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
YII2019: Bentley Joins as Multinational Member—Announces Support for IFC for Digital Twins
buildingSMART International’s IFC standard has gained a significant partner in Bentley Systems’ as it joins the consortium as a multinational member and announces new file format interoperability between its iModel standard for Digital Twins and the open industry IFC file format.
BricCAD BIM supports the BIMcollab issue management ecosystem
Bricsys collaborates with BIMcollab and announces integration between products yielding new BCF features and workflow capacity.
BIMcollab partners with BIM6x—Focus on US Market
BIM6x becomes latest BIMcollab partner, will focus on helping professionals in the United States utilize issue management solutions.
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 11, 09 – SIG: Khronos Details WebGL Initiative [08:47 am] 0 responses
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- Jul 27, 09 – Mac-stalwart Graphisoft makes quantum leap in BIM/CAD [09:07 pm] 2 responses
- Jul 27, 09 – e-on software to preview Vue 8 at SIGGRAPH 2009 [02:00 am] 0 responses
- Jul 27, 09 – LightWork Design to present new product at SIGGRAPH [02:00 am] 0 responses
- Jul 22, 09 – Autodesk expands support for Mac Users [08:59 am] 2 responses
- Jul 21, 09 – ParaCloud GEM 3.0 – Generative Modeling for Mac [01:13 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 21, 09 – Ars reviews GTX 285 Mac GPU card – interesting results [07:04 am] 1 response
- Jul 20, 09 – DesignLAB uses ArchiCAD to design Top 10 Green Building [09:00 am] 2 responses
- Jul 10, 09 – Tidbits: Shark updates, OpenGL in RealBasic and more [01:59 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 07, 09 – Pixologic releases new software for Mac OS X [08:54 am] 0 responses
- Jul 02, 09 – Tidbits: Vectorworks, NX, Ashlar Vellum and HyperShot 1.9 [12:53 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 02, 09 – LightWorks Design releases LightWorks 8.1 [12:42 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 30, 09 – Luxology develops modo assets / training web site [08:39 am] 1 response
- Jun 29, 09 – Piranesi upgrade path closes for old versions [12:39 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 24, 09 – Tidbits: MAXON, DAZ 3D and other Mac 3D news [08:12 am] 1 response
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- Jun 23, 09 – SU Podium Beta for SketchUp updated to 1.7 [01:00 am] 0 responses
- Jun 21, 09 – Luxology announces modo 401 – now available [08:40 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 17, 09 – Industry predicts more CAD coming to Mac OS X platform [08:25 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 17, 09 – Microspot releases Interiors Professional 4.1 [07:45 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 16, 09 – EVGA Corp. brings new highend GPU to Mac [08:47 am] 0 responses
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- Jun 12, 09 – solidThinking to host at CAAD Futures 2009 conference [08:34 am] 0 responses
- Jun 12, 09 – Siemens PLM Software releases NX for Mac [08:20 am] 0 responses
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- Jun 09, 09 – Spatial View announces Stereographic 3D developer tools for iPhone [07:50 am] 0 responses
- Jun 09, 09 – Service Pack 4 released for Vectorworks 2009 [07:40 am] 0 responses
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- Jun 05, 09 – Graphisoft EcoDesigner starts shipping [01:37 pm] 0 responses
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- Jun 05, 09 – LTB 8.0 Mac – Lighting Calc CAD app [12:30 pm] 0 responses
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- Jun 02, 09 – Pixologic introduces ZBrush 3.12 for Mac OS X [08:52 am] 0 responses
- May 29, 09 – Pixologic introduces new add-on tools for ZBrush [08:59 am] 0 responses
- May 29, 09 – Finland’s Econia Business Park designed in ArchiCAD [08:40 am] 0 responses
- May 28, 09 – Tidbits: e-on Software, Luxology and Lightworks news [10:17 pm] 0 responses
- May 21, 09 – Tidbits: Graphisoft, e-on Software, HyperShot news [08:57 am] 0 responses
- May 17, 09 – AIA: Talking to Viktor Varkonyi about EcoDesigner [06:27 pm] 0 responses
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- May 15, 09 – Modelur is new urban design modeling program for Mac/Win [12:04 pm] 0 responses
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