3D Printing Industry

Vibecoded clones of SolidWorks and AutoCAD released as open-source

Spend less time fixing files. Discover smarter workflows at AMA: Software 2026. Two open-source CAD applications written ...
The Financial Express

Meet Aura: SolidWorks’ AI-powered virtual companion for the future of CAD design

Aura, an AI-powered virtual co-pilot, unveiled by Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks at the 3DExperience World event in Houston, Texas, is set to revolutionize the CAD design experience. This new ...

Great news for those doing mechanical design with 3D printers! SOLIDWORKS for Makers is $48/year

When making cases or brackets with a 3D printer, don't you want to properly determine dimensions or combine multiple parts? I ...
DEVELOP3D

Spectral Labs builds ‘Turing Test for AI CAD’

Spectral Labs claims to have built the first AI system to achieve an industry standard CAD certification for mechanical ...
3DPrintingIndustry

3DXpert for SOLIDWORKS streamlines path from 3D design to 3D printing

Market leading 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has announced the launch of 3DXpert for SOLIDWORKS, a 3D print preparation software package that optimizes 3D designs for additive manufacturing.
Engineering

Importing a STEP File in SOLIDWORKS

How to reduce file size and correct for common issues when importing a STEP file in SOLIDWORKS. Not all CAD programs have the same capabilities as and so exchanging things like a STEP file between ...