3D Modeling

3D Modeling Applications:

We offer the following applications within TechLab:

  • AutoCAD - a commercial computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting tool.
  • Autodesk 3DS Max - a professional 3D computer graphics program for making 3D animations, models, games and images.
  • Autodesk Fusion 360 - 3D computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tool.
  • Solidworks - a solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tool.
  • Meshmixer - Sculpting tool useful for editing models, adding supports, blending models together, etc
  • Agisoft Photoscan/Metashape - Photogrammetry tool

3D Scanning

We offer the following scanners for use in our space:

NextEngine

  • Size: 2-8" cylinders
  • Color? Yes

iSense for iPad

  • 0.5-9' cube
  • Color? Yes

Additional Resources:

3D Model Repositories:

If you want to browse what other people have already made, edit a model instead of starting from scratch, or just get ideas, we recommend the following locations:

3D Modeling Tools

The following are freely available online for use on personal devices:

  • Blender - 3D modelling tool
  • Autodesk Fusion 360 - a solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tool. Free for educational users.
  • Tinkercad - Easy and powerful online 3D modelling tool - iOS and Android option
  • Leopoly - 3D sculpting tool
  • Meshmixer​ - Sculpting tool and tool for editing models, adding supports, blending models together, etc

3D Design Tutorials