As a parametric design tool, Self allows users to manipulate a 3D model before sending it off to be digitally manufactured using a CNC mill. Currently, the system is in its beta version and ...

Tinkercad is like the hamburger helper of 3D design. You hate to admit you use it, and you know you should put in more effort, but — darn it — it’s easy, and it tastes pretty good… ...

[Francesco] developed a parametric design tool called SOL75 which aims to take the drudgery out of designing the basic mechanical parts used in projects. He knows how to design things like gears ...

Most modern collaborative product-development software — including CAD modeling packages — is geared toward serial collaboration and uses featuresbased, parametric modeling first introduced in ...

Parametric features are becoming more common in FEA packages. ... To stiffen the design, reinforcing strips will be spot welded to 500 already-cut beams.