Engaging texts, new video content and a comprehensive digital package are just some of the features that make this fully revised edition even more effective. Cutting Edge Third Edition builds on the distinctive task-based approach that makes this course so popular.

Geomagic's scanning and design software solutions are used to capture and model 3D content from physical objects, organically sculpt complex shapes, create CAD models and prepare products for manufacturing. In addition, the company produces powerful 3D metrology and inspection software that verifies dimensional quality by comparing as-built products to master designs. Geomagic's Sensable Phantom haptic devices simulate the sense of touch in a digital environment.

Geomagic Freeform Plus is a multi-representation, multi-purpose digital modeling and CAD system for producing manufacturable, highly-detailed objects that are intricate or organically shaped, such as toys, figurines, medical implants, fine art or other sculptural objects.

Take on any video-editing challenge with Pinnacle Studio 18 Ultimate, our most complete version. Powered by a new native 64-bit architecture, Ultimate lets you create breathtaking movies with support for 4K Ultra HD video. You get all the features of Pinnacle Studio Plus and more, including NewBlue bonus effects, Blu-ray authoring, iZotope Music & Speech Cleaner, additional Scorefitter soundtracks, and support for XAVC S for 4k and HD. Energize your videos with 2,000+ transitions, effects and templates, add the perfect soundtrack, and easily share online, on disc and on devices.

Akvis specializes in development of image processing software and scientific research. The company was founded in 2004 by IT professionals having considerable experience in programming and software development. The company offers a number of products for photographers with bundle and single application products. All of Akvis' products are available as standalone or plug-in for Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Corel Paint Shop Pro etc.

Geomagic Verify (formerly Rapidform XOV) is the safer, easier inspection software. Combine the power of contact and non-contact measurement with CAD intelligence to verify parts quickly and thoroughly. Verify makes inspecting parts easy and reduces the chance of inspection errors with its automated tools. Because Verify is feature intelligent, a few clicks are all it takes to define alignments, dimensions, tolerances and create reports. Inspect directly from CAD data - skip the interim steps that increase the chance for errors and waste time.

Geomagic® Design™ Direct (formerly Geomagic Spark®), the only 3D application of its kind, seamlessly combines live scan data processing, CAD design, robust 3D point and mesh editing, assembly construction, and 2D drawing creation in one complete package.

Geomagic Design X (formerly Rapidform XOR) is the only reverse engineering software that combines history-based CAD with 3D scan data processing so you can create feature-based, editable solid models compatible with your existing CAD software.