Reality modelling

Faro Freestyle 2 handheld scanner for construction

Posted by Martyn Day - April 19, 2021

FARO introduces the portable Freestyle 2 Handheld Scanner for on site reality capture

Reality modelling

Scan to Mesh added to Autodesk ReCap Pro 2022

Posted by AEC Magazine - April 15, 2021

3D scanning software can now turn a point cloud into a textured 3D mesh

Visualisation

Cinema 4D S24 announced by Maxon

Posted by AEC Magazine - April 14, 2021

Subscription-only release boasts key workflow enhancements and peek at new core

Workstations

Nvidia RTX A4000 and Nvidia RTX A5000 workstation GPUs launch

Posted by Greg Corke - April 12, 2021

New ray tracing GPUs should hit the sweet spot for architects, engineers and designers

Digital fabrication

Graitec acquires Strucsoft Solutions

Posted by Martyn Day - April 13, 2021

Framing and DfMA developer will reinforce Graitec’s 'Create – Simulate – Fabricate – Manage' strategy

Workstations

HP Z2 Tower G8 and HP Z2 SFF G8 workstations launch

Posted by Greg Corke - April 12, 2021

New entry-level workstations coincide with release of Nvidia RTX A4000 / A5000 GPUs

VR/MR

Nvidia CloudXR streams through AWS, Azure and Google

Posted by Greg Corke - April 12, 2021

XR streaming technology also gets support for iOS devices and Magic Leap

BIM

Solibri signs long term deals with major AEC firms

Posted by AEC Magazine - April 9, 2021

Solibri Enterprise agreements include unlimited access to BIM quality assurance software

Digital twins

Cityzenith to develop digital twin for luxury skycraper

Posted by AEC Magazine - April 8, 2021

Twin to be used for operations, marketing and sales to enhance the tenant experience

Construction

Thinkproject acquires London-based Digital Field Solutions

Posted by AEC Magazine - April 8, 2021

Acquisition will bolster construction SaaS provider’s mobile data capture capabilities