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
MCAD News: Siemens Announces new NX Software—Now with AI and ML Technologies
Siemens’ Digital Innovation Platform and NX software advance the design and engineering process by tapping into AI and Machine Learning within the context of their new Adaptive User Interface technology.
Bluebeam Intros Bluebeam Cloud—Designed for Business of Building
Bluebeam Cloud is unveiled, offering a major milestone for one of the construction industry’s leading software companies and one transformed for the business of building.
Bentley Systems' OpenSite Designer Now Available
OpenSite Designer uniquely integrates modeling, optimization, and automated deliverables to accelerate digital twin advancements for civil site designers.
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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- Apr 28, 18 – Event: How Perkins + Will Operationalize VR and Increase Efficiency [11:57 am] 0 responses
- Apr 27, 18 – Vectorworks Leads BIM Software in G2 Crowd Spring 2018 Grid and Index Report [01:52 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 26, 18 – Autodesk Releases Update to AutoCAD for Mac—New in Version 2018.1 [10:38 am] 2 responses
- Apr 21, 18 – Mac 3D News: Shaderlight 2018 Rendering Plugin Now Available [02:44 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 19, 18 – Autodesk releases new InfraWorks and Autodesk Civil 3D 2019 [01:59 pm] 3 responses
- Apr 18, 18 – AMD Intros new macOS versions of Radeon ProRender—Plugins for Maya and Blender [09:41 am] 0 responses
- Apr 17, 18 – BricsCAD Shape for macOS—SketchUp Competitor Arrives in Market [06:54 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 16, 18 – OrthoGraph 2.0 Arrives—Becomes Platform for BIM Model Management [01:38 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 11, 18 – Bluebeam Unveils New Bluebeam Revu 2018—Redesigned for Maximum Efficiency [07:15 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 11, 18 – Autodesk Releases Revit 2019—Multidisciplinary BIM Application [01:06 pm] 12 responses
- Apr 10, 18 – Apple CPU Moves for Macs—Will Offer Enhanced Security, Says Cybersecurity Expert [07:35 am] 8 responses
- Apr 06, 18 – Rival Gains Autodesk AutoCAD Veteran—Heidi Hewett Joins Bricsys [01:17 pm] 1 response
- Apr 05, 18 – GTC—A Quick Trip to Apple’s Campus [Gallery Pics] [02:01 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 04, 18 – Apple Leaving Intel on Macs by 2020—Impact on New Mac Pro [02:02 pm] 15 responses
- Apr 04, 18 – Vectorworks, Inc. Announces Chinese Version of Vectorworks 2018 Software [08:25 am] 0 responses
- Apr 03, 18 – GTC: Chaos Group Unveils New GPU Rendering Architecture at GTC 2018 [07:10 am] 0 responses
- Apr 02, 18 – Nemetschek Group Y17 Financial Results—Superb Growth and Targeting US AEC Market [01:10 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 30, 18 – Substance Painter User-Interface—Updated With Help From Users [07:28 am] 0 responses
- Mar 30, 18 – Japan’s Nikken Sekkei and GRAPHISOFT Extend Strategic Partnership [07:00 am] 0 responses
- Mar 30, 18 – Open Data Standard for Linking Luminaires, Consoles, CAD and Previsualization Software [06:27 am] 0 responses
- Mar 28, 18 – Event News: GRAPHISOFT ARCHICAD Boston User Group Meeting [08:30 am] 0 responses
- Mar 28, 18 – Chaos Group Launches New V-Ray for Unreal—Now in Beta [08:03 am] 0 responses
- Mar 26, 18 – Vectorworks Intros Reality Capture and VR Features—Powered Through Cloud [08:35 am] 0 responses
- Mar 25, 18 – Where Does the Mac Fit in Autodesk’s new One AutoCAD Strategy [01:02 pm] 8 responses
- Mar 23, 18 – Autodesk Intros AutoCAD 2019—New Industry Toolsets, Flexible Licensing and new Web Version [09:00 am] 10 responses
- Mar 22, 18 – CorelCAD Mobile Now Available for Apple iOS Platform [09:48 am] 1 response
- Mar 21, 18 – Event News: New ARCHICAD Courses Online [08:49 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 20, 18 – Onshape Takes MCAD to Era of Design Data Management 2.0 [12:31 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 19, 18 – Vectorworks Partners with Bluebeam—Studio Now Syncs with Vectorworks Cloud Platform [07:40 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 16, 18 – ARCHICAD Now Available Under Subscription Licenses in North America [07:03 am] 0 responses
- Mar 15, 18 – VR-AR Plans Inching Closer?—Apple Engineers Host AR-VR Sessions at May Event [01:22 pm] 1 response
- Mar 15, 18 – French-based RealCADD gets update—Now at version 4.8 [09:15 am] 19 responses
- Mar 14, 18 – Trump May Soon Drive Up the Price of Your Next iPad or iPhone [01:21 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 13, 18 – Event News: See the new Bluebeam Revu 2018 [08:57 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 09, 18 – 2018 Pritzker Prize Winner, Prof. Balkrishna Doshi—A Longtime ARCHICAD User [02:15 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 08, 18 – GRAPHISOFT Spearheads Construction Industry in Ireland—New BIM Partnership [02:58 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 07, 18 – Here Come The Game Engines—Open Beta of Unreal Studio Announced for Pro App Market [08:25 am] 3 responses
- Mar 06, 18 – New Apple Pencil Patent—How It Can Impact CAD and 3D Apps [08:48 am] 0 responses
- Mar 05, 18 – Materialise and PTC Partner on 3D Printing for Manufactures [07:53 am] 0 responses
- Mar 02, 18 – Chaos Group Initiates ‘Total Chaos’ — Two-Day Event for 3D Artists and Developers [02:47 pm] 0 responses
- Feb 28, 18 – Mac 3D News: Germany’s Cheetah 3D Reachers Version 7.2 [08:29 am] 0 responses
- Feb 26, 18 – Vulkan Coming to Apple — Alternative to Metal API Headed to Mac and iOS [12:09 pm] 0 responses
- Feb 22, 18 – Bricsys Ships All New BricsCAD V18.2—New Core Features Advance BIM and Sheet Metal Design [08:39 am] 0 responses
- Feb 22, 18 – Event: ARCHICAD Collaboration with Revit [07:15 am] 0 responses
- Feb 21, 18 – McNeel Ships New Rhino 6—Grasshopper Now Built-In [07:48 am] 0 responses
- Feb 19, 18 – Event: Learn the ARCHICAD to Grasshopper-Rhino Connection in March [10:29 am] 0 responses
- Feb 16, 18 – SimScale Handles ASHRAE Standard 55 Thermal Comfort Assessment [08:13 am] 0 responses
- Feb 15, 18 – SimScale Integrates Parasolid and HOOPS Exchange for more Powerful 3D CAD Handling [09:23 am] 0 responses
- Feb 15, 18 – Event News: Vectorworks, Grasshopper and Rhino 5 for Mac Training [08:50 am] 0 responses
- Feb 14, 18 – PixelFLEX and Vectorworks—Partnership Brings Latest LED Display Tech to CAD and BIM Designers [07:27 am] 4 responses
- Feb 12, 18 – HOOPS Exchange 2018—Bolsters AutoCAD and iOS Support and Siemens Parasolid Integration [07:48 am] 0 responses
- Feb 08, 18 – French Mac Developer Releases New ‘bim.aero’ for the AEC Industry [02:03 pm] 0 responses
- Feb 08, 18 – Tidbits: 3D and CAD News: Bricsys and CADprofi, Nvidia, and Chaos Group News [09:21 am] 0 responses
- Feb 08, 18 – 2018 Vectorworks Design Summit Heads to Arizona in November [08:12 am] 0 responses
- Feb 07, 18 – Press Coverage: Architosh’s Founder/Editor Featured in Two Publications [01:41 pm] 0 responses
- Feb 07, 18 – Luxion Announces KeyShot for SOLIDWORKS [01:04 pm] 0 responses
- Feb 05, 18 – Khronos Group Launches OpenGL 4.6 Adopters Program [12:50 pm] 0 responses
- Feb 03, 18 – Altair Releases Inspire 2018—Simulation-Driven Design Software [04:30 pm] 0 responses
- Jan 31, 18 – BricsCAD V18—2/3D CAD and BIM Software for Mac OS X [01:18 pm] 0 responses
- Jan 30, 18 – Webinar: SPACIALISTS offers course on ARCHICAD to Unreal Engine Workflow [01:12 pm] 0 responses
