M IT engineers are developing an AI model that can operate CAD software the same way a human designer does. The system takes ...

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the go-to method for designing most of today's physical products. Engineers use CAD to turn 2D sketches into 3D models that they can then test and refine before sending ...

The term “workflow” gets thrown around a lot these days. For example, say you own a 3D printer and you just came up with an idea. The temptation is to go straight to your favorite CAD tool, start ...

Slant 3D] has a useful video explaining some thoughtful CAD techniques for designing 3D printed pins that don’t break and the ...

“The selection helper identifies additional edges that the user may want to chamfer or fillet based on the current selection. This reduces the tedious task of selecting many edges manually.” It’s a ...

How CAD, AI, Digital Twins and MBSE are overhauling design fundamentals in heavy machinery and equipment industries.

Computer Aided Design (CAD) is the use of software to create precise digital drawings and 3D models of products. It allows designers to visualise and modify designs quickly, ensuring accuracy and ...

Phil Goldstein is a former web editor of the CDW family of tech magazines and a veteran technology journalist. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and their animals: a dog named Brenna, and ...