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It’s the first official update for Chaos Envision! Let’s have a look at the new features and tweaks available in this edition! What is Chaos Envision? Chaos Envision is a new software from Chaos which helps create stunning images and videos from your renders. Create detail-heavy scenes without compromising on performance or quality with their … Read more
SOLIDWORKS is an incredibly versatile tool, with users across architecture, engineering, construction and technology. The companies that use their products are extremely diverse and span a whole host of products. One of those customers is Team Rembrandts, a robotics team from Eindhoven in the Netherlands SOLIDWORKS recently spoke to Team Rembrandts about how they use … Read more
Rhino 3D has become one of the most widely used tools for jewellery design. Whether you’re designing a one-off piece or building a collection, Rhino gives you the control and precision needed to develop detailed, production-ready models. Here’s what you need to know to get you designing jewellery in Rhino straight away! What is Rhino? … Read more
New to SOLDWORKS? Or perhaps you haven’t had a chance to try xShapes yet? Then this video is for you! In this video tutorial, the SOLIDWORKS team walks through how to design a custom finger grip for a pair of pliers using xShape and the Net Surface command. It’s a practical example of how subdivision … Read more
Date: 9th July 2025 Time: 4:00pm BST Join the Asuni team for a live webinar on how VisualARQ 3 adds flexible Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools to Rhino. Learn how to manage the full design process—from early sketches to final project drawings—without leaving Rhino. In this 1-hour session, you’ll see how to: Whether you’re working … Read more
Save 5% on top CAD and 3D modelling software until August 30th 2025! Whether you are a product designer, mechanical engineer, visual effects artist or architect, you’ll find a good deal here. Look for the Summer Savings box on eligible products. Use SUMMER5 at checkout to receive your discount. Here’s the complete list of products. SOLIDWORKS … Read more
Join the SketchUp crew as they model a treehouse in SketchUp 2025, with suggestions from the SketchUp forums. SketchUp’s design superstar Aaron worked from an existing 3D model of a tree to build his Treehouse. He’ll explore structural design using standard lumber sizes and maybe even figure out how to fit in a hot tub, … Read more
Discover how DraftSight’s new BIM Module improves workflows for architects, engineers, and designers in the on-demand webinar, “Understanding the New BIM Module in DraftSight: Workflow and Benefits.” This session will show you how to streamline drafting tasks, strengthen cross-platform collaboration, and prepare your projects for the future with precision-driven 2D drafting combined with the intelligence … Read more
Date: 10 July 2025Time: 9:30 am BST Register: Sign-up link Join the latest SOLIDWORKS webinar as they present a curated collection of both public and subscription-level resources that you can easily access. You’ll learn where to find this information and how to navigate it in a structured and efficient way. There will also be plenty of time for … Read more
Corona 13 brings a fresh set of updates designed to speed up your workflow and give you more creative freedom. Whether you’re experimenting with stylised visuals or producing final renders, the latest tools help you move from concept to output with more precision and less manual work. What is Chaos Corona? Chaos Corona is a … Read more