News: AECO
What's In Maxon's New Cinema 4D MCP Server
A new Cinema 4D MCP server allows artists to leverage their AI assistant of choice—putting AI automation to work, streamlining workflows
Graphisoft Unveils Archicad 2026 & Nemetschek Creator
Graphisoft has officially unveiled its 2026 product portfolio under the unifying theme “It feels right,” bringing AI-assisted intelligence, cloud connectivity, and deep ecosystem updates across its architectural and MEP offerings. Crucially, the announcement sets the stage for the upcoming rollout of Nemetschek Creator—the full commercial embodiment and continuation of what was previously known to Architosh readers as Project Aurora—bridging early-stage cloud ideation, AI feasibility analysis, and detailed Archicad BIM workflows
AU2026: Autodesk Shifts AI from Chatbots to Agentic Ecosystems
At AU 2026, Autodesk unveiled its next-gen agentic AI strategy, evolving Autodesk Assistant into a cross-cloud orchestrator for AEC, Fusion, and Flow.
News: Visualization
What's In Maxon's New Cinema 4D MCP Server
A new Cinema 4D MCP server allows artists to leverage their AI assistant of choice—putting AI automation to work, streamlining workflows
Lumion intros Axogram—new architectural diagramming tool
Lumion intros Axogram to generate architectural diagrams that remain connected to underlying geometry in Revit, Archicad and SketchUp
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
Industry Commentary and Analysis
Bluebeam acquires Firmus AI—accelerating drawing reviews
Bluebeam’s tuck-in acquisition of Firmus-AI brings intelligent AI-powered drawing reviews and risk mitigation to AEC pros.
Apple Intros new M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pro
Apple delivers brand new MacBook Pros with new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. Both make compelling mobile workstations.
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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- Sep 11, 15 – In-Brief: Autodesk talks to Architosh about iPad Pro and AutoCAD 360 [12:33 pm] 43 responses
- Sep 10, 15 – iPad Pro is fantastic! But it will be for naught if Apple forgets its Pro tools for Mac [05:48 pm] 6 responses
- Sep 09, 15 – SwiftCapture: New OS X Video Capture and Animation Software [07:27 am] 0 responses
- Sep 08, 15 – MAXON, Greyscalegorilla and X-Particles Team Up to Present Half Rez 2015 [04:29 pm] 2 responses
- Sep 08, 15 – OrthoGraph ramps up cooperation with Graphisoft Italy [02:15 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 08, 15 – Global CAD/BIM leader, Nemetschek Vectorworks, announces expansion with new office in Atlanta [12:56 pm] 2 responses
- Sep 08, 15 – Disney News: ‘Pixar in a Box’ launches free for all and forever online programs [12:48 pm] 7 responses
- Sep 08, 15 – The Foundry discontinues Keylight for Final Cut Pro [09:31 am] 0 responses
- Sep 04, 15 – Paper by 53’s ‘Pencil’ lets creatives think with their hands [01:42 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 03, 15 – Cloud-based Onshape introduces Onshape Drawings [04:50 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 03, 15 – Interest in GRAPHISOFT Russia student design competition runs high [04:38 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 03, 15 – Blackmagic’s Fusion 8 coming to the Mac: visual effects and motion software [08:14 am] 0 responses
- Sep 02, 15 – Apple’s latest Mac Family Portrait—Missing Mac Pro [03:36 pm] 19 responses
- Sep 02, 15 – ARCHICAD contest inspires students to design Thailand’s most popular businesses [11:16 am] 0 responses
- Sep 02, 15 – MAXON announces immediate Availability of Cinema 4D Release 17 [11:09 am] 4 responses
- Sep 01, 15 – PhatWare releases WritePad Pro 3.0 [07:37 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 01, 15 – Nemetschek Vectorworks and BIMobject® sign cooperation agreement [03:21 pm] 2 responses
- Sep 01, 15 – Rhino 5 for Mac special pricing ends mid-September [01:36 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 31, 15 – Qbikal Software introduces Verba 3D free app for iOS [05:05 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 31, 15 – Exhibition Registration for SIGGRAPH Asia 2015 is open [05:01 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 28, 15 – Event News: Guide to using AIA Contract Documents and Software In-Person [02:34 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 28, 15 – Tidbits: Bricsys in US market, IMSI Design and other news [02:11 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 27, 15 – AutoDesSys 2015 form-Z Student Design Competition Results [04:34 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 26, 15 – Media 100 Launches Free Educational Licensing Program [09:41 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 26, 15 – Epson Teams with Autodesk to offer Projector BIM Files in Revit [04:52 pm] 4 responses
- Aug 26, 15 – Event News: solidThinking 20 Minute Tips for Evolve [03:47 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 25, 15 – Zebra Imaging Launches 3D Hologram Creator for Autodesk Revit [03:21 pm] 4 responses
- Aug 25, 15 – Sensopia announces MagicPlan 5.0 availability for iOS [02:58 pm] 4 responses
- Aug 25, 15 – PunchPRO for iPad has added new features to its app [12:44 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 24, 15 – SIG: Final Complete Siggraph 2015 Event Photos & Notes [10:53 am] 2 responses
- Aug 22, 15 – ZWCAD+ Chosen by HomeKoncept for its Efficient Functionality [06:56 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 22, 15 – ZWCAD Design releases ZWCAD+ 2015 SP3 [06:53 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 22, 15 – LightWave 3D Group Releases LightWave 2015 Update 3 [10:35 am] 2 responses
- Aug 20, 15 – Onshape now supports 3D Mice [06:01 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 20, 15 – Parallels Launches Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac [03:19 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 20, 15 – GRAPHISOFT’s Marketing Campaign, “Faster than Ever” Wins Bronze Stevie® Award in 2015 IBA [08:20 am] 0 responses
- Aug 19, 15 – Nemetschek Vectorworks offers free industry conference passes and hotel stays to students [01:16 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 19, 15 – Top iPad app OrthoGraph is now at version 10.3 [09:57 am] 2 responses
- Aug 19, 15 – ARES Mobile featured in Grabowski series on Mobile CAD [09:52 am] 4 responses
- Aug 18, 15 – SIG: Pixar RenderMan’s News at SIGGRAPH 2015 [02:40 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 18, 15 – Wrap-Up: NVIDIA Launched DesignWorks VR at SIGGRAPH 2015 [12:30 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 18, 15 – EIZO ships new 4K ColorEdge High-End Displays [08:02 am] 0 responses
- Aug 15, 15 – Bradford College case study with GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD 19 offer [12:15 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 15, 15 – Chaos Group Launches V-Ray for NUKE [12:03 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 14, 15 – Nemetschek Vectorworks Presents: Purpose-Driven Design [02:53 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 13, 15 – Parallels Launches Parallels Access 3.0 Remote Access App [02:55 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 13, 15 – Thinkbox Software Showcases Cloud-Enabled Pipelines at SIGGRAPH 2015 [02:48 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 13, 15 – SIG: New KeyShot Plugins for Autodesk Maya 2016 and Cinema 4D [10:46 am] 2 responses
- Aug 12, 15 – Allegorithmic Integrates NVIDIA DesignWorks Technologies into Substance Designer [12:55 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 12, 15 – SIG: Apple’s Macs have good presence at SIGGRAPH 2015 show [12:48 pm] 4 responses
- Aug 12, 15 – SIGGRAPH 2015: OTOY improves economies of scale, speed and cost with powerful next-generation production pipelines [10:31 am] 2 responses
- Aug 12, 15 – AIA says US Architecture Firm Compensation Rises [08:12 am] 2 responses
- Aug 11, 15 – LightWave 3D Group and 3rd Powers Team Up to Offer Powerful Creativity Bundle for SIGGRAPH Week 2015 [01:11 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 11, 15 – SIGGRAPH WEEK 2015: LightWave 3D Group offers free 90-day LightWave 2015 Full Feature Trial Software [01:09 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 11, 15 – SIG: Khronos Invites Industry Participation to Create Safety Critical Graphics and Compute Standards [01:06 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 11, 15 – SIG: Autodesk at Siggraph 2015 in LA [11:43 am] 0 responses
- Aug 10, 15 – SIG: Apple looks to be going the path of ‘Metal’ for graphics—seems out on Vulkan standard [01:20 pm] 9 responses
- Aug 10, 15 – SIG: Khronos Expands Scope of 3D Open Standard Ecosystem [12:54 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 08, 15 – SIG: Mac 3D Exhibitor Preview List for SIGGRAPH 2015 [05:12 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 08, 15 – SIG: OTOY to demonstrate first-ever, room-sized Light Field in VR at SIGGRAPH [02:47 pm] 71 responses
