This webinar shows how to build a custom machine for simulation using BobCAD-CAM. Whether you’re working with a standard 3-axis setup or adding a rotary axis for 4-axis work, the session takes you through each step in real time. You’ll learn how to: The video also explains how to fix common issues, such as how … Read more
If you’re using RhinoArtisan, you already understand the power of precision and flexibility in CAD for jewellery design. But software is only part of the equation — knowing how to use it well makes all the difference. The RhinoArtisan Learn page offers a practical collection of tutorials created by experienced designers. Each tutorial is focused … Read more
Getting the right look and feel on a 3D model is incredibly important. Whether you’re communicating with factories or explaining parts to non-technical stakeholders, getting the right colours, appearance, and materials is essential to success. SOLIDWORKS offers a whole range of visualisation tools across its platform, with basic colours and materials up to full ray-traced … Read more
Want to make your SketchUp models look even better? It’s a question we get asked a lot here at CAD Software Direct and one we are always excited to answer. There are lots of ways to get the most out of your SketchUp models without having to remodel completely. Quite often, improving your model comes … Read more
Join the SOLIDWORKS team as they design, build and program an Autonomous Robot Car in SOLIDWORKS. This tutorial requires knowledge of designing in SOLIDWORKS. This fabulous tutorial starts with walking you through best practices for folder structures to help you organise your car. This also includes recommendations for tagging parts you’re 3D printing and purchasing. … Read more
Time: 9:30am BSTDate: 28th August 2025Location: Online Join SOLIDWORKS as they explore 16 different areas of Electromagnetic Simulation. Powered by CST Studio Suite, SOLIDWORKS Electromagnetics Engineer provides sophisticated simulation within an intuitive interface. This software addresses the EM analysis needs for a wide range of applications, including the performance and efficiency of antennas and filters, … Read more
New to Rhino? Looking for Rhino v8 tutorials? Sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming to get started. Whether it’s deciding what project to try or working out what tools to use, it can get a bit much. That’s where follow-along tutorials come in. These tutorials help build your confidence and improve your design skills. … Read more
SOLIDWORKS is an excellent software for hardware product designers and engineers looking to create an end-to-end environment, from initial sketches to design, simulation and production. Having an all-in-one environment where all departments can collaborate and document effectively can seriously increase productivity across the company. But we want to take it even further! We are offering … 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