MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – May 1, 2012 – Luxology
LLC today announced the immediate availability of Power SubD-NURBS for modo
,
a plug-in that allows designers to automatically convert Subdivision
surface meshes into NURBS-based CAD formats that can be exported
directly to standard CAD systems.
After export as NURBS, the handgrip was refined in SolidWorks using solid modeling functionality.
Developed for Luxology by San Diego’s IntegrityWare,
Power SubD-NURBS bridges the worlds of highly flexible Subdivision
surface modeling and CAD-accurate NURBS representations. With this new
plug-in for modo, industrial designers in the early stages of the design
process can quickly create concept models that can be exported and
refined within the users’ CAD systems. The plug-in exports IGES, SAT,
STEP, and Rhino file formats for compatibility with leading CAD
packages. Additionally, modo materials assigned by the designer can be
used to derive surface boundaries in the resulting file for maximum
control.
“Organic NURBS surfacing is no longer strictly the domain of
T-Splines!” said Branden Coker, 3D artist and Power SubD-NURBS beta
tester. “When you can model in modo and export at will to your CAD
package of choice, you gain a powerful workflow. modo and NURBS are two
great tastes that taste great together!”
Power SubD-NURBS comes on the heels of another CAD-centric Luxology
product; the CAD Importers for modo. While CAD Importers provides new
tools for loading CAD data into modo; Power SubD-NURBS addresses the
other side of the equation – the export of parametric surface data from
modo into CAD systems. Together, these products allow designers to
effectively integrate modo in to the design process as both a flexible
organic modeler and as a high-end visualization tool.
“Power SubD-NURBS for modo brings my workflow to the next level,”
said Pascal Beeckmans, Power SubD-NURBS beta tester. “I can now combine
the freedom of Subdivision surface modeling with the superior accuracy
of NURBS technology. It’s the best of both worlds.”
Pricing and Availability
Power SubD-NURBS for modo 601 is available immediately for Mac OS X
and Windows (32 and 64 bit) at US$595. The plug-in can be purchased on
the Luxology
website or via authorized Luxology resellers worldwide.
About modo
modo is an innovative 3D modeling, painting, rendering, and animation
software designed to accelerate the creation of world-class designs and
ultra high-quality renderings. modo’s modern workflow and advanced
toolset easily deliver enhanced productivity for design visualization,
game development, film/broadcast, package design, and graphic arts. A
favorite tool among many designers and artists, modo’s flexible toolset
offers one of the fastest paths to content creation on the PC and Mac.
About Luxology
Based in Mountain View, Calif., Luxology
LLC is an
independent technology company developing next-generation 3D content
creation software that enhances productivity via designer-friendly tools
powered by a modern underlying architecture called Nexus.
Founded in 2002 by Allen Hastings, Stuart Ferguson and Brad Peebler,
Luxology is home to some of the top 3D engineering expertise in the
industry. More information on the company, its licensable Nexus
technology, its flagship product modo and a gallery of images from the active modo community are available online at
www.luxology.com.
About IntegrityWare
IntegrityWare Inc. (
www.IntegrityWare.com)
is a company that specializes in high performance, high quality
geometric modeling software. Founded in 1996, IntegrityWare Inc. has
provided software libraries for successful applications in Optics, CAD,
Measurement, Automotive, Data translation, Geological, Architecture, NC,
and Design Visualization.