Getty Images
Computer-aided design (CAD) is used by engineers, architects, artists and others to create precise drawings or technical illustrations. CAD software can be used to create two- or three-dimensional models.
Computer–aided Design CAD Resource
FARO® 8-Axis Design ScanArm 2.5C
Breakthrough Color Scanning and Unmatched Efficiency for 3D Design.
Learn more
Latest in Computer–aided Design CAD
Design
Aiming to be the Amazon of On-Demand Manufacturing
Vendors enter the field, adding new networks for ordering custom parts and prototypes.
Design
PTC Creo 6: New Technologies Enhance Pioneering MCAD Software
Update to PTC Creo 6 include enhancements to design for additive manufacturing, real-time simulation analysis powered by ANSYS and augmented reality...
Promoted Post
How to Leverage High-Strength 3D Printing
Can't figure out how to integrate high-strength 3D printing into your manufacturing workflow? Try a new perspective.
Learn more.
Presented by
Design
Meeting Design and Regulatory Challenges of Autonomous Air Taxis
Frankfurt Airport manager Fraport is working with Volcopter to potentially use electric, vertical take-off multicopter (eVTOLs) to carry passengers through...
Prototype/Manufacture
CNC Software Updates Name of Wildest Parts Competition
Masters of CAM is an online platform for Mastercam users to submit stories about their experience and skills using CAD...
Prototype/Manufacture
HOOPS Publish 2019 Enables Consumption of 3D PDF on Any Device, Any Platform
SDK enables conversion of 3D PDF documents into HTML while maintaining the PDF’s layout, interactivity, data and behavior.
Design
Integrating Smart Design Under Pressure
How a small engineering team evolved from its traditional product design roots to embrace the complexity that comes with smart,...
Design
Kijenzi Brings Medical Printing to Kenya
Penn State start-ip provides CAD files, 3D printing capabilities to remote Kenyan hospitals.
Design
ZW3D Review: Model and Manufacture
ZWSoft updates its all-in-one CAD/CAM program.
Design
ZWSOFT Introduces ZW3D 2019 with Productivity Improvements
ZW3D 2019 optimizes workflow and extends functions such as clearer parting wizard, enhanced patch tool, multi-region definition and parting to...
Design
Five Intelligent System Mobility Design Finalists Competing for Share of $4 Million
Finalists include teams from United States, Japan, Italy and United Kingdom, with devices ranging from a hybrid exoskeleton on wheels...
Glossary Quick Look
Glossary
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
V
Latest News
Aras Thinks Big about Digital Transformation by Focusing on Process
R.D. Abbott and Dow to 3D Print Heat-Cured Silicone Parts at RAPID + TCT
CIMdata Has Completed its 2019 PLM Status & Trends Research
Altair Invites Students to Participate in Electromagnetic Simulation Competition
All posts
Editors’ Picks
Editor’s Pick: Turning SLA printing on its side for improved performance
Formlabs launches two new printers for production workflows.
Editor’s Pick: Bringing Digital Workflow to Additive Manufacturing Processes
3YOURMIND unveils Agile Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software for additive manufacturing.
Editor’s Pick: Improve the Drafting Experience
IntelliCAD Technology Consortium Version 9.1 adds digital signatures, direct to PDF, and more.
Editor’s Pick: Additive Manufacturing, Real-Time Simulation and AR Inside 3D CAD
PTC Creo 6.0 keeps a legendary design tool on the cutting edge.