Altair adds geometry healing with Elysium’s CADoctor Posted by Stephen Holmes - July 8, 2015 CADdoctor understands multiple CAD formats and can simplify geometry, to midpoints for example, for more efficient CAE analysis The Altair…
Backflip now converts 2D engineering drawings directly into CAD Posted by DEVELOP3D - September 17, 2026 Turns 2D drawings into parametric 3D models with native, editable feature trees
DEVELOP3D’s guide to CAD translators Posted by DEVELOP3D - September 9, 2026 Leading software tools help designers convert 3D CAD files accurately across formats
Autodesk’s AI blueprint for CAD Posted by Martyn Day - September 8, 2026 Martyn Day examines the company’s emerging AI strategy and what it could mean for the future of CAD
Backflip AI’s updated engine flips mesh into feature tree-CAD model in seconds Posted by DEVELOP3D - August 4, 2026 Cuts the cost of digitising a physical part 'from $1,500 to $10'
Kyrall launches its AI automated CAD modeller Posted by DEVELOP3D - July 6, 2026 Designs parametric parts based on the users requirements, intent and existing files instead of a single prompt.
PixyCAD adds one-time purchase option Posted by DEVELOP3D - June 22, 2026 Parasolid-based modelling app for iPad and Mac has no subscription fees or renewals
‘Claude for CAD’ arrives with Blender and Autodesk Fusion connectors Posted by DEVELOP3D - April 29, 2026 'Coalition of partners' also includes Adobe, Ableton and Splice
PixyCAD app launches for parasolid CAD on iPad Posted by DEVELOP3D - April 27, 2026 Free Starter tier offers all core modelling tools plus STL and 3MF export
Exploring AI’s role in scan-to-CAD Posted by DEVELOP3D - February 23, 2026 What does AI mean for data capture and workflow?