What is CAD? you might be wondering if you're considering a career in architecture, engineering or product design. Jobs in ...

Migrating from 2D to 3D CAD takes time but the payback is worth it. 3D CAD models provide a wide array of information about a product. The transition from 2D CAD to 3D CAD is not just another software ...

Tips for going full 3D from 2D A whitepaper from SolidWorks Corp., “Bridging the Worlds of 2D and 3D CAD Design,” notes that 3D CAD design has many inherent benefits over working in 2D: • Improved ...

The handbook Moving from 2D to 3D CAD For Engineering Design: Challenges and Opportunities, by Louis Gary Lamit, provides a guide for engineering managers interested in migrating ...

By evaluating 3D CAD systems in terms of their application to existing 2D-based design and manufacturing processes as well as in terms of 3D capabilities, mainstream manufacturers can set the ...

A new app called Doodle3D Transform promises to let users easily turn regular 2D drawings into fully fledged, 3D-printable models.

Parker Instrumentation has added 3D models of its manifold, valve and tube fitting product lines to its website - supporting the rapid growth in usage of 3D CAD. They are available as direct inserts ...

Prehistoric cave drawings date back about 40,000 years. Ancient Egyptians used papyrus for paper. Artistic drawing flourished during the European Renaissance starting in the 14th century. Now, ...