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
Autodesk Announces AutoCAD 2021—Includes Free Extended Access to Cloud Tools
New AutoCAD 2021 boasts excellent new features that will streamline the work of AutoCAD users on desktop, web, and mobile, integrating with Google Drive and AutoCAD Web App, plus lots more.
Thoughts on Apple's M1 Pro, Max and MacBook Pros
The Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max completely address the M1 chip’s solid but not great multicore performance, giving pros a huge reason to upgrade.
ODA Seeking Strategic Partners for Scan to BIM Technologies
ODA Scan-to-BIM group will aid the acceleration of point cloud data to BIM object conversion with wide applicability in AECOM.
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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- Apr 24, 12 – Light Plot Deconstructed, 4th Ed. for Vectorworks Spotlight [10:32 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 24, 12 – Service Pack 2 released for Poser 9 [12:51 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 20, 12 – Luxology ships Power SubD-NURBS for modo [01:41 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 20, 12 – McGraw-Hill introduces free iOS app for Architects [01:14 pm] 1 response
- Apr 19, 12 – NAB News Hightlights: Nvidia, Maxon, Autodesk, more… [02:15 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 18, 12 – Cheetah 3D 6.0 is out-now with Bullet physics engine [01:23 pm] 0 responses
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- Apr 18, 12 – Autodesk releases Inventor Fusion for Mac [10:48 am] 0 responses
- Apr 17, 12 – MagicPlan 2.0 now out for iPad, new UI [01:34 pm] 2 responses
- Apr 13, 12 – Tidbits: Vectorworks in China, Dashwood & Lightworks news [09:15 am] 0 responses
- Apr 12, 12 – FileMaker announces 100k downloads of iOS platform apps [10:09 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 12, 12 – NAB: CINEMA 4D Preview – LIVE Presentations Online [09:44 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 10, 12 – Nemetschek teams with CadFaster for Vectorworks [01:45 pm] 1 response
- Apr 04, 12 – Luxion updates KeyShot plugins for Creo and Pro/E [12:28 pm] 0 responses
- Apr 04, 12 – FileMaker introduces new FileMaker 12 product line [11:05 am] 0 responses
- Apr 03, 12 – Vectorworks Cloud Services officially announced [05:42 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 29, 12 – Autodesk announces AutoCAD 2013 for Mac and Windows [01:17 pm] 1 response
- Mar 27, 12 – ZBrush 4 Release 3 for Mac and Windows [10:15 pm] 0 responses
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- Mar 23, 12 – Vectorworks 2012 gets Third Service Pack [12:09 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 21, 12 – Graphisoft partners with leading Madrid Architecture School [08:56 am] 0 responses
- Mar 19, 12 – Graphisoft North America releases ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012 [08:44 am] 1 response
- Mar 14, 12 – New AutoCAD WS 1.4 out [06:15 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 13, 12 – Open BIM stakeholders establish global program to promote Open BIM standards [12:02 pm] 0 responses
- Mar 12, 12 – Vectorworks Landmark Tutorial Manual 3rd Edition now out [06:29 am] 0 responses
- Mar 09, 12 – Luxology ships CAD Loaders for modo 601 [08:54 am] 0 responses
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- Mar 08, 12 – Implementing BIM in Practice: LearnVirtual event [10:02 am] 0 responses
- Mar 04, 12 – Luxology introduces modo 601 [11:46 am] 0 responses
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