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?).
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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
OPW Fueling Components
P.O. Box 405003 Voice: (513) 870-3356 Cincinnati,
OH 45240-5003 USA Fax: (513) 870-3338
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Disclaimer...The views expressed are personal opinion and not those of
OPW Fueling Components.
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