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
Chaos Leads Global 3D Visualization—Focused on Unifying Visualization Workflows
Following their mergers and acquisitions, Chaos leads the global AEC industry for visualization—aims to unify workflows.
Vectorworks Cloud Wins Cloud Based Technology of the Year
Vectorworks’s cloud technology has garnered a Hammers Award by Construction Computing Magazine at its annual AEC technology award gala in the UK.
BOXX Intros AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Workstation
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO powers BOXX’s first 64-core workstation in the new APEXX Everest unit aimed at the top of the market.
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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- Nov 04, 16 – Encore Announces New ViaCAD 10 for Mac and Windows [08:30 pm] 1 response
- Nov 03, 16 – BIMobject App Now Available for Vectorworks 2017 Software [09:13 am] 1 response
- Nov 03, 16 – Bricsys Announces new BricsCAD V17—Advances BIM, Modeling and Sheet Metal CAD [08:15 am] 2 responses
- Nov 01, 16 – AIA California Council Partners with GRAPHISOFT for BIM [01:56 pm] 1 response
- Nov 01, 16 – Maxon Taps AMD Radeon ProRender Technology for CINEMA 4D [01:31 pm] 1 response
- Oct 30, 16 – SketchUp Is On The Web — But You Might Not Have Known [11:53 am] 1 response
- Oct 28, 16 – Event Shootout—Microsoft Shockingly Out Innovates Apple [01:41 pm] 1 response
- Oct 26, 16 – A Day Away from New Macs—One Reader’s View (And Design) of A New Pro Desktop [01:00 am] 20 responses
- Oct 25, 16 – Vectorworks Inc. Congratulates Build Earth Live Hyperloop BIM Competition Winners [06:19 am] 9 responses
- Oct 20, 16 – In-Brief: Bricsys Talks Adding Artificial Intelligence (AI) to DWG-based CAD System [08:49 am] 13 responses
- Oct 20, 16 – 3D Rhino-based Lands Design Now Released As Beta [01:00 am] 5 responses
- Oct 19, 16 – Vectorworks, Inc. Announces Third Annual Vectorworks Design Scholarship [01:01 am] 3 responses
- Oct 18, 16 – Autodesk LIVE now supports Vive and Oculus Rift [05:52 am] 8 responses
- Oct 17, 16 – GRAPHISOFT North America Announces ARCHICAD Student Certification [05:36 am] 5 responses
- Oct 17, 16 – OrthoGraph I introduced for both iOS and Android—building survey app offers free mode [02:00 am] 1 response
- Oct 17, 16 – In German EU Countries—Nemetschek Jumps Ahead of Autodesk Says Poll [01:00 am] 32 responses
- Oct 13, 16 – Graebert and CST Announe Japanese Joint-Venture [10:00 am] 1 response
- Oct 13, 16 – Graebert to introduce Cloud-based CAD Solution and Visualization with ARES Kudo [09:38 am] 4 responses
- Oct 12, 16 – Graebert Announces ARES Touch for iOS [08:59 am] 12 responses
- Oct 12, 16 – Graebert Introduces its “Trinity of CAD” [05:58 am] 1 response
- Oct 11, 16 – BRICSYS 2016 Coming to Munich in One Week [10:30 am] 9 responses
- Oct 11, 16 – CAMX 2016 Reflects Growth and Bright Future of Composites in Advanced Materials Industry [05:47 am] 1 response
- Oct 08, 16 – Graebert Annual Meeting Preview—CorelCAD, ARES, Cloud and More… [11:48 am] 2 responses
- Oct 07, 16 – CAD / 3D News: Nvidia, Rhino, Boxx and Trimble News [08:37 am] 1 response
- Oct 05, 16 – Samsung Gear and HTC Vive Lead VR Survey But Magic Leap? [10:21 pm] 4 responses
- Oct 05, 16 – Matterport Launches World’s Largest Virtual Reality (VR) Library of Real World Places [01:39 pm] 1 response
- Sep 30, 16 – BIMobject launches new BIMsupply—A Cloud-Based Supply Solution for AEC Industry [04:40 pm] 1 response
- Sep 30, 16 – Open Design Alliance Announces Teigha BIM for Autodesk Revit [09:08 am] 5 responses
- Sep 26, 16 – Maxon Announces CINEMA 4D R18 ‘North American Road Show’ [01:03 pm] 1 response
- Sep 24, 16 – Nvidia Job Posting for Mac Software Engineer Points To GPU Return and OpenCL Push for Apple [02:40 pm] 1 response
- Sep 23, 16 – Desktop and Workstation Computers In Decline—Says Latest Industry Report [04:31 pm] 15 responses
- Sep 22, 16 – London and Australia Investment Firm Inject Strata with ‘First Round’ Funding for VR/AR Enterprise Push [01:40 pm] 1 response
- Sep 22, 16 – Autodesk Finalists for 2016 AEC Excellence Awards Competition—Announced! [07:52 am] 7 responses
- Sep 22, 16 – Does Mac 3D Program formZ Work with Sierra? You Bet—But! [07:10 am] 1 response
- Sep 21, 16 – Mac 3D/CAD News: Tekla, Fusion, Vectorworks at GreenBuild 2016 and More… [01:10 pm] 3 responses
- Sep 21, 16 – OrthoGraph Teams with CadLine Ltd for Building Survey and 3D Interior Design [08:19 am] 10 responses
- Sep 19, 16 – Architects Head Back to School with LEARNVIRTUAL—Hybrid Learning Platform Focused on ArchiCAD In Practice [01:04 pm] 1 response
- Sep 16, 16 – Mac 3D News: formZ and Strata 3D—Special Fall Offers [01:36 pm] 1 response
- Sep 16, 16 – GRAPHISOFT to Host Webinar Touting BIMx and BIMx PRO Features [08:48 am] 3 responses
- Sep 15, 16 – Phil Bernstein Steps Down From Role as Vice President at Autodesk [01:19 pm] 10 responses
- Sep 14, 16 – Vectorworks, Inc. Announces English Version of New Vectorworks 2017 BIM Software Product Line [10:10 am] 2 responses
- Sep 13, 16 – ODA Accelerates BIM Interoperability With Native Revit File Support [05:00 pm] 9 responses
- Sep 13, 16 – 3D News: The Future Group Demos First Mixed Reality (MR) Based on Unreal Engine [08:39 am] 3 responses
- Sep 12, 16 – MAXON Ups Rendering Ante with Multi-Year Technical Collaboration Agreement with NVIDIA [01:28 pm] 5 responses
- Sep 12, 16 – Mac 3D News: Chaos Group Launches Brand New Website [07:48 am] 20 responses
- Sep 09, 16 – Apple Involvement in IoT/Connected Home Limited in Short Run, Says Analyst [08:56 am] 5 responses
- Sep 07, 16 – Apple Sep Event—Don’t Be Surprised by Big Mac Update Today [08:40 am] 2 responses
- Sep 06, 16 – Mac 3D News: Andersson Technologies updates SynthEyes 1608 [02:34 pm] 1 response
- Sep 05, 16 – Altair updates HyperWorks 14 CAE application to serve its Aerospace customers [10:46 am] 1 response
- Sep 01, 16 – IMAGINiT Technologies Partners with Canadian Centre for Product Validation [10:18 pm] 1 response
- Sep 01, 16 – MAXON Announces Immediate Availability of new CINEMA 4D R18 [10:32 am] 0 responses
- Aug 31, 16 – Music and BIM: Second BIM Brothers Music Video Out—’Faster than Ever’ [08:48 am] 7 responses
- Aug 31, 16 – Mac 3D News: Allegorithmic Adds Design Industry First to Substance Designer 5.5 [05:58 am] 1 response
- Aug 29, 16 – Dubai Future Foundation and Asite to Host International Competition on the Future Transportation Sector [08:20 am] 1 response
- Aug 25, 16 – Dassault’s Spatial’s New 2017 version of its 3D ACIS Modeling Kernel [01:30 pm] 1 response
- Aug 23, 16 – MAXON wins Computer Graphics World Magazine ‘Silver Edge Award’ [08:12 am] 4 responses
- Aug 22, 16 – Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac Out—Still Runs Revit Just As Good [01:52 pm] 4 responses
- Aug 19, 16 – Event News: Vectorworks and Scia sponsor Concrete BIM Workshop [01:55 pm] 7 responses
- Aug 19, 16 – Event News: Nordic BIM Academy Launches in Copenhagen 2016 [09:25 am] 33 responses
