hoops scene - volume 1, 2009
- Product Upates: 3D Just Got Faster - HOOPS v17.0 Released!
- Client Focus: Renishaw
- Upcoming Events: Daratech Plant, SparPoint
- Meet the Team: Jonathan Girroir
- Training Dates: Advanced HOOPS Workshop - March 16-19
- Programmers' Notes: HOOPS & Memory Management
3D Just Got Faster - HOOPS v17 Released!
Major enhancements include:
Extreme Performance with Large Models
Enhanced use of shaders in our rendering pipeline
Expanded number of import/export file formats
Another release of our high-performance graphics framework has just been completed, with 65+ new features driven by Autodesk, SolidWorks, PTC, COADE, Trimble Navigation and other key HOOPS users. |
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Tech Soft components help Renishaw’s new MODUS™ CMM software application makes sophisticated measurement simple. The system includes CAD-Driven offline programming with full simulation and clash detection for 5-axis measurement, including full support for Renishaw’s entire range of sensors.

“We needed to deliver a robust, world-class engineering application to an extremely tight deadline. HOOPS has enabled us to deliver a solid and visually pleasing application to our customers in the shortest possible time."
John Wooton, Software Manager
Renishaw PLC
Learn more about Renishaw's MODUS CMM Software >>
Members of the Tech Soft 3D team travel to all parts of the globe to talk to developers about TS3D Components. Below is where you can find us in the next couple of months. If you'd like to arrange a conversation email us at: info@techsoft3d.com
Daratech Plant Conference |
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SPAR 2009 |
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Jonathan Girroir
Consulting Engineer
Jonathan joined Tech Soft in the summer of 2008, providing technical consulting to customers in North America. Many developers currently evaluating Tech Soft components have surely enjoyed Jonathan’s positive demeanor, thoroughness and technical acumen. He invites any of our customers to the Bend, OR office for some world-class hiking or skiing. Better hurry, though, because with his first child due in early May, so his time for such leisure activities will be in short supply very soon!
Find Out More about Jonathan >>
Get the Most out of HOOPS v17.0!
Date: March 16 - 19
Location: Berkeley, CA
Toolkit: HOOPS Advanced Functionality Workshop
HOOPS v17.0 includes numerous advanced capabilities that will help you improve the competitiveness of your application. This advanced session is for HOOPS developers who want to leverage the full power of this breakthrough release and maximize HOOPS functionality.
These classes fill up quickly and space is limited. To secure your spot please contact us at info@techsoft3d.com.
HOOPS and Memory Management
HOOPS v17 includes new memory management functionality and enhancements that will help HOOPS developers with their memory-debugging efforts.
Find out more about HOOPS & Memory Management >>
Our Developer Site Just Got Better!
The Tech Soft 3D Developer Zone is a resource point for developers currently using or evaluating Tech Soft 3D components. With this latest release we have also delivered a new website where you can find our product documentation, support & our discussion forum.
Check out the New Developer Zone >>
Got questions about the HOOPS 3D Product Suite? Visit the HOOPS Forum.



