Fusion 360 Current
Software Tags: Steve Morris
Why I design w/this software? Fusion 360 allows for more complex parts and greater design freedom.
CorelDraw x7 X7
Software Tags: Steve Morris
Why I design w/this software? CorelDraw is used to drive the Universal Laser Cutter and Vinyl cutter
Selva3D SaaS
Software Tags: Chris D. McCoy (You3Dit)
Why I design w/this software? Awesome program to turn your 2D images into 3D images
Autodesk Moldflow Advisor 2016
Software Tags: Chris D. McCoy (You3Dit)
Why I design w/this software? This is a great software for determining how to best design your plastic injection mold for mass production
Solidworks 2013
Software Tags: Nathan
Why I design w/this software? I went to school for mechanical design where I learned the software. I am also employed as a mechanical designer where I use the software every day
Adobe Illustrator CS6
Software Tags: Weldon Hall
Why I design w/this software? This is a great vector program that allows versatile functionality in creating scalable vector designs direct from images
Solidworks 2016
Software Tags: Weldon Hall
Why I design w/this software? This is the industry standard in terms of 3d design software
3ds Max 2015
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Why I design w/this software? reliefs, mirrors, dressers, reliefs, ornaments, paintings, portraits, sculptures, tables, chairs, fireplaces, pylons, doors, knifes, sticks, handle bracket, molding
Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud
Software Tags: Chip Douglas
Why I design w/this software? Adobe products appear to be the standard for artistic design. I use this software a lot for laser-cutting work, vinyl and other artistic projects. Best for 2.5D projects.
Autodesk Fusion360 2016
Software Tags: Bryan Couture
Why I design w/this software? A360 platform allows for easy collaboration through cloud sharing.
Autodesk Inventor 2016
Software Tags: Steven Furick
Why I design w/this software? Autodesk Inventor gives designers control over the mechanical properties of their designs. If you want to create parts and functional components this is the fastest way to the best results. Faster design times means lower costs for everyone!
Solidworks 2016
Software Tags: Yingzhe Reginald Fu
Why I design w/this software? Solidworks is awesome
Adobe Illustrator CC
Software Tags: Chris D. McCoy (You3Dit)
Why I design w/this software? Illustrator allows me to do the artistic designs and is well suited for laser cutting projects. Has some key features which really help with converting images into laser-cutter friendly files.
Autodesk 123D Catch
Software Tags: Chris D. McCoy (You3Dit)
Why I design w/this software? This is an app for your iPhone or digital camera that allows you to take between 24-48 photos and generate a 3D model. Pretty cool.
AutoCAD 2016
Software Tags: DannyShade
Why I design w/this software? Just completed a class for AutoCAD 2016
Gearotic 2.0 Planetary Gears with tri-axial driver
Software Tags: Justin Kray
Why I design w/this software? Gearotic software is incredible for tinkerers and makers in the 3D Printing space.
Blender 2.76 Zody chair by Hayworth
Software Tags: Justin Kray
Why I design w/this software? Blender is incredibly versatile open-source modeling platform, is massively extensible using Python, and has an active user community. The model pictured was created in Blender and 3D Printed on a ProJet 660 from 3D Systems
SKETCHUP PRO 2015
Software Tags: JONATHAN ISBELL
Why I design w/this software? I HAVE BEEN USING SKETCHUP FOR 10 YEARS.
RHINO 3D 5
Software Tags: JONATHAN ISBELL
Why I design w/this software? I HAVE BEEN USING RHINO FOR 10 YEARS.
AUTODESK AUTOCAD 2015
Software Tags: JONATHAN ISBELL
Why I design w/this software? VERSATILE, UBIQUITOUS, UNIVERSAL
FUSION 360 ULTIMATE
Software Tags: JONATHAN ISBELL
Why I design w/this software? The cloud based rendering and file management makes it easy for me to be mobile. Powerful software makes rapid modeling and prototyping fast, easy, mobile (cant beat that) and limitless.
Autodesk Fusion360 SaaS
Software Tags: Chip Douglas
Why I design w/this software? This is a low-cost, high-value, software which has a lot of amazing features. I was born and raised on Solidworks but it behooves me to understand Autodesk Fusion360 because of all of the features it has. Did I mention it's free?
Onshape Pro SaaS
Software Tags: Chip Douglas
Why I design w/this software? CAD in the cloud is becoming much more prevalent. This also allows me to find a more affordable way to pay for professional CAD software
Autodesk Autodesk Inventor
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Why I design w/this software? One of the best solid modelling packages available.
Solidworks 2013
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Why I design w/this software? Parametric design allows for easy modelling and tweaking of models which can then be exported as STL files in no time. Analysis packages make digitally testing products a breeze, and everything involved is very user friendly.
CATIA 2014
Software Tags: Evan Schut
Why I design w/this software? Comprehensive virtual product design
Solidworks 2013
Software Tags: Dominic Lavoie
Why I design w/this software? Powerfull and easy to work with. Parametric (make model tweaking a breeze), Multiple Part / Assembly management. Generated STL never need rework.
Blender 2.73
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Why I design w/this software? The open source community behind Blender is fantastic and is constantly pushing forward the development of cutting edge tools.
Rhinoceros version 5 (MAC)
Software Tags: Dugan Wood
Why I design w/this software? Advanced software, compatible with Mac
Onshape SaaS
Software Tags: Chris D. McCoy (You3Dit)
Why I design w/this software? Because it can be utilized in the cloud and it's free
Autodesk Fusion360
Software Tags: Chris D. McCoy (You3Dit)
Why I design w/this software? To utilize a bunch of new and useful tools that come in a package that is offered for free to makers, entrepreneurs and educators.
3dsmax 2014
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Why I design w/this software? I am able to design anything in 3d with this software
Solidworks 2014
Software Tags: Alex Valeyev
Why I design w/this software? Freeform capabilities with the capacity to define critical dimensions and interface with industry standard manufacturing technology.
Inventor 2015
Software Tags: Dan Porter
Why I design w/this software? Great for mechanical design and assemblies.
Fusion360 2015
Software Tags: Dan Porter
Why I design w/this software? Replicas, machine parts, tools, video game related items, super hero related items
TinkerCAD SaaS
Software Tags: Chip Douglas
Why I design w/this software? Importing STLs and customizing them. Easy to use. OS independent.
Solidworks 2013
Software Tags: Chip Douglas
Why I design w/this software? Parametric Design, Configurations, Multi-part assemblies