For some reason, hardware guides on the Internet are a mess. This is here to fix that. Whether you’ve never opened up Solidworks, or you’re scaling to production, this is for you. Contact [email protected] or @Diego Paredes if you have anything you would like to add.
Reminder! The best CAD models begin with a paper sketch. But if you’re aching to jump into the 3D realm, Michigan offers a plethora of resources to turn your ideas into reality.
This is the most common question people ask when first getting started, but the answer isn’t as simple as that. Here are some popular choices UM students get for free:
SOLIDWORKS - Dassault Systèmes
Autodesk empowers innovators everywhere to make the new possible
NX software | Siemens Software
Onshape | Product Development Platform
Unless you have a powerhouse PC, your GPU probably can’t keep up with most design software. Luckily, students get free remote access to CAEN on both Mac and Windows. This lets you run any UM-licensed software in a fully loaded environment.