CAD market shipments increased 9% sequentially from 2018 to 2019. The CAD market is growing and stronger than ever, thanks to the engine of digitalization, which affects every aspect of design and engineering and every discipline. The market is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 2.4% over the forecast period 2018–2022. The computer-aided design … [Read more...] about The stage is set for continued CAD industry growth
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Maxon acquires Red Giant and expands its portfolio
Maxon is adding on technology and talent with the acquisition of Red Giant specialists in film effects and motion graphics. Right in the middle of wrapping presents, agonizing over what to feed people, and wishing work would just shut up for a minute, Maxon and Red Giant announced plans to “combine forces,” in a deal for stock and $70 million cash. Maxon’s … [Read more...] about Maxon acquires Red Giant and expands its portfolio
Graphisoft’s plan to be #1
Leveraging its internal strengths and the breadth of parent company Nemetschek. Graphisoft is the Hungarian software company that began in 1984 when Gábor Bojár thought of designing buildings virtually in 3D. As a result, ArchiCAD became the earliest version of BIM (building information modeling) software. In fact, it was so 3D oriented that generating 2D plans was an … [Read more...] about Graphisoft’s plan to be #1
Graphisoft has a new CEO
Huw Roberts, former Bentley Systems VP, takes over in Budapest. Graphisoft, an early innovator in BIM and one of the key companies in the Nemetschek collection of companies for design, construction, and project management has announced the appointment of Huw Roberts as CEO. Graphisoft’s former CEO Viktor Várkonyi is moving to a new job within the Nemetschek Group’s planning … [Read more...] about Graphisoft has a new CEO
Maxon gets new CEO
Maxon’s parent company Nemetschek has always been an interesting company, more a group of independent companies with a layer of infrastructure on top to provide some management and bookkeeping. The structure has served the company well since its founding in 1986. The individual companies were motivated to excel on their own. But, in some instances, it seemed the company wasn’t … [Read more...] about Maxon gets new CEO