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
HOOPS 2022 Toolkits Enhance Manufacturing and BIM Workflows
Tech Soft 3D advanced HOOPS technology new SDKs for MCAD and AEC industry software developers and their innovative apps.
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.
YII2019: Bentley Joins as Multinational Member—Announces Support for IFC for Digital Twins
buildingSMART International’s IFC standard has gained a significant partner in Bentley Systems’ as it joins the consortium as a multinational member and announces new file format interoperability between its iModel standard for Digital Twins and the open industry IFC file format.
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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- Mar 07, 14 – Smartgeometry Brings Urban Compaction WorkShop/Conference 2014 to Hong Kong [07:30 am] 0 responses
- Mar 06, 14 – Norman Foster says huge buildings like Apple’s new headquarters…are good! [05:00 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 06, 14 – Event: Collaborative BIM for NASA’s Deep Space Habitat Design [07:35 am] 2 responses
- Mar 05, 14 – New AC3D 7.2 – Create and Manage Models for 3D Printing [01:31 pm] 4 responses
- Mar 04, 14 – Smith Micro announces new Anime Studio 10 for Mac and Windows [07:49 pm] 2 responses
- Mar 03, 14 – LightWave 3D Group intros new HDR Light Studio Live Connection Plugin [07:31 am] 3 responses
- Feb 28, 14 – In-Brief: Trimble announces SketchUp 2014 for Mac and Windows [07:35 am] 12 responses
- Feb 26, 14 – solidThinking, Inc., releases new solidThinking Evolve 2014 for Mac and Windows [07:44 am] 6 responses
- Feb 25, 14 – Nemetschek updates Vectorworks Cloud Services and Nomad to v2.6 [07:37 am] 0 responses
- Feb 21, 14 – Events: solidThinking Inspire webinars demonstrate Mass Reduction in Product Design [12:51 pm] 0 responses
- Feb 20, 14 – Tidbits: Nomad, V-Ray and Greyscale Gorilla news [07:56 am] 0 responses
- Feb 19, 14 – Nemetschek Scia joins the American Institute of Steel Construction and Supports Integration Initiatives [09:32 pm] 2 responses
- Feb 13, 14 – Nemetschek bim+ ‘Open BIM’ oriented platform goes live with starter editions for teams [08:08 am] 6 responses
- Feb 11, 14 – Chaos Group’s V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max is now out and available [07:32 am] 0 responses
- Feb 07, 14 – Event: ArchiCAD user group in Boston featuring BIMx Docs [07:56 am] 5 responses
- Feb 06, 14 – Tidbits: CadFaster, e-on software and more… [06:33 am] 0 responses
- Feb 05, 14 – New Vectorworks Scenic and Lighting Design Tutorial by Kevin Lee Allen now updated for version 2014 [03:35 am] 9 responses
- Feb 04, 14 – ChronoSculpt from LightWave now available with Educational Pricing [03:37 pm] 2 responses
- Feb 03, 14 – Online Seminar – Creating High-Impact Renderings with ArchiCAD and Artlantis 5 [07:19 am] 6 responses
- Jan 30, 14 – Tidbits: FileMaker, Autodesk and Dosch news [07:37 am] 0 responses
- Jan 29, 14 – MeshFusion for The Foundry’s modo now available from Cadsoft Solutions [07:00 am] 4 responses
- Jan 23, 14 – IMSI Design updates TurboSite to version 2.5 [01:25 pm] 2 responses
- Jan 23, 14 – Industry reports says AEC firms lack use of Project Management, Knowledge Management and ERP software [12:54 pm] 4 responses
- Jan 23, 14 – Tamsin Slatter releases new updated Tutorial on Vectorworks Landmark [08:05 am] 0 responses
- Jan 23, 14 – LightWave 3D Group congrats Shuhei Morita for “Possessions” 2014 Academy Award Nomination [07:51 am] 0 responses
- Jan 22, 14 – The US’s AIA releases new Mac friendly ACD5 web software for architecture industry [10:32 pm] 13 responses
- Jan 22, 14 – GRAPHISOFT releases new EcoDesigner STAR [01:06 pm] 2 responses
- Jan 21, 14 – Punch ViaCAD 9 series available through Cadsoft Solutions [08:00 am] 7 responses
- Jan 15, 14 – GRAPHISOFT reaches Final of Prestigious European Business Awards, Named 100 Ruban d’Honneur Recipient [08:00 am] 0 responses
- Jan 15, 14 – Nemetschek Vectorworks releases new Nomad v 2.5.5 beta for mobile [07:25 am] 18 responses
- Jan 15, 14 – Nemetschek Vectorworks releases Vectorworks Product Line for Japan [07:08 am] 0 responses
- Jan 13, 14 – Lenovo’s new ThinkVision 28 inch monitors make good Mac Pro mates [07:34 am] 0 responses
- Jan 08, 14 – Nemetscheck Scia partners with A&S Systems for Civil and Structural Engineering in Finland [09:59 pm] 2 responses
- Jan 08, 14 – Autodesk intros AEC Feed iOS App for AECO industry professionals [01:42 pm] 2 responses
- Jan 08, 14 – e-on software’s Vue used in the hit TV show Spartacus [07:58 am] 2 responses
- Jan 06, 14 – 3D Systems acquires Xerox’s Solid Ink Engineering and Development Teams [09:21 pm] 11 responses
- Jan 06, 14 – Graphisoft promotes Paperless Architect’s office with new BIMx Docs [01:06 pm] 30 responses
- Jan 06, 14 – Infinite Skills ships AutoCAD 2014 for Mac Training CD [12:46 pm] 10 responses
- Jan 05, 14 – UK National BIM Report – BIM Adoption Trends in UK [09:07 pm] 28 responses
- Dec 28, 13 – Tidbits: Scia, Nomad and Maxon news [01:44 pm] 4 responses
- Dec 19, 13 – Tidbits: LumenRT, Tech Soft 3D and Orthograph news [01:21 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 11, 13 – Tidbits: Chaos V-Ray 2 for Rhino, e-on Software, MagicPlan, etc. [09:09 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 11, 13 – Nemetschek Vectorworks named Baltimore Top 100 Workplaces [12:33 pm] 4 responses
- Dec 10, 13 – Lagoa and GrabCAD partner to bring integrated Lagoa rendering to GrabCAD [10:25 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 09, 13 – AU: IMSI Design shows latest versions of TurboSite series at Autodesk University [12:56 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 05, 13 – AU: Autodesk updates FormIt and introduces world’s first BIM energy analysis on iPad [02:37 pm] 32 responses
- Dec 03, 13 – FileMaker launches new FileMaker 13 Platform with new FileMaker WebDirect [06:49 pm] 2 responses
- Dec 03, 13 – Strata’s new Strata Design 3D CX 7.5 for Mac and Windows [01:09 pm] 4 responses
- Dec 03, 13 – Chief Architect now released for Mac [08:50 am] 16 responses
- Dec 02, 13 – GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD BIM Product of the Year in UK Award Program [12:01 pm] 7 responses
- Nov 27, 13 – Vectorworks 2014 Spanish Language version released [07:31 am] 8 responses
- Nov 21, 13 – Architosh and Editor Receive BAC Honor at ABX Boston 2013 [09:28 pm] 12 responses
- Nov 21, 13 – Vectorworks 2014 Software achieves IFC Coordination View 2.0 Import Certification [12:42 pm] 8 responses
- Nov 19, 13 – Grabert releases ARES Commander Edition 2014 CAD for Mac, Windows and Linux [09:00 am] 10 responses
- Nov 14, 13 – Imagination does big update to PowerVR Graphics SDK [01:29 pm] 2 responses
- Nov 14, 13 – Autodesk post video of Revit running through Web browser on Mac OS X [12:22 pm] 23 responses
- Nov 14, 13 – e-on software’s Vue 2014 Pro Product Line Shipping [12:12 pm] 2 responses
- Nov 12, 13 – GRAPHISOFT aiming to become National ‘Public’ Champion for Hungary in Euro Business Awards [10:31 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 12, 13 – Vectorworks 2014 Product Line released for Europe [01:12 pm] 2 responses
- Nov 11, 13 – Event: ABX ArchiCAD User Group Meeting: Exploring BIM Projects on Mobile Devices [07:46 am] 4 responses
