Dev Log – System Updates and Upcoming Micro Release Preparations Readers can view our roadmap here: https://apexengine.com/roadmap and see more details on Phase 2 by clicking on the top header link or going directly to https://apexengine.com/roadmap/phase-2. AMS Updates and Upgrades In preparation for upcoming…

The Role of AI in Development: Enhancing Creativity, Not Replacing It Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented rate, offering a potential $4.4 trillion in added productivity. As software engineers and developers at TGS Tech, we see AI as an accelerator for development rather than a…

Apex3D Animation Editor: Empowering Artists with Unprecedented Control The Apex3D Animation Editor (AE) is a game-changing tool within Apex Engine, designed to provide developers and artists with the power to create, manage, and animate 3D assets with ease. Focused on flexibility and precision, the Apex3D AE…

Building a Community Around Apex Engine: Why It Matters Software development isn’t just about writing code, it is about creating something greater than the sum of its parts. Apex Engine is not just a tool—it is a platform designed to empower creators, developers, and businesses. Alongside the engine, we are also…

Dev Log: Advancements in Account Management The Apex Engine development team has been hard at work enhancing our Account Management System (AMS) and User Access Control (UAC) systems to create a seamless and secure user experience for developers and organizations alike. Here are the latest updates: Apex Account…

The Evolution of AI: DeepSeek, Apex Engine and Lower Costs The cost of training Large Language Models (LLMs) has declined dramatically over the years, opening new doors for innovation across industries. Back in 2021, initial training an LLM cost an average of $10 million, or more. Retraining could cost upwards of…

Apex Engine Dev Log: 2024 December and 2024 Recap December 2024 Progress December’s work was focused on expanding the Account Management System (AMS) and User Access Control (UAC) for our clients. This included adding support for licensee/subscriber team management, as well as implementing basic team and permission…

TGS Tech Development Log: Current Progress on Apex Engine Account Management System (AMS) and User Access Control We would like to share this month's updates on the development of our Account Management System (AMS) and User Access Control (UAC) for Apex Engine. The foundational work for these systems has been…

Apex Engine Website is Now Live! Thank you for following our progress. As mentioned in our last update stating our new website for Apex Engine we are excitged to announce: Our website, ApexEngine.com, is now live! We’re excited to connect with past and new clients online and in our Discord. Your feedback is invaluable…

Qt for Apex Engine: Designing the Future of UI/UX At TGS Tech, we’re all about creating a platform that’s not just powerful but truly user-friendly and intuitive. We want developers to feel confident and efficient when working with our tools, which is why we chose Qt as the backbone for the UI/UX of Apex Engine. In…

This past month has been both challenging and productive for the TGS Tech team as we push forward with the development of Apex Engine, making strides in both the business side and the platform itself. Development wa s notably impacted by the severe hurricanes that hit the southeastern United States, including Georgia…

Why Consistency and Design Matter for Your Website and digital product There are so many different websites out there, but if you look closely, you'll notice most of them tend to follow certain style trends that shift every 3-5 years. Even with all that variety, a few key elements—ease of access, design, and…

The Power of AI Beyond Generative Art When people think of AI, the first thing that often comes to mind is the buzz around AI-generated art, images, and videos. Generative AI is everywhere in the news and on social media. While AI-generated content like art and video is getting all the attention, what's often…

Development Log: Apex Engine: Evaluating Our Physics Middleware Options – Havok, PhysX, or In-House Development? Following our last update on Apex Engine’s development and our integration of third-party physics engines, we’ve made further strides in narrowing down the physics middleware options. After an extensive…

Optimizing Apex Engine: Evaluating AMD Instinct and EPYC for Next-Gen Performance At TGS Tech, we’re always looking for ways to push the limits of what’s possible with technology, and AMD’s Instinct and EPYC processors are an exciting opportunity for us and our clients. These processors are game changers when it comes…

Apex Engine and Physics Engines: Integration and Applications At TGS Tech, we’re excited about the opportunities ahead as we decide between building an in-house physics engine for Apex Engine or licensing a third-party solution. With our extensive experience in developing and working with physics engines, we…

Dev Log: Transitioning Apex Engine from Prototype to Alpha Build As we move Apex Engine from its prototype phase to a more advanced alpha build, we're taking several important steps to ensure the platform is robust, reliable, and ready to meet the needs of modern developers. By following these steps, we are confident…

Apex Engine & NVIDIA’s AI Cloud Infrastructure: Opportunities and Future Prospects TGS Tech has collaborated with NVIDIA in the past as a developer partner and part of their Developer Programme. Like many in the tech industry, we are thrilled by NVIDIA’s recent innovations, not only in their GUI and APU architecture…

Apex Engine: A Versatile Solution for PaaS and IaaS Apex Engine falls into both PaaS (Platform as a Service) and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) categories by offering a flexible development environment that can be tailored to different user needs. Apex Engine represents the cutting edge of cloud development,…

Apex Dev Log: Apex Vulkan and Shader Updates Continuing from our last Dev Log: Vulkan Basics discussing our work on bringing Vulkan to Apex Engine, the migration from OpenGL to Vulkan for Apex Engine is progressing steadily, marking a crucial step in transforming the prototype into a robust real-time interactive…

The Future of Gamification: Revolutionizing Industries with Game Engines What is Gamification? Gamification integrates game-like elements such as points, badges, leaderboards, and interactive storytelling into non-game contexts to boost engagement, motivation, and learning. This approach makes activities more…

Apex Development Log: UI Changes and Future Updates This update marks significant progress in developing our UI development, offering developers powerful tools to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces in Apex Engine. We will be focusing on upgrading our tech stack by integrating QT for improved custom…

Apex Development Log: April-May Updates In April, we began collaborating with the Kronos Group to integrate Vulkan shader libraries, enhancing our performance and visual capabilities. The transition to Vulkan involves several phases but promises improved cross-platform compatibility, enhanced PBR features, and a…

Apex Development Log: March-April Updates with Security Focus March saw notable advancements in the development of the Apex Prototype. Besides producing and releasing a video, our efforts were concentrated on enhancing the engine's security and functionality. This included significant upgrades to the terrain editing…

Apex Development Log: February-March Apex Progress This February, our team at TGS Tech made significant strides in the development of the Apex Engine, focusing on preparing, refining, and documenting various components crucial to the project. Each of these tasks brings us closer to creating a versatile and powerful…