Posts by Anthony Frausto-Robledo, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Author at Architosh - Page 25 of 40
Notes from the call: Autodesk AutoCAD 2014 for Mac – More Details
Our call notes from AutoCAD 2014 for Mac are packed with some interesting details about this release and the future of AutoCAD on the Mac
Job Listing: Simulicity, Inc. now adding software engineers
Simulicity is a stealth-mode IT startup, fusing Big Data and Design Thinking to make smarter, faster urban planning a reality for architects…and for the communities they serve
Nemetschek Vectorworks releases new Nomad 2.5
Nomad gets nifty new Dropbox integration, including processing of Vectorworks files via VCS as well as new top plan viewport snapping
Google’s secret project to revolutionize AEC software industry
Google X spin-off promises to revolutionize the building industry
Graphisoft introduces BIMx Docs for iPhone and iPad
Hungary-based Graphisoft brings integrated project docs to Apple’s iOS devices
Bobrow Consulting Group hits 1 million views on YouTube for ArchiCAD training
Bobrow Group YouTube channel hits 1 million views
Siemens releases new NX 9 PLM software for Mac, Windows and Linux
Siemens NX 9 now available for PLM customers worldwide for OS X, Windows and Linux 64-bit environments
Tidbits: TurboCAD Mac, Luxion and RaySupreme news
Mac and iOS CAD/3D News: We have tidbits on RaySupreme’s update to version 1.5, Luxion’s KeyShot turns 4.2 with many excellent new features and TurboCAD Mac v7 is officially now a 64-bit application
Tech Soft 3D ships HOOPS Visualize v20
Tech Soft 3D releases HOOPS Visualize v20 — 3D Software Toolkit for Application Developers
Write a 3D Software Engine from Scratch
Ever wondered what was involved in making a drawing or CAD program draw a basic line between two points?
Product In-Depth: V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp
In this feature Product In-Depth Lon Grohs, vice president of business development, Chaos Group and Corey Rubadue, director of Chaos Group USA, speak to Architosh about the latest version of V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp, a sophisticated photorealistic rendering plugin application for Trimble’s popular SketchUp modeler.
Foundry announces MARI for Mac, following special Mac Pro session at WWDC
Following the MARI for OS X preview at the special session on the new Mac Pro at WWDC 2013, the Foundry announced MARI for Mac today
Luxion and Autodesk Partner to Transform Product Design
Autodesk and Luxion partner to make product and industrial designer cooler and easier to visualize
HP grows DesignJet T-series with new T2500 eMultifunction printer
HP unleashes new T2500 eMultifunction Large Format Printer on the AEC and GIS markets
Tech Soft 3D announces new Product Suite for Desktop, Mobile and Web
HOOPS Developer expands with new technologies leveraging mobile platforms like Apple iPad and the emergence of WebGL
‘Smart BIM Cloud’ Pilot Project completed by Graphisoft, Obayashi Corp. and NEC
Smart BIM Cloud project is based on Graphisoft’s industry leading BIM Server Technology
3Dconnexion releases world’s first wireless 3D mouse for CAD
World’s first 3D wireless mouse in on the loose!
Graphisoft ArchiCAD receives IFC Coordination View 2.0 Import Certification
Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD becomes first BIM program to obtain both Import and Export IFC Coordination View 2.0 Certification
Pratt Institute gets Render Farm tech from PipelineFX
PipelineFX’s Qube turns into Pratt’s White Knight after many struggles with existing render farm
Vectorworks Nomad now compatible with iOS 7
Nomad gets its iOS 7 game on…now compatible with Apple’s hugely popular iOS 7
Nemetschek Scia teams with Design Data to integrate BIM into steel delivery process
Nemetschek Scia presents new link to integrate the steel BIM and fabrication workflow at the SDS/2 2013 user group conference
Chaos Group ships new V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp
25 New features target speed, lighting and visualization quality in new plugin, plus much more…
Details on Vectorworks Graphics Module (VGM) in new Vectorworks 2014
We provide details on the new Vectorworks Graphics Module (VGM) in Vectorworks 2014, soon to be announced
Mavericks brings OpenGL 4.1 plus notes on the new Mac Pros
OS X Mavericks will be a much better operating environment for CAD and 3D professionals — New OpenGL 4.1 benchmarks put it square with Windows
Nemetschek Vectorworks will soon unveil major updated Vectorworks 2014 with dramatic new under the hood technologies
Vectorworks 2014 product line shown to press, while the company plans for official announcement soon. New Vectorworks 2014 product line offers numerous innovative new features and technologies
Willy Wonka eat your heart out: Get ready to start printing your own Candy! 3D Systems acquires The Sugar Lab
The Sugar Lab acquired by 3D Systems — now you can print 3D editable sugar confections
e-on software releases latest Plant Factory – now shipping
e-on software releases new Plant Factory 3D software for Mac and Windows
Product In-Depth: SolidThinking Evolve 9.5’s Modeling Prowess
In this feature Product In-Depth article Adel Matar, senior product specialist for solidThinking, Inc. in Europe, spoke to us in detail about the latest version of solidThinking Evolve 9.5 with a particular focus on how the program works and its modeling capabilities. We also spoke quite a bit at length about architectural conceptual modeling–an area we hope to see solidThinking address more as its parent company Altair gets more focused and interested in the AEC market.
DAZ 3D introduces new Carrara 8.5 for Mac and Windows
DAZ 3D introduces major update to Carrara
Recorded Webinars: solidThinking and Nemetschek Vectorworks
We have information recorded webinars for solidThinking and Vectorworks users
Electric Image Animation System updated to version 9.1
The latest system eliminates old software preview mode in favor of OpenGL
JPR analysts see AMD inside new Mac Pro as evidence of market share advancement on Nvidia
JPR analyst sees new Mac Pro as evidence that AMD’s new aggressive strategies to win market share in the workstation market from Nvidia are starting to work
CAD Business: Autodesk Quarterly Results and Nemetschek Board News
We report on some key business news in the CAD industry for the month of August — with analysis at bottom
Apple narrows date for next Mac Pro – Says Coming Fall in new Trailer
Apple posts trailer of new Mac Pro – says shipping next season (as in this Fall)
Autodesk BIM 360 Presentations app for iPad now available
A user creates an iPad app showcasing workflows for Autodesk BIM 360 Glue and Field apps
Bluebeam updates Revu for iPad to version 2.0
Bluebeam’s latest Revu 2.0 for iPad adds solid features
Redway 3D rendering API is new for the Mac platform joining others such as Lightworks
The CAD/3D industry has another source of expertise for rendering kernel technology with GPU acceleration and and a whole lot more…and importantly this new player supports Mac OS X in addition to Windows
SIG: Hardware – Nvidia Recap on Quadro K6000
We recap NVIDIA’s announcements and focus on the Quadro K6000
Product Review: IMSI TurboCAD Mac Pro 7
Architosh reviews IMSI / Design’s latest TurboCAD Mac Pro now at version 7. The venerable TurboCAD product line is a key rival in the overall CAD market to noted heavy-weight Autodesk and is particularly strong on the Windows side. But since 2006 the company returned to the Mac platform to address an expanding overall CAD market. This latest version is powered by the same underlying technology in SolidWorks and contains photographic realistic rendering options. In this review we take a look at what is new.
Nemetschek touts that 4/6 buildings shortlisted for RIBA Stirling Prize were designed by Vectorworks firms
Vectorworks touted as dominant used technology behind RIBA Stirling Prize Finalists
Improved IFC/ArchiCAD Connection Add-On for Revit 2014 Released
GRAPHISOFT adds IFC based Revit Connection Add-on to ArchiCAD
SIG: In Brief: KeyShot and ZBrush get closer and Lightwave turns 11.6
We have some quick news from the SIGGRAPH 2013 show floor which is on Day 2 of 3 this week in Anaheim, California. We have much more SIGGRAPH news come
SIG: Maxon announces CINEMA 4D R15 at SIGGRAPH
Maxon Computer delivers new CINEMA 4D R15 at SIGGRAPH 2013
SIG: Lightwork Design unveils Iray+ and partners with Nvidia
Lightworks is showcasing its latest Iray+ technology along with other tech at SIGGRAPH this year
SIG: Khronos releases OpenGL 4.4 spec at International Computer Graphics Conference
Khronos Group advanced OpenGL specification to version 4.4 — adds Bindless Texture Extension for up to 10x improvement in performance
CAD/3D Industry Responds to Apple’s New Mac Pro
“Can’t innovate anymore, my ass.” CAD industry insiders and veterans respond to Apple’s new Mac Pro coming later this year and share their thoughts on the new machine
Sean Flaherty talks to Architosh: On BIM and Vectorworks in Asia
Sean Flaherty, CEO of Nemetschek Vectorworks Inc., recently spoke with Architosh about everything from BIM, to China to if the “Holy Grail” of modeling in architecture was achievable in BIM. In this first of several parts feature interview, Flaherty talks to Architosh about BIM and Vectorworks in Japan and China.
SIG: Pre-SIGGRAPH news: Lightworks to make major announcement
Lightworks set to make major product announcement and partnership announcement at SIGGRAPH next week
AIA: solidThinking Evolve 9.5 offers designers and architects new level of control
During the AIA time-frame solidThinking Inc. announced now one but two major product updates. We have details here and some analysis at the bottom.
AIA: Notes on Altair’s appearance at AIA and solidThinking 9.5
At AIA National in Denver Altair Corporation discussed at length its company’s presence and intentions in AEC with Architosh, including details about its collaborative work with large global AEC firms
In Brief: Apple awarded patent for multi-touch virtual CAD technology
Apple awarded patent for virtual CAD tools for multi-touch OS
ArchiCAD 17 wins TenLinks ‘Best of Show’ nominee at AIA 2013
ArchiCAD 17 awarded nod in TenLinks Best of Show at AIA 2013
mARCH Kit available for modo for architectural visualization
mARCH is new modo 701 add-on software for architectural modeling
AIA: Autodesk introduces computational modeling tool Dynamo for its BIM workflow
In this AIA Show report we discuss in depth our knowledge of Autodesk’s new Dynamo technologies with Vasari
AIA: Autodesk touts new FormIt 4.0 at AIA
Autodesk announced FormIt 4.0 at AIA Denver this year. Prior to the show Architosh got a private look at what the company was up to and where it is going.
AIA: Pictures from the Show Floor and Around the Convention – Part 3
Notes and pictures from AIA Denver in and around the convention hall
AIA: TurboSite 1.3 with PDF Field Reporting and iPhone Compatibility Now Shipping
Award-winning IMSI/Design TurboSite v1.3 now shipping from the iTunes Store
Maxon’s CINEMA 4D elevates creative process for visionary artist Clifford Ross’ unprecedented “The Austin Wall”
Clifford Ross Studios creates monumental stained glass artwork for new US Courthouse using Maxon’s acclaimed CINEMA 4D software
