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History of CAD
History of CAD

We explore the history of CAD from the 60s to the present day and going into the future.

By

Peter Selmeczy

Which Type of Modeling Should I Use: Parametric or Direct Modeling?
Which Type of Modeling Should I Use: Parametric or Direct Modeling?

We explain parametric vs direct modeling and help choose the right type of modeling for you.

By

Peter Kocs

Fusion 360 Alternatives
Fusion 360 Alternatives

Fusion 360 is an amazing in piece of software, but it's not for everyone. Browse our recommendations for alternatives to try out.

By

Peter Selmeczy

How to Design for 3D Printing
How to Design for 3D Printing

Whether you're a beginner of a professional these tips and tricks will help you optimize your designs for 3D Printing. With a finetuned model you'll be able to save both time and money.

By

Reka Forgach

10 furniture design software to try in 2022
10 furniture design software to try in 2022

We asked our CAD (computer-aided design) experts at Shapr3D to review existing furniture design programs and handpick the ten best 3D software for furniture design for woodworkers.

By

Victoria Kurichenko

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