3D Systems Acquires Bespoke Innovations

ROCK HILL, SC — 3D Systems has acquired Bespoke Innovations, a startup based in San Francisco that is bringing a more personal approach to the way a broad spectrum of medical devices are developed and used. Bespoke develops proprietary, integrated scan, design and print technology for delivering custom-fit prosthetics, orthotics and orthopedic devices that improve treatment and lifestyle outcomes.

Nirvanix Helps Take USC To The Cloud

SAN DIEGO — Nirvanix (www.nirvanix.com), here, recently helped the University of Southern California (USC) update its storage with a cloud-based system. The school deployed over 8 petabytes of unstructured data on a Nirvanix private cloud storage solution that is being fully managed as a service by Nirvanix.

Can Communicate Relying On Quantel Gear For S3D Work

LONDON — 3D production company Can Communicate has been busy recently, working on Alice Cooper's infamous fright show, “The Night of Fear” and Sky3D's 10-part observational documentary, Safari Park Adventure. The company is making use of two Quantel Pablos, which share workflows via a GenePool. The studio also recently invested in Quantel’s Neo grading panel.

New Chip Challenges Traditional Thinking

HOUSTON — Researchers have unveiled an "inexact" computer chip that challenges the industry's dogmatic 50-year pursuit of accuracy. The design improves power and resource efficiency by allowing for occasional errors.

Digital Domain Media Group, twofour54 To Develop Abu Dhabi Film Industry

CANNES, FRANCE — At the Cannes Film Festival, digital production company Digital Domain Media Group and twofour54, the Abu Dhabi government-backed media and entertainment hub, announced that they are collaborating to drive development of the local film, TV and media production industry in the Middle East.