FreeCAD has released its first release candidate (RC1) for version 1.0, marking a significant milestone for the open-source project that began over twenty years ago.This open-source parametric 3D modeler, forever in development, aims at a broad audience of hobbyists, designers, and perhaps even engineers—anyone for whom paying for solid modeling is an impediment.
In the ever-evolving world of engineering, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept confined to science fiction. It’s here, and it’s changing the way engineers approach design, problem-solving, and innovation. In this episode of the Being an Engineer podcast, we sat down with Kevin Surace, a renowned innovator, futurist, and AI expert, to discuss the immense potential AI holds for the engineering profession. Kevin’s insights not only reveal the capabilities of AI but also how engineers can strategically use AI tools to transform their work and the industries they serve.
Leave it to Apple to come up with the best AR/VR headset on its first attempt. We should not be surprised. Isn’t that what they did with the phone? Leave it to Shapr3D to come up with a way to use Apple’s headset for design. Isn’t that what they did with the iPad? The brilliant little CAD company from Hungary has jumped into the Apple Vision Pro, again a chance to exploit hardware innovation to make CAD more natural. With the iPad, Shapr3D freed designers from keyboard and mice. With the Vision Pro, they free the designer from the flat screen and immerse them in a virtual reality.
