If you’re interested in 3D printing or CNC milling — or really any kind of fabrication — then duplicating or interfacing with an existing part is probably on your to-do list. The ability to print ...

At Solidworks World 2018, the power of design and fabrication is a cornerstone to the company’s motto. With every new update, it brings new tools to machinists and manufacturers to ensure they have ...

A new standard establishes guidelines for documenting digital 3D models. The recent ASME standard Y14.41 establishes requirements, exceptions, and guidelines for documenting digital solid models in 3D ...

Researchers at MIT developed MechStyle: a system that allows for customizing 3D model files while maintaining durability.

With 3D printing technology becoming more readily available, it only makes sense that design software would follow suit. DesignSpark Mechanical, a 3D solid modeling and assembly tool, aims to provide ...

The rapid adoption of 3D integrated circuits (ICs) and heterogeneous packaging heralds a new era in semiconductor design. Benefits are clear: greater functional density, reduced footprint, and ...

In the 1956 competition to design the city of Brasilia, Lucio Costa's proposal differed significantly from his competitors'. In contrast with the detailed plans and well-designed perspectives of the ...

From 3D-printed prototypes to immersive game worlds, the demand for 3D content is surging across industries—and with it, the creative ambition of designers, artists, and makers. Yet turning bold ideas ...