Whichever business you’re in, it’s possible you’ve come across the term ‘PLM’ at least once. It stands for Product Lifecycle Management. Initially a strategy developed by automobile manufacturers in the ’90s, it’s now an established business model adopted by numerous companies…
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Converting PDF to DWG for Interior Design
Here at the Scan2CAD blog, we talk a lot about the theory behind raster-to-vector conversion. We also provide handy guides on everything from automatic tracing to raster file types. All of the theory would be worth nothing, however, if it wasn’t…
Convert PNG to Vector—For Accurate Results
PNG is by far one of the most common file types available. While most prominent in the field of web graphics, this particular file type spans across a wide range of industries and users. If you’re working in sectors that require…
Convert TIFF to Vector—For Engineers & Designers
TIFF is one of the most versatile file formats around—it supports millions of colors and allows for good image quality. It’s for this reason that it’s the go-to format for many designers and engineers. Despite its many advantages, however, TIFF is…
Everything You Need To Know About SketchUp
SketchUp is one of the most familiar and popular 3D modeling programs out there. With both a free and pro version, it’s an option for both professionals and hobbyists. A handy software package, SketchUp enables users to create 2D and 3D…
Which BIM Software Should I Use?
If you work in the AEC sector, you’ll have encountered BIM software at some point. Building Information Modeling software is designed to compile all the information that designers, architects and engineers might need to know about a building or infrastructure. From…
How to Convert from GeoTIFF to CAD and GIS
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…
The History of CAM—Past, Present and Future
The manufacturing and modeling industries are constantly advancing—adapting to new needs and changes in industry standards. The entire market and maker community, however, wouldn’t be anywhere if not for computer aided manufacturing (CAM). CAM has certainly has had an interesting history—spanning…
Convert Images to Vector: Your Essential Guide
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…
3D Modelling on iPad Pro from Shapr3D, SimulationX, and More
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…
CATIA vs SolidWorks: Software Comparison
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…
Which Architecture Software Should I Use?
CAD software has changed the way the entire world works—from the design industry to engineering to architecture. Instead of old school drafting methods, architects can use CAD software to bring any type of design to life. From start to finish, design…
Convert PDF to AutoCAD: The Ultimate How-To Guide
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…
Compared: The Best Graphics Cards for CAD in 2023
So, you’ve decided you need to purchase a graphics card for your CAD work. At first, you may have thought that you could purchase any graphics card as long as it is powerful—only to realize that the GPU market is more…
A Brief History Of SolidWorks
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…
Top Tips and Tricks for Vectorworks Newbies
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Scan2CAD blog, you might be familiar with Vectorworks—a cross-platform CAD and BIM software gaining popularity in the entertainment and architecture industries. As you’d imagine, a software offering both CAD and BIM has many…
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…
Vectorworks: Learn The Basics In 1 Hour
If you like to stay updated with Scan2CAD’s blog, you’ll undoubtedly be familiar with Vectorworks, a term that represents CAD history and heritage dating back to the 1980s. Vectorworks refers to both a software development company founded in 1985 (Vectorworks, Inc.) and…