The New CAD Insider

A behind-the-scenes look into design and engineering software and the media

Author: Roopinder

  • First Conference? First One as Big as CES

    First full day of CES is almost over. I have made some rookie mistakes. Like not allowing enough time to get from one session to another. After hundreds of conferences, I’ve learned to allow 10 minutes between meetings and sessions. My show Canendly is set up like that. That doesn’t cut it at CES. The… Read more

  • Quonics – Day 1. Not Too Productive.

    Quonics – Day 1. Not Too Productive.
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    View Post Qonic – Day 1 I was made aware of Qonics by veteran CAD journalist and author Ralph Grabowski who, despite warnings of retirement, continues to stay up with what’s new in the CAD world. I am reminded of Qonics videos in my LinkedIn feed, and today, while taking a break from more pressing… Read more

  • MeetUps at SkechUp’s User Meeting

    Here at 3D Base Camp, which this year is co-located with Trimble Dimensions. Read more

  • What Responsibility Have We?

    What Responsibility Have We?

    A pause to reflect on technology. Are we enabling the Earth’s destruction one mega project at a time? Read more

  • What Does Bentley Look Like Without the Bentley Brothers? Very International.

    What Does Bentley Look Like Without the Bentley Brothers? Very International.

    Day 2’s keynote at Bentley Systems Year in Infrastructure 2024, held in Vancouver, brings forth a slew of announcements of the future arriving. We are to see AI implemented in OpenSite+, for example. We also have a revelation: Bentley Systems has become international. Nicholas Cumins is taking the stage for the first time as Bentley… Read more

  • Back in the Game

    After a bit of gap, I am back in circulation. This time, I’m under the flag of EngTechnica, my latest venture. It’s been a whirlwind of events. COMSOL in Boston two weeks, Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure in Vancouver last week, tomorrow I drive down to San Diego for Autodesk University, then on to the TheWave… Read more

  • Starting Over

    Welcome to The New CAD Insider. I’m glad you found me. This blog continues my ramblings from where I left off in the original CAD Insider, which is no longer under my control. That’s okay. I could use a refresh. Read more