A Blog About Computer Aided Design

  • Best Mouse for CAD in 2023

    Best Mouse for CAD in 2023

    Choosing the best mouse for CAD is an important task for designers. The mouse is the main input device which, as a CAD drafter, you will be spending approximately 8 hours a day holding. Here’s a rundown of what you should consider while choosing the best mouse for CAD work in my opinion.  Best CAD […]

  • AutoCAD exercises

    AutoCAD exercises

    Do you know all the tricks in AutoCAD? When I first started, I was struggling to learn AutoCAD online and I wish someone had walked me through the process. Here, I made an attempt to provide a nice learning process for those of you willing to start learning the first steps in AutoCAD design. Learning […]

  • Debunking the Most Common Photoshop Myths That Exist Today

    Debunking the Most Common Photoshop Myths That Exist Today

    Do you think Photoshop was only a program for photographers? Think again! One of the most common Photoshop uses, though, is in photo editing; many people use it to enhance their selfies or add effects to a photo. Because of this, many myths and rumors about Photoshop have accumulated over the years. Is Photoshop completely […]

  • Pro Tips to Improve Your CAD Designs for CNC Machining

    Pro Tips to Improve Your CAD Designs for CNC Machining

    Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software has revolutionized the engineering and manufacturing industries, allowing designers to create complex 2D and 3D models with incredible precision and accuracy. Designing for CNC machining requires additional considerations to ensure that the design is optimized for the manufacturing process.  In this article, we will discuss ten pro tips to improve your […]

  • What is SAM And How Can Your Business Benefit From It

    What is SAM And How Can Your Business Benefit From It

    Is your organization making use of multiple software without a process to monitor those different tools? If the answer is in the affirmative and you’re part of a large company, you’re missing out on a software asset management (SAM) tool. A SAM tool takes care of license renewals, compliance, performance and software audits to name […]

  • Why Your Engineering Design Company Needs A Customized IT Strategy

    Why Your Engineering Design Company Needs A Customized IT Strategy

    The rise of new technologies is changing the way people live their lives. Hence, an increasing number of businesses are embracing innovation to maintain to stay competitive and succeed. Meanwhile, engineering design companies must adapt to this new environment by creating a customized information technology (IT) strategy.  Here are six reasons why your engineering design […]

  • How to Make Threads in SolidWorks

    How to Make Threads in SolidWorks

    In this tutorial, I will show you how to make threads in SolidWorks while creating a hexagonal bolt. By following this tutorial, you will also learn about the basic menus in SolidWorks, how to draw polygons, how to use the CHAMFER command, and finally, how to add cosmetic threads to your design. A cosmetic thread is used in a […]

  • Are Gaming Mouses the Best Mouses for More Than Just Gaming?

    Are Gaming Mouses the Best Mouses for More Than Just Gaming?

    The video gaming industry is built upon and relies on technology. From the engines and systems used to create the games, to the consoles and kits used to play them, there would be no games without technology.  Gaming controllers have gone through innumerable iterations over the years, with specific designs reserved for specific brands and […]

  • Exploded View in SolidWorks: Tutorial

    Exploded View in SolidWorks: Tutorial

    Exploded views in SolidWorks are highly used in design/ideas presentation in 3D modeling/assemblies. An exploded view shows an assembly’s components spread out, but positioned to show how they fit together when assembled. This will allow presenting an assembly in a brief and quick manner, showing all components and ordering them as you want to show […]

  • Create a Coffee Cup Using Revolve and Sweep in SolidWorks

    Create a Coffee Cup Using Revolve and Sweep in SolidWorks

    In this tutorial, we’ll take a look at some simple but powerful tools in SolidWorks that you can use to turn three simple sketches into a coffee cup. This tutorial is a part of the series of tutorials we are creating for all skill levels. The main tools we’ll be using to create the basic […]

  • Computer-Aided Design For Healthcare: 4 Tips For Safety And Security

    Computer-Aided Design For Healthcare: 4 Tips For Safety And Security

    Computer-aided design (CAD) is often associated with engineering, primarily because engineers use it all the time in envisioning their design plans. However, constructing houses and buildings isn’t the only thing it’s good at. Any industry that relies on computer technology to get jobs done will benefit from CAD, including healthcare. For the record, this isn’t […]

  • Improve Your CAD Skills With These Expert Tips

    Improve Your CAD Skills With These Expert Tips

    The engineering world is transitioning from paper and pencil designs to a more structured and measured system of presenting visual information. Computer-aided design (CAD) uses a digital system to support the creation and development of a design, improving it and making it better than the manually drawn paper version of the design. These design software […]

  • The Impact Of CNC Machining On The Modern Manufacturing Industry

    The Impact Of CNC Machining On The Modern Manufacturing Industry

    Technology is becoming a critical part of the manufacturing process. From producing prototypes to mass production and even robotic assembly, technology is helping companies save time and money. CNC machining (or computer numerical control) has become an important tool in today’s manufacturing industry. This technology is becoming more and more popular, as it brings significant […]

  • CNC Machining Service: How Does It Work?

    CNC Machining Service: How Does It Work?

    CNC manufacturing, or computer numerical control machining, is a common manufacturing method that employs computerized, fast-cutting tools to make shapes from metal or plastic stock. CNC machines can precisely and reliably cut any metal alloy and rigid plastic material. Top-tier CNC machining facilities have a selection of machines at their disposal, which can simultaneously mill, […]

  • How To Use CAD For Your Land Surveying Business

    How To Use CAD For Your Land Surveying Business

    A land surveying business is quickly becoming one of the most profitable and desirable businesses, thanks to rapid technological and software advancements. Moreover, the demand for land surveyors has also grown as businesses and individuals rely heavily on accurate land information for various purposes. Land surveying businesses depend on different technologies to provide their clients […]

  • A Design Company’s Guide To Choosing A Managed IT Service Provider

    A Design Company’s Guide To Choosing A Managed IT Service Provider

    As a design company, you often use Information Technology (IT) in the daily running of your business for tasks like photoshopping, illustrating, or In designing. You’d want to handle your typical business operations easily without taking care of intricate and time-consuming IT tasks. Thus, it’d help to turn to managed IT service providers (MSPs). These […]

  • 4 Data Storage And Backup Tips For Design Businesses

    4 Data Storage And Backup Tips For Design Businesses

    The number and size of files you save in your company system vary depending on their content. For instance, Word or Excel documents don’t take up much space compared to raw design files or videos. But if you’re running a design business, you might need higher-capacity storage. Various files you work on can take up […]

  • 5 Considerations When Hiring Tech Support For A Product Design Company

    5 Considerations When Hiring Tech Support For A Product Design Company

    Running a product design company is no easy feat. There are many moving parts, from the initial product design to prototyping and mass production. You’ll also have to juggle marketing, sales, and customer service, especially when the product is ready to hit the shelves. With technology being involved in every step of the process, tech […]

  • The Role Of IT Support In Engineering Design Companies

    The Role Of IT Support In Engineering Design Companies

    Technology continues to play an essential role in how industries and businesses operate. Engineering design companies, for instance. Modern tools and solutions help streamline their functions when designing products, analyzing complex design problems, drafting plans, ensuring effective communications within the organization, and even aiding in securing sensitive business information.  But to ensure smooth operations, the […]

  • Why Compliance Is Crucial To CAD Businesses

    Why Compliance Is Crucial To CAD Businesses

    Companies can categorize compliance as their ability to conform to rules and regulations. These could be those they set for themselves, but also those of the area where you operate. Along with being compliant with the authorities, there are business-related benefits for these companies that they cannot ignore. Computer-aided design (CAD) is an area of […]

  • Why You Should Transfer Your CAD Data To The Cloud

    Why You Should Transfer Your CAD Data To The Cloud

    Businesses worldwide have shifted to advanced technology, making many processes more straightforward. Even storing vital information turned virtual, with more companies forgoing multiple filing cabinets for online cloud networks. Thus, you’ll find files like CAD data in the cloud rather than physical storage in engineering, design, and similar fields.  Clouds are godsends to businesses and […]

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