Welcome to this month’s edition of World of CAD, Scan2CAD’s monthly roundup of all the news you need to know from CAD, CNC, and their related fields. This month’s roundup will begin by focusing on the goings on at SolidWorks World….
When it comes to web graphics, PNG has long ruled supreme. It’s easy to see why: PNG pulls off the delicate balancing act between a file size that won’t impact too much on page speed and good image quality. However, PNG…
GeoTIFF is a powerful file format, allowing users to attach georeferencing data to high-quality images. It’s possible to embed GeoTIFF files into GIS applications for illustrative purposes. However, to use them in CAD, or for broader purposes in GIS, you’ll need…
Welcome to 2018’s first edition of World of CAD: Scan2CAD’s monthly roundup of all the news you need to know from CAD, CNC, and their related fields. Onshape kick things off this January in suitably impressive fashion, as the cloud-based CAD…
Most images online, or on your PC, will be in a raster image format. However, raster images aren’t suitable for all purposes. If you need to edit an image using CAD software, for example, you’ll need to convert your image to…
CNC machines have been around for decades, with their history stretching back to the 1950s. In that time, they’ve transformed the way we manufacture things. They’ve also helped to democratize the process, providing a way for budding engineers and makers around…
Welcome to 2017’s final edition of World of CAD, Scan2CAD’s monthly roundup of CAD-related news. We’ll start this month’s edition by covering two new software releases. The first is from mobile CAD software provider Shapr3D, whilst the second is the new version…
Here at Scan2CAD, we know that it can often be difficult to find useful information on the simple issue of which programs perform which functions. That’s why, in recent weeks, we’ve turned our attention towards comparing the many CAD programs currently…
PDF is one of the world’s most useful and versatile file formats. Unlike many of its competitors, it doesn’t require any specific software; users can open it using any standard web browser. Add in its ability to contain a variety of…
Welcome to World of CAD, Scan2CAD’s monthly roundup of CAD-related news. In our November 2017 edition, we’ll be turning the magnifying glass on CAD companies both large and small. To begin, we’ll take a look at offerings from two relative upstarts…
We here at Scan2CAD know that no program is an island—even when it’s the ultimate vectorization software. The range of CAD software is incredibly broad, with specialized programs for practically every design purpose. Each program exists within an ecosystem, and an architect…
Welcome to World of CAD, Scan2CAD’s monthly roundup of CAD-related news. There’s plenty of exciting news to sink your teeth into in our October 2017 edition. For starters, we’ll be looking at the new collaboration between Project Frog and Autodesk which aims to…
As a raster-to-vector conversion software, Scan2CAD has applications across a wide range of fields. One of the most common uses of Scan2CAD, however, is the conversion of images for CNC machining purposes. With Scan2CAD, it’s easy to convert a raster image…
Dassault Systèmes has long aimed to be more than a software provider. It markets itself as “the 3DEXPERIENCE Company”, and offers unique products to meet the needs of a vast range of industries. Its programs run the gamut from widely used…
Welcome to the seventeenth edition of World of CAD, Scan2CAD’s monthly roundup of CAD-related news. In this month, we’ll be covering some exciting hardware developments, including a new workstation-focused CPU from Intel. Meanwhile, if you’re looking at getting a new machine…
Few CAD programs have quite the same name recognition and clout as SolidWorks. First launched in 1995, SolidWorks is Dassault Systèmes’ flagship 3D modeling software. Now, it is ubiquitous across the public and private sectors, finding use in industries as diverse as…
Welcome to the sixteenth edition of World of CAD, Scan2CAD’s monthly roundup of CAD-related news. In this month’s edition, we’ll start by looking at InstantCAD, an exciting new plugin that allows for instant feedback and real-time optimization. In business news, we’ll…
CAD isn’t static. Over the decades, we’ve seen how CAD has evolved from relatively primitive programs allowing only for simple line drawings through to today’s complex, 4D design and BIM software which accurately portrays real-life structures and objects. The evolution of…
Since 1982, Autodesk has been a major presence in the CAD industry. Its initial flagship software, AutoCAD, is still alive and well today. However, Autodesk has since released a wide range of programs, each with its own specialized features to cater…
Since 2010, Camden Custom Cutters have been providing bespoke RC model aircraft kits that can’t be found elsewhere. Its customers rely on it for unique models—and, in turn, it relies on Scan2CAD to make them a reality. About Camden Custom Cutters…
