This article introduces an example of modeling a sheet metal structure using FreeCAD. Assuming a CAD creation request from a sheet metal processing company, I built the model from the perspective of ...

People constantly ask how I map complex graphics onto typography. They assume I use software to warp a digital image over a 3D model. I do not. It is a matter of strict geometric planning and an ...

The act of puncture – stabbing something with a sharp tool – is incredibly widespread in the natural world. Examples of ...

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson shares her best tips and techniques for achieving flawless, precise cuts using a ...

The major veins of Chinese money plant leaves form what's called a Voronoi diagram. It might be caused by a plant-growth hormone that emanates in waves from developing leaves' pores ...

If you want to hit your target, you need three things: a gun, a target and a method by which to hit that target with that gun ...

3D mice with six degrees of freedom (6DOF) motion are highly valued by professional CAD users. However, the entry-level versions typically cost upwards of $150 and are produced by a single ...

Billy Christian shares his process for using 3D blockouts alongside expressive digital painting techniques.