CorelDRAW is a vector graphics editor that is used across the world in a number of industries. It can be used to create logos, illustrations and graphics. But did you know that you could also vectorize using CorelDRAW? CorelDRAW’s LiveTRACE feature…
As one of the key players in the CAD industry, what Autodesk does impacts on a wide variety of fields. Companies around the world have made use of its software to create everything from mountain bikes to the Shanghai Tower. As such, when Autodesk speaks,…
If you’ve kept up with Scan2CAD’s blog, you’ll know just how important CAD software is. It’s integral to the foundations of most industries—from architecture to entertainment to aerospace. This heavy prevalence of CAD software means that CAD skills have become increasingly…
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ll probably be well versed in raster files by now. You’ll also be aware that there is a way to turn them into vector files automatically, with the Scan2CAD software—and even that you…
The creation of new products is one of the key drivers of the consumer society. These products are created through the process of product design. At its basis, therefore, product design refers to all the work done up to the point…
Adobe Illustrator is a popular vector graphics editor used across the world to create digital graphics and illustrations like logos and icons. But did you know that you could use it to vectorize raster images? Using a feature called Live Trace,…
CAD is an integral part of many industries out there—from architecture to engineering to gaming. It’s for this reason that so many students use CAD packages. The high demand for CAD however, has led to most packages being rather expensive. Many…
Here at Scan2CAD, we’re always banging on about different types of files. But we make no apology for it; without them, there’d be far less design in the world. Today we’re focussing on the most common file types around: the humble…
If you want to produce a CAD file or vector from a paper drawing, you need to use a technique called image tracing—otherwise known as vectorization. This process is a way of immortalizing your legacy drawings, as you no longer have…
Dassault Systèmes is a multinational software company that specializes in 3D design and product lifecycle management (PLM) software. The company is best known for its flagship products CATIA and SolidWorks. Since its inception, Dassault has spread its influence from the aerospace…
A few years ago, the 3D printing industry exploded onto the world stage. Now part and parcel of manufacturing parlance, it is proving somewhat of a divisive topic. We explore whether the hype was justified—and discuss some of the potential, issues…
SolidWorks is the world’s leading 3D CAD software solution. There are now purported to be over 3.1 million users worldwide—a figure that is only set to rise. So where does the program come from, why is there such a large fanbase,…
Following the release of AutoCAD 2018, it’s time to refresh our knowledge of one of the most widely used CAD programs in the world. Here are 7 things you really need to know about the program that is often nicknamed the…
Since the introduction of CAD, design work that once used pen and paper now uses computers. CAD software replaces the traditional drawing board and makes design processes faster and smarter than ever before. CAD is a feature of every industry that…
AutoCAD is a leading CAD program, with hundreds of industries using it every day. If you’ve ever tried it out before, you’ll know that the software can seem very advanced if you don’t know what you’re doing. There are so many tools…
CAD software has changed the way the world works, particularly in the engineering and architectural industries. It has replaced traditional drafting and design methods like pen and paper, allowing industries to plan, simulate and produce their new ideas in a single…
SolidWorks is one of the most prominent CAD programs used across industries and disciplines worldwide. Most jobs in the design industry, and many colleges, make use of SolidWorks—making skills in this program highly valued. The advantages to using such a powerful…
It’s been thirty-five years since AutoCAD first changed the way we think about CAD. Before its release, CAD software generally ran on mainframe computers; AutoCAD shifted that focus to PCs. That was to be far from the only revolutionary move in the…
If you work with CAD, you’re working with complex images on a daily basis. As a result, there are few other fields where detail and precision are quite as paramount as in CAD. Despite this, it can be all too easy to…
There’s no such thing as too much inspiration when it comes to CAD models—which is why we’ve decided to give you a second bunch of great CAD models to try out. So if inspiration is still wearing thin, don’t worry—Scan2CAD has…
