Rhino Developer Meeting Barcelona—September 25, 2026

Rhino Developer Meeting Barcelona

September 25, 2026

Join McNeel Europe, Anomaly Build, and Sweden Design Computing (SDC) for the Rhino Developer Meeting in Barcelona, hosted by IAAC (Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia). 

This one-day event brings together developers, designers, and Rhino/Grasshopper enthusiasts for live coding sessions, masterclasses, and deep dives into the Rhino ecosystem—covering RhinoCommon, Python, rhino3dm, Rhino.Inside, Rhino Compute, Hops, Grasshopper 1.0 and 2, and more.

Speakers include Luis E. Fraguada and Verena Vogler (McNeel), along with experts from ShapeDiver, Reope, IAAC, and VIA, sharing insights spanning architecture, BIM, computational design, robotic fabrication, and environmental analysis. The day includes networking breaks, lunch, and evening drinks.

Ticket: General Admission — €95 (+VAT), includes full-day catering...

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Discover RHINO BIM IFC - parametric architecture plugin

RHINO BIM IFC is a new parametric architecture application for Rhino 8 and future versions.

Key features of the solution

• Support for importing and exporting IFC 2x3 and 4 files.
  
• Project creation with floor levels and elevation data.
• Wall creation using an integrated materials library.
• Import of cadastral data and direct linking to administrative documents.
• Fully automated bill of quantities and structural calculations, including permanent and operational loads.
• Shared template with RHINO-CVC for full compatibility.
• Parametric Jacobine-style roof windows and dormers.

A simple, efficient, fast, and cost-effective solution.

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New bending-active timber project developed with Rhino & Karamba3D and Beaver3D

 

Developed as a viable tropical hardwood glulam hangar structure for the Global South, this project addresses the challenge of scaling timber construction in a context still dominated by massive steel and concrete industries. The structural hypothesis was a bending-active beam-string: More efficient than a conventional truss, especially in the connections, while remaining compatible with glulam production lines automated for straight elements.

Rhino and Grasshopper were used as the central parametric environment to control span, rise, subdivisions, curvature limits and cross-section constraints. The model was linked to Karamba3D for structural analysis and to Beaver3D for Eurocode 5 timber verification, including ULS/SLS checks and design-ratio visualization. The main challenge was a form-finding paradox: pre-assembly forces depend on beam inertia and system height, so simply adding material does not necessarily improve structural safety. Developed by João Pini at ITA Engenharia em Madeira and published as an article for the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, the result is a low-carbon, low-cost, and scalable structural product.

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New plugin CompositeWorks - Composite Design Made Easier in Rhino

Introducing CompositeWorks: Composite Design Made Easier in Rhino

Designing composite structures involves more than creating geometry. Engineers also need to define laminate schedules, calculate material quantities, manage weight, and produce clear instructions for builders.

CompositeWorks brings these tasks together inside Rhino, providing an intuitive, visual workflow for designing complex composite parts.

From geometry to laminate design

The CompositeWorks workflow is straightforward:

1. Model the basic geometry using Rhino surfaces.

2. Define your composite materials and layer structure.

3. Create reusable laminate stacks.

4. Assign the stacks to the appropriate surfaces.

5. Let CompositeWorks calculate and document the structure.

By connecting laminate information directly to the Rhino model, CompositeWorks reduces the need to manage separate drawings, spreadsheets, and weight calculations.

Calculate quantities, weight, and center of gravity

CompositeWorks automatically extracts material quantities from the model and laminate definitions. It can calculate individual part weights, complex assembly weights, and center-of-gravity information.

This allows engineers to compare laminate options, monitor weight targets, and identify potential issues earlier in the design process.

Create clearer construction drawings

CompositeWorks also supports single-click creation of construction drawings. These drawings help communicate laminate regions and layup sequences to builders directly from Rhino, creating a clearer path between design and production.

The plugin is suitable for marine, aerospace, architectural, and product-design applications involving fiberglass, carbon fiber, and other FRP materials.

Getting started

CompositeWorks is currently designed for Rhino 8 on Windows and requires Rhino’s .NET Core runtime. It can be installed through Rhino’s Package Manager by searching for CompositeWorks.

Once installed, enter LaminateDesigner in the Rhino command line to begin.

Reports are currently produced in metric units. Imperial Rhino models are supported, with values automatically converted to metric for reporting.

CompositeWorks offers a more connected way to design, calculate, and communicate composite structures—all within Rhino.

Learn more and access the trial on food4Rhino...

Pro-Level Surface Design: Car Modeling & Rendering by Sabit

Take your design presentation skills to the next level with this course from Sabit!

This professional course will guide you through the complete workflow of creating high-quality 3D surfaces in Rhino and rendering them with stunning realism in KeyShot. 

You’ll learn how to design smooth, precise surfaces suitable for visualization, prototyping, and production, and how to make your models stand out with photorealistic materials, lighting, and composition.

Whether you design consumer products, jewelry, footwear, or concept models—this course gives you the essential techniques to turn your 3D ideas into striking visual results.

By the end of this course, you will have built an iconic Lamborghini model from scratch—a show-stopping, production-grade masterpiece ready to elevate your professional portfolio.

Software requirements: Rhino and KeyShot (demo available)

Format: Online video course with lifetime access and instructor feedback

Date: July 28 (Also available completely on-demand)
Duration: 6 hours
Language: English

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Grasshopper Meeting Notes from May 2026 by Simply Rhino

Simply Rhino UK has published its technical event report following the Grasshopper UK meeting at Hawkins\Brown. 

Read the report now and learn what we heard from Remap, the Hawkins\Brown Hackathon teams who took part in the ‘Hero for a Day’ Hack event and updates from MKS DTECH with Beam and RhinoSync.

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Rhino World 2026 Barcelona (October 21-23) - Guest Speakers confirmed and Early Bird pricing until August 4

Rhino World 2026 Barcelona
October 21–23
Hotel Rey Don Jaime, Castelldefels

Three days of talks, demos, and conversations bringing together the global Rhino community—McNeel staff from every region, industry experts, third-party developers, and computational designers, all in one place.

Early bird pricing ends August 4—register now to lock in the best rate.

What's in store

• Keynotes, guest speaker sessions, and hands-on masterclasses
• Live demos from exhibiting partners and solution providers
• An inside look at the Rhino and Grasshopper roadmap—WIP, Grasshopper 2, Rhino Compute, the new Rhino MCP Platform, and more
• Coffee, lunches, and dinners (two evenings of networking events)
• A sea-view venue just 10 minutes from Barcelona Airport

Guest speakers already confirmed include voices from Foster & Partners, Sagrada Família, Volkswagen, Controlmad, Nataly Khadziakova & Giles Miller Studio, Design-To-Production, Her Table Talk.

View the full agenda · Speakers · Venue details

Register Now: €795 €595 (+ VAT if applicable) until August 4...

Supercharge Your Coding Agents: Introducing ShapeDiver Agent Skills

If you have tried agentic or vibe coding, you already know how AI coding assistants can be game-changers. (If you haven’t, what are you waiting for?) But of course, not everything is always as perfect as the results you see online make it seem. As you might have noticed, there are a few things that AI coding assistants tend to do that actually make your life harder. They hallucinate, guess API calls, use tokens to explore code paths that you would never need, and keep you debugging things for no reason.

Solve these issues with ShapeDiver Agent Skills. These skills are a set of instructions that guide AI assistants with ShapeDiver-specific knowledge. Therefore, you can achieve higher-quality results in less time with even fewer tokens. Sounds too good to be true, right?

Whether you're using GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or Windsurf, you can now use those skills and make your “dumb” AI coding assistants experts.

Complete article on ShapeDiver website...

Plotter Paths V1.0 webinar by DesignMorphine

Plotter Paths V1.0

August 29

DesignMorphine's webinar Plotter Paths V1.0 teaches a complete Grasshopper workflow for computational pen plotting, from generative geometry to physical output.

Instead of focusing only on design algorithms, the session follows the full making pipeline: 

• Setting up a paper and machine workspace physically and digitally
• Creating a simple plotter art algorithm 
• Cleaning and validating geometry
• Optimizing drawing order to reduce travel and cycle time 
• Converting curves into a plottable format
• Visualizing drawn and travel moves, and creating basic G-code

Participants will learn to think of plotter drawing as machine-aware toolpaths rather than just images or curves. 

The session covers practical production details such as:

• Margins and bounds checks
• Plottability warnings and errors
• Safe return moves
• Setup commands
• Paper alignment checks
• Multi-layer registration techniques

By the end, participants will understand how to build a reusable Grasshopper pipeline for turning computational drawings into cleaner, faster, and more reliable pen plotter outputs.

Free registration here...

food4Rhino webinar: Arcol x Rhino | Supercharging concept designs (July 15, 2026 at 5 PM CEST)

food4Rhino webinar: Arcol x Rhino | Supercharging concept designs

July 15, 2026 at 5 PM CEST

Design anything in Rhino—then take it further.

With Arcol’s new Rhino plugin, you can generate floor plans, track customizable live metrics, and build client-ready presentations, all in a real-time collaborative environment where your whole team can work together.

Join the webinar to see the plugin in action, and try it free at app.arcol.io.

Speaker: Mike Buss (LinkedIn), Head of Product at Arcol.

Mike’s background spans interiors, architecture, and industrial design before transitioning to product design. His architectural background has been instrumental in shaping Arcol’s user experience and feature set. Mike is passionate about blending creative design with technical innovation to build tools that empower modern architects.

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The Pro-sumer: Computational Design for Regenerative Architecture

What if computational design wasn't about creating more complex forms, but about asking better architectural questions? 

Computational design is often linked to complex geometries and expressive forms. But its real value may be in providing architects with a framework to explore ideas, test alternatives, and make better-informed design decisions about how buildings respond to environmental, social, and spatial challenges.

The Pro-sumer explores how an office tower can evolve from being a consumer of resources into an active contributor to the city. Instead of treating sustainability as an added layer, it weaves energy production, water collection, food cultivation, and passive environmental strategies into the building's architectural logic, resulting in a mixed-use timber tower that reimagines the relationship between architecture, nature, and urban life. 

Developed in Rhino, the project used computational modeling to explore geometry, environmental performance, and spatial organization through an iterative workflow. The digital model was not just a representation of the final project; it was a tool for comparing options and refining architectural decisions as it evolved.

The project received Second Prize in the Buildner Timber SkyHive Competition and was later selected for a presentation at the Architecture Through Media Forums 2026 at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. 

Typology: Skyscraper

Project location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Gross Built Area: 10,000 m2

Prize: 2nd Buildner Skyhive Skyscraper Challenge! Edition #6

Selected for presentation at the Architecture Through Media Forums 2026, Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA), London.

Design year: 2023

Design team: Sofia Michopoulou

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Rhino World 2026 (Barcelona, October 21-23)

Rhino World 2026
Barcelona, October 21-23

Where the Rhino community meets—Three days of talks, demos, and conversations bringing together the global Rhino community in Barcelona.

Rhino World 2026 is the official international event dedicated to the Rhino and Grasshopper ecosystem. This global gathering brings together all McNeel regions, trainers, industry partners, third-party developers, computational designers, and expert users.

What to expect

• Networking & Community: Meet the McNeel staff from all regional offices alongside industry experts during conference sessions, discussions, and masterclasses.
• All-Inclusive Perks: Network with peers over included coffee, lunches, and dinners.
• Exhibits & Demos: Watch presentations and get hands-on experience with live software demonstrations from exhibiting partners and solution providers.
• Future Roadmap: Get exclusive, insider information on the future Rhino and Grasshopper roadmap, vertical markets, and third-party applications.

Register Now: €795 €595 (+ VAT if applicable) until August 4...

Misfits of Manufacturing — From Screen to Machine, August 25-26 in Regensburg

 

Misfits of Manufacturing

August 25-26, 2026

CyberCraft Lab, OTH Regensburg, Germany

Many manufacturing challenges have already been solved elsewhere; they just go by a different name in another industry. Misfits of Manufacturing brings together engineers, designers, fabricators, software developers, and digital manufacturing specialists who use Rhino and Grasshopper to connect design, automation, and production. The event focuses on workflows that bridge the gap between geometry and the shop floor by integrating Rhino with legacy CAD systems, CNC machines, industrial robots, laser cutters, ERP platforms, PDM systems, and custom software solutions. Cross-industry innovation rarely happens by accident. This two-day event is designed to foster knowledge exchange between professionals facing similar challenges across different sectors.

Day 1: Show & Tell

• Presentations and case studies exploring: Digital manufacturing workflows
• CAD/CAM integration
• Automation and custom tooling
• Lessons learned from real-world production environments
• Current challenges and unsolved problems

The day concludes with an informal BBQ and networking session.

Day 2: Workshops & Hackathon

• Hands-on sessions focused on: Robotics and automated fabrication
• AI integration in manufacturing workflows
• Rhino Compute and custom user interfaces
• Collaborative problem-solving across industries

This is a practitioner-focused event with no exhibition booths, sales pitches, or vendor presentations—just people sharing experience, ideas, and solutions.

A limited number of presentation slots are still available.

Agenda, registration, and additional information...

Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting by Simply Rhino

Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting
by Simply Rhino

Authorized Rhino Resellers, Simply Rhino, have announced the upcoming Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting, which will take place at Populous in London.

Presentations will be from the meeting hosts, Populous, alongside their collaborators, including Alucoil, Experience Studios, and CORE studio | Thornton Tomasetti, and then the evening will be closed by the founders of Raven.

Booking is essential for this evening meeting. You can book your free place now!

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food4Rhino Webinar: jifto – Sustainability Assessments – New recorded webinar now available!

 

Missed the last Rhino User Webinar? Watch it now!

If you didn't have the chance to watch the latest Rhino User Webinar live, the recording is now available. Learn about sustainability from Mariusz Hermansdorfer using jifto, a Rhino plugin that offers instant environmental analysis.

Watch the video now...
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Upcoming Controlmad's Master Course Parametric Design

Controlmad's unique program is designed to immerse you in the world of computational design, a cutting-edge field in product and industrial design, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, engineering, and digital fabrication. You will explore creating both digital and physical parametric models using Grasshopper for Rhino as your primary tool, along with our CNC (computer numerical control) machines.

The course is structured in two parts:

Part I – Digital Tools (248 hrs)
Learn Rhino and Grasshopper advanced techniques from the ground up. Topics include data management, organic modeling, artificial intelligence, Python scripting, structural analysis with Karamba3D, form-finding with Kangaroo, optimization workflows, and more.

Part II – Digital Fabrication (137 hours)

Hands-on experience with 3D printing, robotic arms, laser cutting, CNC milling, G-code generation, nesting strategies, and other fabrication technologies.

Dates:  October 26-February 11 

Choose enrollment in:

• The full program (online or onsite)
• Only Part I (online or onsite)
• Or a hybrid option (Part I online + Part II onsite)

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food4Rhino webinar: A Free Parametric Framework for Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) of Performative Façade Components (June 25, 2026, at 5,PM CEST)

food4Rhino webinar: A Free Parametric Framework for Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) of Performative Façade Components

June 25, 2026, at 5 PM CEST

WASPer_3DP is a free Grasshopper framework for the design and fabrication of 3D-printed building envelope components.

This webinar will introduce the plugin as a Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) workflow that seamlessly connects computational geometry, performance assessment, slicing, and G-code generation within Rhino/Grasshopper.

Starting with façade and cellular infill design strategies, the session will demonstrate how WASPer_3DP supports the creation of customized opaque envelope components with open and closed cavities, including TPMS and polyhedral infills. The webinar will feature real-world case studies, an overview of the main tool categories, and a live demonstration tracking the process from initial geometry generation to fabrication-ready printing paths.

Speaker bio 

Juan Diego Vargas is a Colombian architect and PhD researcher at Politecnico di Torino, working across the Department of Energy (DENERG) and the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD). He is currently a visiting researcher at the ACTech Hub, University of Minho in Guimarães, Portugal. His research focuses on Design for Additive Manufacturing methodologies for 3D-printed building envelope components, integrating cellular geometries, performance assessment, and fabrication strategies for medium- and large-scale additive manufacturing. He is also the developer of WASPer_3DP, a free Grasshopper plugin for designing and preparing 3D-printed building components.

Free registration...

Motorboat Design in Rhino by Sabit

Are you looking to break into the marine design industry or expand your 3D modeling skills in Rhino with a focus on real-world boat construction?

Authorized Rhino Reseller, Sabit, is launching an intensive, hands-on course tailored specifically for aspiring naval architects, yacht designers, and metal fabricators.

What you will learn

This course walks you through the complete process of designing a functional aluminum-hulled motorboat from scratch. You will bridge the gap between technical engineering and aesthetic design by mastering:

• The Client Brief: Translating initial requirements into working parameters.
• Hull Geometry: Creating clean, hydrodynamically sound surfaces in Rhino.
• Internal Layout & Construction: Designing the structural aluminum framing and interior space.
• Equipment & Outfitting: Fitting standard marine hardware and components.
• Basic Rendering: Presenting your design visually to clients or employers.

Why this course is different

• Zero to Hero: Designed specifically for true beginners in 3D modeling—no prior Rhino experience required.
• End-to-End Workflow: Step-by-step training based on real-world marine design stages.
• Personalized Mentorship: Benefit from live sessions, hands-on practice, and direct homework feedback from the instructor.
• Portfolio-Ready Deliverable: Graduate with a complete .3dm / .stl motorboat model to showcase to future clients or shipyards.

Format:  Online, Individual 
Date: July 15 (Also available completely on-demand)
Duration: 6 lessons, 9 hours
Language: English, Polish, Spanish

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Submit your work to be part of FABRICATE 2027: Deadline for abstracts July 3, 2026

The FABRICATE 2027 Call for Works is now open, and the organizers are looking for innovative projects from research and industry to be a part of this international event.

Call deadline: July 3, 2026
Call details: https://www.fabricate.org/ 

FABRICATE 2027 will focus on rethinking extractive models of architectural production, learning from local contexts, and empowering more diverse communities of designers, makers, and builders. The Call for Work is looking for submissions that engage meaningfully with material, social, and environmental questions across diverse scales and geographies.

Since its inception in 2011, FABRICATE has played an important role in promoting innovative work at the intersection of design and making, showcasing built projects that challenge how architecture is conceived, materialized, and constructed. It has been a platform not only for technological advancement but also for new ways of thinking about practice, materiality, and impact. While previous FABRICATE events have often been associated with advanced manufacturing and robotics, FABRICATE 2027 is also interested in receiving submissions that reflect broad and critical shifts in the field.

The Rhino community plays an important role in this discussion, and thus, we invite you to submit your work and to be a part of the conference!

The event is co-chaired by Areti Markopoulou (Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia) and Xavier De Kestelier (Hassell), aiming to strengthen ties between industry and research. FABRICATE 2027 will take place on May 14-15, 2027, in Barcelona, Spain, organized by IAAC and hosted by COAC (Col·legi d’Arquitectes de Catalunya).

Any updates will be posted on the FABRICATE website and Instagram Channel (@fabricateconference).

We hope to see the Rhino Community represented at FABRICATE 2027.

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Inside the Mold: How framas Developed Lightweight Footwear Molding for Additive Manufacturing using Spherene ADMS

Inside the Mold - Live Webinar
Tuesday, June 16, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM (CEST)

Join Amirali Delavari from Spherene and René Medel from framas as René explains how he developed a completely new approach to mold design for additive manufacturing and what it means for the future of footwear production.

In this session, you will hear about:

• How testing ADMS (Adaptive Density Minimal Surface) on soles led to a completely new approach to mold design
• How ADMS geometry transformed their design and production workflow
• The unexpected benefits of going lighter on the inside

Details, agenda, and registration...