3D Scanners Output Meshes, Not CAD Models. I’ve explained before how meshes are fundamentally different from what one is usually working with in a CAD program when designing physical parts.

For 3d modeling parametric parts, Solidworks is perfect. In the Blender Make A Thing, the author noted “Once again, I need to reiterate that Blender was the wrong tool for this job. ...

At Solidworks World 2018, the company’s manufacturing showcase demonstrated how one can turn any 3D model into an actual production part. The Solidworks software allows for easy translation to ...

SolidWorks is 3D CAD software developed for designing mechanical components. The aim of this module is to get you started using SolidWorks at the University of Sheffield. This is an On-line module.