Autodesk has a suite of computer-aided design software including AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and Inventor. Students and educators can obtain free licenses by visiting their website at https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-educational-software.
Onshape is a free-for-student, web-based 3D CAD software made by some ex-developers of Solidworks. While less robust and lacking some of the higher level features of Solidworks, it is a great alternative. To access Onshape, visit the following website: https://www.onshape.com/
SMC’s Engineering program includes a 30-person computer lab complete with latest version of Solidworks. Students enrolled in the accompanying class or are involved in academic research projects may download student versions of the software for use. To access the directions for installation, visit: http://smc.tramdang.com/solidworks/ Note that you will need a password to access the page; to… Read More »