CAD
Make data-backed sustainability decisions in your product design with real-time carbon footprint analysis.
Pair artificial intelligence and algorithmic software with 3D printing and you have the potential to easily and economically personalize all types of products.
Browser-based 3D modeling software, Womp, is free during its alpha and has a beginner-friendly approach that leverages "pixel streaming" and SDF modeling.
There are too many formats to subscribe to every CAD program out there. Instead, try a free CAD viewer – be it online, offline, or an app!
If you're deciding between SketchUp vs. AutoCAD, read on to find out how they compare and which is better for you!
Check out our list of the best free 3D design software for beginners, advanced, and professional users available right now.
CAD and CAM are often confused or conflated, but these tools perform entirely different tasks. Learn the differences between CAM vs. CAD!
Scenes can get messy in Blender, and sometimes you need to transform a bunch of objects together. Learn how to group, hide, and select all objects.
Don't be CAD confused. Find out about the history and relevance of computer-aided drafting in our world. Hint: It's the 2D part!
CAD file formats number in the hundreds. Start creating now with the most popular and most common CAD file formats for 3D models!
Revit and SketchUp are two powerful programs commonly used in architectural design, but there are some clear differences between them. Follow along to find which one is better for you!
CNC machining is a common industrial process with specific design features that work best. Learn the ins and outs of CNC design as we break them down in this detailed guide.
CAD/CAM has gone a long way towards making dental fabrication processes more efficient. Explore this in-depth guide where we break down all you need to know about dental CAD/CAM.
Nearly 7,000 professionals, enthusiasts, designers, exhibitors, experts, attended the last "SOLIDWORKS World" in Dallas. Read Sarah Goehrke’s report on the most important CAD conference – and how it will be rebranded for 2020.
Designing models for 3D printing doesn't have to be hard. Here are 5 quick tips for you to realize your designs with this revolutionary technology.
The extrude tool in Blender is essential to modeling anything of quality. It allows you to extend and create a new section of your model. But how does it work exactly, and what are its uses?
There's more to solid modeling, a cornerstone of computer-aided design, than meets the eye. Beyond the drawing, a solid model offers details that enable computer analysis and rapid prototyping like 3D printing and CNC machining.
The NewPalmyra project is an effort to reconstruct the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria using modern technologies. The project has now launched Palmyraverse, an online space to view the resulting monuments.
Swiss specialists Bachmann Forming use Artec 3D scanners to digitize handcrafted chocolate bunnies, so they can create custom food packaging.
“The future is custom” according to award-winning software company Caboma. Their software SpecifX allows companies to instantly personalize their products and create bespoke solutions through 3D printing.