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Experimental AI tech generates 3D models from text prompts, images, point clouds and voxels. See how it might be used in Autodesk software.

Thursday, May 9th, 2024

Significant update to the NURBS modeling tool overhauls surfacing workflow. xNURBS library now available free with Studio licenses.

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

First new Ampere-generation workstation GPUs in two years are entry-level cards for AI and less demanding CG work.

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

Archtectural design and hard surface modeling software gets new higher-performance graphics engine with support for ambient occlusion.

Saturday, April 13th, 2024

Real-time visualization software gets improvements to GPU ray tracing, new V-Ray Scene Exporter and support for Intel Arc GPUs.

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

Check out the new features in the real-time visualization tool, including better, faster ray traced rendering, with support for temporal denoising.

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024

Lightweight 3D modeling app gets much-requested dimensioning and measurement tools, FBX import, and more Blender-like navigation.

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

Discover great seasonal discounts on 3D assets, apps and software, including offers still valid until the end of December.

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

New 17-inch and 22-inch 4K, 120Hz HDR pen displays are aimed at high-end CG work like virtual production.

Monday, October 30th, 2023

Sizeable update to the popular lightweight NURBS modeller adds radial menus, better filleting - and a new live link to Blender.

Monday, October 9th, 2023

New sub-$600 8GB RDNA 3 workstation GPUs balance power and affordability for CG work,

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

New industry body aims to make USD an international standard for more than just visual effects work.

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

New features in the USD-native layout and look dev app include shader network transfer to Katana.

Monday, July 24th, 2023