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
Architizer Source Marketplace Gains New Investors—Including BIG, Katera et al
New investors in Architizer Source include Bjarke Ingels (BIG) and Katerra. Online marketplace for AEC industry building materials gaining traction.
Maxon Enters AEC with Real-Time Rendering
Redshift for Vectorworks now available, Autodesk Revit beta open for sign-ups and Archicad support coming later in 2026
Altair IPO—Engineering Software Company Soars on Debut
While not ruling out using proceeds for acquisitions, Altair Engineering—parent company of solidThinking, Inc.—says successful IPO will allow it to pay off debt.
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 17, 14 – SU Podium Rendering Plugin updated for SketchUp 2015, Podium Walker Updated [01:26 pm] 4 responses
- Nov 13, 14 – Altair launches HyperWorks Unlimited for AWS bringing CAE to the cloud [12:26 am] 7 responses
- Nov 12, 14 – Apple investment ‘Imagination Technologies’ ships new PowerVR Series7 GPUs [01:08 pm] 7 responses
- Nov 11, 14 – Mac 3D News: formZ developer now has free version of legendary 3D Mac program [12:30 pm] 34 responses
- Nov 11, 14 – OTOY opens beta of X.IO App Streaming services to developers worldwide—Windows apps served to any OS [07:11 am] 10 responses
- Nov 07, 14 – Nemetschek Vectorworks 2015 released in Localized Versions in Europe [12:15 pm] 6 responses
- Nov 07, 14 – New ModelPort ArchiCAD plugin now available at AECObjects.com [08:42 am] 16 responses
- Nov 04, 14 – Mac 3D: Trimble announces new SketchUp 2015 for Mac and Windows [01:13 pm] 30 responses
- Nov 04, 14 – Architects invited to submit for 2015 AIA TAP Innovation Awards program [07:05 am] 8 responses
- Oct 31, 14 – Nemetschek Vectorworks and Datacubist Oy Partner to Strengthen IFC Quality Exchange [08:53 am] 5 responses
- Oct 29, 14 – GRAPHISOFT extends BIMcloud workflow integration with BIMx Docs to iOS devices [08:11 am] 23 responses
- Oct 28, 14 – Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc, announces ‘Art in Architecture’ Webinar Series [08:05 pm] 2 responses
- Oct 27, 14 – Autodesk has introduced new apps at 2014 Greenbuild Conference [01:35 pm] 8 responses
- Oct 23, 14 – GRAPHISOFT showcasing BIM energy benefits of using ArchiCAD 18 at 2014 Greenbuild International Conference this week [01:21 pm] 2 responses
- Oct 23, 14 – Tidbits: Tech Soft 3D, Vectorworks and Chaos Group News items [08:51 am] 4 responses
- Oct 23, 14 – Chaos Group Releases New V-Ray 3.0 for Autodesk Maya [08:37 am] 2 responses
- Oct 22, 14 – Major New TurboSite v4 from IMSI/Design Out for CAD professionals [01:17 pm] 8 responses
- Oct 22, 14 – Corel releases new CorelCAD 2015 for Mac and Windows—unparalleled native DWG file support [12:00 pm] 10 responses
- Oct 21, 14 – Architosh’s Conference Call Notes—What’s Important Among Cook’s Statements [01:30 pm] 2 responses
- Oct 21, 14 – IMAGINiT Technologies warns AutoCAD for Mac 2014 not quite ready for Yosemite [07:00 am] 2 responses
- Oct 20, 14 – Apple’s Macs surprise hit in quarterly results—market share now highest since 1995! [10:36 pm] 6 responses
- Oct 20, 14 – Event: BIMcloud Live Online Seminar by GRAPHISOFT [01:00 am] 2 responses
- Oct 18, 14 – Is the new Retina iMac the “iMac Pro” the market seems to be screaming for? [02:28 pm] 23 responses
- Oct 17, 14 – Why this German company spells good things for Apple in US construction [03:39 pm] 9 responses
- Oct 16, 14 – FileMaker offers new free guide—Performance Guide for FileMaker Pro now available [08:22 pm] 2 responses
- Oct 16, 14 – Mac 3D News: Luxion launches KeyShot Render & Animation Competition [01:33 pm] 6 responses
- Oct 16, 14 – Mac 3D News: Inivis releases new AC3D 7.3 for Mac, Linux and Windows [07:09 am] 4 responses
- Oct 15, 14 – We’ve Got Company—New Apple for Architects website launched! [08:46 pm] 8 responses
- Oct 14, 14 – Autodesk announces AutoCAD for Mac 2015 and AutoCAD LT for Mac 2015 [06:19 pm] 51 responses
- Oct 10, 14 – Graebert Announces Wave of Dassault DraftSight Plugins for Cross-Platform CAD Tool and Developer World Tour [09:02 am] 12 responses
- Oct 10, 14 – Graebert announces DWG-based ARES Mechanical – New CAD Product [07:12 am] 10 responses
- Oct 09, 14 – Maxon intros Cineware 2.0 and CINEMA 4D Lite R16 included in Adobe After Effects CC [08:39 am] 2 responses
- Oct 09, 14 – Graebert Unveils World’s First DWG-based Full CAD Solution for Android [08:15 am] 16 responses
- Oct 09, 14 – Graebert of Germany announces ARES Commander 2015 2/3D CAD for Mac, Windows and Linux [07:32 am] 2 responses
- Oct 07, 14 – AEC News: Nemetschek AG acquires US-based Bluebeam Software Inc. [12:55 pm] 15 responses
- Oct 07, 14 – MAXON participating in Adobe MAX this week [06:38 am] 4 responses
- Oct 06, 14 – Autodesk to introduce Autodesk ‘Fusion 360 Ultimate’ for Product Design [12:05 pm] 6 responses
- Oct 06, 14 – Mac 3D News: Spatial Corporation ships ACIS R25 geometry modeling kernel [07:42 am] 6 responses
- Oct 03, 14 – Limitless Computing’s SightSpace View wins Best New Product Award [07:31 am] 6 responses
- Oct 01, 14 – Event: Nemetschek Vectorworks Brings Experts Together to Discuss ‘The Business of Creativity’ [09:08 pm] 6 responses
- Sep 26, 14 – Mac 3D News: Arnold for Houdini is out and CINEMA 4D and Katana are next [05:18 pm] 8 responses
- Sep 26, 14 – OTOY releases OctaneRender 2.1 with community-requested features and more [02:42 pm] 2 responses
- Sep 25, 14 – Mac 3D News: Reel FX Hits 4.5 Million Render Jobs using PipelineFX’s Qube! [07:14 am] 2 responses
- Sep 24, 14 – Mac 3D News: Maxon Participating at After Effects World [02:35 pm] 4 responses
- Sep 22, 14 – Tidbits: Dosch Design, Lightwave Crossgrade offer and other news… [01:24 pm] 10 responses
- Sep 22, 14 – Event: How 4 Leading Architects Are Winning with Performance-Based Design [07:29 am] 2 responses
- Sep 19, 14 – Autodesk announces Autodesk Fusion 360 for Mac App Store – Says ‘Our Global Community Loves the Mac’ [07:10 am] 42 responses
- Sep 18, 14 – Mac users clamoring for SolidWorks may finally have an answer in OnShape [08:46 am] 14 responses
- Sep 16, 14 – Nemetschek unveils new Vectorworks 2015 CAD/BIM tool publicly [12:30 pm] 7 responses
- Sep 16, 14 – Breaking the Jobsian Quadrant: Should Apple Make an iMac Pro? [12:05 am] 12 responses
- Sep 11, 14 – Event: Architectural Visualization Meets Hollywood Standards — Come See ArchiCAD and CINEMA 4D in Action [07:51 am] 0 responses
- Sep 10, 14 – Nemetschek Vectorworks announces 2014 Vectorworks Design Scholarship Winners – Awards over $50,000 in scholarship funds to students [12:27 pm] 2 responses
- Sep 10, 14 – Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. announces upcoming Vectorworks 2015 Product Line [07:32 am] 47 responses
- Sep 08, 14 – Inside Apple’s Mysterious Structure? A house, store, gym…or a runway for Angela Ahrendts’ big debut moment? [08:36 pm] 5 responses
- Sep 08, 14 – Famed architect Frank Gehry’s much beloved Gehry Technologies (GT) has been acquired by Trimble [07:28 am] 70 responses
- Sep 04, 14 – Mac 3D News: Maxon announces Exhibitor Presence at IBC 2014 [01:18 pm] 2 responses
- Sep 03, 14 – 3D Imaging Market Global Industry Analysis Report – Forecast 2014 – 2020 [08:07 pm] 2 responses
- Sep 03, 14 – solidThinking INSPIRE 2014 is officially released for Mac and Windows [07:46 am] 4 responses
- Sep 02, 14 – Why would one of the leading PC Geeks move to Apple? Anand Lal Shimpi Departs AnandTech [12:00 pm] 4 responses
- Sep 02, 14 – Maxon’s CINEMA 4D R16 now shipping, plus SIGGRAPH presentations now available at Cineversity.com [07:32 am] 2 responses
