Next Limit is pleased to announce the release of Maxwell Render version 2.5. This free update for Maxwell Render 2.x clients includes many exciting improvements and new features. These include: New Maxwell Fire interactive technology - available inside plug-ins and Maxwell Studio Sub-Surface Scattering improvements in both quality and performance Numerous workflow improvements including new scripting functions, new command line options and parameters, and networking improvements especially for running animations. As well as many other fixes and improvements The most significant new feature in version 2.5 is Maxwell Fire – Fast Interactive Rendering. Maxwell Fire is an interactive tool which provides instant results while setting up a scene. Now Maxwell Render users can preview scene lighting and materials in seconds. And unlike other interactive style render solutions, Maxwell Fire IS: Compatible with ALL Maxwell Render materials and features A truly interactive workflow – integrated in plug-ins and Maxwell Studio Entirely CPU based - no additional hardware required No extra cost – it is not a separate add-on application, and is a free update for Maxwell Render 2.x clients. The first roll-out of Maxwell Fire is in Maxwell Studio, and the plug-ins for Maya, 3ds Max, Rhino and SolidWorks. (Other plug-ins will see the addition of Maxwell Fire in the coming weeks and months where possible subject to SDK limitations.) The release of Maxwell Fire continues our strategy to build on Maxwell Render´s position as the leader in render quality by adding new and innovative solutions to improve the workflow and interaction between user and render output at both pre- and post-processing stages.