HardwareProduct LaunchMay 25, 2026
Autodesk 3ds Max 2027.1 adds Smart Bevel and cloud rendering
Autodesk has released the 2027.1 update for 3ds Max, which includes enhancements to Smart Bevel, new Data Channel operators, and updated Arnold integration. The update also introduces new cloud render technologies.
Key Takeaways
- 3ds Max 2027.1 includes enhancements to Smart Bevel.
- The update adds new Data Channel operators.
- Autodesk updated Arnold integration in 3ds Max 2027.1.
- New cloud render technologies are part of the 2027.1 release.
Why It Matters
This update gives 3ds Max users new modeling, data, and rendering tools in one release, with Smart Bevel, Data Channel operators, and Arnold integration all changing in 2027.1. For production teams, the addition of cloud render technologies signals that Autodesk is continuing to fold more render workflow options into the core toolset. The concrete item to watch is how Autodesk documents the cloud render technologies and whether they appear in the 3ds Max 2027.1 release notes as separate workflow steps or integrations.
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