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
Hexagon Now Has End-to-End AEC Solutions Platform with Acquisition of Bricsys
Bricsys is now a subsidiary of a massive and growing critical company in the Industry 4.0 revolution. In this news analysis article, we discuss Hexagon’s focus and technologies as they can possibly relate to this new focus on AEC BIM.
Volvo Cars and Varjo Announce World's First Mixed Reality Application for Car Development
The future of car development is here: Volvo Cars and Varjo, the Finnish maker of high-end augmented reality headsets, have created a world-first mixed reality approach to evaluating prototypes, designs, and active safety technologies.
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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- Mar 12, 14 – Architecture Business Plan Competition Announced by Charrette Venture Group [12:41 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 12, 14 – Luxion’s KeyShot gets new Integration with solidThinking Evolve 2014 [07:27 am] 0 responses
- Mar 11, 14 – For Film Lovers-2014 Oscar Nominated Shorts [10:29 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 11, 14 – AutoSplit for FCP X, Premiere Pro, After Effects & Motion [08:51 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 11, 14 – LightWave 3D Group Offers Educational Pricing for NevronMotion Plugin for LightWave 11.6 [08:32 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 11, 14 – Mac CAD / 3D Tidbits: Khronos Group News, Parasolid and Vectorworks Book news [08:00 am] 4 responses
- Mar 10, 14 – Event: solidThinking Evolve 2014 – Learn about this exciting new update [01:24 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 10, 14 – “Join the Rebellion” A Special Program for Current Autodesk Softimage users [07:27 am] 2 responses
- 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
