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Alex Herrera

With more than 30 years of engineering, marketing, and management experience in the semiconductor industry, Alex Herrera is a consultant focusing on high-performance graphics and workstations. Author of frequent articles covering both the business and technology of graphics, he is also responsible for the Workstation Report series, published by Jon Peddie Research.

Maingear Quantum F131 Article
Maingear Quantum F131   8 Jul, 2015
By: Alex Herrera

Deskside tower brings a unique form factor and high performance to the table.

Dell Precision 5810 Deskside Workstation Article
Dell Precision 5810   8 Jul, 2015
By: Alex Herrera

This solid performer offers high-quality engineering and excellent rendering performance.

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What Do Windows 10 and DirectX 12 Mean for CAD Users?   29 Jun, 2015
By: Alex Herrera

Herrera on Hardware: The new version of Microsoft's operating system is coming soon — should you upgrade?

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It's Time for a CAD Monitor Makeover   13 May, 2015
By: Alex Herrera

Herrera on Hardware: Are your desktop displays doing all they can to maximize your productivity?

Herrera on Hardware: 3D Printing Can Speed Modern CAD Workflows — or Slow Them Down Article
3D Printing Can Speed Modern CAD Workflows — or Slow Them Down   29 Apr, 2015
By: Alex Herrera

Herrera on Hardware: The advent of cheap, fast, and easily accessible 3D printing shouldn't fundamentally change the way we design and validate products.

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GTC 2015: NVIDIA Serves Current CAD Computing Models, Builds Out New Options, Part 2   1 Apr, 2015
By: Alex Herrera

NVIDIA is not alone in pursuing virtual workstation technologies, which promise to make large projects available at any time to team members around the globe.

GTC 2015: NVIDIA Serves Current CAD Computing Models and Builds Out New Options, Part 1 Article
GTC 2015: NVIDIA Serves Current CAD Computing Models and Builds Out New Options, Part 1   30 Mar, 2015
By: Alex Herrera

Event Report: This year's GPU Technology Conference introduces hardware capable of powering interactive physically based rendering, and more.

Workstation Options for CAD Span the Economic Spectrum Article
Workstation Options for CAD Span the Economic Spectrum   28 Mar, 2015
By: Alex Herrera

Herrera on Hardware: Budget-friendly models and wallet-draining heavyweights mark the extremes of a workstation market that's as broad as it's ever been. But what's the difference between entry-level and high-end options?

Lenovo ThinkStation P500 Article
Lenovo ThinkStation P500    4 Mar, 2015
By: Alex Herrera

First Look Review:

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Do You Have the Power? Part 2   18 Feb, 2015
By: Alex Herrera

Herrera on Hardware: Don't make an aftermarket upgrade; choose the right power supply unit for your workstation configuration from the get-go.

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