Looks interesting!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXFctEHNj2A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF3R9HHiL-o#t=16.279932

It definitely looks interesting, but I've tried it and couldn't get used to Modo's interface / workflow. Way too much entry fields, buttons, controls and mouse button combinations for me. And the Mesh Fusion adds a layer of complexity to that UI experience.

MoI is a breeze to work with compared to Modo. But if you're already used to working with Modo, Mesh Fusion is a great tool.

Yes, I'm with Metin. I was offered a complimentary copy of Modo, tried it for a week and realized I couldn't get good with it without a huge investment in time. I think that's a real problem with 3D these days. There are so many modelers and renderers and workflow pipeline tools that you can't just 'jump in' as an everyman, but are instead required to be a specialist.

Even non-specialists need an array of tools. This day and age you typically need at least NURBS and Polys. Then a good cage modeler is important, as well as topology modeling. So, that's 4 workflows right there. MoI is my favorite, but I use SketchUp for Polys, Lightwave for SUB-Ds, and 3D Coat for topology.

Rendering is just gaga right now. I just got through a 2-week (over the holidays) intensive workout of Octane. I *really* wanted it to work-- I have the rig for it and it's freaky fast AND unbiased, but the workflow is just too much-- besides it's so damn buggy. At least the plugin for SketchUp was literally unusable. They gave me a full refund after they had to agree.

I was really impressed with Marmoset Toolbag but unfortunately they can't render any VR stuff, which is what I'm looking for at the moment. But the GI baking looks cool and you can pick up the program in an afternoon.

Marco convinced be to pre-purchase Instant Light. Now that it's out of beta I might check it out again, but the GUI was so bad: damn hard to figure out, I'll probably pass. Not many developers have the design and interface intuitions Michael has-- as evidenced by the Instant Light mess.

And of course there's the UE4 and/or Unity for VR and realtime graphics. Lots and LOTS to learn there.

Finally, best for last: there's good ole' reliable: KeyShot. Damn fast. Robust. Super simple. Damn expensive.

Let's shake hands, Chipp! :D

Have you checked MeshFusion after they overhauled gui for it in 10.2? While previously it was a pain to use now it seems they are nailing it.

As for general usage of Modo - personally I found modeling in it quite easy, fast and enjoyable. It still IMO is one of its strongest points. But it is another story when you start digging outside modeling - usually it is as complex as most of the dcc apps out there. As they caught up with huge chunks of functionality I hope they'll work on workflows - hopefully new MeshFusion gui is a good indication that they're aware of the issues.

I've tried Modo's 30-day trial version again about a month ago, and still couldn't get used to it. But that's predominantly a personal thing, because I am way too used to Blender's workflow, keyboard shortcuts, menus, etc.. Switching between the workflow, functions and keyboard keys of four 3D applications (Blender, MoI, ZBrush and Keyshot) makes my head spin enough already. :)