RE: Questions for the group to discuss:

From: Denest, Michael J (Michael.Denest@PHL.Boeing.com)
Date: Fri Jun 26 1998 - 17:34:53 EEST


There are some good thoughts concerning the cost and availability of 3D
modeling tools. As much as some of us may detest Bill Gates, Microsoft
getting involved in the 3D modeling arena could be a good thing in the
way of making a low cost modeler available to all.
Mike

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> From: lblasch@opw-fc.com[SMTP:lblasch@opw-fc.com]
> Sent: Friday, June 26, 1998 5:19 AM
> To: bferrill@amp.com; rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi
> Subject: Questions for the group to discuss:
>
>
> Concerning IronCad, Britt Ferrill Wrote:
>
> We have talked about the low cost RP "Printer" future potential.
> But
> somebody still has to design the part to be made. Is there a
> large
> enough companion market for a high value (but under $500) 3D
> solid
> model CAD program to be successful? ("Solid Modeling for the
> People?") Will other vendors in the crowded $2000 to $5000
> Windows 3D
> CAD arena drastically drop their prices? or will Microsoft buy
> one of
> them and transform them into a $300 CAD module for Windows NT
> 2000.
> What about when a full-blown high end graphics-capable PC sells
> for
> around $500 (perhaps next year from third tier suppliers?).
>
>
> _____________________________________________________________________
>
> You are missing the internet option...Web based design tools that
> the
> person only pays for access to use.
>
> Also how about library data files of pre-designed products? just
> download the data and construct the latest "New" product.
>
> Home shopping without the wait and the shipping charges...
> Just think...the latest toys or kitchen gadgets available for
> immediate construction in your own home;)
>
> The single greatest use of 3d modeling/rendering out there today
> is
> probably the Nintendo/Playstation...market with millions of
> seats. The
> current products use pre-created shapes in a virtual setting; why
> not
> add the ability to create your favorite games/figures/effects in
> real
> life?
>
> Just a few more questions for the group to discuss:
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Larry Blasch
> System Administrator for Engineering Services
>
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