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
AutoDesSys Inc. and Engineered Software Joining Forces on Next-Gen PowerCADD
PowerCADD gets a future with new partner AutoDesSys the developer of 3D software stalwart and innovator formZ.
New Apple Pencil Patent—How It Can Impact CAD and 3D Apps
New Apple Pencil patent could dramatically add value to Apple devices in the CAD and 3D software industries.
Khronos Group Launches New Vulkan Website
Vulkan graphics API utilizations are growing in momentum and the Khronos Group has launched a dedicated website for general information.
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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- Jun 11, 15 – Apple’s Number One CAD Vendor Optimistic about Metal for OS X [07:28 am] 21 responses
- Jun 09, 15 – Event: Want to Learn More About Vectorworks? Boston Training Sessions [03:54 pm] 0 responses
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- Jun 09, 15 – Bentley webinar: How BIM is being used at London Bridge [02:02 pm] 7 responses
- Jun 08, 15 – Think with your Fingers—Instaviz 2.0 Diagram Sketching for iOS Launched [08:57 pm] 2 responses
- Jun 08, 15 – Mac 3D News: Apple bringing Metal API to Mac OS X—Confirmed [06:03 pm] 14 responses
- Jun 08, 15 – Event News: Luxion Unveils KeyShot 6 at PTC Live Global [05:42 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 06, 15 – Architosh Design Revamp Explained—Granular and Visual Update [01:37 pm] 7 responses
- Jun 05, 15 – 2nd Annual Vectorworks Design Scholarship Offers $10k Winner Wonderful Opportunity [01:19 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 05, 15 – Apple seeking CAD/3D pros—knowledge of Rhino and Alias preferred [12:54 pm] 14 responses
- Jun 05, 15 – Mac 3D News: The Foundry kicks off with a new majority owner [08:29 am] 2 responses
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- Jun 01, 15 – Announcing the 2015 TAP Innovation Award Recipients [09:20 pm] 2 responses
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- May 28, 15 – Sensopia introduces MagicMeasure app for iPhone and iPad [08:04 pm] 8 responses
- May 28, 15 – SmithMicro Software launches Anime Studio 11 series apps [08:37 am] 2 responses
- May 27, 15 – Nemetschek Vectorworks, upcoming events for 2015 webinars [03:52 pm] 6 responses
- May 27, 15 – Mac 3D News: Lightmap Launches HDR Light Studio 5 [02:41 pm] 2 responses
- May 27, 15 – Architosh awards 4th ‘BEST of SHOW’ honors for software and technology vendors at AIA Atlanta [01:10 pm] 81 responses
- May 27, 15 – Mac 3D News: PipelineFX Releases Qube! 6.7 [12:36 pm] 2 responses
- May 26, 15 – AKVIS Sketch 17: Pencil Sketches from Photos with new Cross-hatching features [03:00 pm] 2 responses
- May 25, 15 – AIA: Looking at the VR (virtual reality) craze in Atlanta [06:00 pm] 6 responses
- May 22, 15 – McNeel prepping for first official release of Rhino 5 for Mac (finally!) [03:56 pm] 25 responses
- May 22, 15 – AIA: Show Floor Reports: Autodesk, Trimble and Nemetschek Group Companies [08:46 am] 4 responses
- May 21, 15 – Twinmotion to be distributed worldwide by Abvent [01:25 pm] 9 responses
- May 20, 15 – Vectorworks Experiencing Rapid Growth in UK—Report Says Leading BIM Charge [08:20 am] 6 responses
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- May 12, 15 – The Foundry’s new MODO 901 coming soon! [01:00 am] 0 responses
- May 08, 15 – AIA Preview: CL3VER announces new entry pricing [08:55 am] 0 responses
- May 07, 15 – Architosh to attend AIA National Atlanta—Award ‘BEST of SHOW’ honors for fourth year [01:43 pm] 0 responses
- May 07, 15 – Vectorworks Design Summit: Wrap Up and Details [12:00 pm] 10 responses
- May 05, 15 – GRAPHISOFT introduces ArchiCAD 19 with Predictive Background Processing [01:11 pm] 7 responses
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- May 04, 15 – Trimble and Nemetschek Group form strategic alliance [01:07 pm] 25 responses
- May 03, 15 – Looking at the new Vue 2015 Product Line for 3D Artists [06:10 pm] 2 responses
- May 01, 15 – Nemetschek Group: Financial year 2015 off to Dynamic Start [07:57 am] 4 responses
- Apr 30, 15 – GRAPHISOFT announces Rhino to ArchiCAD Connection [01:00 pm] 18 responses
- Apr 30, 15 – Vectorworks Design Summit: What’s Coming in Vectorworks 2016 [08:51 am] 23 responses
- Apr 29, 15 – Vectorworks Design Summit: Initial Thoughts [11:53 am] 40 responses
- Apr 27, 15 – KUBUS releases BIMcollab BCF Manager for Navisworks [06:11 am] 6 responses
- Apr 25, 15 – Nemetschek Vectorworks release training to help designers achieve BIM workflows [02:26 pm] 4 responses
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- Apr 24, 15 – FileMaker reaches 1.5 million downloads of FileMaker Go for iPad and iPhone [08:04 am] 0 responses
- Apr 23, 15 – Strata announces Strata Design 3D CX 8 for Mac [12:24 pm] 6 responses
- Apr 22, 15 – Menlo Park based Frame aims to bring entire CAD industry to Cloud—Hence Mac and More! [08:14 am] 8 responses
- Apr 20, 15 – Nemetschek Vectorworks launches 2nd Annual Vectorworks Design Scholarship [12:00 pm] 2 responses
- Apr 16, 15 – COFES: Congress on Future of Engineering Software 2015 Begins [02:00 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 16, 15 – OnShape licenses new Graebert technology for Cloud-based MCAD [12:37 pm] 2 responses
- Apr 15, 15 – Hollywood film “Chappie” rendered with PipelineFX’s Qube! [08:57 pm] 11 responses
- Apr 15, 15 – Architosh Reader Survey: Sharing Some Feedback [07:55 am] 3 responses
- Apr 14, 15 – Luxion’s growth means new US Headquarters [08:15 am] 0 responses
