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Shopping Low-Cost CAD Options

Experts give guidance on sorting out what’s available in the market for robust low-cost (and free) CAD tools for DIYers, students or startup engineering companies.
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Desktop vs. Mobile Dilemma

Sorting out individual workstation benefits boils down to how the engineer plans to use the system.

KISTERS 3DViewStation Integrations Available

May 12, 2026 · Users of Siemens PLM systems benefit from user-friendly 2D and 3D CAD visualization.

Shopping Low-Cost CAD Options

November 21, 2024 · Experts give guidance on sorting out what’s available in the market for robust low-cost (and free) CAD tools for DIYers, students or startup engineering companies.

Manitou Manufacturing Debuts CADENAS Online Configurator

June 14, 2024 · Industrial manufacturer adds digital tools for engineers to configure and download 3D CAD models for ball bearing mountings and agricultural bearings.

Verisurf Partners with ScanTech

May 24, 2024 · 3D scanning and optical tracking solutions powered by Verisurf Software.

Desktop vs. Mobile Dilemma

February 9, 2024 · Sorting out individual workstation benefits boils down to how the engineer plans to use the system.

KISTERS 3DViewStation Enhanced

February 2, 2024 · 3D and 2D graphics improve interactions between customers and companies.

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Bridge the Gap Between Digital and Physical by Using XR for Planning and Layout

December 13, 2022 · Using Extended Reality (XR) is helping to bridge the gap between the digital and physical when creating and planning factory and plant layouts.

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AR, MR or VR: Which Technology is Right for your Engineering Use Case?

July 26, 2022 · Augmented, Mixed or Virtual Reality? This is a key question. You will need to understand the features and benefits of each technology type before looking to build and implement your XR strategy.

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3D PDF Insights From the Theorem Experts

July 21, 2022 · We recently sat down with our UK Account Manager Clair Baxter, and US Account Manager Matt Pongratz to discuss 3D PDF, and the major benefits it can have for those working in engineering and manufacturing.

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Getting Started with Extended Reality (XR)

July 21, 2022 · The use of Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) or Virtual Reality (VR) (collectively known as Extended Reality (XR)) in engineering and manufacturing is still in its infancy, but has seen a steady rate of growth and adoption, especially in the manufacturing and engineering industries, for the past few years.

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Valiant TMS Merged Reality Concept

July 21, 2022 · Theorem's Visualization Experience software has provided Valiant TMS with a unique opportunity to visualize 3D CAD models placed directly over real world equipment, tooling and components.

QuadriSpace Releases Document3D Suite 2022

October 11, 2021 · New Document3D Suite 2022 incorporates new illustration features, page design tools and 3D management capabilities.

HCL Releases Glovius 6.0

September 27, 2021 · Release offers enhanced functionalities for easy viewing of 3D CAD data, company says.

Nextech AR Launches CAD-to-3D Technology

September 21, 2021 · This technology is built to reduce costs and accelerate the CAD conversion process across industries, the company says.

Ortman Fluid Power Launches On-Demand Configurator Tool

March 26, 2021 · Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder manufacturer enhances online experience for engineers with CAD downloads, 3D configurator and integrated pricing.

Elysium Takes a Platform Approach to 3D Data Interoperability

October 26, 2020 · 3DxSUITE is a single, modular platform that leverages all of Elysium’s interoperability products to support the model-based enterprise.

Radica Software Partners with Onshape on Electrical CAD

October 20, 2020 · Electra Cloud now available on Onshape’s app store to offer end-to-end solutions including 3D, electrical, pneumatic hydraulics and soon piping and instrumentation diagram.

KISTERS 3DViewStation Offers Full Digital Mockup Without CAD License

October 2, 2020 · 3DViewStation makes DMU functionalities available, not only on Desktop PCs, but also on mobile devices, in browsers and inside of virtual reality sessions.

Autodesk joins Open Design Alliance

September 28, 2020 · Autodesk joins Open Design Alliance, signaling a new chapter in their relationship.

CAD Exchanger SDK 3.8.1. Supports X3D Import

July 22, 2020 · New release also features enhanced Parasolid procedural geometry support.


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