Inventor allows us to very easily color the singular faces of our model or apply materials to them, but unfortunately, it doesn’t allow us the ability to export this information as proper files for Full Color 3D Printing. To partially avoid this problem, ‘CadStudio’ created a plug-in called ‘VRML Translator for Inventor’, which gives the…
Model for a closed, manifold and correctly shelled mesh If your plan is to get your hands on an object you designed through Sculpteo’s 3d printing program, you need to produce a 3D mesh file and export it in any of the acceptable formats, usually a .stl file. Mesh files are not necessarily used for 3D…
In this tutorial, we’d like to underline to Autodesk Inventor users, some specifics of the CAD software that is better to keep in mind when modeling for 3D Printing. In this tutorial, you will learn the best practices for modeling, correcting and exporting an object for 3D printing using Autodesk Inventor. At the end of…
Personally, I love designing complicated assemblies, but when it comes to creating a manufacturing drawing, a small piece of me dies inside. Luckily, CAD tools have aided in this process starting with the glory days of AutoCAD to a slew of 3D CAD applications today. Unfortunately, when Fusion 360 released its drawing capabilities, we missed…
3D modeling software is now an essential tool for a lot of industries. Engineers and designers are actually making the most of these advanced software tools, useful for many applications, from simulation to manufacturing. We have already made CAD software selections for many diverse applications on the blog. In this blog post, we are going to focus…
Mechanical engineering and design software helps engineers and designers visualise, analyse and communicate design intent before building a physical prototype. Mechanical engineering software is employed across an array of disciplines, from manufacturing (US site) and architecture (US site) to sustainability. It is used to design everything from cars to prosthetics to headphones. Types of mechanical engineering and design software Computer-aided…
It is cold outside and it is only going to get colder! With cold weather comes ice, snow, frigid wind, and the potential dangers of cold stress for employees that are not properly protected. What is Cold Stress? Many of us are aware of the dangers that high temperatures can cause including dehydration, heat exhaustion…
Respiratory illness can be serious. In some cases, it can be deadly. And, unfortunately, in the safety world, we see the reality of respiratory issues. Many workers are not properly protected and are at risk for respiratory illness, which can be devastating to them and their families. It can also be devastating for employers who…
About 2.3 million workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in their workplaces, including 2 million construction workers who drill, cut, crush, or grind silica-containing materials such as concrete and stone, and 300,000 workers in general industry operations such as brick manufacturing, foundries, and hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking. Health effects from silica exposure…
Protecting your employees can be a challenging proposition. The modern workplace can be a loud and dangerous place that exposes your workers to hazards that are unique to your workplace. For this reason it’s critically important that managers and employees alike understand what they can do to ensure each employee goes home safely after every…