Results for tag: "3D Printing CAD Software"

3D Printing CAD software constitutes a specialized segment of the broader computer-aided design (CAD) market, focusing on tools for creating digital models intended for additive manufacturing processes. Such software enables users to design, modify, and optimize parts and assemblies before they are printed in three dimensions. These tools often feature capabilities to assess the viability of designs for 3d printing, including considerations of material properties, structural integrity, and the minimization of waste. This market sits at the intersection with computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems, which are concerned with the actual production processes and machinery involved in making the digital designs into physical objects. Additionally, 3D printing CAD software overlaps with computer-aided engineering (CAE) applications, which are used to simulate and study the physical properties of objects under various conditions to ensure they meet the required specifications and performance criteria. Companies in the 3D printing CAD market include Autodesk, known for its AutoCAD and Fusion 360 software, Dassault Systèmes with SolidWorks and CATIA, PTC's Creo, Ultimaker's Cura, and GrabCAD by Stratasys. There are also open-source options like Blender and FreeCAD that cater to users and developers interested in a community-driven approach to software development. Show Less Read more