If you are using a previous version of BricsCAD and have been planning to move to the latest release, now is a good time to upgrade. From 3 August to 11 October, a special promotion is available: customers can save up to 38% when upgrading their licence to BricsCAD V26. This offer is especially relevant … Read more
Traditional crafts are often seen as cultural heritage that should be preserved. But preservation alone is not always enough. When a craft becomes disconnected from today’s markets, production methods, and design opportunities, it can become harder for it to remain active and relevant. At the German International University (GIU) in Egypt, this idea was explored … Read more
Veras 4.0 is now available — the latest version of Chaos’ AI-powered tool for ideation and architectural visualisation. This is one of the most notable Veras updates yet. The main focus is the new Render Engine 7, powered by Nano Banana Pro. It helps create higher-quality AI renders with fewer artifacts and more stable visual … Read more
In 2025, SketchUp moved Diffusion out of Labs development and, alongside other AI features, released it for free to subscribers. Using a credit system, SketchUp now offers three AI features to help with day-to-day tasks: an assistant chatbot, AI Render, formerly Diffusion, and the ability to generate a model from an image or text prompt. … Read more
KeyShot Webinar: Complete Visualisation Workflow from CAD Model to Final Image On 16 July, KeyShot will host a free live webinar. The webinar will cover a complete visualisation process — from the first CAD model import to a final rendered image for marketing, presentations, and sales. A real 5-axis CNC machine from Penta Machines will … Read more
In the latest update, SketchUp 2026.2 brings a number of new features and improvements. One key new feature is the ‘Analysis Hub’ – and specifically the ‘Advanced Shadows’ within this. The first officially released feature is Advanced Shadows, providing tools for studying shadows at different times and days throughout the year. Rather than looking at … Read more
SOLIDWORKS Education is launching an important update for students: SOLIDWORKS Design Standard for Students will now be available for free. Starting 1 July 2026, students worldwide will be able to access professional SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD tools and use them for learning, designing, and preparing for their future careers. What Is SOLIDWORKS Design? SOLIDWORKS Design is … Read more
Discover the latest improvements in SOLIDWORKS Design 2026x FD02 in this new video overview. The update introduces built-in AI tools, performance enhancements, and workflow improvements designed to help users work faster, identify issues earlier, and manage complex designs more efficiently. Watch the Video Overview Smarter and Faster Design Workflows SOLIDWORKS Design 2026x FD02 includes new … Read more
Chaos has shared a useful workflow video showing the complete interior design process with V-Ray and Veras AI. The video demonstrates how to move from the first sketch to the final animation when designing an office interior. The workflow is shown across popular 3D applications: 3ds Max, SketchUp and Rhino. Watch the Full Workflow Video … Read more
On 8 July 2026, Novedge will host the webinar “Discover VisualARQ: Flexible BIM for Rhino.” The session will take place from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT and will focus on how VisualARQ helps users bring flexible BIM workflows directly into Rhino. BIM Tools Inside Rhino VisualARQ extends Rhino with tools for architectural modelling, documentation, … Read more