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
Nemetschek Group Meets 2020 Financial Targets, More...
The Nemetschek Group has released its 2020 annual report. Details show a sturdy foundation for future growth; Bluebeam headed to cloud SaaS.
Animation News: How Cinesite and Substance Recreated a Legendary Medieval City for Liongate's 'Robin Hood'
Allegorithmic’s Substance Designer and Painter software were used extensively to create the town of Nottingham for Liongate’s ‘Robin Hood’ film, offering industry and consumers alike stunning visual continuity and portrayal of realism.
New "Shape" by Bricsys Takes Aim at Trimble SketchUp
Bricsys of Belgium, the developer of popular BricsCAD, has announced Shape, a new DWG-native 3D conceptual “SketchUp-like” design software tool. It is slated for 2018 release.
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 29, 12 – AU: Autodesk introduces FormIt App for iPad [09:57 am] 0 responses
- Nov 28, 12 – Free version of SightSpace 3D model viewer available [02:37 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 28, 12 – Spanish-language Vectorworks 2013 now available [06:54 am] 0 responses
- Nov 28, 12 – KeyShot + Creo 2.0 Academic Edition available [06:43 am] 0 responses
- Nov 28, 12 – ArchiCAD 16 is Product of the Year in the UK [06:25 am] 0 responses
- Nov 19, 12 – In-Brief: Nemetschek Vectorworks Names new CFO [07:20 am] 0 responses
- Nov 15, 12 – Bentley updates iPad apps at Be Inspired Conference in Amsterdam [02:05 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 13, 12 – Epson enters Large-Format Technical Plotter market with ground-breaking SureColor series [11:02 am] 0 responses
- Nov 13, 12 – Graphisoft BIMx now available for Amazon Kindle Fire [10:34 am] 0 responses
- Nov 08, 12 – Electric Image Animation System (EIAS) v9 just released [01:51 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 08, 12 – Graphisoft sponsors BIM Symposium at ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX 2012) [09:28 am] 0 responses
- Nov 06, 12 – solidThinking Inspire 9.0 released [07:30 am] 0 responses
- Nov 01, 12 – Shade 3D for Unit Game Development Announced [07:05 am] 0 responses
- Nov 01, 12 – e-on Software announces Vue 11 product line [06:32 am] 0 responses
- Oct 25, 12 – HP’s Entry-level, Web-connected DesignJets target small studios [08:07 am] 0 responses
- Oct 25, 12 – Vectorworks 2013 launches in Europe [07:05 am] 0 responses
- Oct 22, 12 – Nemetschek Vectorworks offers new Student Scholarship Program for Architecture Students [03:59 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 19, 12 – Foundry’s merger with Luxology offers 3D synergies [09:18 am] 0 responses
- Oct 16, 12 – Gehry Technologies announces availability of GTeam [12:55 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 15, 12 – New DRONE series created with LightWave 11 [10:45 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 10, 12 – Free Open BIM course aimed at getting Structural Engineers onboard with BIM [09:52 am] 0 responses
- Oct 09, 12 – Autodesk BIM 360 Glue now available for Apple iPad [02:00 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 09, 12 – Event: New Vectorworks BIM Camps coming to NYC and SF [12:42 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 02, 12 – CadFaster for Vectorworks 2013 is available [02:18 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 02, 12 – Graphisoft updates BIMx announces 100k downloads [02:05 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 27, 12 – Winners of the 2012 Inspired Visions Global Rendering Competition [06:31 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 27, 12 – MAXON offers free Student Version of CINEMA 4D R14 [05:16 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 26, 12 – Event: Introduction to bonzai 3D by AutoDesSys [05:40 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 21, 12 – BuildEdge PLAN for SketchUp Mac Beta now available [01:47 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 18, 12 – Nemetschek announces Vectorworks 2013 product line [01:16 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 18, 12 – IMSI’s TurboReview adds to list of superb iPad CAD viewing options [11:31 am] 0 responses
- Sep 17, 12 – AEC Software intros FastTrack Schedule Go [06:28 am] 0 responses
- Sep 13, 12 – Nemetschek AG and CARB Technology sign strategic partnership [08:44 am] 0 responses
- Sep 13, 12 – Tidbits: Cultured Code, Imagination and solidThinking news [08:28 am] 0 responses
- Sep 12, 12 – Vectorworks 2013 to be revealed next week: Innovative new 3D coming [09:25 am] 1 response
- Sep 12, 12 – Autodesk releases 123D Catch for iPhone [08:58 am] 2 responses
- Sep 11, 12 – New iMacs likely will feature Quadcore update, AMD GCN Architecture and more… [03:45 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 11, 12 – Maxwell Render for formZ Technology Preview released [09:45 am] 0 responses
- Sep 11, 12 – BIMx and the Porsche Design Tower: Web Event [09:20 am] 0 responses
- Sep 07, 12 – Mac Pro users gain unprecedented new graphics performance thanks to Nvidia Quadro K5000 [12:28 pm] 3 responses
- Sep 05, 12 – Maxon releases CINEMA 4D R14: Now Available [09:48 am] 0 responses
- Sep 05, 12 – Tamsin Slatter previews taste of Vectorworks 2013 [09:19 am] 0 responses
- Sep 04, 12 – Tidbits: formZ 7, LumenRT, Luxion and more news [10:08 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 04, 12 – Missed a Vectorwork Webinar? You can find access to some recorded here [09:29 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 29, 12 – Autodesk launches SketchBook Pro 6 for Mac and Windows [01:13 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 28, 12 – New Bluebeam Vu App for the iPad! [09:55 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 28, 12 – New Award for IMAGINiT Technologies [08:52 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 21, 12 – Luxion intros KeyShot 3.3 at IDSA 2012 [12:37 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 21, 12 – SIG: Luxology shows off modo 601, talks new stuff and competes with the 3D stalwarts [12:03 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 21, 12 – SIG: Andersson Technologies announces new phase for SynthEyes 3D [11:47 am] 0 responses
- Aug 21, 12 – SIG: New LightWave 3D Website and Online Store [11:32 am] 0 responses
- Aug 17, 12 – SIG: e-on software intros LumenRT 3 [01:06 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 17, 12 – SIG: Poser 3D 9.0 SR3 unveiled graphics show [08:34 am] 0 responses
- Aug 16, 12 – Forrester Research points Autodesk in right direction on iOS [08:15 am] 0 responses
- Aug 14, 12 – Rhino 5.0 WIP release for Mac OS X now out [11:09 am] 0 responses
- Aug 13, 12 – SIG: Luxion and Sabertooth intro LuSt [08:59 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 08, 12 – SIG: Newtek’s LightWave 3D 11.5 revealed at SIGGRAPH 2012 [03:54 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 07, 12 – SIG: Luxion intros KeyShotVR for interactive 3D web viewing [02:00 pm] 0 responses
