Monthly Archives: May 2016
Terra Bella, Google’s Satellite Startup
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We both grew up on a healthy diet of sci-fi shows and LOVE space, so ever since a couple of years ago when we heard that a satellite company had joined Google...we’ve been wanting to visit it. Which we finally did in this episode! Get ready for lots of cool satellite imagery + info. Want to learn more about Terra Bella? → https://terrabella.google.com/
Structural Engineering of Chicago’s 150 N. Riverside Building
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The V1 Video team interviewed Robert Chmielowski, Structural Engineer and Principal at Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA), at the 2016 NASCC: The Steel Conference, held April 13-15 in Orlando, Fla. He discusses the complexities of the unique building being developed at 150 N. Riverside along the Chicago River, which include the site's strong and narrow core, the steel used to make it possible, and the software used to design and analyze the building.
The Future of Making Things at Autodesk and Industrywide
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The V1 Video team interviewed Curtis Chan, Technical Evangelist at Autodesk, at the 2016 SPAR 3D Expo and Conference, held April 11-14 in The Woodlands, Texas. A keynote speaker at the event, he discusses "the future of making things" at Autodesk and through the industry; Autodesk's creative platforms such as Fusion, Spark and Forge; interesting use cases that have caught his attention; and how 3D printing can be scaled up into construction projects.
Autodesk and the Future of the Built Environment
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The V1 Video team interviewed Aaron Morris, General Manager of the Reality Solutions Group at Autodesk, at the 2016 SPAR 3D Expo and Conference, held April 11-14 in The Woodlands, Texas. He discusses several new developments at Autodesk, including the company's ReCap products and its new pricing model, new data services to make analysis easier, scan-to-mesh services for asset management, and how reality capture will replace existing methods of asset documentation.
Willis Tower: Windy City Challenge
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Wind blowing off Lake Michigan is a common challenge to architects and engineers building in Chicago. Here's how Fazlur Kahn, structural engineer of Willis (Sears) Tower, developed a system capable of distributing the load of the building's 110 stories in the face of even the strongest gusts.
Software Interoperability Leads to Engineering Productivity
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The V1 Video team interviewed Anne Marie Garko-Hill, Technical Manger, Analytical Modeling Unit, Bentley Systems, at the 2016 NASCC: The Steel Conference, held April 13-15 in Orlando, Fla. She discusses engineers' desire for maximum productivity, Bentley Systems' affinity for developers with design experience, the benefits of Bentley software for its users, and how interoperability leads to greater productivity.
OpenBridge Modeler Saves Time, Money throughout Lifecycle
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The V1 Video team interviewed Alexander Mabrich, Senior Engineering Consultant with Bentley Systems, at the 2016 NASCC: The Steel Conference, held April 13-15 in Orlando, Fla. He discusses the gap between concept and design in bridge construction, Bentley's OpenBridge Modeler product and how it can help throughout the process, and how a model can continue to be used after construction in maintenance and rehabilitation.
The Challenges and Benefits of Interoperability
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The V1 Video team interviewed Allen Adams, Senior Structural Engineer, RAM Group, Bentley Systems, at the 2016 NASCC: The Steel Conference, held April 13-15 in Orlando, Fla. He discusses the major challenges of interoperability in the infrastructure industry, Bentley Systems' approach to these difficulties, what it looks like when data isn't open to others within an organization, and how Bentley software saves its clients time and money.
Working from Reality Capture to Modeling to Consumption
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The V1 Video team interviewed Ted Lamboo, Senior Vice President of Reality Modeling for Bentley Systems, at the 2016 SPAR 3D Expo and Conference, held April 11-14 in The Woodlands, Texas. He discusses reality modeling and the full cycle from capture to modeling to consumption, Bentley products used in that cycle such as ContextCapture, and examples of such use in highway design and substation modeling.
Bentley Systems’ Impact on Road and Rail Industries
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The V1 Video team interviewed Steve Cockerell, Industry Marketing Director of Rail & Road for Bentley Systems, at the 2016 SPAR 3D Expo and Conference, held April 11-14 in The Woodlands, Texas. He discusses the company's ContextCapture, LumenRT and ConceptStatin products as well as the high-profile Crossrail project and how it has changed the company's products and practices.
