Introducing food4rhino Tutorials

We’ve just launched a Tutorials section in food4rhino. A new place for users to learn, explore, and get the most out of their favorite plugins and tools. Whether you're a plugin developer, expert user, teacher, trainer, or YouTuber, this is your chance to share your knowledge and help others level up.

Create and upload tutorials to show how your plugin works, teach best practices, or walk users through real-world use cases. It’s a great way to build visibility and grow your audience.

You can share video walkthroughs, written step-by-step guides, interactive lessons, or practical tips and workflows. Anything that helps users learn faster and get more value from the tools they use. Contribute today and make food4rhino more helpful and inspiring for everyone.

Jewelry Designer course by SABIT

 

Jewelry Designer

Master the art of jewelry modeling with Rhino 3D and Grasshopper.
This course is tailored for aspiring jewelry designers and professionals looking to enhance their skills in Rhino 3D. 

You’ll learn how to build precise 3D models of rings, pendants, and other jewelry pieces using native Rhino tools, and how to automate modeling tasks with Grasshopper.

What you’ll learn:

• How to set up Rhino for jewelry design workflows;
• Step-by-step modeling techniques for classic jewelry forms;
• Preparing models for 3D printing and manufacturing;
• Introduction to parametric design using Grasshopper;
• Smart modeling strategies to optimize and speed up your process.

Format: Self-paced

Date: Available on demand

Duration: 130 hours
Language: English

Host: SABIT

Register Here ...

EDD_2025: Rhino User Meeting in Milan (Italy) -13 and 14 June

 

Rhino User Meeting: EDD_2025
Envisioning Design Day
13 and 14 June 2025
IED - Istituto Europeo del Design
via Bezzecca 5, Milano
Organized by Corsirhino

Corsirhino is organizing a new edition of the Envisioning Design Day (EDD_2025) at the Istituto Europeo del Design (IED) in Milan. This year's event is divided in two days fully dedicated to Rhino, digital design and innovation, with a mix of high-profile workshops and lectures, together with plenty of opportunities for networking.

👉 The full program is now already available.

The EED_2025 will be held mostly in Italian, with a few conferences and workshops in English.

Complete details and registration...

Grasshopper Level 2 online workshop for parametric modelling, June 25-27, 2025 (McNeel Europe)

Grasshopper Level 2 (Level 2)

Online Workshop

Tutor: Ping-Hsiang Chen

June 25-27, 2025

10 AM-5 PM CEST (Barcelona)

Hosted on Zoom by McNeel Europe

Ping-Hsiang Chen, a former computational designer at Zaha Hadid Architects, leads a three-day Grasshopper Level 2 online course. This hands-on experience explores computational geometry and parametric design principles. After the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Have an in-depth understanding of data structure
2. Work between different geometry types such as NURBS, Mesh, and SubDs
3. Understand the use cases of mesh geometry
4. Optimize workflow using blocks and caches
5. Work with layers, material, and views in your Rhino document

Day 1

• Review Computational Geometry and Complex Geometry
• Advanced Data Structure (Branch and Path Manipulation)
• Data Grouping, Partition, Classification and Culling
• Data Sorting, Sets
• Conditional Statements
• Custom Patterns and Domain

Day 2

• Mesh Modelling Introduction
• Mesh Subdivision and Topology Reconstruction
• Mesh Optimization with ShrinkWrap
• Introduction to Blocks
• Create Block Attributes
• Reference External Blocks

Day 3

• Point Cloud Data Type
• Introduction to Content Cache
• Query Information from Rhino Document
• Model Layer and Object Introduction
• Model View Introduction

Course requirements: This Level 2 course requires prior experience in visual programming with programming. You should be familiar with the GH user interface as well as the essential algorithms and data structures in Grasshopper (Chapter 1&2). Software requirement: Rhino 8

Online course fees for each course: EUR 395 (+VAT); full-time students and university teachers get a 50% discount (proof of status required). Please note that we will confirm your seat after your payment has cleared.

Maximum number of participants for each course: 25. If there is no quorum, the course will be canceled 15 days before.

Course language: English

Educational seats are limited. Sign up now by contacting Verena!

Rhino.Inside Revit 5 years PAZ Workshop

Rhino.Inside.Revit – 5 Years of Game-Changing AEC Integration workshop

PAZ Academy is celebrating 5 years of Rhino.Inside.Revit, a brilliant evolution in the world of architecture, engineering, and computational design.

📅 Join PAZ Academy on May 30 at 09:00 CEST

📍PAZ Central [6] :: Online [8]

Claim your Zurich seat — or beam in online!

Automating Tekla 2D Drawings with Grasshopper: Recorded webinar now available!

 

If you missed the latest Rhino User Webinar, it is now available!

Discover from the expert Greg Olszewski how to elevate your Trimble Tekla drawing capabilities using the free Grasshopper plugin.

Whether you're new to Grasshopper or looking to enhance your existing Tekla workflow, this webinar will equip you with valuable techniques to automate and customize your drawings more efficiently than ever before.

Watch the video now...
More Rhino User Webinars...

The IAAC Global Summer School 2025 workshops and IAAC Nodes network are back (July 7-25, 2025)

The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) in Barcelona announces a new edition of the Global Summer School 2025 (GSS25), marking another milestone fostering global collaboration and innovation in the field of architecture and design.

Over the years, IAAC has been at the forefront of promoting meaningful knowledge and expertise sharing among architects, engineers, designers and innovators worldwide. The GSS brings together students from diverse backgrounds to engage with IAAC's network of experts and renowned lecturers.

This July, GSS proposes a unique blend of onsite and online workshops, offering to its participants hands-on experiences at IAAC in Barcelona while ensuring digital accessibility through an agile online format accessible to a global audience.

GSS25 presents an immersive lineup of 4 workshops exploring advanced architecture & digital fabrication, advanced computation, urban data analytics and artificial intelligence. Led by IAAC Faculties and Alumni, these workshops promise innovative workflows and individual project exploration and development.

GSS students can tailor their learning journey opting for a two-week onsite workshop in Barcelona or selecting one or more online modules offered throughout July 2025, becoming part of a dynamic and challenging educational experience.

After 4 years, IAAC is glad to open its Global Nodes Network, strategic cities around the world boosting innovation by leading GSS onsite workshops led by IAAC alumni in diverse geographic locations. Applicants can therefore choose to join GSS in the preferred node - city - county!

All GSS25 courses include exclusive access to Global Lectures, weekly online gatherings featuring experts from the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry also connecting participants of IAAC nodes located worldwide. These sessions are designed to complement the workshop themes and provide participants with valuable insights and perspectives.

Applications with the early bird fees deadline is the 31st of May. Please read about prices, eligibility criteria and applications on https://globalschool.iaac.net/

Upcoming Rhino 3D & Grasshopper Classes by Cademy XYZ

 

Upcoming Rhino 3D & Grasshopper Classes

Cademy offers live, hands-on Rhino & Grasshopper training for industrial designers — covering everything from surface modeling to parametric design and 3D-printable lattice structures.

Join our upcoming interactive one-on-one live sessions.

Upcoming Classes:

• Rhinoceros Masterclass
  June, Sat 21 - Sun 22 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST
  July, Sat 12 - Sun 13 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET
  August, Sat 10 - Sun 11 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST

• Grasshopper Masterclass
  June, Sat 7 - Sun 8 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET
  July, Sat 12 - Sun 13 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST
  August, Sat 2 - Sun 3 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET

• Advanced Parametric Texture Workshop
  May, Sat 24 - Sun 25 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST
  July, Sat 19 - Sun 20 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET
  August, Sat 30 - Sun 31 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST

• Computational Design Workshop
  June, Sat 28 - Sun 29 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET
  July, Sat 19 - Sun 20 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST
  September, Sat 13 - Sun 14 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET
  
  

   Full Calendar here..

Online Masterclass: 3D printing parametric textiles by Footwearology

3D printing parametric textiles 
by Footwearology

This class teaches you how to create spectacular textiles for footwear and other applications using Grasshopper. 

It is the highly requested online version of the masterclass that Lorenzo Masini gave as part of our Footwearise event in 2024. The images you see on this page are of the textiles made by the participants of this class.

Where: 6 live online workshops of 2.5 hours each. These will be recorded.

When: July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 AND 17 -  7:30-10PM CEST

Level: Intermediate - Maximum 15 participants

Study time: 15 hours, plus practice

Registration here...

RhinoArtisan AI Assistant

RhinoArtisan AI is an artificial intelligence tool designed to support you in the world of jewelry. You can ask it about designs, manufacturing processes, collections, materials—or even request ideas for new creations. It’s like having an expert jewelry assistant who understands your language and responds instantly, helping you work faster, make better decisions, and unlock your creativity — and boost your productivity up to 20x.

Complete details...

Rhino.Inside Revit 5 Years PAZ Webinar

Rhino.Inside Revit - 5 years of Game-Changing AEC Integration

PAZ Academy is celebrating 5 years of Rhino.Inside Revit, a brilliant evolution in the world of architecture, engineering, and computational design.

📅  Join them on May 16 at 12:30 CEST

Grab your very own pixel in the Zoom grid - register now!

TRfem: Thermal Simulation in Grasshopper 2 - Interview with Mathias Fuchs (McNeel)

In this interview ahead of his presentation at CDFAM Amsterdam (July 9-10, 2025), Mathias Fuchs discusses how the new architecture of the much anticipated Grasshopper 2 opens the door to simulation-native design and more…

With native support for parallelism, field-based data structures, and more seamless integration between geometry and analysis, GH2 enables plugins like TRmesh and TRfem to run finite element simulations directly on the canvas. Mathias explains how these tools bring volumetric meshing, heat conduction analysis, and isosurface generation into real-time design workflows—making physical simulation a first-class part of parametric modeling.

Read the complete interview...

food4Rhino webinar: Architectural Design Optimization with Opossum (May 21, 2025 at 5PM CEST)

food4Rhino webinar: Architectural Design Optimization with Opossum

May 21, 2025 at 5PM CEST

Join us for a webinar on Opossum, the model-based optimization plugin.
During the webinar, we will dive into single- and multi-objective optimization in Grasshopper. You will learn how to formulate an optimization problem, choose the right algorithm, and interpret the results. Further, we will introduce you to Performance Explorer, our interactive and intuitive Design Space Exploration tool.

Speaker: Max Zorn is a researcher and doctoral candidate at the Department for Computing in Architecture, Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD/CA), University of Stuttgart. Max holds a BA (TUM) in Architecture and an MSc in Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research (ITECH). His research focuses on software tools for architectural design space exploration, including optimization, machine learning, and interactive visualization. He leads the Opossum developer team and is a co-author of ICD’s ABxM agent-based modeling framework.

Free registration...

MatrixGold 3.9: The Performance Update

Lafayette, LA (5 May 2025) – Gemvision is excited to announce the release of the first of three major updates coming to MatrixGold Version 3 in 2025. The MatrixGold 3.9 update introduces powerful new features and enhancements that give users more control, speed, and efficiency. From refined parametric workflows to fully customizable quick commands, MatrixGold 3.9 is built to streamline the jewelry design process.

“The MatrixGold 3.9 update represents a significant step forward in our product development,” said Oriol Collelldemont, Product Director at Gemvision. “It’s built on feedback from our customers, whose insights continue to shape the software to better support their business needs.”

The major breakthrough in this update is the Dynamic Power Toggle, which lets users decide when to recalculate geometry. This is a game-changing feature for complex designs with multiple operations—it allows users to make all necessary edits first and recalculate only when they’re ready, saving time and system resources.

Some additional new tools include

• Quick Commands: Enables users to create personalized tool layouts by organizing frequently used features into custom tabs, allowing faster access and a more streamlined workflow.
• Static Surface Prong: Provides a non-parametric option ideal for designs with large stone arrays. This feature reduces file size while maintaining precision and integrates smoothly with tools like Gems Placer.
• Performance Boost: Delivers faster file loading, smoother copy/paste operations, and overall performance enhancements that improve efficiency across daily tasks.

Additional updates include

• Improved weight accuracy for the Mirror Gems tool
• Enhanced toggle behavior for Bezel Chamfer
• Persistent layer preferences across sessions
• Fixes to Comfort Fit functionality

“We're thrilled to announce this update, with two more still to come in 2025," says Alex Stuller, Executive Director of Gemvision. "As the landscape of jewelry design continues to evolve, MatrixGold empowers jewelers with the tools they need to push the boundaries of innovation. We're proud to be part of this vibrant community and excited to keep delivering the industry's leading software.”

Complete info about MatrixGold 3 updates... 

So Table by So Concrete

So Table is the result of an experimental approach using a new 3D concrete printing technology called Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI). Jonáš Kolařík, computational designer at So Concrete, explains that the goal was to create a structure that is spatially rigid yet visually lightweight, taking full advantage of the unique possibilities offered by this method compared to standard robotic concrete extrusion.

The base is inspired by natural structures, from plant lattices to trabecular bone. As it rises, it branches into finer and finer elements that support a tempered glass tabletop. The form is fully parametric and can be easily adapted to different sizes and formats.

Everything is procedurally generated in Grasshopper; the boundary is populated with points in gradual density, which are then connected and go through several steps of automated and manual optimization. The final geometry used for 3D printing is generated using the MultiPipe component, which creates closed SubD geometry with smooth connections and variable thickness.

More details here...

NDAR at NOR-SHIPPING - Oslo, Norway (June 3-5, 2025)

The NDAR team will be present at Nor-Shipping, in Oslo, Norway, 3-5 June 2025.

Nor-Shipping is undoubtedly a great opportunity to meet & chat, and see the what’s new in our naval architecture and shipbuilding software solutions.

The NDAR Naval Architecture Solution combines the Rhino 3D platform with marine plug-ins Orca3D, ExpressMarine, VisualARQ and all Rhino3D plug-ins, seamlessy integrating specialist applications GHS, ShipWeight, MAESTRO Marine, NavCad.

Details...

 

Rhino/ Grasshopper online workshop for structural engineers, June 30- July 2 (McNeel Europe)

 

Rhino/ Grasshopper for structural engineers

Online Workshop

Tutor: Junghwo Park

June 30- July 2, 2025

10 AM-5 PM CEST (Barcelona)

Hosted on Zoom by McNeel Europe

Structural engineering focuses on analyzing given geometries to calculate, optimize, or aesthetically refine structures, ensuring they can stand without failure while fulfilling the designer’s intentions. Long before the advent of CAD software, engineers mathematically defined material properties, loads, and support conditions in accordance with design codes, verifying their calculations through physical model experiments. In architectural design, early parametric approaches were introduced by pioneers such as Antoni Gaudí and have since evolved into contemporary practices, where architects and engineers use tools like Rhino and Grasshopper. These tools are now widely integrated with structural engineering software such as SOFiSTiK, Tekla, Dlubal, SCIA, and Karamba3D, bridging design, analysis, and documentation workflows. This integration enables seamless data exchange across BIM platforms and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration throughout all project phases.

The workshop is taught by Junghwo Park, Head of innovation and technology center in Virtual Design and Construction at Umdasch Group Ventures and certified BIM trainer by buildingSMART Austria, and is designed for structural engineers who want to learn how to use Rhino and Grasshopper for parametric BIM engineering.

Upon completion of this course, participants will...

• Gain a foundational understanding of how to model and document structural engineering projects in Rhino, including templates, drawings, hatching, graphics, and model coordination.
• Learn the principles of parametric engineering using Grasshopper.
• Explore essential Grasshopper tips and tricks to enhance daily practice in structural design workflows.
• Understand seamless data interoperability for BIM workflows using Rhino.Inside.Revit and Speckle.

Course requirements: This course is intended for structural engineers, drafters, and modelers who have no prior experience with Rhino and Grasshopper. Software requirement: Rhino 8

Online course fees for each course: EUR 395 (+VAT); full-time students and university teachers get a 50% discount (proof of status required). Please note that we will confirm your seat after your payment has cleared.

Maximum number of participants for each course: 25. If there is no quorum, the course will be canceled 15 days before.

Course language: English

Educational seats are limited. Sign up now by contacting Verena!

Training for Trainers Workshop - June 16-18, 2025

Training for Trainers Workshop June 16-18, 2025 10 AM-2 PM Hosted Online by McNeel Europe Expert users of Rhino who want to get approved as Authorized Rhino Trainers now have a chance to participate in this certification workshop hosted online by McNeel Europe and delivered by Giuseppe Massoni and Bernat Lorente.  To learn more about the Rhino Authorized Training Program, click here...  Price of the course: €195 (+ taxes, if applicable).  Seats are very limited. Sign up now! Registration is now open...

Open position Artist / Designer in Residence at EPFL’s Geometric Computing Laboratory (GCM)

Position: Artist / Designer in Residence

Host Lab: Geometric Computing Laboratory, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland

Timeframe: 3 months, from September to December

Application deadline is June 15th 2025.

This residency invites artists, designers, and makers to engage in an intense collaboration with scientists at EPFL’s Geometric Computing Laboratory (GCM) directed by Mark Pauly. We welcome project proposals that leverage our scientific research to create a sculptural artwork, installation, or functional application prototype. The resident will have access to GCM’s latest research technology and computational design tools, as well as a fully equipped fab lab. The residency is fully funded and expect to last three months during the fall of 2025. 

Information and application here...

Rhino-Grasshopper community, the Trimble 0-60 Challenge 2025 is open for startups to apply!

Do you have a great idea for a Rhino/Grasshopper workflow with Trimble products? Trimble is excited to announce the return of the Trimble 0-60 Challenge, a global initiative designed to identify and support the most innovative startups in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner-Operator (AECO) industry.

Apply Now!

About Trimble 0-60 Challenge

Trimble 0-60 Challenge, is a global initiative designed to identify and support the most innovative startups in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner-Operator (AECO) industry. This challenge aims to foster the development of integrated solutions across three categories: Connected Data, Connected Design, and Connected Field or Jobsite. Participants should leverage Trimble Connect, or other Trimble solutions, such as SketchUp or Tekla as part of the Trimble platform.

What To Expect?

Participants will meet over the course of 12 weeks. Throughout the program, participants will have access to Trimble experts and business mentors. At the end of the program, finalists will have the opportunity to demo their solutions at Trimble Dimensions, and winners will be announced. All terms and conditions apply.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for entrepreneurs, startups (early stage), and developers who want to turn their innovative ideas into industry solutions.

Why Apply?

Networking - gain access to Trimble’s large partner and customer ecosystem.
Support - AEC and technology experts will help you transform your wildest dreams into practical solutions.
Exposure - show your work off to our large audience and meet our venture and investment partners

Entry Requirements

To enter the challenge, your solution must solve a product or customer pain point, integrate with Trimble Connect or other Trimble solutions such as Tekla or SketchUp, enhance a Trimble Connect workflow in design or construction, and show commercial growth potential. Each solution should address one of the following three categories: Connected Data, Connected Design, Connected Field or Jobsite

Key Dates

May 26, 2025 - Applications Close
June 23, 2025 - Finalists Announced
July 8-9, 2025 - Program Kick-Off
November 10-12, 2025 - Demo Day at Dimensions

About Trimble Connect

Trimble Connect is a cloud-based collaboration platform that enables teams to share, manage, and access project data from anywhere, ensuring stakeholders have the most up-to-date information for streamlined workflows. It is widely used across various sectors and industries including civil construction, geospatial, transportation, engineering and design. To learn more about Trimble Connect and its offerings, please visit connect.trimble.com.

About Trimble 

Trimble is transforming the way people move, build and live. Core technologies in positioning, modeling and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve our customers’ productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com

RhinoArtisan 6.3 now available

RhinoArtisan 6.3 is not only the newest version but also one that revolutionizes the in-store experience. This release includes Boutique, the new module that lets you do something incredible: Design jewelry with your customer in the store within seconds.

Picture the moment: A customer walks into a jewelry store and browses the showcases, but they want something more—something unique. Now, with Boutique, you can create that magical moment: design together, in real time, turning an idea into a stunning piece of jewelry right there, in front of their eyes, with breathtaking renders and instant pricing.

Boutique transforms a simple jewelry store into a place where customers don’t just buy—they create, participate, and connect.

• Co-design starting from configurable collections or from scratch with just a sketch.
• Combine components, personalize every detail, and take the design as far as your customer’s imagination goes.
• Show realistic renders instantly so they can see how their jewelry will shine even before it’s made.
• Generate instant pricing, keeping the momentum alive and closing the sale at the perfect moment.

RhinoArtisan 6.3 is available and completely free for all RhinoArtisan 6.X customers.

Download RhinoArtisan 6.3...

More information about RhinoArtisan...

Digital Landscape Architecture Conference in Dessau (June 4-7, 2025)

 

Digital Landscape Architecture (DLA) Conference
June 4-7, 2025, in Dessau, Germany

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

The theme of this year's DLA Conference is Collaboration.

Approaches to digital technologies in landscape architecture will be presented and discussed through workshops, lectures, and panels (Program). Topics will include AI in landscape architecture, building information modeling (BIM), the use of UAVs, and Geodesign.

The conference will take place as a hybrid event on the Dessau campus of Anhalt University of Applied Sciences.

The organizers are looking forward to an engaging event and a vibrant exchange with their international guests.

Register here...

Webinar: Modern Rendering and Artificial Intelligence

Upcoming Webinar:

Modern Rendering and Artificial Intelligence –

The Future of Architectural Visualization

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Universidad UPB invites you to an exciting webinar that explores the intersection of cutting-edge technology and architecture. 

Architectural visualization is dramatically shifting, driven by the capabilities of modern rendering engines and Artificial Intelligence. This webinar will highlight how tools like Unreal Engine and V-Ray empower designers to produce hyper-realistic renderings, interactive walkthroughs, and real-time presentations, redefining how architectural ideas are communicated.

We will also explore how AI can be integrated into the design process to generate innovative concepts, automate routine tasks, and streamline workflows from the early concept phase to final delivery.

This webinar will be held in Spanish. 

Location: Universidad UPB, Laureles Campus – Room 212, Block 9

Time: 10:00 AM–12:30 PM (local time)
Free Entry and Online Access with Registration: Register here
Webinar Link: Join via Webex

Don’t miss this opportunity to see how the future of visualization is already here!

AECtech+ Barcelona (June 13-15, 2025)

Put your skills to the test and embark on an exhilarating 24-hour hackathon!

Join us from June 13 to 15 for the second AECtech+ Barcelona, hosted by Thornton Tomasetti | CORE studio and BIG.

Kick off the weekend early on Friday with a round of Morning Workshops. Take a deep dive into new concepts and workflows within the AEC space. These 3-hour workshops will give you the foundations to implement these technologies at the office or in the Hackathon. Workshops include:

• Exploring Buildings as Graphs: David Andres Leon & Sophie Moore
• Fundamentals of Parametric Geometry in C#: Christopher Diggins
• From Nodes to Code: Parametric Design for Beginners | Alloy Kemp & David Mans

Get inspired by a fantastic panel of presenters at the Afternoon Symposium speaking on a diverse range of innovations within AEC, from Platforms to Processes to Projects.

• CODA: Pep Tornabell
• ACPV Architects: Vincenzo Panasiti & Giovanni Consiglio
• Thornton Tomasetti | CORE studio: Jeroen Janssen & Georgios Athanasopoulos
• Infrared.city: Oana Taut
• BIG: Andreas Bak
• McNeel

On Saturday, immerse yourself in a hands-on learning experience at the 24-Hour Hackathon. Join fellow participants to tackle real-world industry challenges using cutting-edge technologies and computational approaches. This concentrated event will provide an opportunity for hands-on collaboration, problem-solving, and prototyping as you work against the clock to develop innovative solutions. Participants of all experience levels will be able to collaborate, learn from each other, build new relationships, and generate innovations for the AEC community.

Are you new to Hackathons? AECtech provides a unique opportunity to learn from a diverse peer group with varied domain expertise, working together towards a common goal. Need some inspiration? Check out what has been created in over ten years of AECtech hackathons.

Please visit the event site to learn more and register to secure your spot...