How NVIDIA Omniverse Transforms 3D Design and Simulation
NVIDIA Omniverse 3D platform is actually much more than that - it’s a collaborative ecosystem that’s beginning to redefine how studios, architects, and manufacturers create, simulate, and iterate on complex virtual environments. Built on OpenUSD and leveraging NVIDIA’s RTX technologies, Omniverse allows teams to work with photorealistic 3D assets in real time, whether for architectural visualization, industrial simulation, or product design.
What Makes ArmorPaint Worth a Spot in Your Pipeline?
ArmorPaint is an open-source 3D texturing tool, supporting PBR materials and high-res textures with responsive performance. It is designed to fully leverage GPU power, and allows painting directly onto 3D models in a fluid workflow.
Substance 3D Painter: Texturing for Realistic 3D Surfaces
Substance 3D Painter is the industry’s go-to software for 3D texturing - it blends intuitive brushwork with cutting-edge procedural tools, allowing users to paint directly on 3D models as if working on a canvas. From AAA video games to cinematic environments, product design to architecture, it has become essential for anyone seeking realism, control, and artistry in their textures.
Marvelous Designer 13: Fabric in Motion
Marvelous Designer 13 introduces powerful tools for designing and simulating digital clothing, with updates that enhance workflow, realism, and performance. Ideal for virtual fashion, animation, and game development, it builds on previous versions with smarter simulation and improved UI.
Immersive 3D Modeling with Gravity Sketch
Gravity Sketch is a modern 3D modeling software, developed since 2014 for an immersive and intuitive design workflow. This powerful tool enables users to create three-dimensional models directly in virtual reality (VR) or on a desktop, thereby overcoming the limitations of traditional CAD tools.
3ds Max 2026.1: The Details Make the Difference
Autodesk has recently released 3ds Max 2026, introducing a set of new features targeting architecture, design, and VFX workflows. While the release includes several welcome additions and performance improvements, it’s essential to contextualize these updates in terms of actual production value and compare them to previous iterations of the software to better understand their practical impact.
CATIA: Driving Innovation in 3D Design
Have a look at the evolution and current capabilities of CATIA, one of the most longeve CAD solutions developed by Dassault Systèmes.
From its origins in the aerospace industry to its integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, CATIA has become a key tool for 3D design, engineering, and innovation across multiple sectors.
RealityScan 1.6 Update
The RealityScan 1.6 update introduces advanced features to enhance 3D scanning using your smartphone. This update offers two new scanning modes: the classic Augmented Reality mode and the new Camera Control mode, providing more flexibility and precision. Additional improvements include a Processing Options Panel for mesh resolution and texture quality adjustments, making it easier to achieve high-quality 3D models. Ideal for professionals and hobbyists, RealityScan 1.6 optimizes the process of creating detailed 3D models on the go, with improved real-time interaction and manual controls.
Substance 3D Painter 10.1 Update
Version 10.1 of Substance 3D Painter, released near the end of 2024, is a major update that brings several improvements designed to make the texturing experience smoother and more powerful. With new features, enhanced support for the USD format, and significant performance upgrades, this version aims to meet the needs of 3D artists, game designers, and VFX professionals. Notably, the addition of new filter options and an update to core dependencies ensure a greater flexibility and speed during the creative workflow.
Twinmotion 2025.1 Preview 2 update
Twinmotion 2025.1 Preview 2 brings enhanced rendering tools, refining real-time visualization with optimized Lumen and Path Tracing systems. Developed by Epic Games, this latest update improves lighting, reflections, and overall performance, making Twinmotion even more powerful for architecture, urban design, and automotive rendering.
3dsMax Importer Extension For Blender
Blender users can now seamlessly import .max files thanks to the Autodesk MAX Importer plugin. This tool eliminates the need for external conversions, preserving geometry, materials, and textures while streamlining workflows for 3D artists, designers, and game developers. Discover how this importer enhances interoperability between Blender and 3ds Max.
UNIGINE SDK 2.19.1 Update
UNIGINE SDK 2.19.1 update introduces significant features and improvements for developers. This new update mark an important step for real time, simulation, virtual reality, industrial visualization and immersive training with a multithreaded DX12 render that uses at its full potential the CPU, significantly increasing FPS and improving the performance of all the supported platforms.
