The Browser That Ran Revit (And Why Autodesk Killed It)
In November 2013, Autodesk successfully ran full versions of its applications like Inventor and Revit in web browsers through a partnership with Mozilla, OTOY,…
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AI and CNC: Elevate Your Skills at the Summit Event
Al Whatmough, CEO of Toolpath, announced a unique event for machinists combining CNC discussions with outdoor experiences. Participants ride lifts at Mammoth, conversing about…
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Happy 4th Birthday Coho and 22nd for Between the Lines Blog
August 21 has always been a meaningful day for me. In 2003, it was the launch of this blog, Between the Lines. And today,…
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Autodesk University 2025 Thrive Guide – Your Playbook for Nashville
AU 2025: Your Thrive Guide By Shaan Hurley Welcome to my annual Autodesk University Thrive Guide, compiled and written to help you thrive, not…
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How to Measure Value from Your Design, CAD, and Construction Software
Design and construction software isn’t cheap. And it shouldn’t be—when it works, it pays for itself. But measuring value isn’t always straightforward. You’re not…
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Autodesk + PTC? The Rumor That’s Rocking the CAD World
Autodesk stock took a hit on July 9 after Bloomberg reported the company is weighing an acquisition of PTC. Neither side has confirmed anything,…
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AI Is a Tool, Not a Threat
Let’s get this out of the way: AI will change how we work. It already is. But change doesn’t mean disaster. It doesn’t have…
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A Fresh Start for 2025 and a Look Ahead
Happy New Year from Between the Lines and Cascade Technology Consulting! As we usher in 2025, I want to take a moment to thank…
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SolidWorks Turns 30
SolidWorks has had a major milestone birthday. In November of 1995, SolidWorks 95 was released changing the 3D CAD market. I had one of…
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Mac-Native Solutions for Mechanical and Industrial Design: Shapr3D and Autodesk Fusion 360
Computer-aided design remains one of the indistinguishable tools in mechanical and industrial design. Well, Windows has always been on pole position as far as…
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