Until recently, computer-aided design (CAD) software was really only used by engineering companies who could afford to pay thousands of dollars a year per license. The available software, while very ...

When design environments function seamlessly, engineers spend time engineering instead of wrestling with files or tools.

Dutch engineer Johan Von Konowhas created a stunning gingerbread house – but instead of using traditional techniques he used a 50W laser engraver with a simple CAD program! Johan first created an ...

Those who edit CAD models by changing dimensions on the part often see unexpected alterations that can only be fixed by making more modifications. Occasionally, one must reconstruct the model from ...

Very challenging to learn, but interesting and rewarding once you get the hang of it, especially with the aid of online machinists. When I make stuff–regardless of the material I use–I start by ...

A rendering created in a computer-aided-design (CAD) program that includes animation. Starting out with simple movements such as a rotating turntable, CAD animation software has greatly evolved, and ...

In this video, I explore the feasibility of outsourcing CAD work for 3D printing projects. As a creator, I assess the practicality and affordability of delegating CAD design, product design, and ...

Some people love tools in their browsers. Others hate them. We certainly do like to see just how far people can push the browser and version 0.6 of CHILI3D, a browser-based CAD program, certainly ...