Archives for April 2013 - Architosh
Nemetschek, Maxon and AMD announced Global Design Competition
Nemetschek Vectorworks and Maxon partner again on global design competition, open to both students and professionals.
Tidbits: Dosch, SIGGRAPH, and ARCOM news
Mac and iOS CAD/3D News: We have tidbits on Dosch 3D new products, including one that works with Rodenberg Verlag, news on ARCOM CE and SIGGRAPH 2013’s Technical Papers
80 percent of college students in CAD-based majors prefer Mac, says Autodesk
In a stunning reversal of fortunes compared to just a few years ago, Autodesk is now reporting that 80 plus percent of college students in CAD-based majors, such as architecture, engineering and industrial design, prefer Mac.
Autodesk updates Architosh on what’s happening with AutoCAD for Mac
In this special interview feature Micah Dickerson, product manager for AutoCAD for Mac, discusses with Architosh what’s going on with AutoCAD for Mac.
Lagoa: New cloud rendering and design platform
Build your studio in the cloud. Lagoa is a brand new cloud-based rendering and design collaboration platform with solutions for 3D and design professionals, enterprise customers and application developers.
Apple’s WWDC announcement hints at Stereo 3D technology
Apple’s graphic for WWDC sure hints at something stereographic….hmm?
Apple WWDC set for June 10-14 – new iOS and OS X operating systems in the works
Apple’s 2013 WWDC is set for early June – new iOS 7 and OS X 10.9 are set for being shown
Tidbits: Cheetah, Rhino, Imagination News
Mac CAD/3D News: We have tidbits on Cheetah 3D, Neon for Rhino 5 and more information on Imagination Technologies
Ultimate iPad Guide: 12 Must-Have Apps for Architects
Architosh wraps up its final list in our ambitious series, Ultimate iPad Guide: Apps for Architects. This is an “elite group” of 12 apps every generalist architect should own.
Siemens and Bentley extend collaboration
Siemens and Bentley partner on collaboration between process industry tools
Global CAD market expected to post revenue of $8.2.US Billion in 2016
Global CAD report shows strong sequential yearly growth through 2016 marked by strong revenue in Europe
IMSI/Design TurboCAD Mac Pro and Deluxe 7 Ships
The most significant update in years ships for the popular CAD line
Tidbits: Luxion, PipelineFX and Chaos Group news
Mac and iOS CAD/3D News: We have tidbits on Chaos Group at ILM, Luxion’s expansion in European markets with KeyShot and PipelineFX’s upcoming Qube 6.5 render farm software shown at NAB 2013
Smartgeometry 2013 underway in UK – Bentley event news highlights
Bentley sponsors 10th Smartgeometry conference in London
Nemetschek Scia to preview Scia Steel Manager – First Centralized BIM solution for steel fabrication industry
Nemetschek Scia is hosting event in St. Louis focused on previewing new Steel Manager application for fabricators
German software firm introduces new RaySupreme 3D application
This innovative new 3D software application can work by simply typing English text, dramatically changing the 3D process
ARCOM announces new Masterworks 7.0 for Mac
Mac-based architects and AEC professionals finally get native OS X version of industry-standard specifications production tool
OrthoGraph Architect 5 available for iPad
Leading iOS CAD app gains IFX 2×3 data exchange and more features…
NAB: Autodesk shows new Smoke professional Mac video editing software
Autodesk continues to make headway in the video and compositing market, especially with its professional video editing software for Mac, Autodesk Smoke
Autodesk introduces Homestyler for iPad
Autodesk’s new Homestyler for iPad offers disruptive innovation with the power to transform the home design industry
Nemetschek Vectorworks releases Nomad 2.0 for iOS and Android
Vectorworks Nomad is now 2 and adds Android support among more features
BIM/CAD Formats per App: An iPad Guide
This feature report lists BIM/CAD file formats and which apps associate themselves with each format or vice versa. This is a good shortcut guide to finding the apps you will need.
Norman Foster pulled in to revamp Apple Stores
Apple’s new headquarters architect looks to be getting involved in Apple’s Stores, complimenting a rich design team that includes Eight, Inc.
NAB: LightWave 11.5 demos new Adobe After Effects Interchange
NAB – LightWave 11.5 is showcasing new Adobe After Effects interchange technology at the broadcaster’s show in Vegas
Nemetschek Vectorworks sponsors Architectural Record Cocktail Napkin Sketch Contest
Nemetschek Vectorworks sponsors Architectural Record 2013 Napkin Sketch Contest
Graphisoft has upcoming Rendering & Animation Event
Event Details: Come learn about Artlantis Rendering of ArchiCAD models…
Introduction: PCalc 3.8 for Mac OS X
PCalc 3.8 for Mac OS X is not just some new calculator app. It’s been with the Mac for 20 years and has an interesting history. Even Steve Jobs tried it out!
Ultimate iPad Guide: Client-Side Value-Add Apps
The client-side value-add apps list is a tough category to generate. There are actually hundreds of possible items which one can make a case that are more client-sided than architect-sided and provide value-adds to building owners. The whole list for apps that control building systems is arguably a client-side story as well.
Graphisoft touts ArchiCAD and Portuguese Architecture
ArchiCAD powers winning designs by Portuguese architects
Nemetschek of Germany releases bim+ and open platform beta
Nemetschek bim+ is the future of the Internet-based building industry, company has open platform in beta and is now open for sign-up
Tidbits: Vectorworks, Imagination Technology and other news
Mac and iOS CAD/3D News – We have tidbits from Vectorworks about a local Chinese language version now shipping, tibits on updates, Imagination Technology news and news of Bentley’s Navigator Mobile for iPad
WebGL gets update and COLLADA becomes ISO Standard
Industry-standards Khronos Group announces new standards and development of WebGL format for advancing 3D on the web
Architosh reader says Chief Architect coming to Mac OS X – And Demand for iPad also strong
Chief Architect coming to Mac OS X and preparing for future ARM platforms…
Ultimate iPad Guide: Apps that Architects Enjoy
This is suppose to be the fun category and we do indeed feel there are some fun and interesting apps included in this latest installment of our guide series. Find out what our Gem is below.
Despite the Samsung vs Apple Hype Facts Say Different: Apple Leads
When it comes to the second larger industry in the world–the building and construction industry–the facts about mobile platforms tell quite a different story about Samsung (Android) vs Apple’s iOS
Ultimate iPad Guide: Apps for the Control of Building Systems
Apps for the Control of Building Systems is mostly about building and home automation control system applications that can run on your iPad or iPhone. Architects should be aware of the many options that exist that their engineers could specify make their clients aware and smarter about energy conservation, observation and control from a facilities perspective
