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  • Trimble SketchUp 2025 Introduces New Visualization Tools

    Trimble SketchUp 2025 Introduces New Visualization Tools

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    WESTMINSTER, CO, Feb 27, 2025 – Trimble has announced new visualization and interoperability capabilities in its latest software release for SketchUp. The 3D modeling software provides designers with photorealistic materials and environment lighting options, along with smoother transitions between SketchUp and other industry tools. With enhanced visualization features and improved interoperability, the release helps designers create, manage and share complex projects in a better way,, enabling them to do better work faster, with less effort and rework.

    “SketchUp’s 2025 release introduces a new generation of visualization,” said Sandra Winstead, senior director of product management, architecture and design at Trimble. “These accessible yet powerful tools help designers visualize and understand their projects using more realistic materials, enabling them to make better informed material decisions and produce outstanding visuals — all without leaving SketchUp. In addition, designers can now more easily move in and out of SketchUp thanks to advanced interoperability updates with Revit and IFC files for streamlined design workflows, improved collaboration and greater accuracy in project execution.”

    The new visualization capabilities allow designers to use photorealistic materials, activate environmental lighting, and observe real-time interactions without needing to hit ‘render’ button or delay seeing updates. The features enhance from basic massing studies and stylized visuals to realistic imagery, environmental lighting scenarios, and fresh background options, providing a comprehensive view of a project’s materiality.The latest visualization features include:

    • Environments: 360-degree HDRI or EXR image files act as a light source, reflecting off photoreal materials.
    • Photoreal Materials: Dynamic materials more accurately convey texture and represent how real-world materials absorb and reflect light, producing richer, more realistic visuals within SketchUp.
    • Ambient Occlusion: Adds visual emphasis to corners and edges, increasing perceived depth and realism with or without having materials applied.

    “Accessing high-quality, realistic materials directly within the platform has made it so much easier to quickly present designs that resonate with clients,” said Kate Hatherell, director of The Interior Designers Hub. “This feature is a game changer for accelerating workflows, and I’m excited to see how it continues to evolve.”

    The new release features enhanced interoperability with Revit and IFC files, allowing for consistent IFC roundtrips, improved management of imported Revit elements and 3D views, and better support for photorealistic materials when exporting to USD and glTF file formats. The stronger interoperability facilitates an easy data exchange among various software tools and enables collaboration among different team members throughout all phases of project development, from the initial design to construction completion.

    “The IFC import feature is incredible,” said Lucas Grolla, architect and owner of Grolla Arquitetura. “It has greatly improved the coordination of different project models with the architectural design. Plus, the new material editor and HDRI styles open up countless possibilities for the visual representation of projects.”

    In addition, LayOut, a tool for creating documents from your SketchUp model, has been updated to provide a user experience consistent with SketchUp. 3D Warehouse, offers curated photoreal materials, environments and configurable 3D assets in the SketchUp content library, which can support a wide range of use cases and workflows. 3D Warehouse allows designers to work effectively by offering pre-made, customizable objects that meet their design requirements, eliminating the standard time commitment needed to create custom 3D assets.

    Availability

    Visualization updates are viewable across the SketchUp ecosystem, offering consistency regardless of platform: SketchUp for Web, iPad, and Desktop, LayOut, 3DW, and viewers. Those interested in subscribing to SketchUp can select a plan here or start a free trial by visiting https://www.sketchup.com/try-sketchup. SketchUp’s new capabilities will also be explored via three webinars that will take place on March 11, 18 and 25th. More details are available here.

    Source: Trimble

    About Trimble

    Trimble Inc., founded in 1978 by Charles Trimble, is an industrial technology company headquartered in Westminster, CO. The company specializes in providing advanced hardware and software solutions that connect the physical and digital worlds, enhancing productivity, quality, safety, transparency, and sustainability across various industries. Trimble’s core sectors include agriculture, construction, geospatial, and transportation. Their offerings encompass positioning technologies, modeling, connectivity, and data analytics, enabling professionals and field workers to transform their work processes. As of 2023, Trimble employs approximately 12,700 people worldwide and reported an annual revenue of $3.8 billion in 2022. The company’s products are utilized in over 150 countries, supported by a robust network of global dealers and distribution partners.

  • Transporeon Launches TIAP for Carrier TMS Integration

    Transporeon Launches TIAP for Carrier TMS Integration

    ULM, Germany, Feb 3, 2025 – Transporeon has announced the launch of the Transporeon Integrated App Program (TIAP). TIAP is an application integration framework that ensures interoperability between Transporeon’s transportation management platform and transport management systems (TMS) used by carriers, enabling joint customers to benefit from enhanced efficiency and operational improvements.

    By integrating directly with carriers’ TMS, TIAP simplifies and streamlines data integration and workflow collaboration for Transporeon’s carrier and logistics service provider customers.

    TIAP Benefits

    With TIAP, the carrier TMS integrates with Transporeon’s transportation management platform, eliminating the need for multiple projects and IT involvement. With automated synchronization and live updates, carriers can operate effectively by reducing costs and complexity associated with manual, duplicative work.

    Among the key benefits TIAP provides to carriers:

    • Importing transport details from Transporeon into the in-house TMS and accepting or declining those transports back to the Transporeon platform.
    • Automating tracking by export status, position updates, ETA and license plate numbers to Transporeon.
    • Booking and managing all time slots directly from the in-house TMS system into Transporeon.

    “Individual integrations for carriers can often be costly, time-consuming and often require IT resources that are unavailable,” said Philipp Pfister, sector vice president of Transporeon. “With TIAP, the integration happens at the carrier-TMS provider level instead. Once that is completed and a carrier wants to integrate, most of the work is already done, making the final steps simple and requiring minimal effort.”

    Qargo was one of the first TMS to become a TIAP member. Sander De Wilde, co-founder and head of engineering at Qargo, said: “By becoming a TIAP member, we can provide a better, more consistent experience for our customers. This integration enables a smoother onboarding process and gives our customers peace of mind, knowing that we can seamlessly collaborate with Transporeon to enhance their overall experience.”

    Luke Evans, Birmingham manager at Tyldesley Distribution Services Ltd., commented: “Due to Qargo’s integration with Transporeon, we were able to elevate our supply chain operations to the next level. By significantly reducing manual work and optimizing our resources, we can now deliver exceptional service to our customers while enhancing transparency across their supply chain. We’re excited to continue working towards a more efficient and connected logistics ecosystem.”

    Bart Tilmans, CEO at Jacobs Transport, said: “We can see significant improvements in our operations since TIAP was introduced. Thanks to the seamless integration between Qargo and Transporeon, we’ve been able to cut down on manual workload, maximize the efficiency of our fleet, and deliver more proactive, transparent service to our customers. TIAP has enabled us to adapt quickly to changing supply chain needs while staying true to our values of reliability and quality. This is a big step forward.”

    About Transporeon

    Transporeon, operating since 2000, is a digital logistics platform that has formed to transform freight transportation. It is powered by innovative cloud-based solutions and is connected to a global network of more than 1,400 shippers and retailers as well as over 150,000 carriers and logistics service providers. More than 110,000 transports are executed daily on its platform, and over 100,000 dock appointments are booked for loading and unloading, while approximately €55bn in freight is processed annually. Collaboration among supply chain actors is facilitated and manual processes are automated by its modular Application Hubs and data hubs. Valuable real-time insights are provided into logistics operations, market developments, and carbon emissions. The platform is utilized worldwide across all transportation modes, and efficiency is enhanced through transparent, agile processes. Transporean is headquartered in Ulm, Germany, and supported by 20 global offices with over 1,400 employees.

    Source: Transporeon

  • Trimble Introduces Tiered Core, Pro, Premium Plans

    Trimble Introduces Tiered Core, Pro, Premium Plans

    WESTMINSTER, CO, Jan 15, 2025 – Trimble has announced the availability of three new Trimble Works Subscription plans – Trimble Works Core, Pro and Premium.

    A Trimble Works Subscription offers contractors a simple, low risk way to scale operations, providing flexibility in selecting and utilizing the right civil construction technology, hardware coverage and price point for their business needs.

    For contractors already using Trimble technology, the new subscription plans provide a method for keeping all machines on the same software version, enabling connected workflows for jobsite operations.

    How Trimble Works Delivers

    With each Trimble Works Subscription plan, contractors can purchase select civil construction software solutions, such as Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform and Trimble Siteworks Software. Device licensing, along with software and firmware maintenance are included for the entire subscription term. Each plan also includes Trimble WorksManager field-to-office software to ensure the seamless integration between field operations and office management.

    Trimble Works Core

    The Trimble Works Core plan allows customers to bring newly purchased or existing Trimble and supported non-Trimble on- and off-machine hardware components into their subscription. This allows easy management and updates to construction technology while reducing upfront costs for software licenses.

    Trimble Works Pro

    The Trimble Works Pro plan helps contractors reduce downtime and avoid unexpected repair costs, keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

    Trimble Works Premium

    For contractors who require a greater level of technology protection and service, the Trimble Works Premium plan includes all the benefits of Works Pro, as well as hardware upgrades at no additional cost. This plan keeps users equipped with the latest technology, helps maximize uptime and limits disruptions at worksites.

    “Since its introduction three years ago, our Works subscription offerings have delivered greater operational flexibility to civil contractors worldwide,” said Elwyn McLachlan, vice president of civil solutions at Trimble. “This new subscription program meets the varying needs of customers of all types and sizes — from large fleet operators to local excavation companies. These new tiers are a direct result of customer feedback and reflect our ongoing commitment to help them improve their productivity and profitability.”

    Availability

    Trimble Works subscriptions are available worldwide through the Trimble SITECH distribution channel and select authorized resellers. For more information, visit https://heavyindustry.trimble.com/en/products/trimble-works-subscription.

    Source: Trimble

  • Pioneering Trimble-Qualcomm Tech Empowers Automated Vehicles

    Pioneering Trimble-Qualcomm Tech Empowers Automated Vehicles

    WESTMINSTER, CO, Jan 10, 2025 – Trimble has announced that it has extended its technology collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to deliver precise positioning solutions for automated vehicles ranging from automobiles to heavy trucking. Trimble’s precise positioning engine, Trimble ProPoint Go, will be integrated with the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2, a key platform of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis solution, to provide positioning accuracy within 10 cm. Vehicles with the joint solution are expected to be on the roads by 2028.

    This new integration is capable of supporting Level 2+ and potentially higher levels of automated driving (AD) applications with high-accuracy positioning for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) for automakers and Tier-1 suppliers. With the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2, customers can extend into Level 3 autonomous driving applications, and C-V2X solutions, with the same chipset.

    “Continued success between Qualcomm Technologies and Trimble is a testament to our joint innovation and delivery of solutions that help make higher levels of ADAS and C-V2X a reality for the automotive and telecom industries,” said Olivier Casabianca, vice president, positioning services at Trimble. “Together we are ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and are empowering our end customers to operate with confidence. While fully automated vehicles and trucking are still in the development stages, we are making great strides in providing technology to meet the requirements of greater levels of autonomy.”

    The ProPoint Go positioning engine is designed to provide position and orientation data from the fusion of GNSS signals, including globally accessible high-accuracy Trimble correction services and measurement data from a variety of sensors. ProPoint Go provides precise and reliable centimeter-level position, velocity and time information based on multi-frequency GNSS signals and ASIL-C certified Trimble RTX correction data. This positioning ecosystem helps companies advance their automated driving capabilities with safety at the forefront.

    The Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 automotive connectivity platform features integrated C-V2X direct communications, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), high-precision multi-frequency global navigation satellite system (HP-GNSS) and RF front-end (RFFE) functionalities to support major operators across key spectrum bands globally. “We are committed to delivering driver assistance technologies with a focus on achieving automated driving and creating a system that accurately responds to its surroundings,” said Jeff Arnold, vice president, product management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Our continued collaboration with Trimble allows us to add more reliable and accurate positioning to our technology stack that enhances our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of safety and system reliability.”