News: AECO

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.

Nemetschek Group Joins Forces with Google Cloud
Google and Nemetschek’s new partnership aims to position Nemetschek as an AI-first industry leader, drive market expansion and enhance sustainability.

ARES and AutoCAD — Locked In Global Dual for DWG Supremacy
This article delves into the battle between ARES and AutoCAD for domination in DWG 2D CAD, especially across the AEC industry, looking at comparisons and trends.
News: Visualization

Chaos launches Chaos Anima 6—First Traffic Simulation for ArchViz
Anima 6 adds traffic simulation to human simulation in the world’s leading crowd simulation software for ArchViz visualization professionals.

Chaos acquires EvolveLAB and its AEC AI Tools
EvolveLAB, a leading AI company, joins Chaos’ professional 3D Ecosystem for architects and designers in the AEC industry.

Epic Games releases Twinmotion 2025.1
Epic releases Twinmotion 2025.1 update with cool new features for AEC visualization — including new orthographic mode real-time renderings.
Industry Commentary and Analysis

Introducing Monograph—New Office Management Software for Architects and Engineers
A new SaaS tool aimed at project management for architects and engineers has arrived this year and offers clarity and an evolving list of cloud tool integrations.

CAD-CAM Execs Make 2019 Technology Trend Predictions
Two CAD industry executives from Autodesk and TechSoft 3D discuss leading technology trends for 2019. We look at five tech trends from Machine Learning to Industrialized Construction.

More Relevant Than Ever—Autodesk Totally Committed to AutoCAD and The Mac
Autodesk has just released its most Mac-centric version of AutoCAD ever. And the company continues deep investment in its most famous product.
News: CAID

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.

MultiPipe and new Apple Silicon Support in Rhino 7
Rhino 7 is now available for Apple Silicon Macs, plus adds a new powerful modeling command called MultiPipe.
News: MCAD

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.

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.
News: Animation & VFX

Maxon releases new Red Giant Update—Enhanced Unreal Support
This January update to Maxon’s Red Giant includes enhanced support for Unreal Engine in Magic Mullet Looks, Maxon Cloud Capsule support in Trapcode and more.

SPEC Releases SPECapc for Maya 2024 Benchmark, Adds SPEC Workload Development Kit
SPEC Releases new SPECapc for Maya 2024 Benchmark for the creative industries to help measure workstation performance.

Maxon Delivers Massive updates for Maxon One
Maxon announces significant updates to products in its Maxon One subscription bundle, including Capsules, Forger, Redshift, and Trapcode.
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.
News Posts
- All News
- AEC/O
- Analysis & Commentary
- Animation & VFX
- Apple
- Architecture
- Business Applications
- CAID
- Construction
- Engineering
- Events
- Game Design
- GIS
- Graphics Applications
- Hardware
- Infrastructure
- iPad
- iPhone
- KCC 2017
- Landscape Architecture
- Mac 3D
- Mac CAD
- MCAD
- Media & Entertainment
- Medical
- Science
- Software Development
- Visualization
- Dec 18, 09 – Tidbits: Apple 3D Head-Tracking, Live Interiors and more news [09:50 am] 0 responses
- Dec 16, 09 – solidThinking expands in Asia [10:38 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 16, 09 – Maxon partners with Py4D [10:28 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 16, 09 – Service Pack 2 for Vectorworks 2010 released [10:10 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 16, 09 – Autodesk releases Smoke for Mac [08:42 am] 2 responses
- Dec 14, 09 – V-Ray for SketchUp Mac Edition – Pre-order [10:06 am] 2 responses
- Dec 14, 09 – Test drive Vue 8 Personal Learning Editions [09:50 am] 1 response
- Dec 03, 09 – Vectorworks news: New Planet Vectorworks [01:56 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 03, 09 – Tidbits: Apple OpenCL, future GPU/CPU shared memory pools [01:32 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 03, 09 – Tidbits: Autodesk University, Nvidia Quadro and next Mac Pros [12:59 pm] 1 response
- Dec 01, 09 – Cheetah 3D 5.1 has new animation features [09:32 am] 0 responses
- Nov 25, 09 – Luxology releases LuxGallery for iPhone [09:46 am] 0 responses
- Nov 23, 09 – Graphisoft launches MyArchiCAD.com [09:39 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 19, 09 – Khronos details new WebGL initiative [02:01 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 19, 09 – Vectorworks Webinars On-Demand Available [01:47 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 17, 09 – Khronos demonstrates OpenCL momentum at SC09 [09:50 am] 0 responses
- Nov 12, 09 – auto-des-sys announces bonzai 3D 2 beta 2 [12:37 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 12, 09 – Autodesk Smoke Showcased on Mac OS X at Inter BEE [12:19 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 11, 09 – Tidbits: Maxon and ArchiOffice News [10:05 am] 0 responses
- Nov 06, 09 – AIA Documents Online: New Solution for Mac Users [09:37 am] 0 responses
- Nov 05, 09 – Re-Imagining SF Bay Bridge in modo [11:01 am] 0 responses
- Nov 05, 09 – ArchiCAD 13 Czech and Dutch versions released [10:52 am] 0 responses
- Nov 03, 09 – Tidbits: Piranesi, HyperShot 10 Mac Beta and more news [02:11 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 02, 09 – Tidbits: ArchiCAD Road Show, Vectorworks news [09:40 am] 0 responses
- Oct 27, 09 – Unity game engine developer gains further investment [08:57 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 27, 09 – T-Splines vehicular modeling webinar event [08:32 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 27, 09 – New Jonathan Pickup Tutorials for Vectorworks Available [08:18 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 27, 09 – Tidbits: Maxwell Render, PanzerCAD and more news [01:11 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 23, 09 – Tidbits: solidThinking, ArchiCAD and MAXON news [08:52 am] 0 responses
- Oct 21, 09 – Service Pack 1 released for Vectorworks 2010 [09:45 pm] 2 responses
- Oct 20, 09 – Tidbits: T-Splines, ArchiCAD and more news [08:50 am] 0 responses
- Oct 20, 09 – ArchiCAD 13 Japanese version released [08:25 am] 0 responses
- Oct 19, 09 – Vectorworks 2010 Bash in Boston in October [08:56 am] 0 responses
- Oct 19, 09 – Wisconsin’s first LEED Platinum home designed with ArchiCAD [08:43 am] 0 responses
- Oct 14, 09 – Solibri announces Solibri Model Checker 5.1 [01:00 am] 0 responses
- Oct 14, 09 – AutoDesSys announces beta testing for Bonzai 3d 2.0 [01:00 am] 0 responses
- Oct 13, 09 – e-on software reveals new Vue 8 product lineup [08:40 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 13, 09 – ArchiCAD used for Ryan House: Nation’s First [01:04 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 08, 09 – Artlantis Render export plugin for Vectorworks 2010 available [08:26 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 08, 09 – Artlantis 3 is rolled out by Abvent [08:23 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 07, 09 – VMware Fusion 3 announced, will push CAD further [08:50 am] 0 responses
- Oct 05, 09 – T-Splines News: Seminars and More… [08:51 am] 0 responses
- Oct 05, 09 – Autodesk ImageModeler 2009 no longer standalone product [08:36 am] 1 response
- Oct 01, 09 – ArchiCAD 13 Webinar to feature BIM Collaboration [12:25 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 01, 09 – Bunkspeed introduces HyperShot 10 [12:05 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 29, 09 – Tidbits: Fusion update, progeCAD, Strata news [01:11 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 28, 09 – Tidbits: Workamajig, Workgroups 2010 and more… [01:00 am] 0 responses
- Sep 24, 09 – Autodesk continues to embrace the Mac [05:55 pm] 11 responses
- Sep 23, 09 – solidThinking to present new technology at IDSA International Conference [08:33 am] 0 responses
- Sep 22, 09 – Google releases new SketchUp 7.1 [11:00 am] 0 responses
- Sep 15, 09 – Nemetschek NA launches new Vectorworks 2010 product line [12:57 pm] 1 response
- Sep 15, 09 – The new Vectorworks 2010 – Some More Details [12:41 pm] 1 response
- Sep 14, 09 – solidThinking version 8.0 intro to the International Design Community [01:00 am] 0 responses
- Sep 14, 09 – solidThinking, Inc. introduces morphogenesis Form Generation Technology [01:00 am] 3 responses
- Sep 10, 09 – Tidbits: SketchUp, Copper Project and more news [12:45 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 10, 09 – Nemetschek details release of Vectorworks 2010 [12:40 pm] 3 responses
- Sep 04, 09 – Cheetah 3D 4.7 released, Snow Leopard compatible [06:39 pm] 1 response
- Sep 03, 09 – MAXON unveils CINEMA 4D R 11.5 [09:53 am] 0 responses
- Sep 01, 09 – Graphisoft revolutionizes BIM Collaboration with ArchiCAD 13 [12:37 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 31, 09 – Mac CAD developer to make landmark announcement tomorrow [09:00 pm] 0 responses