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IBI Group is among the early adopters exploring how the Holodeck VR platform can help AEC professionals with design presentation and development.More>>

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You’ve probably seen the AutoCAD Quick Calculator many times — but perhaps you just weren’t quite sure what to do with it. AutoCAD video tipster Lynn Allen will show you that QuickCalc is a very powerful tool, so you can stop ignoring it and start taking advantage of it!More>>

Benchmark test scores illustrate specific pay-offs of professional hardware for design and engineering work. More>>

The two companies are collaborating to help users turn design data into “virtual experiences that help you work better and do more,” in the words of Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost.More>>

Herrera on Hardware: The experience of architecture and engineering firm Mead & Hunt presents a compelling proof point for a new CAD computing paradigm.More>>

The $70 million acquisition is the latest move in PTC’s strategy to fold generative design, real-time simulation, and more cutting-edge capabilities into its CAD platform.More>>

The design software developer is pushing generative design and other automation technologies for product development and AEC workflows, while seeking to allay concerns about the impact on jobs.More>>