Welcome to the eleventh edition of World of CAD, Scan2CAD’s monthly roundup of CAD-related news. We’ll start this month’s edition by focusing on one of the biggest stories to have rocked the world of CAD in recent years: Carl Bass’ departure…
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Ultimate Guide For CAD Job Seekers — Tips, Tricks and More!
If you’ve kept up with Scan2CAD’s blog, you’ll know that we’ve already covered topics surrounding the types of CAD jobs that are available. We’ve even talked about the types of salaries that you could expect in certain CAD careers. But you…
Top Tips And Tricks For AutoCAD Newbies
AutoCAD is one of the world’s most well-known CAD programs, with thousands of people using it on a daily basis. In fact, nowadays, AutoCAD skills are highly valued in many industries including architecture, engineering, product design and more. However, it can…
5 Tools Every CAD Designer Needs
CAD can be complex. Design involves a wide range of different software, and takes place both at your desk and on-the-go. No matter your budget or your company’s needs, there are always ways to increase your productivity and efficiency. In this article,…
How CAD Has Evolved Since 1982
While it might be tempting to think of Computer Aided Design as a relatively recent innovation, most CAD programs we use today can actually be traced back to work begun over 50 years ago. As such, CAD has had a long…
Autodesk – Everything You Need To Know
Autodesk is a pioneer in 3D design, engineering and digital entertainment software. Though best known for its flagship product, AutoCAD, it has developed a vast range of software for the design, engineering and entertainment industries—not to mention hobbyists. But how much do you…
Can I Get AutoCAD For Free?
It’s been 35 years since the launch of AutoCAD in 1982, and in that time, the program has gone from strength to strength. Today, AutoCAD is not only the flagship product of its parent company, Autodesk but is the most widely used…
AutoCAD File Extensions – Everything You Need To Know
AutoCAD is arguably the most prevalent CAD software on the market—it’s used by professionals and hobbyists alike. If you work with CAD, you’re likely to already be familiar with some of AutoCAD’s most common file formats, such as DWG and DXF. However, these aren’t the…
CAD Salaries – Everything You Need To Know
Computer Aided Design (CAD) is integral and indispensable to a variety of industries, from engineering to design to architecture. The importance placed upon CAD means that CAD skills are increasingly necessary to open doors to prospective jobs. From CAD drafters to CAD engineers, there’s a…
World of CAD X — XTract3D, Mastercam 2017 Lathe, Turn a 3D printer into a CNC Mill, and More….
Welcome to World of CAD, Scan2CAD’s monthly roundup of CAD-related news. This month, we’ll start by focusing on XTract3D, the SolidWorks add-in aiming to make reverse engineering simple and affordable. Next, we’ll take a look at the XPlotter, a new CNC machine that combines…
How Is CAD Impacting on the Fashion Industry?
Too often, we tend to think of CAD as having primarily industrial applications. However, it’s important to remember that CAD refers to a broad range of design programs, encompassing a number of creative fields as well as the AEC sector. One such field is…
The Best CNC Kits for Beginners
Taking up CNC as a hobby enables you to make all manner of things in your own home—from tools and parts to personalized toys and gifts. It can, however, be an expensive undertaking, with CNC machines costing thousands of dollars. A…
Why You Should Avoid Cracked Copies of Scan2CAD
Every business has a wide range of expenses to deal with, from staff salaries to office costs. With this in mind, deciding to invest in a new piece of software requires careful thought. It may even be tempting to try to…
Can I Convert this Raster Image to Vector?
Sometimes, people have unrealistic expectations of what automatic file conversion software can achieve. Yes, this clever software can create a vector image within 5 seconds. However, it’s important to remember this raster-to-vector conversion mantra: garbage in, garbage out. If the main…
Ultimate Guide: GIF-to-DXF Conversion
GIFs are a popular file format, commonly used to exchange simple web graphics—you’ve probably received or sent a funny GIF or two to people you know at some point or another. They’re easy to send and they come with wide support….
Top 20 3D CAD Models To Try Out (Part 1)
Creating CAD models is a perfect way to discover the ins and outs of any part. However, sometimes we hit a wall—just what should we create next? No matter whether you’re a CAD beginner or an old hand, there are always times…
World of CAD IX — Dassault Systèmes, MultiCam CNC Routers, SolidWorks World Speakers, and More
Welcome to World of CAD, Scan2CAD’s monthly roundup of CAD-related news. This month, we’ll be covering Dassault Systèmes‘ takeover of Next Limit Dynamics, a move with big implications for their 3DEXPERIENCE platform. We’ll also be taking a look at the new APEX3R line of CNC routers…
14 Top Free CAD Packages to Download
Anyone who has worked with CAD will know just how integral the software is to various industries—ranging from architecture, to engineering and even gaming. CAD gives us the ability to create designs for a range of purposes, from electrical drawings to…
How Does Multicolor 3D Printing Work?
In recent years, the issue of how to make 3D-printed models in multiple colors has come to the fore. One of the major issues is that traditional extrusion methods rely on printing using single strands of filament. Though this technique has…
Freelance CAD — Everything You Need To Know
The CAD industry is full of job prospects and opportunities for CAD beginners and experts—hundreds of companies and small businesses hire CAD designers, engineers and drafters on a daily basis. But many people nowadays are opting for freelance work instead—you can…