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Glossary: CAD

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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.
 
 

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IronCAD Offers NestIt Add-on

New integration debuts for sheet metal nesting and material optimization.

OpenBOM Releases CAD File Agent for SOLIDWORKS

New application delivers AI-powered file capture.

RADAN Solution Marches On—50 Years Strong

Longevity of solution suggests ongoing need for verified, repeatable sheet metal preparation in a complex manufacturing landscape, Hexagon reports.

Bricsys Is Now Octave

Bricsys as a brand will be retired.

Zoo Introduces Zookeeper Agent for CAD Design

Zookeeper is a conversational CAD design agent that helps engineers move from intent to editable CAD models via natural language interaction.

New CADEXSOFT Release Features Unified MTKCore Naming, More

CADEXSOFT invites you to review the unified MTKCore naming and explore Workbench and projection algorithm updates.

CONTACT Software, T-Systems Partner for Catia V6 Integration

Linking the CAD system and CIM Database PLM allows companies to advance engineering processes, CONTACT Software reports.

Siemens, AMC Bridge to Host Joint Webinar on Parasolid Adoption

Parasolid is a geometry kernel powering commercial engineering applications worldwide. 

GPU Acceleration Expands

More software vendors are embracing GPU acceleration in their simulation solvers.

JETCAM Releases Expert v25

Release features anti-tipping microjoints and enhanced automation.

TopSolid Makes Available MachineWorks GPU-based CNC Simulation

MachineWorks GPU can create an accurate in-process stock model in seconds now, according to the company. 

Bricsys Partners with  TD SYNNEX  Datech

Partnership expands BricsCAD access for organizations looking for a CAD alternative.

ModuleWorks Launching GPU Simulation

Sandvik’s Cimatron and Mastercam will reportedly be first to make the technology available in a commercial CAM solution, ModuleWorks says.

YURA Launches AI Chatbot Technology for Electrical System Design Support

The tech is designed for electrical system design support, YURA says.

Online Catalog Features E-Z LOK Threaded Insert CAD Models

Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, this catalog is intended to streamline the design and specification process for engineers.

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