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Massively overused "space" reference in the title - but this is pretty major.

Earlier this week Adobe announced here the availability of the public alpha of Apollo for developers as a free download on Adobe Labs

For those of you unaware of Apollo, it is: the code name for a cross-operating system application runtime that allows web developers to leverage their existing web skills to build and deploy RIAs to the desktop, that work across operating systems and outside the browser to deliver a more consistent and engaging user experience. Apollo is an important element of Adobe’s strategy to provide technologies and product workflows for developers and designers to create and deliver new kinds of high-impact, rich applications, content and experiences to engage people virtually anywhere at anytime.

According to Kevin Lynch: “RIAs have become a core element of today’s web computing experience. We’re working to enable this new generation of innovative applications to bridge the chasm between the web and the personal computer. Apollo will empower millions of web developers to make their RIAs first-class citizens on the desktop using the tools they already know. With this alpha release, we’re continuing our collaborative effort with the community of developers and designers to further evolve how the world engages with ideas and information. We can’t wait to see what the community will create in this new medium.

Check it out at www.adobe.com/go/apollo- it's going to be huge!!.

Posted by Timothy Brook at 05:12 PM | Permalink

Creative Suite 3 Launch Event - everyone is invited!

At 3:30pm EST on the 27th March, Adobe will be celebrating the company’s highly-anticipated milestone launch of Adobe Creative Suite 3. The event will be webcast live from New York City - and you are all invited to catch it live here.

Themed “Creative License,” the event will showcase how the new Creative Suite 3 empowers customers to expand creative expression. Adobe executives Bruce Chizen, chief executive officer, Shantanu Narayen, president and chief operating officer and John Loiacono, senior vice president of Creative Solutions will present the company’s vision for creative markets and offer event guests and online viewers firsthand looks at the new product offerings.

Posted by Timothy Brook at 05:04 PM | Permalink

Out of order from the monthly customer round-up - but this was to good to hold on to!

Basically, Renault are one of the first manjor manufacturers to (publically) announce a move to Acrobat 3D to assist with 3D visualization and collaboration.

You can read the press release here, but in summary:

Renault Group, one of the world’s leading carmakers, has adopted Adobe Acrobat 3D software to extend 3D visualization and design collaboration capabilities across its extended enterprise of employees and supply chain partners. Renault plans to deploy the product throughout its engine and body organizations, and expects to harness PDF to more reliably and securely share 3D designs via widely available, free Adobe Reader® software. The agreement involves 5,000 seats of Acrobat 3D.

Acrobat 3D allows Renault teams to convert 3D models from a wide variety of major CAD formats and embed them into PDF files through a simple drag-and-drop process or by capturing the OpenGL displays—regardless of whether they have the specific CAD application. Three-dimensional objects can be combined in a single PDF document with relevant product development information, such as spreadsheets, presentations, images, and even dynamic XML data extracted from the company’s PDM system. Engineers can then quickly share the PDF file with other departments or external partners in an immediate, iterative feedback process alongside more structured design reviews. When enabled by Acrobat 3D, Renault’s extended team members using Adobe Reader can interact with the 3D content in PDF, view product structure, apply digital signatures, and leverage commenting, measurement and cross-section tools directly on 3D objects.

Posted by Timothy Brook at 05:01 PM | Permalink

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