Nov 26, 2025 | Hot Topics
It’s been a very busy Fall —let’s face it, it’s been a tough year— so it’s lovely to feel things slowing down this week. In the US, Thanksgiving Thursday is about food, family, friends, and being grateful for the bounty in our lives. And if you don’t...
Oct 28, 2025 | Hot Topics
When AI isn’t just a tool, it’s a partner: Pricing the value A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Autodesk introducing outcome-based pricing for (some, all?) of its AI offerings. I wrote, This makes sense when we consider the AI products Autodesk is planning to bring...
Oct 21, 2025 | Hot Topics
Bluebeam Unbound 2025: AI, MagicWand, and why user conferences rock Have I mentioned how much I love user conferences? They’re hands-down my favorite type of event. Investor and analyst gatherings may be more focused, but they can’t match the energy of users charging...
Oct 14, 2025 | Hot Topics
Polymer printing, virtual factories, and a $5 billion bet on physical AI I haven’t had time for a full news roundup lately, but here are a few items that caught my eye—presented in no particular order: 3D Systems is reshaping its software portfolio, announcing plans...
Sep 22, 2025 | Hot Topics
Quick catchup: Ajai Gopal to join Procore, Desktop Metal finds a home, CAE partners merge, more AI A lot is going on (is there ever not?), so here are a few bits and pieces you might find interesting: I don’t usually write about executive transitions, but this...
Sep 18, 2025 | Hot Topics
Are CAD Tools Really That Cheap? During Bentley Systems’ recent earnings call, former CEO and current Chairman Greg Bentley told investors that his company could expand its total addressable market by enhancing its products and charging more for them. To make the...
Aug 18, 2025 | Hot Topics
The reality of AI: Costs and adoption challenges I’ve come across two interesting reports that highlight how confusing the world of AI is right now — token prices aren’t doing what we thought they would. Adoption also hasn’t yet had the effects...
