- Used by architects, engineers, and other professionals, 3D CAD provides an extra dimension to precisely visualize and share designs.
- 3D modeling—using software to creating 3D models—is used broadly across many industries to visualize, simulate, and render graphic designs.
- Visual effects (VFX) artists create compelling effects, believable 3D characters, and stunning environments for film, TV, and games.
- Virtual reality (VR) replaces the real world with a simulated one in 3D, transforming a 2D design into an interactive, immersive digital model.
- Manufacturers and product designers use 3D design tools to design products, automobiles, factories, buildings, and industrial equipment.
- BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a 3D model-based process that helps professionals more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure.
- Generative design uses computer algorithms to make thousands of optimized designs, along with the data to prove which designs perform best.
- CAD/CAM uses computer software to both design a product and program manufacturing processes, specifically, CNC milling and machining.
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