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Enhance Collaboration With AutoCAD 2025.1
The 2025.1 update is automatically included in every new installation of AutoCAD 2025.
What’s New in AutoCAD 2025
Even more AI tools are added to the latest release of AutoCAD.
CAD Users Embrace Hybrid Modeling
Subdivision modeling gaining ground in production phase surface modeling.
IronCAD 2024 Product Update 1 Released
IronCAD 2024 Product Update 1 (PU1) brings enhancements and product quality improvements across general modeling, sheet metal design, and collaboration capabilities, company notes.
PROCAD 2025 Software Release On Horizon
The PROCAD Plus version will be available with the latest built-in AUTOCAD OEM 2025.
2D CAD Remains Popular for Mechanical Design 
Cost savings associated with 2D CAD software versus costs of 3D modeling keeps 2D CAD in the mix for smaller business and those with budget constraints.
Kubotek Kosmos Releases KeyCreator 2024
The 2024 release continues to expand KeyCreator support for model-based definition (MBD) strategies.
Playful Visualization
From texture to packaging, toy designers rely on rendering programs to bring ideas to life.
Pemamek Focuses on OpenPDM Integrations by PROSTEP
The Finnish company now offers integrations between several CAD/PDM systems and PEMA welding automation solutions.
Holo-Light Streamlines Workflows with CAD Exchanger
Holo-light, invested in the XR market, has integrated CAD Exchanger into its platform to provide CAD file reading for XR applications.
Altair and EMA Design Automation Integrate Solutions
Ultra Librarian gives Altair users access to more than 16 million symbols, footprints and 3D models.
ModuleWorks Debuts Manufacturing Data Exchange Specification
The new specification aims to enhance the efficiency of manufacturing workflows, the company says.
Configuring the Right Workstation for Simulation and Visualization
Price and hardware aren’t the only considerations to have during workstation selection.
CCE Updates EnSuite ReVue
ReVue offers users ability to manage design changes without investing in Product Data Management (PDM) software.
CAD Schroer Releases M4 PERSONAL v7.2
M4 PERSONAL has a range of functionality, enabling users to create complex 2D and 3D designs and more, company says.



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