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PCB for Free?
The Best Free PCB Design Software

Designing and making your own PCBs has never been easier. Check out our selection of the best free PCB design software to get you started!

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2D CAD for Keeps
DraftSight 2024: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of DraftSight 2024 to download for free? Check out our article to see what your options are.

by Tyler Koslow
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From SolidWorks to Solid Prints
How to Convert SLDPRT Files to STL

Converting SLDPRT to STL can be difficult if you don't have the right tools. Read on for a few ways to make the conversion!

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SolidWorks Surface Modeling: How to Get Started

Expand your skill set with this simple overview of a complex design method: SolidWorks surface modeling (also called surfacing).

by Ofir Galiki
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Seamless Sketching
The Best CAD Apps for iPad (Pro) & Android

Good ideas often pop up when you're far from the desktop. Check out our top picks of the best CAD apps for iPad and Android!

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The Best Free CAD Software for 3D Printing

Check out our guide to the best free CAD software for 3D printing, including picks for beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.

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The Most Common CAD File Formats for 3D Models

CAD file formats number in the hundreds. Start creating now with the most popular and most common CAD file formats for 3D models!

by Melanie Griffin
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17 Great SketchUp Tools You Should Know

The capabilities of SketchUp are quite broad, but it can also be a little overwhelming to know which tools to use. Here we list the most useful and interesting SketchUp tools so you can get the most out of this unique program.

by Genaro Ponce
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If It's Solid, It's Good!
Solid Edge vs SolidWorks: The Differences

SolidWorks vs. Solid Edge is a tough choice, especially as they have more than their names in common. Read on to learn the differences!

by Lauren Fuentes
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Get In on the Ground Floor
SketchUp Models Free Download: The Best Sites

Speed up your sketching process! Check out our picks for the top websites to download SketchUp models for free!

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Lost in Translation
The Best STL File Converters (Many Are Free)

Check out our list of the best STL file converter tools available right now to find the best STL converter for your needs! Many are free.

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Not Unbelievable, Really Beautiful Surfaces
Blender NURBS Modeling: Simply Explained

If you want to create curves in Blender, there are two ways to go: NURBS or Bézier. Read on to find out more about Blender NURBS modeling!

by Cherie Tan
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Meshmixer Supports – How to Generate Supports with Meshmixer

Meshmixer is a small but powerful tool for 3D printing, including generating supports for printable models. Find out all you need to know about Meshmixer supports in this mini-tutorial.

by Tian Ooi
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The Best Online CAD Software (Most Are Free)

Check out our picks of the best online CAD software available now for CAD drawing in your browser. Most of them are free.

by Shawn Frey
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A Hard Act to Follow
Blender Hard-Surface Modeling: 8 Best Tutorials & Guides

To get started with Blender hard-surface modeling capabilities, we've gathered the best guides to show you the way. Read on to learn more!

by Lauren Fuentes
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3MF to STL: How to Convert 3MF Files to STL

Whatever your reason, we've got the answers on how to convert 3MF to STL file format. Read on for two easy solutions!

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Create, Annotate, Design!
The Best 2D CAD Software (Some Are Free)

2D CAD software is extremely helpful in the design process. Read on to learn about the best tools and their features!

by Lauren Fuentes
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The Future of 3D Design?
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?

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Up Your SketchUp Game
The Best SketchUp Plug-ins of 2024

SketchUp is a powerful tool for 3D modeling. But even the best can get better. Check out our selection of the best SketchUp plug-ins.

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The Best 3D Mouse for CAD

If you're looking to up your CAD control, we've got you covered. Find the best 3D mouse for CAD, including CadMouse, SpaceMouse, and more!

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