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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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ParaMatters Launches CogniCAD 3.0 at Formnext 2019
ParaMatters expands Its generative design and manufacturing cloud solutions with new release.
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Alibre Design 2019: Still Going Strong
Alibre LLC ships the second release since reacquiring its venerable parametric modeling software.
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Meeting the Challenge of Product Complexity for Global Manufacturers
Using this five step blueprint to create your Digital Thread will help you manage the design, manufacture and sustainment of complex products.
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Designing with AM in Mind
Designers and fabricators must support one another to avoid print failure.
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New 3D Printer Offers up to 500,000 Colors and Multiple Materials
Stratasys J850 PolyJet 3D printer is designed for designers, with capacity to print at higher speeds.
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2D CAD Program CADintosh 8.5 Adds DWG Export and More
The number of CAD elements that can be used in the app is limited only by the available memory in...
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flyingshapes° Launches Virtual Reality CAD Application
Available now for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, flyingshapes° streamlines design workflows for precise spatial modeling with intuitive haptic controls...
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Bricsys Conference Highlights “One Platform” Approach to Design
Bricsys celebrated the first anniversary of the acquisition at its most recent annual conference by showing off new partnerships, new...
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Editor’s Pick: A Simple and Useful Tool for Product Visualization
CAD Schroer i4 AR-Viewer for smartphones extends company's expertise to product visualization beyond the bounds of typical CAD software.
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Elysium Provides Quality Information Framework (QIF) for Translation and Validation to/from CAD
New software capability connects design, manufacturing and quality inspection phases and streamlines workflows to support MBD/MBE.
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New Augmented Reality Viewer Designed to Bring 3D Models to Life
The new AR-Viewer i4 Augmented Review enables the display of 3D models within a realistic environment.
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