A few days ago, I opined that “If you’re looking for a really great open source CAD program, you’re going to be disappointed.” Charles Warner, an engineer who uses a number of open source CAD programs ...

Free, open-source 3D CAD systems are finding their place. Until fairly recently, designers looking for open-source CAD software had several good two-dimensional programs to choose from but had a much ...

The world of free 3D-modeling software tends to be grim when compared to the expensive professional packages. Furthermore, 3D CAD modeling software suggestions seem to throw an uproar when new users ...

A new open-source tool is reshaping how engineers design multi-material objects. Charles Wade, a fourth-year PhD student in the Department of Computer Science at CU Boulder, has created a design ...

In the world of 3D CAD design, a new CAD solution is capturing the attention of professionals the form of Ondsel ES, built upon the sturdy foundations of the open-source FreeCAD platform. This suite ...

Budget-friendly computer-aided design tools are breaking up costly software monopolies. Now, small studios, independent ...

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. — An integral part of preparing and protecting Soldiers is analyzing Soldier equipment, weapons and vehicles. Vulnerability and Lethality, or V/L, modeling helps provide a ...

While many application creators keep the secrets of their technology under lock and key, open-source software (OSS) takes the exact opposite approach, encouraging collaboration, transparency, and ...