News: AECO
AU2026: Autodesk expands Forma and leverages AI
Autodesk further consolidates Forma as its AEC future with new cloud solutions and AI technologies to help users in practical ways
Event: 3D Basecamp Trimble Dimensions—Early November
Discover visions brought to life through the 3D Basecamp Summit and Trimble Dimensions in Las Vegas in early November
ToolTalk: Ichi is AI-powered QA/QC and CA review for AEC
Ichi is our focus today in this ToolTalk article as we overview the new upcoming AI-powered QA/QC and CA phase automation software for the AEC industry
News: Visualization
IBC2026: Maxon Brings Exclusive Fall Innovation Preview
IBC attendees to get first look at new Maxon fall release innovations, including new UI/UX updates for Cinema 4D, and advancements for full product lines
D5 Render 3.1: The Future of Architectural Design Reviews
D5 3.1 is changing the nature of architectural design reviews where interactivity is destined for the future of how architects collaborate with stakeholders
D5 Lite for Rhino and Revit Now Available
Real-time visualization inside of Rhino and Revit for uninterrupted creative exploration and BIM authoring visual feedback
Industry Commentary and Analysis
Will Apple Forego Intel?—Why AMD's New RYZEN Chips Look Smart for Future Macs
Apple’s Mac design philosophy change hasn’t been lost on the company’s pro users. AMD’s new RYZEN 7 CPUs look to promise more computing muscle per watt than Intel and offer a nicer philosophical fit for Apple. The 1700, in particular, is ideal for a future Mac Pro.
3D News: Adobe Acquires 3D Software Company Allegorithmic
Adobe acquires France-based Allegorithmic and its CEO will lead new 3D initiatives at Adobe at large as the San Jose software giant looks to add the third dimension to its legendary 2D graphics history.
HighDesign 2017 Explained—Can a Mac-only App Really Break Into the Windows CAD World?
ILEXSOFT’s co-founder says its expansion into the world of CAD on Windows, with its uniquely flavored Mac-only CAD, HighDesign, is more than just responding to its customers—it’s also about fitting into BIM workflows.
News: CAID
AU25: All About Autodesk's AI Neural CAD Engines
Architosh discusses details of Autodesk’s new AI foundation models (neural CAD engines) with insights from interactions at AU25.
IMSI Design Releases TurboCAD Mac 15
TurboCAD Mac 15 product line features AI-powered TurboCAD Mac Copilot features to leverage AI technologies in AEC and MCAD CAD workflows.
Luxion Releases KeyShot 11
KeyShot 11 is a pivotal release that expands Luxion’s continued advancements with users to solve their most pressing product development needs in the areas of material design, information management, motion, automation, and presentation.
News: MCAD
Graebert releases ARES 2027—big AI push and Forma integration
Graebert of Berlin delivers substantial updates to ARES 2027 product line with deep AI advancements and Autodesk Forma Cloud integrations.
ProgeSOFT releases DWG-native iCADMac 2025
iCADMac 2025 from ProgeSOFT of Switzerland offers further competition to AutoCAD and other native DWG CAD applications with the latest macOS compatibility and optimization for ARM and Intel.
Product Watch: BOXX APEXX S3 and S4 with Intel Core Ultra CPUs
BOXX Technologies is the first pro workstation maker to ship new workstations featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 processors.
News: Animation & VFX
Cinema 4D Comes to iPad
Award-winning Cinema 4D 3D modeling and animation system coming to Apple iPad in late 2026 — enabling creativity on the go
Maxon appoints Steve Forde to Chief Product Officer
Maxon appoints Steve Forde as Chief Product Officer (CPO), where he will lead Maxon’s global product group and drive innovation and deeper connections to artists’ needs.
Chaos releases Vantage 3—real-time visualization platform
Chaos Vantage 3 boasts major new features in its biggest update in years, including Gaussian splat and USD file support, Night Sky system, AI tech, and a whole lot more.
Editor's Picks
News: Apple
Apple and TSMC working in AI chip for data centers
Apple and TSMC have been secretly working together on AI chips for data centers for years. Apple aims to edge up Google and Microsoft in the AI arms race.
Apple Intros Apple Silicon-based Mac Pro
Apple’s lovable Mac Pro enclosure is now married to Apple’s industry-leading Apple Silicon. But the new M2 Ultra-powered workstation isn’t for everyone.
Gurman says Apple Reality One Headset will have iOS-like Interface
Apple’s Reality One VR/AR headset may be a game changer for the immersive industry with a digital crown feature that is said to be a key feature.
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- Dec 02, 19 – AU19: Autodesk and Unity Tout New Unity Reflect at AU—Available Today! [05:24 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 27, 19 – Recaping the Latest News—Apple’s New Mac Pro, Metal 2 and NVIDIA [09:00 am] 17 responses
- Nov 26, 19 – Epic Games Acquisition of Quixel—Announced at Unreal Academy London Architosh Discusses Details [11:04 am] 0 responses
- Nov 25, 19 – Vectorworks, Inc. Announces Availability of ConnectCAD 2020 for Entertainment Market [08:56 pm] 1 response
- Nov 25, 19 – Graebert Announces Updates to ARES Native DWG CAD Product Line [01:58 pm] 2 responses
- Nov 22, 19 – GRAPHISOFT wins top honors at Construction Computing Awards [01:51 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 22, 19 – AU19: Autodesk University 2019—Gallery 1 and Introduction [08:01 am] 0 responses
- Nov 21, 19 – AU19: OpenSpace Announces New Integrations with Autodesk BIM 360 Software [04:01 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 20, 19 – Autodesk Ushers in New Era of Connected Construction with Autodesk Construction Cloud [10:46 am] 1 response
- Nov 14, 19 – Lumion 10 Stuns with New Features—New Versions Available Now [02:13 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 12, 19 – Vectorworks, Inc. Brings Ultimate GIS Workflow to AEC and Landscape Professionals [01:35 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 12, 19 – Nemetschek Group Closed Third Quarter (2019) with Record Earnings [07:45 am] 0 responses
- Nov 05, 19 – Registration Opens for 2020 Vectorworks Design Summit [03:11 am] 0 responses
- Nov 04, 19 – YII2019: Bentley Joins as Multinational Member—Announces Support for IFC for Digital Twins [05:25 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 30, 19 – Bentley Systems Announces Winners of Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards [01:05 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 28, 19 – Vectorworks, Inc. Announces Kristopher Clemson as First Entertainment Winner of Richard Diehl Award [02:15 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 23, 19 – YII2019: Bentley’s Citilabs and Orbit Geospatial Technologies’ Acquisitions [06:48 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 22, 19 – YII2019: Bentley Announces Acquisitions, New Joint Venture and Deeper Commitment to Digital Twins [07:38 am] 0 responses
- Oct 21, 19 – Autodesk Announces 2019 AEC Excellence Award Winners [10:27 am] 1 response
- Oct 16, 19 – Webinar: Introducing the Twinmotion—ARCHICAD Direct Link [06:48 am] 0 responses
- Oct 14, 19 – Vectorworks Inc. Earns 12 Nominations in 2019 Construction Computing Awards [12:56 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 07, 19 – Neoscape Visualization Agency Takes Innovations On-The-Go with Lenovo [10:34 am] 0 responses
- Oct 02, 19 – Vectorworks Announces New ‘Vectorworks University’ Training Platform [01:00 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 27, 19 – KeyVR Update Introduces Unmatched Realism for Transparent Materials [10:20 am] 0 responses
- Sep 26, 19 – Autodesk Announces the EC3 Tool Partnership—Combatting Carbon Emissions [08:21 am] 0 responses
- Sep 25, 19 – Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle Brings Industrial Power to the Office [06:51 am] 0 responses
- Sep 24, 19 – GRAPHISOFT delivers award-winning ARCHICAD 23 [07:52 am] 0 responses
- Sep 24, 19 – Ultimaker Expands S-line Product Family with new Ultimaker S3 [07:27 am] 0 responses
- Sep 19, 19 – Kilograph Turns Unrealized Michael Graves Designs into VR Watercolor Experiences [01:12 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 18, 19 – 34th Annual Architecture in Perspective Conference 2019—Speaker Lineup Announced [07:25 am] 0 responses
- Sep 11, 19 – New Vectorworks 2020 Features Showcase Video by Jonathan Reeves [02:04 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 11, 19 – US Infrastructure Projects Named ‘Finalists’ in Bentley Systems’ Annual Awards Program [10:22 am] 0 responses
- Sep 10, 19 – BIM News: buildingSMART and ODA Announce Strategic Partnership [01:24 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 10, 19 – Vectorworks Inc. Introduces new Vectorworks 2020 Product Line-Up [01:19 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 05, 19 – Finnish Varjo Accelerates Global Expansion—Opens US Headquarters [08:52 am] 0 responses
- Sep 04, 19 – Here Are The Finalists for the Autodesk AEC Excellence Awards 2019 [01:14 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 03, 19 – Project Lavina—Chaos Group’s the Future of Real-Time Ray Tracing [07:47 am] 0 responses
- Aug 30, 19 – Khronos Group Releases new NNEF Converters, Extensions and Model Zoo [08:02 am] 0 responses
- Aug 29, 19 – Vectorworks Architect Wins “Newsweek’s” ‘Best Business Tools 2019’ Award [03:05 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 28, 19 – International Road-Show—BricsCAD with AI Event at Boston Society of Architects [11:07 am] 6 responses
- Aug 22, 19 – Autodesk’s Revit 2020.1 Release—Big New MEP Features [08:24 am] 0 responses
- Aug 20, 19 – Renga Software Announces Renga BIM System [03:49 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 16, 19 – Autodesk Integrates PlanGrid with BuildingConnected—Streamlines Preconstruction and Field Teams [06:01 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 14, 19 – New Job Post—Portends Apple is Serious About 3D Industries with Mac Pro [10:00 am] 5 responses
- Aug 08, 19 – SIG: Maxon Announces Next-Gen Cinema 4D Release 21 [09:05 am] 0 responses
- Aug 01, 19 – SIG: Khronos Group Announces Working Group for 3D Ecosystem for Commerce [10:20 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 31, 19 – SIG: Luxion Unveils KeyShot Support for Nvidia RTX with OptiX [08:40 am] 0 responses
- Jul 31, 19 – SIG: Early Impressions—And yes, Apple was at SIGGRAPH [07:45 am] 0 responses
- Jul 29, 19 – Nemetschek Group Quarter 2 Earnings Out—Strong Dynamic Growth [02:31 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 29, 19 – SIG: Khronos Releases OpenXR 1.0 Spec—Establishes Foundation for AR/VR Ecosystem [09:00 am] 0 responses
- Jul 23, 19 – Autodesk and VW Pair on Rebuilt Retro VW Bus using Generative Design [01:45 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 22, 19 – GRAPHISOFT offers new #graphisoftLEARN Master Classes—exceptional learning for BIM professionals [07:36 am] 0 responses
- Jul 19, 19 – Open Design Alliance (ODA) to showcase BIM solutions in Milan [09:42 am] 0 responses
- Jul 18, 19 – C3D Labs Unveils B-Shaper for AEC and BIM Developers [08:17 am] 0 responses
- Jul 16, 19 – ODA Toolkit Will Allow Generation of Revit Model Files from Any Application [07:21 am] 0 responses
- Jul 12, 19 – Varjo Now Has Vast Reseller Network—Expands VR-1 Device [08:37 am] 1 response
- Jul 12, 19 – ToolTalk: Catching Up with The Wild—Noted VR Software for Design [08:09 am] 1 response
- Jul 11, 19 – Autodesk Announces AutoCAD 2020 for Mac and AutoCAD LT 2020 for Mac [09:20 am] 1 response
- Jul 10, 19 – Open Design Alliance Releases new IFC Software Development Kit (SDK) [02:02 pm] 2 responses
- Jul 03, 19 – Vectorworks, Inc. Named a Finalist in 2019 Architizer A+ Awards [02:22 pm] 0 responses
