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
Trimble Launches SketchUp AI—New AI-Powered Modeling
Trimble intros new SketchUp AI with AI-assisted geometry model creation capabilities, text prompt to model, image to model generation, AI rendering features and more.
BIM6x Announces Revit Families and Revit Geometry Exchange Add-on for ARCHICAD
ARCHICAD users will get direct import and export of Revit families and files via new plugin from BIM6x.
ARKANCE unveils Bluebeam to ACC Connector
ARKANCE introduces a new ACC to Bluebeam Connector to solve a major construction industry interoperability workflow challenge. Now, access and create sessions in ACC.
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 08, 13 – InBrief: Tech Soft 3D releases HOOPS Exchange 7 and Publish 7 [07:42 am] 0 responses
- Nov 08, 13 – InBrief: LightWave 11.6 and NevronMotion release now available [07:18 am] 0 responses
- Nov 07, 13 – GRAPHISOFT BIMx ranked 3rd in Top 10 Apps for Architects [12:00 pm] 10 responses
- Nov 07, 13 – New bim+ Nemetschek platform goes online – Highly iPad Centric [08:31 am] 11 responses
- Nov 06, 13 – Amazon and Nvidia enable new EC2 GPU Instance Type – Brings powerful CAD/3D apps to the masses via the Cloud [08:44 pm] 7 responses
- Nov 06, 13 – Did Autodesk just put Revit on the Mac? Autodesk announces 3D Design Apps in Browser [08:11 pm] 35 responses
- Nov 05, 13 – AIA TAP BIM Awards – Call for Entries Announced [01:59 pm] 8 responses
- Nov 01, 13 – Event: Accelerate AEC software with PLM Components [01:54 pm] 3 responses
- Nov 01, 13 – Abvent releases iVisit 3D for Autodesk 360 Rendering [07:34 am] 13 responses
- Oct 31, 13 – Abvent launches iVisit 3D for ArchiCAD Public Beta [12:57 pm] 16 responses
- Oct 29, 13 – ZEISS cinemizer OLED Glasses work with GRAPHISOFT BIMx [12:43 pm] 6 responses
- Oct 25, 13 – Boston Event: BSA ArchiCAD User Group Meeting Coming Up [01:17 pm] 2 responses
- Oct 24, 13 – The Mac Pro: So what’s a D300, D500 and D700 anyway? We have answers [05:07 pm] 85 responses
- Oct 22, 13 – Nemetschek AG names GRAPHISOFT and Vectorworks CEOs to Executive Board [10:02 pm] 2 responses
- Oct 22, 13 – Apple’s new Mac Pros to ship in December at just under 3K [03:59 pm] 12 responses
- Oct 22, 13 – Autodesk announces AutoCAD 360 — first professional app optimized for new iPad Air and iPad mini [03:09 pm] 27 responses
- Oct 22, 13 – Autodesk releases new AutoCAD 2014 for Mac product line [11:00 am] 36 responses
- Oct 22, 13 – Notes from the call: Autodesk AutoCAD 2014 for Mac – More Details [11:00 am] 15 responses
- Oct 21, 13 – Job Listing: Simulicity, Inc. now adding software engineers [01:08 pm] 8 responses
- Oct 21, 13 – Nemetschek Vectorworks releases new Nomad 2.5 [07:00 am] 2 responses
- Oct 18, 13 – Google’s secret project to revolutionize AEC software industry [01:00 pm] 35 responses
- Oct 17, 13 – Graphisoft introduces BIMx Docs for iPhone and iPad [12:44 pm] 14 responses
- Oct 17, 13 – Bobrow Consulting Group hits 1 million views on YouTube for ArchiCAD training [07:25 am] 0 responses
- Oct 17, 13 – Siemens releases new NX 9 PLM software for Mac, Windows and Linux [05:22 am] 7 responses
- Oct 15, 13 – Tidbits: TurboCAD Mac, Luxion and RaySupreme news [01:31 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 10, 13 – Tech Soft 3D ships HOOPS Visualize v20 [11:14 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 10, 13 – Write a 3D Software Engine from Scratch [10:32 pm] 5 responses
- Oct 09, 13 – Autodesk updates AutoCAD 360 Mobile to version 2.1 [07:05 am] 3 responses
- Oct 08, 13 – Maxon Computer sponsors Half Rez 2013 in Chicago Area for 3D/2D Artists [01:12 pm] 2 responses
- Oct 07, 13 – Foundry announces MARI for Mac, following special Mac Pro session at WWDC [12:45 pm] 2 responses
- Oct 07, 13 – Luxion and Autodesk Partner to Transform Product Design [12:00 pm] 6 responses
- Oct 07, 13 – HP grows DesignJet T-series with new T2500 eMultifunction printer [06:40 am] 0 responses
- Oct 02, 13 – Tech Soft 3D announces new Product Suite for Desktop, Mobile and Web [08:37 pm] 2 responses
- Oct 02, 13 – ‘Smart BIM Cloud’ Pilot Project completed by Graphisoft, Obayashi Corp. and NEC [07:45 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 01, 13 – 3Dconnexion releases world’s first wireless 3D mouse for CAD [07:26 am] 6 responses
- Sep 30, 13 – Graphisoft ArchiCAD receives IFC Coordination View 2.0 Import Certification [12:33 pm] 4 responses
- Sep 27, 13 – Pratt Institute gets Render Farm tech from PipelineFX [07:31 am] 2 responses
- Sep 26, 13 – Autodesk launched 123D Creature Show to help celebrate the arrival of iOS 7 [12:47 pm] 4 responses
- Sep 24, 13 – Vectorworks Nomad now compatible with iOS 7 [07:40 am] 0 responses
- Sep 20, 13 – Lagoa acquires 3Dtin browser 3D modeling tool [03:30 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 20, 13 – Nemetschek Scia teams with Design Data to integrate BIM into steel delivery process [11:31 am] 0 responses
- Sep 17, 13 – Vectorworks 2014 product line released by Nemetschek Vectorworks Inc. [05:13 pm] 8 responses
- Sep 17, 13 – TurboCAD Mac Pro at 64-bit – Here are the Details [02:11 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 16, 13 – Chaos Group ships new V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp [12:45 pm] 8 responses
- Sep 13, 13 – Details on Vectorworks Graphics Module (VGM) in new Vectorworks 2014 [03:21 pm] 6 responses
- Sep 13, 13 – Mavericks brings OpenGL 4.1 plus notes on the new Mac Pros [12:30 pm] 13 responses
- Sep 12, 13 – Nemetschek Vectorworks will soon unveil major updated Vectorworks 2014 with dramatic new under the hood technologies [06:25 pm] 10 responses
- Sep 10, 13 – Willy Wonka eat your heart out: Get ready to start printing your own Candy! 3D Systems acquires The Sugar Lab [06:25 pm] 0 responses
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- Sep 05, 13 – Japan’s Shade 3D software now at version 14 and shipping [01:03 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 04, 13 – Tidbits: Vray 3.0 and TACTIC 4 news [12:16 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 03, 13 – Abvent announces Artlantis 5 [10:24 pm] 6 responses
- Sep 02, 13 – DAZ 3D introduces new Carrara 8.5 for Mac and Windows [01:00 am] 0 responses
- Sep 01, 13 – Recorded Webinars: solidThinking and Nemetschek Vectorworks [02:58 pm] 3 responses
- Aug 30, 13 – Electric Image Animation System updated to version 9.1 [12:00 pm] 1 response
- Aug 29, 13 – JPR analysts see AMD inside new Mac Pro as evidence of market share advancement on Nvidia [05:38 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 28, 13 – Cadalog releases Mac version of Viso3D [01:59 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 27, 13 – CAD Business: Autodesk Quarterly Results and Nemetschek Board News [11:13 am] 11 responses
- Aug 23, 13 – Apple narrows date for next Mac Pro – Says Coming Fall in new Trailer [01:48 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 23, 13 – Autodesk BIM 360 Presentations app for iPad now available [06:55 am] 6 responses
