I have opportunities to handle CAD data at work, but the task of converting STEP files to STL or OBJ was quietly tedious. Some formats cannot be converted by the CAD software used in the office, and ...

CAD, or computer-aided design, is the process of creating, modifying and optimizing designs using specialized software. It is widely used in a number of industries, including architecture, engineering ...

With over six million users worldwide, SolidWorks is one of the most popular CAD programs on the market. However, while it is much loved, it is far from being perfect. This is especially true for ...

CETOL 6σ enables product development teams to easily and fully understand the complex impact of dimensional and assembly variation on their designs. Image courtesy of Sigmetrix. May 2026 Special Focus ...

When complex motion gets too difficult, these 3D modeling workarounds can help. A while back, I was challenged to model the action of an energy chain. These plastic track assemblies capture and ...