If you’re looking for a parametric open-source CAD program that can run in your browser, this is it. It’s far enough along that you can use it for real-world (albeit simple) modeling.

When you are ready to design real things, you’ll find simple CAD programs can be pretty limiting. Serious modern designs tend to use parametric modeling where you don’t necessarily set dimensions and ...

Dutch engineer Johan Von Konow has created a stunning gingerbread house, but instead of using the traditional oven-based methods, he used a 50W Laser engraver with a simple CAD program.

Tinkercad positioned itself as a low-cost, DIY alternative to CAD programs that historically held high barriers to entry, in terms of both price and skill. "It's a simple paradigm," says Kai ...

Looking to design things? This complex package of 3D design software is interesting and rewarding once you get the hang of it.

The CAD labs at MCC have computers with several CAD software programs like AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop and PADS-PCB for learning how to design objects that apply to a number of industries.

Tinkercad is a browser-based design tool published by Autodesk, the company behind high-end commercial 3D modelling programs 3ds Max, Maya and AutoCAD.