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3DCoat 2026.11 introduces a new GPU-powered Node System that expands procedural workflows across texturing, sculpting, and material creation. The update adds a visual node editor for building non-destructive materials, masks, modifiers, filters, and

Maxon has released Cinema 4D 2026.3.3, a maintenance update that focuses on stability, bug fixes, and workflow reliability. Unlike feature releases, this update resolves issues across modeling, UV editing, simulations, MoGraph, and project exchange,

Maxon has released Red Giant 2026.5, bringing updates to Real Lens Flares, Trapcode Particular, and other Red Giant tools. The release introduces support for zoom and aspherical lenses, improves particle workflow performance, adds Spanish language su

Maxon has released Redshift 2026.8, introducing new rendering capabilities, workflow enhancements, and compatibility updates across supported host applications. The release adds a new procedural shader, improves rendering performance, updates color m

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