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
Maxon Intros Cinebench 2026—Industry Standard Benchmark
Maxon’s new Cinebench 2026 gains advancements, supports SMT CPU cores, and Nvidia Blackwell and M4 and M5 silicon support.
AAD software company TestFit Raises $2M for new breed of AEC software
TestFit secures $2M in seed funding round. The market for generative design software to explode, doubling to $275M by 2023.
ARCHICAD Now Available Under Subscription Licenses in North America
New subscription licensing options for ARCHICAD in Canada and the US now available will empower firms with greater workflow and collaboration capabilities.
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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- Aug 22, 13 – IFC and DXF output directly from iPad exist in OrthoGraph 7 [03:02 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 15, 13 – Bluebeam updates Revu for iPad to version 2.0 [07:12 am] 4 responses
- Aug 14, 13 – Redway 3D rendering API is new for the Mac platform joining others such as Lightworks [01:15 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 12, 13 – Event: Benefits of using Cloud and Mobile Apps in Architecture Design [01:27 pm] 4 responses
- Aug 12, 13 – SIG: Hardware – Nvidia Recap on Quadro K6000 [12:55 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 07, 13 – Nemetschek touts that 4/6 buildings shortlisted for RIBA Stirling Prize were designed by Vectorworks firms [06:30 am] 2 responses
- Aug 06, 13 – SIG: Pictures from the SIGGRAPH 2013 Show Floor – Part 2 [01:51 pm] 2 responses
- Aug 05, 13 – Improved IFC/ArchiCAD Connection Add-On for Revit 2014 Released [01:37 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 05, 13 – Nemetschek Vectorworks sponsors Cities Alive Student Design Challenge [12:37 pm] 8 responses
- Aug 02, 13 – SIG: Pictures from the SIGGRAPH 2013 Show Floor – Part 1 [01:14 pm] 2 responses
- Jul 29, 13 – World’s First 3D Ancient City Tour Comes to Life in Bergama using GRAPHISOFT software [07:24 am] 4 responses
- Jul 29, 13 – GRAPHISOFT wins EBA award for National Champion Representing Hungary [07:06 am] 8 responses
- Jul 24, 13 – SIG: In Brief: KeyShot and ZBrush get closer and Lightwave turns 11.6 [12:00 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 23, 13 – SIG: Maxon announces CINEMA 4D R15 at SIGGRAPH [06:33 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 23, 13 – SIG: Lightwork Design unveils Iray+ and partners with Nvidia [08:00 am] 4 responses
- Jul 22, 13 – SIG: Khronos releases OpenGL 4.4 spec at International Computer Graphics Conference [12:00 pm] 2 responses
- Jul 18, 13 – SIG: Pre-SIGGRAPH news: Lightworks to make major announcement [10:00 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 18, 13 – Abvent preps media on Artlantis 5 Get Ready for the Revolution [02:39 pm] 14 responses
- Jul 18, 13 – AIA: solidThinking Evolve 9.5 offers designers and architects new level of control [08:57 am] 6 responses
- Jul 16, 13 – AIA: Notes on Altair’s appearance at AIA and solidThinking 9.5 [10:54 pm] 3 responses
- Jul 16, 13 – In Brief: Apple awarded patent for multi-touch virtual CAD technology [01:23 pm] 9 responses
- Jul 16, 13 – ArchiCAD 17 wins TenLinks ‘Best of Show’ nominee at AIA 2013 [07:30 am] 0 responses
- Jul 15, 13 – mARCH Kit available for modo for architectural visualization [01:40 pm] 2 responses
- Jul 11, 13 – AIA: Autodesk introduces computational modeling tool Dynamo for its BIM workflow [12:55 pm] 12 responses
- Jul 11, 13 – AIA: Autodesk touts new FormIt 4.0 at AIA [01:00 am] 12 responses
- Jul 10, 13 – AIA: Pictures from the Show Floor and Around the Convention – Part 3 [01:26 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 09, 13 – AIA: TurboSite 1.3 with PDF Field Reporting and iPhone Compatibility Now Shipping [07:37 am] 0 responses
- Jul 03, 13 – Maxon’s CINEMA 4D elevates creative process for visionary artist Clifford Ross’ unprecedented “The Austin Wall” [11:45 am] 0 responses
- Jul 03, 13 – Pixologic announces ZBrush 4R6 for Mac and Windows [08:00 am] 0 responses
- Jul 01, 13 – GRAPHISOFT launches first ‘Annual Graphisoft North American User Conference’ [01:07 pm] 17 responses
- Jul 01, 13 – AIA: Pictures from the Show Floor and Around the Convention – Part 2 [08:19 am] 0 responses
- Jun 28, 13 – AIA: Pictures from the Show Floor and Around the Convention – Part 1 [12:10 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 26, 13 – AIA: Pre Round-Up Report from the Show Floor [07:36 am] 2 responses
- Jun 25, 13 – Architosh awards 2nd ‘BEST of SHOW’ awards for AIA National [01:18 pm] 113 responses
- Jun 19, 13 – AIA: AIA TAP BIM Awards PDF Brochure Now Available to Download [09:44 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 19, 13 – AIA: Graphisoft Events at AIA Denver [09:17 pm] 2 responses
- Jun 18, 13 – New BIMobject App released for ArchiCAD [09:11 pm] 2 responses
- Jun 18, 13 – solidThinking intros new solidThinking Inspire 9.5 [01:20 pm] 4 responses
- Jun 14, 13 – Nemetschek Vectorworks 2013 SP4 released [05:20 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 14, 13 – formZ 7 and bonzai 3d 3.0 will be shown at 2013 AIA National Convention [08:01 am] 2 responses
- Jun 13, 13 – Is a 5 GHz iMac coming for next Christmas? AMD has the goods, Apple may bite [12:30 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 12, 13 – Notes on the New Mac Pro – Details We Now Know [10:33 pm] 9 responses
- Jun 12, 13 – Nemetschek Vectorworks 2013 achieves IFC 2×3 Coordination View 2.0 [07:30 am] 8 responses
- Jun 11, 13 – Graphisoft begins global rollout of ArchiCAD 17 [06:26 pm] 6 responses
- Jun 11, 13 – Tidbits: PipelineFX, ICS and Lightworks news [06:04 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 10, 13 – WWDC: Apple Intros New Mac Pro – Groundbreaking New Design [04:02 pm] 61 responses
- Jun 09, 13 – Apple Graphics on New Macs: Possibilities [04:49 pm] 4 responses
- Jun 07, 13 – Fifth Edition of 3D Modeling with Vectorworks book now available [01:45 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 07, 13 – Architosh to attend AIA National – Award ‘BEST of SHOW’ awards for second year [12:52 pm] 2 responses
- Jun 06, 13 – Tidbits: Tetra4D, Dosch, BIM Camps in Japan and other news [11:36 am] 3 responses
- Jun 05, 13 – Will Apple Re-Invent the Mac Pro for WWDC 2013? [08:41 pm] 2 responses
- Jun 05, 13 – HP introduces landmark T920 and T1500 ePrinters for CAD professionals [02:37 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 04, 13 – Live Event: Introduction to new ArchiCAD 17 BIM Software [06:08 am] 6 responses
- Jun 02, 13 – Nemetschek Vectorworks establishes new Local Presence in Chicago and Los Angeles [10:15 am] 0 responses
- May 30, 13 – MyCadbox now official released by CadFaster [12:00 pm] 5 responses
- May 28, 13 – Evidence of New Mac Pros at WWDC: Titan drivers in latest OS X builds [02:40 pm] 5 responses
- May 24, 13 – Trimble’s SketchUp looking destined to enter CAD/BIM space [06:11 am] 24 responses
- May 22, 13 – Details on new Trimble SketchUp 2013 Release [06:30 am] 12 responses
- May 21, 13 – Trimble announces new SketchUp 2013 3D apps [05:49 pm] 25 responses
- May 21, 13 – Autodesk renames AutoCAD WS to AutoCAD 360 Pro Mobile [12:44 pm] 9 responses
