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Projecting Restorations in Real-Time for Real-World Objects
Apr 2009
In this paper the authors introduce a virtual restoration system that projects three-dimensional visualizations of plausible restoration states on cultural objects. Unlike typical 3-D restorations...
Provided by Purdue University
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3D Line Textures and the Visualization of Confidence in Architecture
Jan 2011
This work introduces a technique for interactive walkthroughs of Non-Photorealistically Rendered (NPR) scenes using 3D line primitives to define architectural features of the model, as well as...
Provided by University of Utah
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A Self-Calibrating Method for Photogeometric Acquisition of 3D Objects
May 2009
The authors present a self-calibrating photogeometric method using only off-the-shelf hardware that enables quickly and robustly obtaining multi-million point-sampled and colored models of...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Modeling Repetitive Motions Using Structured Light
Sep 2009
Obtaining models of dynamic 3D objects is an important part of content generation for computer graphics. Numerous methods have been extended from static scenarios to model dynamic scenes. If the...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Projector Placement Planning for High Quality Visualizations on Real-World Colored Objects
Aug 2010
Many visualization applications benefit from displaying content on real-world objects rather than on a traditional display (e.g., a monitor). This type of visualization display is achieved by...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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White Papers
Novel Robust Multilevel 3D Visualization Technique for Web Based GIS
Jan 2011
Number of recent technologies take Geographic Information Systems to new levels of power and usability. One of the most promising technologies that empower Geographic Information Systems is the 3D...
Provided by Association of Colleges of Computing and Information
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Case Studies
3-D Reality
Jul 2010
Art & Fact needed to increase the speed in which it rendered 3-D video content for its clients. It also needed to increase its capacity for producing 3-D videos to keep in step with clients'...
Provided by Intel
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White Papers
Improving Fuzzy Algorithms for Automatic Magnetic Resonance Image Segmentation
Jul 2010
In this paper, the authors present reliable algorithms for fuzzy k-means and C-means that could improve MRI segmentation. Since the k-means or FCM method aims to minimize the sum of squared...
Provided by Taif University
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3D Model Retrieval Based on 3D Discrete Cosine Transform
Jul 2010
The content-based retrieval systems for 3D models on the Web become necessary since digital databases of 3D objects are growing. In this paper, the authors propose a new method to describe 3D...
Provided by University Cadi Ayyad
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Geodesic Paths on 3D Surfaces: Survey and Open Problems
Apr 2009
Finding shortest paths and shortest distances between points on a surface S in three-dimensional space is a well-studied problem in differential geometry and computational geometry. The shortest...
Provided by Cornell University
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White Papers
Tracking of Vector Field Singularities in Unstructured 3D Time-Dependent Datasets
Jan 2011
In this paper, the authors present an approach for monitoring the positions of vector field singularities in time-dependent datasets. The concept of singularity index is discussed and extended...
Provided by University of Kaiserslautern
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White Papers
Degenerate 3D Tensors
Jan 2011
Topological analysis of 3D tensor fields starts with the identification of degeneracies in the tensor field. In this paper, the authors present a new, intuitive and numerically stable method for...
Provided by University of California
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Achieving Direct Volume Visualization With Interactive Semantic Region Selection
Jan 2011
Interactive direct visualization of 3D data requires fast update rates and the ability to extract regions of interest from the surrounding data. The authors have implemented Multi-Valued...
Provided by University of North Carolina
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Semiautomatic Registration Between Ground-Level Panoramas and an Orthorectified Aerial Image for Building Modeling
Aug 2007
Aerial imagery and ground-level imagery are two complementary data sources for architectural modeling. How to integrate them is a critical issue in creating complete, photo-realistic and...
Provided by University of Southern California
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White Papers
Automatic Detection and Visualization of Distinctive Structures in 3D Unsteady Multi-Fields
Apr 2008
Current unsteady multi-field simulation data-sets consist of millions of data-points. To efficiently reduce this enormous amount of information, local statistical complexity was recently...
Provided by Purdue University
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Webcasts
A 3D Atlas of the Universe
Feb 2010
For the last 12 years, Carter Emmart has been coordinating the efforts of scientists, artists and programmers to build a complete 3D visualization of the known universe. He demos this stunning...
Provided by TED Conferences
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Webcasts
A Photo-Real Digital Face
Mar 2009
At TEDxUSC, computer graphics trailblazer Paul Debevec explains the scene-stealing technology in which behind Digital Emily, a digitally constructed human face so realistic it which stands up to...
Provided by TED Conferences
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Webcasts
Wii Remote Hacks
Feb 2008
Building sophisticated educational tools out of cheap parts, Johnny Lee demos his cool Wii Remote hacks, which turn the $40 video game controller into a digital whiteboard, a touchscreen and a...
Provided by TED Conferences
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Reconstruction and Analysis of 3D Trajectories of Brazilian Free-Tailed Bats in Flight
Aug 2010
The Brazilian free-tailed bat, Tadarida brasiliensis, roosts in very large colonies, consisting of hundreds of thousands of individuals. Each night, bats emerge from their day roosts in dense...
Provided by Boston University
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration Through Designing 3D Simulation Case Studies
Feb 2011
Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for the advance of research. As domain subjects become more and more specialized, researchers need to cross disciplines for insights from peers in...
Provided by City University
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Realistic Stereo Error Models and Finite Optimal Stereo Baselines
Feb 2011
Stereo reconstruction is an important research and application area, both for general 3D reconstruction and for operations like robotic navigation and remote sensing. This paper addresses the...
Provided by University of Colorado
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Automatic Follicle Quantification From 3D Ultrasound Data Using Global/local Context With Database Guided Segmentation
Jul 2009
In this paper, the authors present a novel probabilistic framework for automatic follicle quantification in 3D ultrasound data. The proposed framework robustly estimates size and location of each...
Provided by Siemens
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Constrained Marginal Space Learning for Efficient 3D Anatomical Structure Detection in Medical Images
Jan 2009
Recently, the authors proposed Marginal Space Learning (MSL) as a generic approach for automatic detection of 3D anatomical structures in many medical imaging modalities. To accurately localize a...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Robust Visual Tracking Using the Time-Reversibility Constraint
Nov 2008
Visual tracking is a very important front-end to many vision applications. The authors present a new framework for robust visual tracking in this paper. Instead of just looking forward in the time...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Appearance Modeling Using a Geometric Transform
Mar 2008
A general transform, called the Geometric Transform (GeT), that models the appearance inside a closed contour is proposed. The proposed GeT is a functional of an image intensity function and a...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Automatic Fetal Face Detection From Ultrasound Volumes Via Learning 3D and 2D Information
Jan 2009
3D ultrasound imaging has been increasingly used in clinics for fetal examination. However, manually searching for the optimal view of the fetal face in 3D ultrasound volumes is cumbersome and...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Color in influence on Accuracy of 3D Scanners Based on Structured Light
Jan 2011
The characterization of commercial 3D scanners allows acquiring precise and useful data. The accuracy of range and, more recently, color for 3D scanners is usually studied separately, but when the...
Provided by University of Tennessee
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Genetic Algorithms for 3D Reconstruction With Supershapes
Mar 2009
Supershape model is a recent primitive that represents numerous 3D shapes with several symmetry axes. The main interest of this model is its capability to reconstruct more complex shape than...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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3D Video Generation and Service Based on a TOF Depth Sensor in MPEG-4 Multimedia Framework
Aug 2010
In this paper, the authors present a new method to generate and serve 3D video represented by video-plus-depth using a Time-Of-Flight (TOF) depth sensor. In practice, depth images captured by the...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Application of Exact String Matching Algorithms Towards SMILES Representation of Chemical Structure
Dec 2010
Bioinformatics and Cheminformatics use computer as disciplines providing tools for acquisition, storage, processing, analysis, integrate data and for the development of potential applications of...
Provided by Universiti Sains Malaysia
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Partial 3D Reconstruction Using Evolutionary Algorithms
Jun 2009
When reconstructing a scenario, it is necessary to know the structure of the elements present on the scene to have an interpretation. In this paper the authors link 3D scenes reconstruction to...
Provided by World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
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Virtual Reality and 3D Modeling in Built Environment Education
Oct 2007
This paper builds upon previous research on the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) within the built environment curriculum and aims to investigate the role of Virtual Reality and...
Provided by Northumbria University
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The Utility of 3D Landmarks for Arbitrary Pose Face Recognition
Mar 2011
The authors investigate the utility of 3D facial landmark localisation in addressing the varying pose problem in 3D face recognition. They do not focus on the 3D landmark localisation problem...
Provided by University of York
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Using Non-Linear Programming Techniques in Determination of the Most Probable Slip Surface in 3D Slopes
Jun 2009
Among many different methods that are used for optimizing different engineering problems mathematical (numerical) optimization techniques are very important because they can easily be used and are...
Provided by University of Kerman
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Performance Benefits of Monolithically Stacked 3-D FPGA
Mar 2010
The performance benefits of a monolithically stacked Three-Dimensional (3-D) Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), whereby the programming overhead of an FPGA is stacked on top of a standard CMOS...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Enhancement of Stereo Video Pairs Using SDNs to Aid in 3D Reconstruction
Dec 2010
This paper presents the results of enhancing images from a left and right stereo pair in order to increase the resolution of a 3D representation of a scene generated from that same pair. A new...
Provided by University of Portsmouth
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Acquiring Contour Following Behaviour in Robotics Through Q-Learning and Image-Based States
Jun 2009
In this paper a visual and reactive contour following behaviour is learned by reinforcement. With artificial vision the environment is perceived in 3D, and it is possible to avoid obstacles that...
Provided by University of Santiago de Compostela
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Algorithm for Reconstructing 3D-Binary Matrix With Periodicity Constraints From Two Projections
Jun 2009
The authors study the problem of reconstructing a three dimensional binary matrices whose interiors are only accessible through few projections. Such question is prominently motivated by the...
Provided by Indian Institute of Technology Madras
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Understanding, Fostering, and Supporting Cultures of Participation
May 2011
Cultures are defined in part by their media and their tools for thinking, working, learning, and collaborating. In the past, the design of most media emphasized a clear distinction between...
Provided by University of Colorado
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Rapid Feature Extraction and Tracking Through Region Morphing
Jul 2007
The ability to extract and follow time-varying features in volume data obtained from large-scale numerical simulations makes it possible for scientists to see and validate the modeled phenomena...
Provided by UC Regents
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Case Studies
Replacing CAD System With Advanced PLM Solution Enables Innovation Across Automotive Design and Manufacturing
Sep 2010
Ulyanovsk Automobile Company (UAZ), a leading Russian off-road automotive manufacturer, was established in 1941. Today, UAZ vehicles are exported to more than 20 countries. UAZ formalized the...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Affordable Machines Designed to Run Fast and Flawless
Jan 2008
Angelus Sanitary Can Machine Co. is a manufacturer of machinery used around the world for closing beverage, food and non-food cans. Designing these machines is tricky business because they are...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Palm, Inc. Cut Engineering Expenditures in Half by Developing the Palm I705 Handheld Exclusively in NX
Sep 2007
Palm, Inc. is the world leader in handheld computing. Like all Palm handhelds, the i705 was unique, requiring substantial engineering effort. The team faced the usual challenge: create a great...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Siemens Software Permits a New Level of Automation and Better Data Management, Enabling Faster Delivery of Complex Molds
Jun 2008
StackTeck is an innovative provider of integrated plastic tooling solutions for the injection molding industry. StackTeck wanted to develop increasingly complex molds also wanted to meet...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Backed by a Culture That Revolves Around Innovation, Dyson Elevated the Vacuum Cleaner to a Work of High-Performance Engineering and Catapulted Itself Into Market Leadership
Sep 2007
Led by its charismatic founder, James Dyson, Dyson is an innovation success story. In 1993 the company introduced the Dyson DCO1 Dual Cyclone, the first vacuum cleaner with constant suction. One...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Seamless Integration of NX and NX Nastran Permits Fast Design-Analysis Iterations and Reduces Engineering Time
Aug 2010
Damen Shipyards Group is a global supplier of ships. Tugs, workboats, patrol craft, cargo vessels, dredgers, fast ferries, naval ships and mega yachts are all part of Damen's product portfolio....
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Ventilation System Manufacturer Soler & Palau Needed a Faster Way to Evaluate Design Alternatives
Jun 2008
Soler & Palau (S&P) is one of the leading ventilation manufacturers in the world. Competitive challenges forced Soler & Palau to improve product performance and reduce the time needed for bringing...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Tecnomatix Leverages Three-Dimensional Simulation to Optimize Manufacturing Process Planning
Dec 2008
As a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry, GETRAG FORD Transmissions specializes in the development and production of manual and automated transmissions and associated engineering services....
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Simulation-Driven Design Using NX I-Deas Permits a Huge Performance Improvement With No Increase in Weight
Nov 2007
Terex O&K specializes in equipment for material loading in open pit mining. Terex wanted to develop innovative products for the world's harshest operating conditions also wanted to achieve higher...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
NX-Based Product Development Solution, Powered by ATI FireGL Graphics Accelerators, Cuts CNC Programming Time by More Than Half
Jun 2009
Wichita Company Limited designs and manufactures pneumatic and hydraulic clutches and brakes, tension control systems and ancillary equipment for industrial, mining and marine applications....
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
With NX's Advanced Functionality and Ease of Use, Furniture Designers Can Fully Express Their Creativity
Mar 2008
Actiu is a group of companies that specializes in the manufacture of furniture and other furnishings for professional offices. Actiu needed better collaboration among internal and external members...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
An NX-Based Design Process Ensures the Quality That Wealthy Customers Expect, Yet Also Helps the Shipbuilder Grow by Speeding Its Design Process
Aug 2008
De Voogt Naval Architects specializes in the design of luxury motor yachts up to a length of 100 meters (328 Feet). De Voogt Naval Architects wanted to ensure high quality also wanted reduction in...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
NX's Ability to Support Efficient, Precise Five-Axis Machining Keeps This Spanish Company at the Forefront of Its Industry
Nov 2007
José Mª Mendiola, S.A., founded in 1982, offers general machining services using state-of-the-art equipment at a modern facility in Andoain, Spain. The company machined in three axes but the...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Engineering Company Is Co-Developing JSF Engine Component With NX
Apr 2008
Atkins Nedtech is an engineering company that specializes in the design and analysis of aircraft components and aircraft engines. Atkins Nedtech wanted to work in collaboration with Rolls-Royce on...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
NX's Highly Automated Die Design Process Helps This North American Manufacturer Keep Business From Going Overseas
May 2008
For more than 30 years, Quebec-based Verbom Inc. has been specializing in the design and manufacture of tools and dies. Verbom wanted to survive in the face of fierce overseas competition by...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Teamcenter and NX Link Design and Engineering With Manufacturing and ERP
Aug 2010
Since the early 1970s, when Renishaw created a new specialist market, the company has been an innovator in metrology, the science of measurement. Renishaw is always seeking to stay ahead by adding...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
A Well-Managed, Efficient Collaborative Environment Based on NX and Teamcenter Ensures Innovation, Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Apr 2009
DENSO Thermal Systems S.p.A. is among the world's leading manufacturers of air conditioning systems, engine cooling systems, heat exchangers, radiators and compressors. DENSO Thermal Systems...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
NX and Teamcenter Provide a Single Source of Accurate Product Information That Facilitates Standard Practices Around the World
Mar 2009
Reichle & De-Massari AG (R&M) is a leading supplier of passive cabling solutions for high quality communication networks. R&M was looking for efficient resource utilization also Demand is...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Innovation Delivered Through Standardized PLM Strategy
Sep 2010
ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 18,000 employees in 22 states throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and internationally. ATK develops and manufactures armament,...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
X-Form Industrial Design Firm Scores Repeat Business With Speed and Precision
Sep 2007
Since its founding in 2000, the five person X-Form industrial design company has built a reputation on its ability to produce innovative new product concepts at maximum speed. Late to the...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
By Augmenting Surface Modeling With NX, Saab's Body Engineering Department Tripled Its Productivity While Helping Decrease Overall Vehicle Development Time
Apr 2008
Part of GM's Global Fleet, Saab Automobile AB is the maker of high-performance, Swedish-engineered vehicles. To meet the corporate goal of speeding vehicle development, Saab's body engineering...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
PCE Modeled Its Entire Concept Car Digitally and Used Computer Simulation to Optimize Performance
Jan 2008
PCE conceives and manages special automotive projects and events. PCE wanted to design aerodynamic, lightweight vehicle and equip it with a turbocharged 1000 cc engine also wanted to achieve speed...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Advanced Mold Design Strategy Doubles Engineers' Productivity and Lets Empire Precision Plastics React Quickly, Cost-Effectively to Customer Changes
Apr 2008
Empire Precision Plastics (EPP) works hard to make its customers successful, which means supplying them with high-precision plastic parts priced right and delivered on time. EPP's customers were...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
NX and Teamcenter Provide a Seamless Process That Shortens Cycle Times While Fostering Innovation
Nov 2008
Burkhardt+Weber Fertigungssysteme GmbH, part of Gruppo Riello Sistemi, has been developing and manufacturing machine tools since 1888. To maintain its position and succeed in spite of worldwide...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
TEAM Industries Customizes NX and NX Machining to Support Paperless Communication and Lights-Out Machining
Jun 2008
TEAM Industries delivers total solutions for drive-train product design, serving OEMs such as John Deere, Ford, Eaton, Polaris, Ingersoll-Rand, Textron and Honda. In its efforts to turn short-run...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
A Solid Edge-Based Design Process Is This Jewelry Maker's Strategy for Profiting During Lean Times
Aug 2008
Shiv Diamonds manufactures diamond-studded jewelry for international markets. Shiv Diamonds wanted to maintain profit margins in spite of fluctuating raw material prices by reducing the cost of...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
R/D Tech Uses Solid Edge to Win Business
Jun 2008
R/D Tech is a world leader in the NDT industry with its inspection system based on the integration of various technologies including eddy current, remote field, magnetic flux leakage and...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Radiation Equipment Designed in Solid Edge Offers a Non-Invasive Alternative to Surgery
Mar 2008
Elekta is an international medical technology group providing clinical solutions, comprehensive information systems and services for improved cancer care and management of brain disorders. Elekta...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Universal Stampi Uses NX and NX Mold Wizard to Deliver Complex Automotive Solutions Within Tight Deadlines
Aug 2010
Universal Stampi S.r.l., founded in 1966, specializes in the design and production of die-cast molds for aluminum, magnesium and zamak. The company wanted to develop and manufacture molds...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Solid Edge and Femap With NX Nastran Enable Company to Improve Design Productivity by 50 Percent, Double the Number of New Products Produced Annually and Win Significant New Business
Jun 2010
Baotou Hydraulic Machinery Co. Ltd. was founded in 1993 by Wang Manyuan, president of the company. Baotou Hydraulic Machinery has been faced with increasingly complex business challenges from...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Global Seals Manufacturer Leverages Solid Edge for 200 to 300 Percent Improvement in Design Efficiency, Increased Market Share and Greater Profitability
Jul 2010
John Crane is an industry leader in sealing technologies, from traditional packing seals to modern automobile pump seals and dry-running gas seals. John Crane wanted to create collaborative...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
NX Helps Manufacturer Improve Product Development Speed and Quality While Advancing Global Presence; Design Cycle Time Reduced by 60 Percent
Aug 2010
Vishwas Auto Engineers Pvt. Ltd. manufactures automobile components such as head rest support rods, tubular framing for seats and a variety of other press-part components. With 100 employees and a...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Targetti Uses Solid Edge to Increase Competitiveness and Offer the Highest Product Quality
Sep 2009
Targetti Sankey S.p.A. is one of the world's leading providers of interior and outdoor architectural lighting. Targetti Sankey wanted product design optimization while ensuring product quality. To...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
HiCut Tools Gains Competitive Advantage by Establishing In-House Product Development Capability Based on NX and Solid Edge
Aug 2010
HiCut Tools designs and manufactures custom-made indexable cutting tool holders and inserts for automotive companies, automotive suppliers, oil and gas companies, valve makers and general...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Solid Edge Delivers Significant Time, Cost and Productivity Gains; Synchronous Technology Plays Critical Role
Oct 2009
A-1 Engineering is a leader in its sector, producing high-tech, high quality molds. A-1 Engineering wanted a system that was easy to learn, easy to operate and cost little to maintain. Low...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
G150 Went From Concept to Certification in Just in 2.5 Years; 17 Percent Cycle-Time Reduction Saves Millions and Accelerates Return on Investment
Aug 2010
Loewe is the leading manufacturer in the premium consumer electronics market in its geographic sector. Loewe was looking for rapid product innovation by integration across technologies. To master...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Solid Edge, Femap and NX Nastran Help Dae Han Control Take Its Pressure Valve Product Line Worldwide; Bottom Line Is Up
Oct 2010
Dae Han Control designs and manufactures electro-pneumatic valve positioners that are widely used by control valve manufacturers. Dae Han wanted to expand into global market by improving...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Siemens PLM Software Technology Helps NPO Iskra Develop Better Gas Compressors; Company Streamlines Development Process, Significantly Reducing Errors Through Knowledge Re-Use
Aug 2010
The Iskra Joint-Stock Research and Production Association are among the leading Russian aerospace companies known as OAO NPO Iskra and NPO Iskra. NPO Iskra wanted to improve product-related...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Using NX and Teamcenter, Antonio Carraro Cuts Tractor Development Time by 20 Percent, Minimizes Use of Physical Prototypes and Optimizes Supply Chain Collaboration
Jul 2010
The history of Carraro tractors dates back to 1910, when Giovanni Carraro built the first multifunction agricultural machine. Carraro wanted to design compact tractors with the same functionality...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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Case Studies
Cattelan Italia Uses Solid Edge to Design Furniture Products Consisting of Vastly Different Materials; Increases New Products Launched Per Exhibition From 10 to 50
Jun 2010
Cattelan Italia SpA was established in 1979 by Giorgio and Silvia Cattelan, who started by offering furniture accessories made of marble, such as small tables and coffee tables. The company mainly...
Provided by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
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White Papers
Projector Placement Planning for High Quality Visualizations on Real-World Colored Objects
Aug 2010
Many visualization applications benefit from displaying content on real-world objects rather than on a traditional display (e.g., a monitor). This type of visualization display is achieved by...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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White Papers
Novel Robust Multilevel 3D Visualization Technique for Web Based GIS
Jan 2011
Number of recent technologies take Geographic Information Systems to new levels of power and usability. One of the most promising technologies that empower Geographic Information Systems is the 3D...
Provided by Association of Colleges of Computing and Information
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Case Studies
3-D Reality
Jul 2010
Art & Fact needed to increase the speed in which it rendered 3-D video content for its clients. It also needed to increase its capacity for producing 3-D videos to keep in step with clients'...
Provided by Intel
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White Papers
Improving Fuzzy Algorithms for Automatic Magnetic Resonance Image Segmentation
Jul 2010
In this paper, the authors present reliable algorithms for fuzzy k-means and C-means that could improve MRI segmentation. Since the k-means or FCM method aims to minimize the sum of squared...
Provided by Taif University
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White Papers
3D Model Retrieval Based on 3D Discrete Cosine Transform
Jul 2010
The content-based retrieval systems for 3D models on the Web become necessary since digital databases of 3D objects are growing. In this paper, the authors propose a new method to describe 3D...
Provided by University Cadi Ayyad
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White Papers
Geodesic Paths on 3D Surfaces: Survey and Open Problems
Apr 2009
Finding shortest paths and shortest distances between points on a surface S in three-dimensional space is a well-studied problem in differential geometry and computational geometry. The shortest...
Provided by Cornell University
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White Papers
Tracking of Vector Field Singularities in Unstructured 3D Time-Dependent Datasets
Jan 2011
In this paper, the authors present an approach for monitoring the positions of vector field singularities in time-dependent datasets. The concept of singularity index is discussed and extended...
Provided by University of Kaiserslautern
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White Papers
Degenerate 3D Tensors
Jan 2011
Topological analysis of 3D tensor fields starts with the identification of degeneracies in the tensor field. In this paper, the authors present a new, intuitive and numerically stable method for...
Provided by University of California
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White Papers
Achieving Direct Volume Visualization With Interactive Semantic Region Selection
Jan 2011
Interactive direct visualization of 3D data requires fast update rates and the ability to extract regions of interest from the surrounding data. The authors have implemented Multi-Valued...
Provided by University of North Carolina
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White Papers
Semiautomatic Registration Between Ground-Level Panoramas and an Orthorectified Aerial Image for Building Modeling
Aug 2007
Aerial imagery and ground-level imagery are two complementary data sources for architectural modeling. How to integrate them is a critical issue in creating complete, photo-realistic and...
Provided by University of Southern California
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White Papers
Automatic Detection and Visualization of Distinctive Structures in 3D Unsteady Multi-Fields
Apr 2008
Current unsteady multi-field simulation data-sets consist of millions of data-points. To efficiently reduce this enormous amount of information, local statistical complexity was recently...
Provided by Purdue University
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Webcasts
A 3D Atlas of the Universe
Feb 2010
For the last 12 years, Carter Emmart has been coordinating the efforts of scientists, artists and programmers to build a complete 3D visualization of the known universe. He demos this stunning...
Provided by TED Conferences
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Webcasts
A Photo-Real Digital Face
Mar 2009
At TEDxUSC, computer graphics trailblazer Paul Debevec explains the scene-stealing technology in which behind Digital Emily, a digitally constructed human face so realistic it which stands up to...
Provided by TED Conferences
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Webcasts
Wii Remote Hacks
Feb 2008
Building sophisticated educational tools out of cheap parts, Johnny Lee demos his cool Wii Remote hacks, which turn the $40 video game controller into a digital whiteboard, a touchscreen and a...
Provided by TED Conferences
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White Papers
Reconstruction and Analysis of 3D Trajectories of Brazilian Free-Tailed Bats in Flight
Aug 2010
The Brazilian free-tailed bat, Tadarida brasiliensis, roosts in very large colonies, consisting of hundreds of thousands of individuals. Each night, bats emerge from their day roosts in dense...
Provided by Boston University
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White Papers
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Through Designing 3D Simulation Case Studies
Feb 2011
Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for the advance of research. As domain subjects become more and more specialized, researchers need to cross disciplines for insights from peers in...
Provided by City University
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White Papers
Realistic Stereo Error Models and Finite Optimal Stereo Baselines
Feb 2011
Stereo reconstruction is an important research and application area, both for general 3D reconstruction and for operations like robotic navigation and remote sensing. This paper addresses the...
Provided by University of Colorado
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White Papers
Automatic Follicle Quantification From 3D Ultrasound Data Using Global/local Context With Database Guided Segmentation
Jul 2009
In this paper, the authors present a novel probabilistic framework for automatic follicle quantification in 3D ultrasound data. The proposed framework robustly estimates size and location of each...
Provided by Siemens
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White Papers
Constrained Marginal Space Learning for Efficient 3D Anatomical Structure Detection in Medical Images
Jan 2009
Recently, the authors proposed Marginal Space Learning (MSL) as a generic approach for automatic detection of 3D anatomical structures in many medical imaging modalities. To accurately localize a...
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Robust Visual Tracking Using the Time-Reversibility Constraint
Nov 2008
Visual tracking is a very important front-end to many vision applications. The authors present a new framework for robust visual tracking in this paper. Instead of just looking forward in the time...
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Appearance Modeling Using a Geometric Transform
Mar 2008
A general transform, called the Geometric Transform (GeT), that models the appearance inside a closed contour is proposed. The proposed GeT is a functional of an image intensity function and a...
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Automatic Fetal Face Detection From Ultrasound Volumes Via Learning 3D and 2D Information
Jan 2009
3D ultrasound imaging has been increasingly used in clinics for fetal examination. However, manually searching for the optimal view of the fetal face in 3D ultrasound volumes is cumbersome and...
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Color in influence on Accuracy of 3D Scanners Based on Structured Light
Jan 2011
The characterization of commercial 3D scanners allows acquiring precise and useful data. The accuracy of range and, more recently, color for 3D scanners is usually studied separately, but when the...
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Genetic Algorithms for 3D Reconstruction With Supershapes
Mar 2009
Supershape model is a recent primitive that represents numerous 3D shapes with several symmetry axes. The main interest of this model is its capability to reconstruct more complex shape than...
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3D Video Generation and Service Based on a TOF Depth Sensor in MPEG-4 Multimedia Framework
Aug 2010
In this paper, the authors present a new method to generate and serve 3D video represented by video-plus-depth using a Time-Of-Flight (TOF) depth sensor. In practice, depth images captured by the...
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Application of Exact String Matching Algorithms Towards SMILES Representation of Chemical Structure
Dec 2010
Bioinformatics and Cheminformatics use computer as disciplines providing tools for acquisition, storage, processing, analysis, integrate data and for the development of potential applications of...
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Partial 3D Reconstruction Using Evolutionary Algorithms
Jun 2009
When reconstructing a scenario, it is necessary to know the structure of the elements present on the scene to have an interpretation. In this paper the authors link 3D scenes reconstruction to...
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Virtual Reality and 3D Modeling in Built Environment Education
Oct 2007
This paper builds upon previous research on the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) within the built environment curriculum and aims to investigate the role of Virtual Reality and...
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The Utility of 3D Landmarks for Arbitrary Pose Face Recognition
Mar 2011
The authors investigate the utility of 3D facial landmark localisation in addressing the varying pose problem in 3D face recognition. They do not focus on the 3D landmark localisation problem...
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Using Non-Linear Programming Techniques in Determination of the Most Probable Slip Surface in 3D Slopes
Jun 2009
Among many different methods that are used for optimizing different engineering problems mathematical (numerical) optimization techniques are very important because they can easily be used and are...
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Performance Benefits of Monolithically Stacked 3-D FPGA
Mar 2010
The performance benefits of a monolithically stacked Three-Dimensional (3-D) Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), whereby the programming overhead of an FPGA is stacked on top of a standard CMOS...
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Enhancement of Stereo Video Pairs Using SDNs to Aid in 3D Reconstruction
Dec 2010
This paper presents the results of enhancing images from a left and right stereo pair in order to increase the resolution of a 3D representation of a scene generated from that same pair. A new...
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Acquiring Contour Following Behaviour in Robotics Through Q-Learning and Image-Based States
Jun 2009
In this paper a visual and reactive contour following behaviour is learned by reinforcement. With artificial vision the environment is perceived in 3D, and it is possible to avoid obstacles that...
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Algorithm for Reconstructing 3D-Binary Matrix With Periodicity Constraints From Two Projections
Jun 2009
The authors study the problem of reconstructing a three dimensional binary matrices whose interiors are only accessible through few projections. Such question is prominently motivated by the...
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Understanding, Fostering, and Supporting Cultures of Participation
May 2011
Cultures are defined in part by their media and their tools for thinking, working, learning, and collaborating. In the past, the design of most media emphasized a clear distinction between...
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Rapid Feature Extraction and Tracking Through Region Morphing
Jul 2007
The ability to extract and follow time-varying features in volume data obtained from large-scale numerical simulations makes it possible for scientists to see and validate the modeled phenomena...
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Multifocus Image Fusion by Establishing Focal Connectivity
Jul 2007
Multifocus fusion is the process of unifying focal information from a set of input images acquired with limited depth of field. In this paper, the authors present a general purpose multifocus...
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Creating Multiuser Web3D Applications Embedded in Web Pages
Jan 2011
It is not common to find web pages that show interactive multi-user 3D virtual environments as part of their contents without requiring special plug-ins for the web browser to be able to execute...
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Automatic Behavior Generation of Artificial Fish Using Elasticity Momentum
Oct 2007
Digital Creatures are characters like real animals, plants or virtual livings which are restored using digital technology, and they are used widely as digital library in contents like a picture,...
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Real-Time Motion Generating Method for Artificial Fish
Oct 2007
In interactive 3D cyber space systems including computer games and virtual reality applications, the authors have increased need for real-time interactive control of articulated body motions for...
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