Trimble releases SketchUp 2024.0
Archtectural design and hard surface modeling software gets new higher-performance graphics engine with support for ambient occlusion.
Saturday, April 13th, 2024
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Adobe open-sources its USD conversion plugins
Open-source tech converts 3D models, materials and animation data between USD and FBX, glTF, OBJ, PLY and STL formats.
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
Epic Games releases RealityScan 1.4
Check out the new features in the free photogrammetry app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, including better scan cropping tools.
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
Sketchfab's models of the month: September 2023
See the month's best new 3D assets, including free 3D vehicles and props - and even a complete Sketchfab animated short.
Monday, September 18th, 2023
Free 3D scanning app Kiri Engine now supports Lidar
Users with LIdar-equipped iOS devices can also now process photogrammetry scans locally, without uploading data to the cloud.
Friday, September 15th, 2023
Convert 3D files for free in your browser with Convert 3D
Convert 3D assets from over 50 common file formats, including Blender scene files. Runs securely offline using WebAssembly.
Monday, September 11th, 2023
Firefly is coming to Omniverse
Check out the Summer 2023 updates to Nvidia's online design platform, plus plans to integrate Adobe's generative AI toolset.
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023
Blackmagic Design releases Fusion Studio 18.5
Big update to the compositing app adds initial USD support, new Multi-merge tool for layer-based work.
Monday, July 24th, 2023
Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 18.5
Big update to the grading, editing and VFX software adds USD support, AI-based relighting tools.
Monday, July 24th, 2023
J Cube releases Multiverse | USD 8.2 for Maya
New features in the USD-native layout and look dev app include shader network transfer to Katana.
Monday, July 24th, 2023
Epic Games releases RealityScan for Android
Turn photos into 3D models with the free mobile scanning app. Now works on Android as well as iOS.
Wednesday, June 21st, 2023
Epic Games releases RealityScan 1.1
Free iOS scanning app turns smartphone photos into 3D models. Check out its new features.
Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
Sketchfab's models of the month: May 2023
See the month's best 3D models, from animated watercolour art to this free downloadable monastery.
Monday, May 22nd, 2023