The Maxwell Render Suite software package provides a complete solution for those who want maximum image quality and full control of the Maxwell Render™ technology. The technology behind Maxwell Render™ enables users to create materials, set lights and cameras, and render 3D scenes, all in a stunningly realistic and intuitive way, resulting in images that are indistinguishable from photographs. In this new version you can find many new features and improvements e.g. new hair rendering, which is a new procedural primitive for rendering hair- compatible with the most popular hair systems (Shave & Haircut, Maya Hair, Max Hair, Ornatrix, and Cinema Hair). 

cebas Visual Technology Inc. announces the release of its latest Service Pack 6 for finalRender 3.5 and finalRender 3.5 SE as well as for the integrated and standalone finalToon. Service Pack 6 offers workflow enhancements as well as stability improvements. Distributed Network Rendering (DR) has been fine-tuned and enhanced. New service pack also brings some changes and bug fixes, e.g. adaptive QMC Global Illumination Engine is enhanced for a better performance with DR (Distributed Rendering) when rendering the same frame on multiple PCs. New service pack you can download when you follow link at the end of this article.

Cebas Visual Technology Inc is announced availability of its latest cebas Member Premium architectural training videos; a large series collection of finalRender 3.5 tutorials shedding light on areas such as, interior architecture visualisation. The tutorials are of great quality offering a solid platform for all finalRender users to get more acquainted and accustomed to the new features added to the latest 3.5 release.

fR 3.5 Architectural Tutorials have many optimized pre-sets ideal for first-time users. Whether you are creating an architectural rendering, product design, or an VFX sequence for gaming or motion pictures, this series will show you how best to use the latest features of finalRender through coaching as well as providing hands-on practice.

Abvent has announced the launch of Artlantis 4, the latest version of the fastest, stand-alone 3D rendering application developed especially for architects and designers. Combining the most advanced and efficient tools for rendering photo-realistic 3D projects. Artlantis 4 is designed based on the original concept of the interactive preview window, with user-defined settings that provide immediate visual feedback on changes made to the project. The new and improved rendering engine allows users to generate radiosity images in real-time directly within the 3D preview window, providing an accurate representation of the final rendering in real-time, while saving the end user valuable time as changes are made to the project.