News: AECO
Chaos Launches Corona 14 With AI Material Tools and Gaussian Splat Support
Chaos unveils Corona 14 with advanced AI tools, new procedural effects, and Gaussian splats, delivering higher realism and efficiency in arch-viz.
Nemetschek & Takenaka Partner to Revolutionize AEC/O
Nemetschek and Takenaka form a strategic partnership to revolutionize the AEC/O industry. The two global leaders signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on advancing digital transformation, leveraging AI-driven innovation, and creating open, cloud-based platforms to streamline workflows across planning, design, construction, and operations.
Newforma, ReluTech, AWS Collaborate on Server Buyback
Newforma, ReluTech, and AWS have formed a partnership to offer a server buyback program for Newforma Project Center clients.
News: Visualization
Chaos Launches Corona 14 With AI Material Tools and Gaussian Splat Support
Chaos unveils Corona 14 with advanced AI tools, new procedural effects, and Gaussian splats, delivering higher realism and efficiency in arch-viz.
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.
Twinmotion 2025.2 brings Parallax windows, Nanite and more
Twinmotion 2025.2 adds Parallax windows, Nanite virtualized geometry, and the Synchronized Twinmotion and DCC Viewports capabilities, and more.
Industry Commentary and Analysis
New "Shape" by Bricsys Takes Aim at Trimble SketchUp
Bricsys of Belgium, the developer of popular BricsCAD, has announced Shape, a new DWG-native 3D conceptual “SketchUp-like” design software tool. It is slated for 2018 release.
Graphisoft announces IGNITE Conference 2025 in Budapest
Graphisoft IGNITE Conference 2025 in Budapest to showcase leading-edge BIM technologies, feature keynotes, learning sessions, and collaboration for attendees.
Open Design Alliance Releases new IFC Software Development Kit (SDK)
The Open Design Alliance announces its first IFC software development kit (SDK). The new toolkit aims to improve IFC implementations throughout the AEC industry.
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
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.
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.
News: Animation & VFX
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.
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.
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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