News: AECO
Trimble Launches SketchUp AI—New AI-Powered Modeling
Trimble intros new SketchUp AI with AI-assisted geometry model creation capabilities, text prompt to model, image to model generation, AI rendering features and more.
Preview: End of an Era: How Silicon Will Decide BIM's Future
‘How Silicon Will Decide the Future of BIM’ is an upcoming special feature that delves into where heterogeneous compute and voltage-limited era computing is taking the future of BIM and CAD
Revizto for Infrastructure is Launched
Revizto for Infrastructure is a brand new offering aimed at large, complex linear infrastructure projects and features groundbreaking new Linear Navigation technology.
News: Visualization
Trimble Launches SketchUp AI—New AI-Powered Modeling
Trimble intros new SketchUp AI with AI-assisted geometry model creation capabilities, text prompt to model, image to model generation, AI rendering features and more.
Chaos brings Mac support and AI tools to V-Ray for Blender
V-Ray for Blender now supports macOS natively and addresses the demands of the Blender community in Update 2.0
Chaos Launches Corona 14 With AI Material Tools and Gaussian Splat Support
Chaos unveils Corona 14 with advanced AI tools, new procedural effects, and Gaussian splats, delivering higher realism and efficiency in arch-viz.
Industry Commentary and Analysis
Rosetta 2.0 for Apple's Intel-ARM Mac Transition?
Rosetta 2.0 may not be the name of Apple’s Intel – ARM binary translator but Apple has the experience to write a brilliant one.
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.
Bentley Acquires Agency9—To Help Them Realize 'Digital Twin' for Every City
OpenCities Planner takes advantage of city-scale reality models to span GIS and BIM
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
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
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.
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.
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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
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- Feb 25, 14 – Nemetschek updates Vectorworks Cloud Services and Nomad to v2.6 [07:37 am] 0 responses
- Feb 21, 14 – Events: solidThinking Inspire webinars demonstrate Mass Reduction in Product Design [12:51 pm] 0 responses
- Feb 20, 14 – Tidbits: Nomad, V-Ray and Greyscale Gorilla news [07:56 am] 0 responses
- Feb 19, 14 – Nemetschek Scia joins the American Institute of Steel Construction and Supports Integration Initiatives [09:32 pm] 2 responses
- Feb 13, 14 – Nemetschek bim+ ‘Open BIM’ oriented platform goes live with starter editions for teams [08:08 am] 6 responses
- Feb 11, 14 – Chaos Group’s V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max is now out and available [07:32 am] 0 responses
- Feb 07, 14 – Event: ArchiCAD user group in Boston featuring BIMx Docs [07:56 am] 5 responses
- Feb 06, 14 – Tidbits: CadFaster, e-on software and more… [06:33 am] 0 responses
- Feb 05, 14 – New Vectorworks Scenic and Lighting Design Tutorial by Kevin Lee Allen now updated for version 2014 [03:35 am] 9 responses
- Feb 04, 14 – ChronoSculpt from LightWave now available with Educational Pricing [03:37 pm] 2 responses
- Feb 03, 14 – Online Seminar – Creating High-Impact Renderings with ArchiCAD and Artlantis 5 [07:19 am] 6 responses
- Jan 30, 14 – Tidbits: FileMaker, Autodesk and Dosch news [07:37 am] 0 responses
- Jan 29, 14 – MeshFusion for The Foundry’s modo now available from Cadsoft Solutions [07:00 am] 4 responses
- Jan 23, 14 – IMSI Design updates TurboSite to version 2.5 [01:25 pm] 2 responses
- Jan 23, 14 – Industry reports says AEC firms lack use of Project Management, Knowledge Management and ERP software [12:54 pm] 4 responses
- Jan 23, 14 – Tamsin Slatter releases new updated Tutorial on Vectorworks Landmark [08:05 am] 0 responses
- Jan 23, 14 – LightWave 3D Group congrats Shuhei Morita for “Possessions” 2014 Academy Award Nomination [07:51 am] 0 responses
- Jan 22, 14 – The US’s AIA releases new Mac friendly ACD5 web software for architecture industry [10:32 pm] 13 responses
- Jan 22, 14 – GRAPHISOFT releases new EcoDesigner STAR [01:06 pm] 2 responses
- Jan 21, 14 – Punch ViaCAD 9 series available through Cadsoft Solutions [08:00 am] 7 responses
- Jan 15, 14 – GRAPHISOFT reaches Final of Prestigious European Business Awards, Named 100 Ruban d’Honneur Recipient [08:00 am] 0 responses
- Jan 15, 14 – Nemetschek Vectorworks releases new Nomad v 2.5.5 beta for mobile [07:25 am] 18 responses
- Jan 15, 14 – Nemetschek Vectorworks releases Vectorworks Product Line for Japan [07:08 am] 0 responses
- Jan 13, 14 – Lenovo’s new ThinkVision 28 inch monitors make good Mac Pro mates [07:34 am] 0 responses
- Jan 08, 14 – Nemetscheck Scia partners with A&S Systems for Civil and Structural Engineering in Finland [09:59 pm] 2 responses
- Jan 08, 14 – Autodesk intros AEC Feed iOS App for AECO industry professionals [01:42 pm] 2 responses
- Jan 08, 14 – e-on software’s Vue used in the hit TV show Spartacus [07:58 am] 2 responses
- Jan 06, 14 – 3D Systems acquires Xerox’s Solid Ink Engineering and Development Teams [09:21 pm] 11 responses
- Jan 06, 14 – Graphisoft promotes Paperless Architect’s office with new BIMx Docs [01:06 pm] 30 responses
- Jan 06, 14 – Infinite Skills ships AutoCAD 2014 for Mac Training CD [12:46 pm] 10 responses
- Jan 05, 14 – UK National BIM Report – BIM Adoption Trends in UK [09:07 pm] 28 responses
- Dec 28, 13 – Tidbits: Scia, Nomad and Maxon news [01:44 pm] 4 responses
- Dec 19, 13 – Tidbits: LumenRT, Tech Soft 3D and Orthograph news [01:21 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 11, 13 – Tidbits: Chaos V-Ray 2 for Rhino, e-on Software, MagicPlan, etc. [09:09 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 11, 13 – Nemetschek Vectorworks named Baltimore Top 100 Workplaces [12:33 pm] 4 responses
- Dec 10, 13 – Lagoa and GrabCAD partner to bring integrated Lagoa rendering to GrabCAD [10:25 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 09, 13 – AU: IMSI Design shows latest versions of TurboSite series at Autodesk University [12:56 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 05, 13 – AU: Autodesk updates FormIt and introduces world’s first BIM energy analysis on iPad [02:37 pm] 32 responses
- Dec 03, 13 – FileMaker launches new FileMaker 13 Platform with new FileMaker WebDirect [06:49 pm] 2 responses
- Dec 03, 13 – Strata’s new Strata Design 3D CX 7.5 for Mac and Windows [01:09 pm] 4 responses
- Dec 03, 13 – Chief Architect now released for Mac [08:50 am] 16 responses
- Dec 02, 13 – GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD BIM Product of the Year in UK Award Program [12:01 pm] 7 responses
- Nov 27, 13 – Vectorworks 2014 Spanish Language version released [07:31 am] 8 responses
- Nov 21, 13 – Architosh and Editor Receive BAC Honor at ABX Boston 2013 [09:28 pm] 12 responses
- Nov 21, 13 – Vectorworks 2014 Software achieves IFC Coordination View 2.0 Import Certification [12:42 pm] 8 responses
- Nov 19, 13 – Grabert releases ARES Commander Edition 2014 CAD for Mac, Windows and Linux [09:00 am] 10 responses
- Nov 14, 13 – Imagination does big update to PowerVR Graphics SDK [01:29 pm] 2 responses
- Nov 14, 13 – Autodesk post video of Revit running through Web browser on Mac OS X [12:22 pm] 23 responses
- Nov 14, 13 – e-on software’s Vue 2014 Pro Product Line Shipping [12:12 pm] 2 responses
- Nov 12, 13 – GRAPHISOFT aiming to become National ‘Public’ Champion for Hungary in Euro Business Awards [10:31 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 12, 13 – Vectorworks 2014 Product Line released for Europe [01:12 pm] 2 responses
- Nov 11, 13 – Event: ABX ArchiCAD User Group Meeting: Exploring BIM Projects on Mobile Devices [07:46 am] 4 responses
- Nov 08, 13 – InBrief: Tech Soft 3D releases HOOPS Exchange 7 and Publish 7 [07:42 am] 0 responses
- Nov 08, 13 – InBrief: LightWave 11.6 and NevronMotion release now available [07:18 am] 0 responses
- Nov 07, 13 – GRAPHISOFT BIMx ranked 3rd in Top 10 Apps for Architects [12:00 pm] 10 responses
- Nov 07, 13 – New bim+ Nemetschek platform goes online – Highly iPad Centric [08:31 am] 11 responses
- Nov 06, 13 – Amazon and Nvidia enable new EC2 GPU Instance Type – Brings powerful CAD/3D apps to the masses via the Cloud [08:44 pm] 7 responses
- Nov 06, 13 – Did Autodesk just put Revit on the Mac? Autodesk announces 3D Design Apps in Browser [08:11 pm] 35 responses
- Nov 05, 13 – AIA TAP BIM Awards – Call for Entries Announced [01:59 pm] 8 responses
- Nov 01, 13 – Event: Accelerate AEC software with PLM Components [01:54 pm] 3 responses
