3D Modeling & Mechanical
Tips, Tricks & Tutorials especially for BricsCAD users, on 3D Modeling, assembly design, and design & technology trends.
3D Modeling
8 Reasons Why Students Should Try 3D Modeling
Digital technology might be booming today, but it does not stop 2D images from dominating most design websites, magazines, and multimedia. Many young artists and…
Blocks – What’s New for BricsCAD V21
On 27th October 2020, at the Bricsys® Digital Summit, Bricsys® launched BricsCAD® V21, available at different 5 license levels: BricsCAD® Lite, BricsCAD® Pro, BricsCAD® Mechanical, BricsCAD®…
What is DWG? – Back to Basics
If you’re new to CAD, or even if you’ve been using it a little while, you might have heard the term “DWG” but don’t know…
BricsCAD Download and Upgrade FAQs
Looking for information on how to download and upgrade to BricsCAD V21 or how to download an older version of BricsCAD, V20 or earlier? Then…
Mechanical Modeling
Pushing the Limits of Parametric Modeling with BricsCAD® Mechanical
If you were watching the Bricsys® Digital Summit in October 2020, you might have noticed that the Mechanical team presented the latest developments for BricsCAD®…
What’s New for BricsCAD Mechanical V21?
On 27th October 2020, at the Bricsys® Digital Summit, Bricsys® launched BricsCAD® V21, available at different 5 license levels: BricsCAD® Lite, BricsCAD® Pro, BricsCAD® Mechanical,…
Moving from Autodesk® Inventor to BricsCAD® Mechanical
If you’re familiar with Autodesk® Inventor and are looking to switch to another CAD software it can feel a little daunting, so here are a…
Parametric 2D & 3D Animation – New for BricsCAD V20
You can create a 2D or 3D animation in BricsCAD Mechanical by animating parameters with the new Animation Editor panel. Once the animation is finished,…
Mechanical Trends
Is this what the freight drivers of the future will look like?
Swedish transport company Einride has just launched the world’s first commercially available, electric, self-driving truck that is legally allowed on public roads. It’s known as…
Who invented the telephone? – A Brief History
Who invented the telephone? Why is the invention of the telephone such a scandal? Why does the horse not eat cucumber salad? What was the…
Who Invented the Wheel? – A Brief History
Who invented the wheel and when? The wheel might not actually be as old as you think! Did you know: art, pottery, the flute, wine…
The Bézier curve – How car design influenced CAD
A Bézier curve is a parametric curve – a way for a computer to draw a curve and it is infinitely scalable. If you’ve ever…
Design Trends
20 Lessons From 20 Years in CAD
This year marks the 20 years since I first started playing around with CAD! In honor of this, I thought I’d share 20 things I’ve…
Win €1000 – Bricsys Stay Connected Student Design Challenge 2021 – #BricsysStayConnected
Student designers, artists, architects, engineers, academics, and visionaries – we’ve got a challenge for you! Enter Bricsys’ Student Design Competition 2021 and design something that…
How to Start a Career as a CAD Drafter
The world is becoming more technically advanced day by day. So, it makes sense to ensure tech is part of your future career in some…
What is CAD? – Back to Basics
What is CAD? Does it stand for Computer Aided Design or Computer Aided Drafting? What is CAD software and what is it used for? What…
Tech Trends
Computers Designed by Robots
Matrix fans listen up, you might finally have the answer to when machines will start taking over! Scientists at MIT have developed a computer program…
How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Generative 3D Modeling
Generative design is making huge strides in the engineering world. Today, generative design technology is using powerful computation to revolutionize the design process from start…
How Virtual Reality Revolutionizes The Architecture Industry
Today it seems like the entire world is going virtual. We can have virtual meetings with teammates; take part in virtual conferences; virtual assistants can…
Who invented computers?
Computers, love them or hate them, we rely on them every day. In fact, you’re using one right now! But, have you ever stopped to…
3D Product News
The BricsCAD Christmas Build Challenge! – #BricsCADcbc
Stuck at home with nothing to do? Then why not showcase your CAD talents and enter the BricsCAD Christmas Build Challenge? We want to show…
What’s New for Civil Design in BricsCAD V21?
On 27th October 2020, at the Bricsys® Digital Summit, Bricsys® launched BricsCAD® V21, available at different 5 license levels: BricsCAD® Lite, BricsCAD® Pro, BricsCAD® Mechanical,…
Epic Games’ Twinmotion for BricsCAD® BIM
Bricsys® is excited to announce the incorporation of Twinmotion, a software product that provides real-time, immersive 3D architectural visualization, into BricsCAD® BIM. BricsCAD® BIM and…
What’s New for Point Clouds in BricsCAD V21?
On 27th October 2020, at the Bricsys® Digital Summit, Bricsys® launched BricsCAD® V21, available at different 5 license levels: BricsCAD® Lite, BricsCAD® Pro, BricsCAD® Mechanical,…
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