A STEP file from SolidWorks in TransMagic. Optical system design often includes importing 3D mechanical CAD files for opto-mechanical stray-light analysis, LED illumination system design and other ...

PipeDesigner 3D version 3.5 is the latest update of this Windows®-based 3-D CAD software for piping and mechanical contractors. This version offers tight integration with AutoCAD 2004, faster ...

It's been a few years since I've played with these tools, but it's come time for me to start doing some serious drafting again. Unfortunately this means relearning quite a bit (I used to be really ...

RS Components has unveiled a new version of DesignSpark Mechanical, the free-for-download 3D CAD modelling tool. Now available in Version 4.0 –the first update of the tool for three years – is said to ...

TurboCAD Professional has let me create models for architectural and mechanical projects throughout the years, providing professional 2D plans and fully rendered 3D solid models. Version 12 delivers ...

Eagle and Fusion are getting all the respect for integrating electronic and mechanical design, but what about KiCad? Are there any tools out there that allow you to easily build an enclosure for your ...

This free 650-page book, “The Engineering Design Revolution,” provides a fascinating history of the development and evolution of mechanical computer-aided design tools. This free 650-page book, “The ...

Question: It's 2002 -- why is less than 20% of mechanical CAD done in 3-D? Joe Costello is building a company that will help 3-D technology reach mainstream adoption among mechanical engineers. "Today ...