3D Printed Mini Jet Engine Roars at 33,000 RPM

3D printing is on the rise. It’s more affordable and accessible than ever, and as more people take advantage of those benefits, we’re starting to see some interesting and unique uses for the technolo…

Top 5 Annoying CAD Problems NX Solves

CAD file sharing and collaboration accounts for 3 of the top 5 most annoying problems CAD users face today, according to a SolidSmack poll. The other two? Simulation, and on-the-fly changes.

CAD Updates in NX 10 Maximize Collaboration, Efficiency

CAD expert Al Dean of DEVELOP3D recently reviewed NX 10 for Design, and he finds a lot of improvements designed to make your CAD experience better. He notes that despite the decades-long heritage of …

CAD Software Training – Become NXpert Today

CAD software training will make you an expert—or should we say NXpert—in as little as 15 minutes. Can you believe that’s all it takes to learn how to maximize efficiency with the NX 9 Ribbon interfac…

3D CAD Design Calendar Image of the Month

3D CAD design. When you hear those words, what comes to mind? Perhaps a sleek car, or an airplane wing? Chances are medical devices probably didn’t make the list of things you think of in relation to…

3D Rendering: Why It Matters to You & More

3D rendering often goes overlooked when it comes to product development, but it plays a more important part in the process than you might think. A photorealistic image can help sell a product long be…

Microsoft Takes CAD on Tablet to Whole New Level

If you thought CAD on a tablet was exciting, just wait till you see the new Microsoft Surface Hub. Microsoft unveiled the 84-inch (213 cm) 4K display computer earlier this month at the Windows 10 Upd…

DFMPro for NX Helps You Realize Innovation

DFMPro for NX saves you not only time but also a lot of strife.Just think: You design a part that contains screws. When it comes time to manufacture that part, someone—be it machine or human—h…

3D Mechanical Design Calendar Image of the Month

Where would we be without 3D mechanical design? It brings to life the cars and other vehicles that take us, really, anywhere we want to go. It even powers the tractor that harvests grain for the toas…