Engineering

Generating 3D Models from Photos in SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS is a powerful tool that millions of people use every day to design all sorts of products across all sorts of industries. There are a handful of design methods used to create 3D geometry ...
3DPrintingIndustry

SolidWorks in the Cloud? Onshape CAD Modeling Launches Public Beta

I received an email today from Nancy Yi Liang, of Amazon (née MixeeLabs), with the subject line “Onshape Launches, SolidWorks in the cloud?” The link she directed me to was for a new cloud CAD ...

I asked Gemini to design a 3D print to cat-proof my door lock; it nearly nailed it

Here's what went right (and wrong) ...
3D Printing Industry

Vibecoded clones of SolidWorks and AutoCAD released as open-source

Spend less time fixing files. Discover smarter workflows at AMA: Software 2026. Two open-source CAD applications written ...
Engineering

What is 3D modeling in the AEC industry?

Engineers rely on 3D design tools to model existing conditions, build features and components, and analyze a project's impacts. Before the days of computer-aided design (CAD), designers and drafters ...