SolidWorks—as you might already know—is a solid modeling CAD and CAE program. Owned by Dassault Systèmes, SolidWorks is used by millions of engineers and designers worldwide. With so many capabilities, it’s no surprise to find that it competes with the best…
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SolidWorks: Learn The Basics In 1 Hour
SolidWorks is by far one of the most prominent Computer-Aided Design (CAD) programs out there—we’ve certainly spoken about it enough on our blog! Developed in the 1990s, SolidWorks has only increased in popularity and reputation over the years. In fact, the…
CAD Software Compared: AutoCAD vs SolidWorks
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…
Top 5 Affordable SolidWorks Alternatives
Here at Scan2CAD, we like to keep our readers informed on all the biggest CAD software available. If you’re one of our regular readers or just a general CAD user, you should be more than familiar with the flagship software from Dassault…
Dassault Systèmes Software Compared
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…
SolidWorks 2018 Arrives
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…
The Students’ Guide To Free CAD Software & Resources
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…
Dassault Systèmes – Everything You Need To Know
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…
SolidWorks — 7 Things You Need to Know
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,…
How Industries Use CAD: Engineering
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…
Top Tips and Tricks For SolidWorks Newbies
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…
The Aggressive Expansion of Graebert, Maplesoft Partners with SolidWorks & A Cardboard CNC Machine
Welcome to our first instalment of World of CAD: Monthly News Roundup! In this series, we’ll gather the latest and most recent news in the CAD industry. This month, there’s an ambitious announcement from Graebert, the German CAD player. We’ve seen…