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#1
PTC Creo
Submitted by: Jesse Meinesz
Creo is the 3D CAD solution that helps you accelerate product innovation so you can build better products faster. Easy-to-learn Creo seamlessly takes you from the earliest phases of product design to manufacturing and beyond.
You can combine powerful, proven functionality with new technologies such as generative design, augmented reality, real-time simulation, additive manufacturing. and the IoT to iterate faster, reduce costs, and improve product quality. The world of product development moves quickly, and only Creo delivers the transformative tools you need to build competitive advantage and gain market share.Creo is the 3D CAD solution that helps you accelerate product innovation so you can build better products faster. Easy-to-learn Creo seamlessly takes you from the earliest phases of product design to manufacturing and beyond.
You can combine powerful, proven functionality with new technologies such as generative design, augmented reality, real-time simulation, additive manufacturing. and the IoT to iterate faster, reduce costs, and improve product quality. The world of product development moves quickly, and only Creo delivers the transformative tools you need to build competitive advantage and gain market share.ZUpvote10 -
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Modo: Creative 3D Modeling Software
Submitted by: Cad Junkie
Modo sits nicely in-between a the accuracy expected from CAD and the freeform of more organic DCC software. Modeling can be either destructive or non-destructive depending on the designers intended outcome/workflow. Modo operates on Mac, PC, and Linux OS which makes it one of the more flexible to use apps on the market.
Mesh Fusion is an amazing blend of live boolean operations with the SubD geometry which makes for quick iterative design possibilities and changes. The rendering capability that's built into the software is very capable of out putting images intended for any range of downstream graphics needs. It is possible to import/export files for CAD applications which makes it ideal to be placed on either end of the design process.Modo sits nicely in-between a the accuracy expected from CAD and the freeform of more organic DCC software. Modeling can be either destructive or non-destructive depending on the designers intended outcome/workflow. Modo operates on Mac, PC, and Linux OS which makes it one of the more flexible to use apps on the market.
Mesh Fusion is an amazing blend of live boolean operations with the SubD geometry which makes for quick iterative design possibilities and changes. The rendering capability that's built into the software is very capable of out putting images intended for any range of downstream graphics needs. It is possible to import/export files for CAD applications which makes it ideal to be placed on either end of the design process.ZUpvote4 -
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blender.org - Home of the Blender project - Free and Open 3D Creation Software
Submitted by: Cad JunkieWhile not a "CAD" software there are very compelling reasons to have this a designers wheelhouse of 3D modeling tools.
- It's free and always will be, runs on a Mac or PC, and has a very strong community of users and developers.
- Offers a wide range of different tools such as 2D sketching - Grease Pencil, as well as sculptural tools aka zBrush,
and an amazing rendering and animation suite.
- Customization allows users to really get in to the software however they so choose. Being able to create code/scripts or purchase ones that suit ones needs from the market place also adds a level of most other packages don't.While not a "CAD" software there are very compelling reasons to have this a designers wheelhouse of 3D modeling tools.
- It's free and always will be, runs on a Mac or PC, and has a very strong community of users and developers.
- Offers a wide range of different tools such as 2D sketching - Grease Pencil, as well as sculptural tools aka zBrush,
and an amazing rendering and animation suite.
- Customization allows users to really get in to the software however they so choose. Being able to create code/scripts or purchase ones that suit ones needs from the market place also adds a level of most other packages don't.ZUpvote28 -
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Autodesk Fusion 360
Submitted by: Allison Fonder
Autodesk Fusion 360 is a cloud-based CAD software that comes in handy for visualizing complicated mechanical designs due to its ability to host an object's assembly pieces together within one file. It's a more intuitive software than other CAD programs, which makes it a favorite among many industrial designers and hobbyists. Another unique feature of Fusion 360 is its incorporation of Autodesk's generative design technology, an AI-powered function that allows designers to generate CAD-ready solutions based on manufacturing constraints.
Autodesk Fusion 360 is a cloud-based CAD software that comes in handy for visualizing complicated mechanical designs due to its ability to host an object's assembly pieces together within one file. It's a more intuitive software than other CAD programs, which makes it a favorite among many industrial designers and hobbyists. Another unique feature of Fusion 360 is its incorporation of Autodesk's generative design technology, an AI-powered function that allows designers to generate CAD-ready solutions based on manufacturing constraints.
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Rhino
Submitted by: Allison FonderRhino is a 3D modeler used to create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS* (NURBS stands for "non-uniform rational basis spline") curves, surfaces, and solids, point clouds, and polygon meshes. There are no limits on complexity, degree, or size beyond those of your hardware.
Rhino is a 3D modeler used to create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS* (NURBS stands for "non-uniform rational basis spline") curves, surfaces, and solids, point clouds, and polygon meshes. There are no limits on complexity, degree, or size beyond those of your hardware.
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SOLIDWORKS
Submitted by: Allison FonderSOLIDWORKS is the bread and butter program for industrial design—powered off of Windows, this computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software program not only allows you to envision products in their final form, but also design with a precision that can be processed by 3D printers, CNC machines, rendering programs, and more.
SOLIDWORKS is the bread and butter program for industrial design—powered off of Windows, this computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software program not only allows you to envision products in their final form, but also design with a precision that can be processed by 3D printers, CNC machines, rendering programs, and more.
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Prusa i3 MK3S (FDM Printer)
Submitted by: Allison FonderThis open-source printer comes highly regarded as a great personal home printer for designers.
Price:
$749-$999
Pros:
- Works with many different materials
- High print quality
- Great customer service support
- Easy software
- Quieter than other comparable printers
Cons:
- Very much for rapid prototyping (Not as much as "con" as much as this is a con-sideration!)
- Although the Prusa i3 is very reliable, the overall quality of the prints may not feel worth the price tag to someThis open-source printer comes highly regarded as a great personal home printer for designers.
Price:
$749-$999
Pros:
- Works with many different materials
- High print quality
- Great customer service support
- Easy software
- Quieter than other comparable printers
Cons:
- Very much for rapid prototyping (Not as much as "con" as much as this is a con-sideration!)
- Although the Prusa i3 is very reliable, the overall quality of the prints may not feel worth the price tag to someZUpvote20 -
#8
Creality3D Ender 3 V2 (FDM Printer)
Submitted by: Allison FonderThe Ender 3 V2 is by far the most affordable printer on this list, and trusted by many. Creality's recent updates have improved on the previous model as well!
Price:
$279.00
Pros:
- Offers a great build volume for the price
- Easy for beginners to hop on and use
- Affordable for most
Cons:
- Recommended for beginners and home hobbyists, or designers who'd like an at-home, easy printer
- Doesn't support a wide variety of materials
- Quality printing sometimes requires some fine-tuningThe Ender 3 V2 is by far the most affordable printer on this list, and trusted by many. Creality's recent updates have improved on the previous model as well!
Price:
$279.00
Pros:
- Offers a great build volume for the price
- Easy for beginners to hop on and use
- Affordable for most
Cons:
- Recommended for beginners and home hobbyists, or designers who'd like an at-home, easy printer
- Doesn't support a wide variety of materials
- Quality printing sometimes requires some fine-tuningZUpvote21 -
#9
Orbit Basic Turntable
Submitted by: Allison FonderThe resurgence of vinyl shows how trends come full circle—this turntable delivers great sound in a somewhat modern package too.
The resurgence of vinyl shows how trends come full circle—this turntable delivers great sound in a somewhat modern package too.
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#10
Ryobi 18V ONE Hot Glue Gun
Submitted by: Allison FonderWireless hot glue gun! Now you can glue anything, anywhere.
Wireless hot glue gun! Now you can glue anything, anywhere.
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#11
The Packaging School
Submitted by: Allison FonderThe Packaging School offers courses that are self-paced and on demand. View the course library ranging from core material to electives, with select free courses.
The Packaging School offers courses that are self-paced and on demand. View the course library ranging from core material to electives, with select free courses.
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#12
Amazon Frustration Free Packaging Certification Guidelines
Submitted by: Allison FonderPretty straight-forward. Good to know and probably a requirement if working at a larger company, though in my experience the responsibility falls to the engineers in the end.
Pretty straight-forward. Good to know and probably a requirement if working at a larger company, though in my experience the responsibility falls to the engineers in the end.
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How to Use Layers in Any Digital Sketch
Michael DiTullo demonstrates, using a basketball shoe as an example
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