HTC’s lightweight device puts the emphasis on stress—or lack of it. News is rolling out about XR devices and peripherals in advance of the AWE conference, which this year will be one of the first events to be held in real-life (IRL) as well as virtually and recorded. Many vendors aren’t waiting for the conference to introduce their new devices, nor should they. One side … [Read more...] about XR season kicks off with HTC Vive Flow
Open Design Alliance pushes horizons for data integration
As DWG–DGN becomes established, ODA turns sights to BIM and manufacturing file formats. The Open Design Alliance conference has become a sprawling affair. Each year, the working groups present their work for the year and member companies show how they’ve been putting ODA technology to work. They are a productive bunch, and after a decade or so of banging on the challenges of … [Read more...] about Open Design Alliance pushes horizons for data integration
Nemetschek is optimistic about 2021
The company raises guidance on the strength of the first half performance. As companies in design and engineering are turning in their second and third quarters for the year, it’s been fascinating to see how fortunes have changed. Nemetschek, like many companies in AEC, took an early hit when coronavirus came to Europe and the US, the primary markets for Nemetschek. But as we … [Read more...] about Nemetschek is optimistic about 2021
Siemens kicks of its future with XaaS
Xcelerator as a service will put the breadth of Siemens software and services in easy reach of customers. Big news on the big industry front: Xcelerator from Siemens Industry Solutions is going to the cloud. Why? Because it makes a really great acronym: XaaS. And, more to the point, the cloud has always been Xcelerator’s logical destiny. Siemens says: “Xcelerator is an … [Read more...] about Siemens kicks of its future with XaaS
Autodesk’s fiscal 2022 second quarter is a winner and no surprises
Subscription growth and tough love on licensing deals enable a 16% increase in revenues. Autodesk CFO Debbie Clifford described Autodesk’s financial results as strong, and that they were and that they have been. In his introductory comments, CEO Andrew Anagnost said the company offered its guidance at the start of 2021 during a period of “unwinding uncertainty,” which does … [Read more...] about Autodesk’s fiscal 2022 second quarter is a winner and no surprises
Graphisoft updates and moves forward
Graphisoft’s annual Building Together Conference celebrated the digitalization sweeping the industry but also presenters warned architects they’d have to up their skills to stay competitive. Graphisoft tends to look outward to complement its in-house tools. Its wholehearted support of OpenBIM gives users choices. Over the last three years, Graphisoft has opened up those … [Read more...] about Graphisoft updates and moves forward
Maxon updates apps across the board; C4D R25 headlines
Through The Motion Show, Maxon’s regular series of free training and news sessions, Maxon has been demoing new features and tricks for its suite of products. This week, the company has brought it all together in the latest Maxon One update. The company has announced new features to all of the products included in the Maxon One package, including Cinema 4D, Trapcode Suite, VFX … [Read more...] about Maxon updates apps across the board; C4D R25 headlines
‘Inside Covid-19’ brings home the virus’ effect
Filmmakers Gary Yost and Adam Loften combine 3D camera footage with computer graphics. At Siggraph 2021, filmmakers Gary Yost and Adam Loften showed their piece Inside Covid-19, which tells the story of one man’s battle with Covid-19 as a doctor and as a patient. The documentary follows Emergency Room supervisor Dr. Josiah Child who, early in the pandemic, developed safety … [Read more...] about ‘Inside Covid-19’ brings home the virus’ effect
Colour.ai introduces Look Designer 2 with support for realtime game engines
Triple-A games use Look Designer 2.0 for cinematic look and feel for engaging gameplay experiences. Color Intelligence is the brainchild of Dado Valentic, a veteran color scientist who has worked in the movie industry across the transition from film to digital. He established the Mytherapy studio as an imaging resource for the industry. He founded Color Intelligence in … [Read more...] about Colour.ai introduces Look Designer 2 with support for realtime game engines
Graphisoft Building Together 2021 is a week away
The virtual event will address the tremendous changes happening in the AEC/BIM industry today. The AEC industry has become more resilient, flexible, and dynamic over the past five years than seemed possible in the decade before. The pandemic has had a lot to do with it, but even before, the digitalization of processes has transformed processes. The changes have been … [Read more...] about Graphisoft Building Together 2021 is a week away