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Nemetschek Invests in US-based Document Crunch
The Nemetschek Group has invested in US-based construction AI-solution maker Document Crunch.
Chaos Launches Envision Beta—Real-Time AEC Animation
Chaos Launches Envision Public Beta — A new real-time AEC assembly and animation system for AEC industry professionals.
Available Worldwide — Allplan 2025, Vectorworks 2025 and Archicad 28
Nemetschek Group touts ALLPLAN 2025, Vectorworks 2025, and Archicad 28 available worldwide — delivering BIM innovations to the global AEC industry.
News: Visualization
New Vectorworks Report Highlights AI, VR and Sustainability Trends
Insights Tech Report highlights the state of technology adoption around AI, VR and sustainability practices in event design industry.
Chaos launches V-Ray 7 for SketchUp and Rhino
Chaos V-Ray 7 for SketchUp and V-Ray 7 for Rhino and Grasshopper are now out for the two most popular 3D AEC modelers.
3D News: Khronos Group Launches Slang Initiative for Graphics
Slang offers the 3D industry advanced GPU shader development productivity and portability via broad industry collaboration
Industry Commentary and Analysis
Vectorworks Partners with Bluebeam—Studio Now Syncs with Vectorworks Cloud Platform
Vectorworks is the first BIM software to integrate with Bluebeam Studio for real-time markups and review.
Lumion 10 Stuns with New Features—New Versions Available Now
Lumion 10 is now out and available and is packing great new features for visualization pros in the architectural market.
The Nemetschek Group Strengthens Market Position in Media & Entertainment
Nemetschek Group strengthens its market position in the growing Media & Entertainment software division.
News: CAID
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.
MultiPipe and new Apple Silicon Support in Rhino 7
Rhino 7 is now available for Apple Silicon Macs, plus adds a new powerful modeling command called MultiPipe.
News: MCAD
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.
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.
Autodesk 2024 State of Design & Make Report—AI a Highlight
Autodesk 2024 State of Design & Make Report offers a glimpse into AEC, Manufacturing and M&E industries with noteworthy positivity around AI
News: Animation & VFX
Maxon releases new Red Giant Update—Enhanced Unreal Support
This January update to Maxon’s Red Giant includes enhanced support for Unreal Engine in Magic Mullet Looks, Maxon Cloud Capsule support in Trapcode and more.
SPEC Releases SPECapc for Maya 2024 Benchmark, Adds SPEC Workload Development Kit
SPEC Releases new SPECapc for Maya 2024 Benchmark for the creative industries to help measure workstation performance.
Maxon Delivers Massive updates for Maxon One
Maxon announces significant updates to products in its Maxon One subscription bundle, including Capsules, Forger, Redshift, and Trapcode.
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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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