STL vs STEP: Which 3D File Format Should You Use?
An STL is a mesh of triangles. A STEP file is exact solid geometry. Here is what that means and which one to send for your part.
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What Is CAD (Computer-Aided Design)? A Beginner’s Guide
Almost every manufactured object today starts the same way — as a CAD model on someone’s screen.
Technical Drawings — Fully Dimensioned 2D Drawings for Production and Quality Control
A 3D model shows what a part looks like — a technical drawing tells the shop floor exactly what has to be verified.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) — Optimizing for CNC Machining or 3D Printing
A model that looks right on screen and a model that’s actually cheap and reliable to manufacture are not always the same thing.
Product Design — From Initial Concept Sketches to Production-Ready Geometry
A sketch captures an idea — product design is the long process of turning that idea into something that can actually be built.
Reverse Engineering — Converting Physical Parts or Scans Into Accurate Digital Models
Sometimes the only reference for a part is the part itself — reverse engineering turns that into a usable digital model.
Parametric CAD Modeling for Mechanical Parts and Assemblies
A parametric model doesn’t just describe a part’s shape — it describes the logic behind it.