3D Modeling & Mechanical
Tips, Tricks & Tutorials especially for BricsCAD users, on 3D Modeling, assembly design, and design & technology trends.
3D Modeling
Free 2D & 3D Models
There are plenty of websites where you can find free 2D and 3D models to add to BricsCAD. BricsCAD Shape, BricsCAD BIM, and BricsCAD Mechanical…
2D, 3D, BIM – 11: Create your own components
Last week, I showed you how to get started with BricsCAD’s free CAD library. Stay tuned this time to learn how to create your own…
2D, 3D, BIM – 10: The House P3 – Windows and Doors
Last week, we looked at how to construct some simple rooves. This week I’m going to show you how to create your own door and…
Multi-Slice
Sometimes the simplest things are the best and that’s certainly true for Multi-Slice, created by Bricsys’ very own Elise Lapeirre, you might know her from…
Mechanical Modeling
Sheet Metal Tips – BricsCAD Mechanical
When it comes to sheet metal and BricsCAD, there are so many options it’s hard to know where to get started. Well, start here! Bricsys…
Array Path
Arrays can be super useful for creating copies. BricsCAD V19 brings you the option to array objects along a path. Copy blocks, shapes, lines and…
Introducing BricsCAD® Mechanical – Mechanical Browser
Let me introduce you to the small and mighty Mechanical Browser. What is the Mechanical Browser? The Mechanical Browser adds to the Mechanical workspace to…
Introducing BricsCAD® Mechanical – Animation
Did you know you can animate your designs in BricsCAD? CAD animation is not just a fun toy for animators and game developers. It also…
Mechanical Trends
The Bézier curve – How car design influenced CAD
The bézier curve and the bézier surface were used to create the iconic designs of Peugeot and Renault cars, as early as the 1960s. They…
Pimp My Garage
Forget pimping your ride. Why not pimp your garage? Now you can with Aston Martin’s Galleries and Lairs. Is this automotive architecture at its finest?…
Jetpack Racing is Coming Soon
By now you’ve all heard about the flying car racing concept: Airspeeder. But there’s a new kid on the block: Gravity. This English based company…
Design your own hybrid drone, even with no experience!
You could now design your own hybrid drone and control system, even with no knowledge of aerodynamics, thanks to the work of the Massachusetts Institute…
Design Trends
The US Air Force 3D prints a toilet seat
The US Air Force has just announced it can now 3D print aircraft parts. So what was the first thing they printed? A toilet seat…
Laser Cut Art
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of laser cut art. Sometimes CAD means nuts and bolts and sometimes it means bright and creative artwork….
Bioprinting makes leaps in progress
A research team has developed a way of 3D printing organs without the need for scaffolding. Exciting news in the world of 3D bioprinting! The…
Imperial versus Metric
Imperial or metric? The choice seems simple, but it’s not! Learn how the french revolution created the metric system and why your tallest friend should…
Tech Trends
AI bicycles that “think like humans”
Forget apes and robots taking over, the future dictatorships could be run by super-smart, self-driving, AI bicycles! A bicycle has been fitted with the latest…
Point clouds from the clouds
The next few blogs will explore some applications of point clouds that appeal to the imagination. This week, delve into the fascinating world of airborne…
Point Clouds 6 – Scan-to-BIM
Because Lidar has become more affordable and scanners produce measure points much faster and much more accurately than humans ever could, it has become the…
How to use point clouds in BricsCAD
As a result of multiple requests, here’s a quick guide on how to use point clouds in BricsCAD. In essence there are three steps: Preprocess…
3D Product News
The BricsCAD Maintenance Value Proposition
Last year, with the shipment of BricsCADⓇ V19, Bricsys changed the way that we calculate the cost of BricsCAD Maintenance offering. Rather than being a…
V19 macOS and Linux Communicator for BricsCAD now available
Here at Bricsys we love .dwg but don’t worry! BricsCAD also allows you to open tons of different file types and then convert them to…
ZenTek Consultants Joins Bricsys U.S. Reseller Program
ZenTek Consultants is excited to announce the addition of BricsCAD® solutions to their already robust software line for the AEC Industry. As a premier US…
Bricsys 2019 Conference
Join us on the 9th and 10th of October for the Bricsys 2019 Conference. This year in the picturesque city of Stockholm, Sweden. Last year…
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