Enscape adds custom assets, video textures and Vectorworks support
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New developments in Enscape 2.9 designed to increase realism in real-time rendering and VR tool
Epson launches low-cost portable 3-in-1 large format printers
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Compact, CAD-focused SureColor SC-T3100M & SC-T5100M offer print, copy and scan capabilities
Esri UK partners with Heliguy for AEC-focused drone solution
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Partnership designed to bring together GIS and survey teams, who have traditionally worked separately on drone-related projects
Nvidia launches Ampere-based Nvidia RTX A6000 GPU
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Professional GPU promises 2x performance increase over Quadro RTX 6000 for GPU rendering and other graphics workflows
Microdesk releases optimised fabrication database solution for Revit
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BIMrx Fabrication DBS features “comprehensive content’ and streamlined fabrication workflows
Nvidia teams up with AWS to stream VR from the cloud
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New service, which is based on Nvidia CloudXR, should make VR more accessible to a much wider audience
The future of Revit
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Autodesk’s recent admission that Revit has lacked development has left many architectural firms wondering what the future holds. We examine the tea leaves
Review: Fujitsu Celsius J5010
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If you’re after a quiet, well-built and compact workstation that also packs a punch then the Fujitsu Celsius 5010 ticks all the boxes
Five Things to Consider When Comparing CAD Software
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With a little research, you might find a solution that addresses your needs, saves time, and money too [sponsored content]
Trimble Connect integrates with Microsoft 365 and BIMcollab
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New integrations to help project stakeholders ‘unlock the real value of data throughout the construction lifecycle’
Nvidia Omniverse collaboration platform enters open beta
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Visually rich platform uses USD format and RTX to bring together photorealistic graphics, simulation and AI
NXT BLD Virtual: 8-15 October 2020
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Our first virtual conference will be hosted in daily 90 minute sessions. Our line up of speakers is unparalleled, tickets completely free, and the event interactive with a live Q&A
Review: Shapr3D
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A new 3D modelling application for the iPad, with impressive interactive tools for concept modelling
Samsung launches PCIe 4.0 Samsung SSD 980 PRO
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Workstation-focused SSD likely to appeal more to point cloud, simulation or high-end viz workflows
HP focuses on aesthetics for new AEC focused large format printers
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HP DesignJet Studio finished with natural materials, while the DesignJet T200 and T600 Series said to be the world’s smallest plotters.
A Q&A with Enscape
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BIM objects, issue tracking, RTX ray tracing, collaborative VR, point clouds and what the future holds for the popular real time visualisation tool
Data ownership in a collaborative construction industry
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If a digital twin is all about connected data ecosystems, what happens when data ownership and management are brought into the equation?
New service manages Revit warnings within BIM 360
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Ideate Dashboard for Autodesk BIM 360 helps teams identify and flag design warnings to help maintain Revit model health.
4D: in the driving seat
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How 4D modelling helped deliver the complex A19/A1058 Coast Road junction upgrade project, plus future trends in highways design
Teradici PCoIP: the big picture
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Teradici, with its PCoIP protocol, has always targeted the most demanding users of remote workstations. Now it’s aiming even higher.
Preview: Revizto 5.0
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Greg Corke takes a sneak peek at the forthcoming release of the easy to use collaboration tool which now puts BIM object data at the heart of the issue tracking process
HP Z2 Mini and SFF G5 workstations get graphics boost
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With the Quadro RTX 3000 GPU, HP's updated tiny workstations can be used for entry-level VR and GPU
HP launches dedicated 1U rack workstation
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HP Z Central 4R gives HP more rounded remote workstation capability with up to 18 cores and a high-end Quadro RTX GPU
Dell launches tiny workstation with VR Ready GPU
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Dell Precision 3240 Compact features Nvidia Quadro RTX 3000 graphics and 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs
Intel to take on Nvidia and AMD with oneAPI Rendering Toolkit
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Intel expanding open-source rendering and ray-tracing libraries to encourage software developers to come on board.
Autodesk AEC customers demand better value
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Several high-profile AEC firms have written to Autodesk CEO, Andrew Anagnost, to voice concerns about Revit and getting value from subscription
Review: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 [Gen 3]
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This sleek ultra-portable 15.6-inch laptop is an impressive machine for CAD on the go, but it struggles a little to stand out from its predecessors
Beyond Form & Structure: Generative Design and AI in AEC
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Generative design and AI are starting to have a huge impact in the AEC industry, improving quality, lowering costs and reducing risk
20 AEC technologies that can aid social distancing
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20 technologies that can help AEC firms and facility owners plan, function and mitigate risk in a socially distanced world
NBS launches NBS Chorus for Small Works
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Cloud-based specification platform designed specifically for simple new build or refurbishment projects