Author Archives: 3dsman

CATIA vs Solidworks: Who Wins the 3D CAD Battle?

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CAD software is critical for effective design, and a wide variety of CAD solutions all claim to be the best. To help you decide between CATIA vs Solidworks, here’s an unbiased comparison of some key features. Feature Comparison 3D Rendering: … Continued

Using the Mark Two for Composite 3D Printing

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Composite 3D printing allows designers, engineers, and manufacturers to easily create strong, high-quality 3D printed parts at a lower cost than traditional manufacturing methods. The Mark Two composite 3D printer from Markforged provides users with a range of benefits including: … Continued

CNC Software Comparison: NCSIMUL vs. Vericut

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If you use CNC machining equipment in your production process, you know how complex it can be to ensure the programming is perfect. The good news is there are tools to help you prove out your program without wasting expensive … Continued

FloEFD Success Stories | Benefits of Flow Simulation

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FloEFD from Mentor Graphics is a heat transfer and fluid flow simulation analysis program that embeds directly into multiple CAD programs, including CATIA. This complete integration removes much of the complicated numerical calculations and meshing overhead that comes with traditional … Continued

Click2Cast 4.1: Advanced Casting Simulation

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Click2Cast is the advanced casting simulation software that is part of the solidThinking simulation portfolio. It works alongside Click2Extrude, which is used for metal and polymer extrusion simulation, and Click2Form, which is used for sheet metal forming simulation. This family … Continued

CATIA V7: When will it be released?

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CATIA V7 hasn’t been released yet. We don’t yet know when it will be released, but here’s what we do know. CATIA is a robust multi-platform software suite that includes CAD, CAE, PLM, and 3D design tools. Since it was … Continued