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1 April 2026 - Blog

20 years of Design8

Read how Design8 came to be: from 3D CAD software in the nineties and the discovery of SketchUp to the first steps as an independent entrepreneur in 2005.

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Orlando standing at a trade show booth at the Industrial Design Engineering (IO) faculty of TU Delft, demonstrating 3D software.
19 March 2026 - Cases

The digital transformation of an Italian dream

Renovating an old Italian farmhouse with no architectural drawings and walls that have shifted and settled over centuries? With 3D scanning and SketchUp, even the most complex existing situation can be turned into an accurate digital model, saving time, money and unwanted surprises.

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A 3D visualization of a dilapidated Italian farmhouse in a Tuscan landscape at sunset. The image shows the ruin prior to renovation, characterized by a partially collapsed roof, crumbling plaster revealing the underlying bricks, and a heavily overgrown front yard full of weeds.
1 April 2026 - Blog

20 years of Design8

Read how Design8 came to be: from 3D CAD software in the nineties and the discovery of SketchUp to the first steps as an independent entrepreneur in 2005.

Read more
Orlando standing at a trade show booth at the Industrial Design Engineering (IO) faculty of TU Delft, demonstrating 3D software.
19 March 2026 - Cases

The digital transformation of an Italian dream

Renovating an old Italian farmhouse with no architectural drawings and walls that have shifted and settled over centuries? With 3D scanning and SketchUp, even the most complex existing situation can be turned into an accurate digital model, saving time, money and unwanted surprises.

Read more
A 3D visualization of a dilapidated Italian farmhouse in a Tuscan landscape at sunset. The image shows the ruin prior to renovation, characterized by a partially collapsed roof, crumbling plaster revealing the underlying bricks, and a heavily overgrown front yard full of weeds.
15 December 2025 - News

Faster render workflows with V-Ray for Blender Update 2

V-Ray for Blender Update 2 is now available with support for macOS and Blender 5, distributed rendering, and new AI features.

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Photorealistic render of an old radio in a room
12 December 2025 - News

Unreal Engine 5.7 is now available!

Unreal Engine 5.7 is now available! Create, render, and develop games at a professional level.

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Futuristic, white, modular science fiction vehicles, including a large hovercraft-like ship and a mechanical four-legged drone, sit on a rocky hillside in a lush forest. A human figure in a green spacesuit stands among the machinery.
11 December 2025 - News

SketchUp 2026.1 is available!

SketchUp 2026.1 brings AI Render, a new AI Assistant, PDF import for Windows, and improved workflows for a faster, smarter design experience.

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The SketchUp 'AI Render' interface displaying a cozy living room with a snowy forest view. A side panel shows four alternative AI-generated style and color variations of the same interior.
27 November 2025 - News

Undet for Revit significantly faster

Undet for Revit 2026 is now up to 70% faster. So working faster and waiting less will give your productivity a significant boost!

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Undet is now also available for Revit 2026
18 November 2025 - News

UNDET now compatible with SketchUp 2026

UNDET is now fully compatible with SketchUp 2026. Continue working with your point cloud workflows in the latest version of the software.

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3D environmental scan of a hilly garden with forests
4 November 2025 - News

Chaos Envision 1.3: more AI power and richer assets

Chaos Envision 1.3 is here, offering you thousands of new Cosmos assets and advanced AI Enhancer controls, among other features.

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Architectural visualisation of two modern high-rise residential towers with curved, layered facades and lush greenery on multiple terraces, situated by a waterfront with a city skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky
3 November 2025 - News

Smarter design decisions with Enscape 4.13

Make smarter design decisions with Enscape 4.13, including thermal comfort, reports, and a smoother CAD workflow.

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Improved grass sharpness & shading quality in Enscape 4.13.
3 November 2025 - News

Even More Realism and Power with Thea Render 4.5!

Experience more power, realism, and control in every render.

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depth of field render of an art object.
15 October 2025 - Cases

A realistic ambience in record time with Enscape

How Anouk Creative Studio uses Chaos Enscape to bring designs and visualizations to life.

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Render of a poolhouse
15 October 2025 - News

Chaos Vantage 3 is here

Discover Chaos Vantage 3: real-time rendering with USD, MaterialX, volume effects and more. Perfect for archviz and VFX workflows.

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Clouds surrounding skyscrapers at night
9 October 2025 - News

V-Ray 7 update 2: perfection with one click

Discover V-Ray 7 Update 2 with new AI features, realistic night skies, and more to make visualizations faster, smarter, and more convincing.

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Render of a building complex with a parking lot in front of it
9 October 2025 - News

Smarter, Faster, and More Sustainable Design with Design8 at Digibouw!

Come to Digibouw and discover the future of digital design

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Design Smarter, Faster and More Sustainable with Design8 on Digibouw!
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