D elements is not very difficult nowadays. However, like many technologies, there are sometimes obstacles making it difficult for developers trying to enter into this niche. Over time, the race between DirectX and OpenGL has caused these technologies to become […]
3D printing is not a new technology, but recent advances in several fields have made it more accessible to hobbyists and businesses. Compared to other tech sectors, it’s still a small industry, but most analysts agree it has a lot of potential. But where is the potential for freelance designers and software engineers? A fellow […]
Designing an engagement ring is one of the most exciting and romantic things you can do in preparation for your proposal and married life. If you can’t find the perfect ring to express your love, you may wish to design your own. It will offer a reflection of your relationship, interests and values, as well […]
If you’ve been researching Rhino 3D and other CAD software, the chances are you’ve come across a lot of pieces talking about NURBS. Standing for Non-Uniform Rational Basis-Spline, NURBS is essentially an intuitive way for working with curved shapes with high precision. It also allows you to analyse curvatures, volume distribution and section lines in […]
At CAD Culture, we specialise in offering training for the use of Rhino 3D, a highly versatile CAD program that can be used for a variety of uses. Our specialty is training you how to use Rhino 3D to design jewellery, but CAD is used in a variety of different industries. Nowadays, if an industry […]
At CAD Culture, we specialise in jewellery design, and will even cast your jewellery designs in silver, gold or platinum. When you’re designing your jewellery, the metal you use is an important part of the process. Not only is it a major indicator of how the piece will look, but each metal comes with its […]
Computer Aided Design (CAD) programmes can trace their lineage back over 50 years, despite being seen as new technology to some. Whilst modern engineering design and drafting can ultimately be traced as far back to descriptive geometry in the 16th century, the creation of engineering drawings changed very little until the end of World War […]