Bentley Systems: the promise of data freedom
Many AEC software firms talk openness, but as the industry shifts from file-based systems to data lake environments, none inspire as much confidence as Bentley Systems in ensuring that customers will retain full control of their data now and well into the future...
V-Ray 7 to get support for gaussian splats
Integration will enable PLY files to be rendered alongside standard CG content Gaussian splats, a technique which uses AI to create a rich 3D scene from a series of photos or videos, can now be rendered in the beta version of V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max. The technology...
Nemetschek to add AI layer to key solutions
AI layer will support a large range of use cases, from design ideation to task automation The Nemetschek Group, whose brands include Allplan, Graphisoft, Solibri, Bluebeam, and Vectorworks, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) layer to be embedded in all of...
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Cloud workstations for AutoCAD, PTC Creo and beyond
Leading CAD applications join Inventor and Maya as fully certified to run on Amazon AWS G4ad cloud workstations Cloud workstations have never been more relevant to the product development, manufacturing and Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sectors. In...
Arskan using compressed reality meshes to drive digital twins
Massive datasets can be stored locally on mobile devices to minimise need for constant connectivity Arskan, a specialist in 3D visualisation over the Internet, has developed a compression technology for reality meshes that is said to reduce file size by up to 100...
Digital transformation key to maintaining market share
A survey by Deltek shows EMEA and APAC companies identify digital transformation as vital to maintaining market share in face of staffing challenges and tighter margins A new report has highlighted that while firms in the AEC sector are facing staffing challenges and...
Apple iOS builds foundations in AEC
In the AEC industry, mobile devices have largely been perceived as fit for data consumption, viewing documentation, communication, or simple data input. However, as processing power starts to rival desktops and powerful new capabilities are added, this looks set to...
SketchUp for iPad review
Trimble’s popular conceptual design tool gets an impressive port to the Apple iPad, plus potential to dramatically change the way AEC firms bring site data into the design process, writes Greg Corke SketchUp has legendary status in the AEC sector. You’ll find it on...
EveryPoint – reality capture with the iPhone Pro
It’s been a long time coming, but we are about to enter an era where we will all have the ability to quickly and easily make 3D reality captures of environments or objects using the phone in our pockets. Martyn Day explores EveryPoint The LiDAR (Light Detection and...
Leica Geosystems: HxDR for reality capture
In 2005 Leica Geosystems, maker of laser scanners and surveying devices, was acquired by Hexagon AB. In 2010, Leica launched the revolutionary BLK360 small format scanner. Since then, it has steadily fleshed out a complete BLK ecosystem. Martyn Day visited the company...
May / June 2022 edition out now
We have some incredible stories in the latest edition of AEC Magazine, available to view now, free, along with all of our back issues. Subscribe here to the digital edition free, or take out a print subscription for $49 per year (free to UK AEC professionals). What’s...
Arkio in the Metaverse of Madness
Collaborative Spatial Design developers Arkio had an unusually quiet 2021. Little did we know they were storing up a huge pile of new features for their official launch on Meta’s Quest App store. Martyn Day looks at the new capabilities It’s been almost five years...