Some lesser-known 3D printing simulation software with examples of implementation.
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Top Free and Low-Cost Professional CAD Software for 3D Printing Enthusiasts
What is the current state of âfreeâ professional CAD tools for 3D modeling?
Hands on with Scanamaze
I tested Scanamaze, a new handheld 3D scanning app.
Book of the Week: A Guide to Additive Manufacturing
This weekâs selection is âA Guide to Additive Manufacturingâ by editors Damir Godec, Joamin Gonzalez-Gutierrez, Axel Nordin, Eujin Pei and Julia Ureña AlcĂĄzar.
Hands on With The Scenario 3D Scanner App
I took the new Scenario 3D scanning app for a test drive.
MakerOS Goes Free!
MakerOS has added a free tier to their cloud-based business management system.
Autodesk Limits Functionality In Free Version Of Fusion 360
Autodesk abruptly announced some significant changes in the functionality of the free version of Fusion 360, their flagship 3D design tool.
ZBrushCoreMini is the New, Free Sculpting App from Pixologic
Get your sculpt brushes and buckets of inspiration ready. Today, Pixologic introduced ZBrushCoreMini, a free entry-level version of its ZBrushCore and ZBrush software designed to help people get started with digital sculpting.
Free Access To Fusion 360 â For A Short Time
Autodesk is offering use of their powerful CAD tool, Fusion 360, at no charge for a limited time to help emergency COVID-19 efforts.
Autodesk Changes Fusion 360 Free License Terms
It will no longer be as easy to obtain a free license of Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD software with new requirements for qualification.
Onshape Tightens Licensing For Free Users
It seems that Onshape is making things more challenging for free users of its 3D CAD service.
Is Autodesk Winning the Free CAD War?
Iâve noticed a bit of a trend, at least informally, regarding use of free 3D CAD suites.
Buy Materials, Get Free Printer? Itâs Really Happened!
XYZprinting is apparently offering a free 3D printer – if you buy some materials.
And Where Did Netfabb Basic Go?
After our story regarding Netfabbâs new release last week, an anonymous reader pointed out that Netfabbâs âBasicâ version appears to be missing.