IMSI Design Releases TurboCAD® Mac 16

Introducing New AI-Powered Tools and Major Performance Upgrades

NOVATO, Calif. June 19, 2025 – IMSI^® Design announced today the release of TurboCAD^® Mac 16, available in four editions: Designer, Deluxe, Pro, and Platinum. Built for mechanical designers, architects, makers, and professionals across industries, TurboCAD^® Mac 16 introduces over 100 new features and performance improvements, including advanced AI-powered tools, design enhancements, and faster workflows. This update builds on the success of last year’s Copilot feature, expanding its capabilities and delivering major enhancements across modeling, interoperability, and user interface design.

New Features in TurboCAD® Mac 16

AI & Automation Enhancements

A new AI-powered Part Creator is now available exclusively through TurboCAD^® Mac Copilot Professional, enabling users to generate intelligent parametric parts such as gears, screws, nuts, and threaded components with customizable parameters like diameter, helix angle, and tooth count, significantly reducing time spent on repetitive mechanical design tasks.

Performance Improvements

TurboCAD^® Mac 16 delivers substantial performance gains across file handling and rendering, offering up to 12× faster redraws, 22× faster file loads, 5× faster PDF/DWG imports, and 25× faster printing of large files, making complex projects more manageable and responsive than ever before.

Design & Modeling Updates

Sheet metal tools now include Base, Flange, Hem, Rolled Hem, and Unbend functions that simulate real-world fabrication processes. The Arc Slot Polygon Tool allows creation of polygons using arcs as defining edges, adding flexibility to organic shape creation. An integrated ISO Part Library gives direct access to standardized 3D components, while batch export enables saving individual parts from multi-part files for better organization and sharing.

User Interface & Customization

The custom tools interface has been redesigned to support larger m×n icon arrays such as 3×20 or 10×10 layouts, improving accessibility and workspace customization. Additionally, a new edit dialog simplifies tool modification, making adjustments more intuitive and efficient.

Interoperability & File Support

The SketchUp importer now supports the latest versions of SketchUp, with automatic glass shaders applied to transparent materials for more realistic rendering.

Language Support

TurboCAD^® Mac 16 now supports English, French, and German languages, ensuring broader accessibility for international users and allowing designers from different regions to work comfortably in their preferred language without translation barriers.

Executive Quotes

“The AI-powered Part Creator in TurboCAD^® Mac 16 significantly reduces the time needed to build mechanical components. With just a few parameter inputs, users can generate highly accurate parts that fit seamlessly into complex assemblies. ”
— Tim Olson, Vice President of IMSI Design

“The Sheet Metal Tools and Arc Slot Polygon Tool open up new possibilities for industrial design. These features bring precision and flexibility together in ways that were not possible before. ”
— Rita Buschmann, Vice President of Product Management, CAD and Home Design.

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