Visualisation Maxon gets mobile with ZBrush and Cinema 4D updates Posted by DEVELOP3D - April 21, 2026 Cinema 4D on Apple iPad and other tools to WoA tablet devices
3D Printing HP launches workshop focussed MJF 1200 3D Printer Posted by DEVELOP3D - April 20, 2026 Smaller, more affordable AM system for design workflows
Simulation Luminary launches Shift-Crash, AI for full-vehicle crash prediction Posted by DEVELOP3D - April 17, 2026 Reusable AI model retains and improves on crash physics knowledge across vehicle programs
Visualisation Alias and VRED 2027 lessen friction between surfacing and review Posted by Stephen Holmes - April 17, 2026 Accelerates the path from concept to quality surface
Manufacturing Authentise launches Whisper, agentic AI for engineering intent Posted by DEVELOP3D - April 15, 2026 Captures the most valuable knowledge via emails, meetings and chat threads to be reused
AI HOOPS AI launches to unlock AI and ML for CAD Posted by DEVELOP3D - April 14, 2026 Looks to integrate 3D engineering data into modern AI pipelines
3D Printing New Bambu Lab X2D 3D printer adds nozzle-switching system Posted by DEVELOP3D - April 14, 2026 Dual extrusion system and temperature control chamber adds serious features to sub-$650 model
3D Scanning Hexagon buys $1.45B Waygate Technologies non-destructive testing expertise Posted by DEVELOP3D - April 13, 2026 CT scanning, radiography and remote visual inspection tech provide aerospace opportunity
Workstations Intel moves to build pro graphics trust Posted by Greg Corke - April 13, 2026 Intel expands CAD, BIM, and engineering software certifications for integrated Arc Pro graphics
CAD Autodesk announces updates to AI expansion Posted by DEVELOP3D - April 16, 2026 New task, workflow and system-level automations for Fusion, Inventor and more