3D Design tips and software

Solidworks is definitely a top-shelf professional product for mechanical engineering projects. It is a very powerful CAD software providing you with complex 3D modeling tools, simulations, assemblies, and manufacturing solutions. However, you might b...

TinkerCAD is a popular 3D software developed by Autodesk. Anyone can access this software online through its browser. TinkerCAD is known to be particularly adapted to beginners, as it makes a good entry point into the 3D modeling universe. It is stil...

3D modeling has so much to offer, from 3D visualizations, animation to 3D printing. The software, however, is often heavy and requires powerful equipment. Fear no more, now you can start 3D modeling on your mobile devices! Yes, you can start using a ...

3D printing has a lot of great applications for mechanical engineering projects. But did you know that you can produce strong and fully-functional gears thanks to Additive Manufacturing? What advantages do 3D printer gears have? Today we will, give y...

  Are you looking for new engineering solutions for your next project? Today, we will introduce to you Fusion 360 and Inventor which are both great mechanical software! In what aspects are they different? Which tools are better for you? Let’s find ou...

Would you like to learn or either carry on the 3D modeling path without overloading your computer with heavy software? We propose you to try online 3D modeling software. There is a fair amount of options for beginners, but also for teams of professio...

Do you think you can design one component to control a whole device? Yes! Compliant mechanisms are truly a fascinating topic. How exactly do they work? Where can they be applied? Today we will introduce you to those mechanisms and tell you how you ca...

3D scanning is becoming more and more popular. From the medical industry, historical reconstructions to automotive applications, 3D scanning has many uses. But which software is the best for your project? Did you know that in some cases all you need ...

We recently made a top of the best free 3D CAD software (or computer-aided design software) for your 3D printing projects. But what about laser cutting? We decided to make a selection of the best free 2D CAD software to help you with your laser cutti...

3D modeling software is widely used in many schools. From engineering prototypes, blueprints for architecture, to product visualizations, students across different educational fields use 3D technologies. However, many programs are not cheap, but esse...