---- ======2006 UK User Group Meeting - Announcing Rhino v4.0====== This technology update day will include both new release, including Rhino v4.0, V-Ray for Rhino 1.0, [[penguin:home|Penguin]] v2.0 & Brazil presentations plus in-depth Rhino user stories. Simply Rhino Limited [[http://www.simplyrhino.co.uk|(www.simplyrhino.co.uk)]] are organising the U.K. launch of Rhino v4.0. Contact Simply Rhino Limited for all enquiries regarding pricing and availablity of Rhino v4.0. The event is sponsored by Metropolitan Works. Metropolitan Works is a unique centre that supports London's creative industries and related manufacturing. Located in the East End at London Metropolitan University, the centre encourages and facilitates creative use of digital technologies for research, development and production across a broad range of disciplines. Metropolitan Works is also the London training centre for Simply Rhino. www.metropolitanworks.org |**Date**|**9th November 2006**| |**Location**|**Metropolitan Works, 41 Commercial Road, London, E1 1LA, U.K. **| |**Entrance Fee**|**£20.00 plus VAT- Pre-registration to this event is essential. Tickets are not available on the day**| |**Start Time**|**Registration begins at 9.00am, First Presentation will be at 9.30am **| |**End Time**|** 4.30pm **| |**Organisation**|**[[paul.cowell@simplyrhino.co.uk|Paul Cowell]] **| |**Booking a Place**|**Send an email to or call on 0208 501 7500**| Information on Presentations (this list and the content of each presentation may change): ---- PRESENTATION 1 - **McNeel U.S.** (Developers of Rhino) Scott Davidson & Carlos Perez 1- Rhino v4.0 2- [[penguin:home|Penguin]] 2.0 NPR display pipeline ---- PRESENTATION 2 - **McNeel U.S.** (Developers of Rhino) Andy Le Bihan Next generation rendering in Rhino with news on Brazil, the (under development) high quality renderer from McNeel. ---- PRESENTATION 3 - **John Marshall - rootoftwo** John Marshall is undertaking research at The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen into the notion that digital tools such as Rhinoceros® enable new sets of creative, cultural and economic conditions for artists, architects, and designers. Since 2002, Marshall has been working with sculptor Malcolm Cochran using Rhinoceros® as a design and visualisation tool for large scale public art projects. This presentation will look at the contribution made by Rhinoceros® in the development of several works. Marshall co-founded the company ‘rootoftwo’ in 1998 to research, develop, produce, and exhibit contemporary artworks, which incorporate emerging art forms and technology. Previously, Marshall has worked as an Associate Lecturer in 3D Design at Leeds College of Art & Design and as a Designer/Model Maker for Evenflo Company, Inc. John presented at the UK Rhino User Group in 2005 and will be giving us all an update on his work. ---- PRESENTATION 4 - **Metropolitan Works** Matthew Lewis & Marc Collinson Overview of the latest digital manufacturing technologies now available at Metropolitan Works. Facilities include rapid prototyping, laser cutting, 3D scanning, CNC routing and digital printing. These facilities are available as a bureau service with charges based on production time. In addition to providing new technology for prototyping and manufacture, Metropolitan Works also offers a membership scheme, venue hire, training in CAD, and technical and business advice. http://www.metropolitanworks.org ---- PRESENTATION 5 **McNeel U.S.** (Developers of Rhino) David Rutten New scripting editor being developed for Rhino v4.0 ---- PRESENTATION 6 **McNeel U.S.** (Developers of Rhino) Rajaa Issa Direct Solid Editing Tools in Rhino4. New Section Generation and panelling plug-in for Rhino v4.0 - [[labs:archcut|ArchCut]]