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How This Free AI ‘Co-Pilot’ for Fusion (Soon for SolidWorks) Slashes Design Times by 60%

This free AI assistant for Fusion, with a SolidWorks version on the way, claims to slash the number of clicks in designing a part by 75%. Will it actually deliver on those big productivity promises?

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 4, 2026
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New AI Image-to-Model Generator Promises Perfect STL Files, We Put It to the Test

The future of AI-generated models may ultimately be judged not by how impressive they look on screen, but by how consistently they succeed on the build plate.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 16, 2026
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Unlock Your Design Power: Our 5 Favorite Free CAD Software Options

Whether you're just getting started in CAD or want to expand your skills, check out our choices for the best free CAD software.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 11, 2026
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What Is AutoCAD? – Simply Explained

You've heard about it, but what is AutoCAD? Learn all about the popular CAD giant that brought design software to the masses.

Jan 28, 2026
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Siemens NX: Free Download of the Full Version

The latest version of Siemens NX X CAD/CAM software delivers enhanced AI-assisted design and CAM workflows, deeper cloud-native collaboration, and expanded automation and intelligent programming features to boost productivity across distributed teams.

by Jonny Edge Jan 26, 2026
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SketchUp 2026: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of the new SketchUp 2026 to download for free? Read on to see what your options are and what's new in SketchUp.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 21, 2026
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Ready to Design Your Own 3D Printable Parts? Here is the Best CAD Software for Beginners

Learning CAD can be tough, but you can ease your way in with simple newbie-friendly software. Check out our picks of the best CAD software for beginners.

by Shawn Frey Jan 7, 2026
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xTool Launches AImake: Turn Ideas into Laser-Ready Files Instantly

Go beyond simple image generation with the world’s first crafting AI agent, designed to eliminate the tedious gap between a brilliant idea and a finished product.

Nov 14, 2025
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CAD for Coders: HelloTriangle Is a New Python-Powered, Browser-Based 3D Modeling Platform

Forget complex menus and click-heavy CAD. A former Materialise engineer built this tool to let you script, analyze, and repair 3D meshes right in your browser.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 11, 2025
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SolidWorks 2026: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of SolidWorks 2026 to download for free? Check out your options along with what's new in SolidWorks 2026.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 22, 2025
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Autodesk’s New AI-driven Neural CAD “Completely Reimagines” 3D Design

Autodesk's new AI-powered Neural CAD could change 3D design by moving beyond traditional parametric systems to create models from simple prompts.

by Jonny Edge Sep 17, 2025
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Tinkercad Updates Change Export Behavior, Adds Group Tools

We recently reported on Tinkercad’s update adding object grouping, but there’s more. Changes to grouping extends to exports, too, letting you configure multiple-component assemblies, set up for color-printing, and object-based modifiers.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 4, 2025
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Carveco’s Upcoming Carveco AI Tool Lets You Touch Memories

New AI tool from the Carveco CAM software team crafts machinable 3D reliefs from images or prompts, no experience necessary.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 29, 2025
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Our Favorite STL Repair Tools: Free, Paid, Online, Offline & Everything In-Between

Don’t despair over a broken STL – there are many tools (free and paid) that can help repair your model, and by 2025 they’re better than ever.

Jul 29, 2025
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New Blender 4.5 LTS Adds Point Cloud Object, Improves Mainfold Boolean Operations

Blender now deepens its toolset for dedicated 3D modelers, aiming to make routine tasks faster and complex operations more reliable.

by Shawn Frey Jul 16, 2025
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Does Text-to-CAD Model Generation Really Work? We Tested CADscribe

There's a lot of buzz around AI model generators. So, we're putting them to the test. Is CADscribe up to snuff?

Jul 7, 2025
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The 4 Main Types of 3D Modeling – Simply Explained

Various types of 3D modeling allow us to design various things, some better than others. Read on to see the best type of 3D modeling for you!

Jul 6, 2025
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Free AI Plugin for Autodesk Fusion Aims to Take the Pain Out of CAD For Hobbyists & Pros

When Sohrab Haghighat left the launchpad behind, he brought a bold idea with him to his new venture: what if artificial intelligence could do the boring parts of design inside the most popular CAD tools?

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 25, 2025
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Reference Images for 3D Modeling: 10 Best Sites

Reference images for 3D modeling are essential to creating great models. Check out the best sites for them!

Jun 14, 2025
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Do Free Text-to-3D Model Generators Really Work? We Tested 3 of Them

AI holds promise for creating accurate 3D printable models from a complex text prompt, but they're not going to replace design software anytime soon.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 4, 2025
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