Better known as RF_Design on GrabCAD, Ruben Freire is an industrial designer from Portugal. Ruben is well-known for his challenge submissions, his high-quality CAD models and accurate renderings. A jack-of-all-trades, he has been a visual arts teacher, graphic designer and a CAD software consultant. Ruben wearing his GrabCAD T-shirt like... read more →
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Share your models with anyone in 3 dimensions? Check. Pin annotations right on the surface of a model to share advice and ideas with other engineers? Check. GrabCAD's new in-browser 3D viewer is a huge step toward seamless collaboration and sharing for mechanical engineers and designers. Announcing a CAD Game-changer:... read more →
May
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Our latest challenge is a match made in heaven. The Amico Bracelet is the product of Trovare, a Boston-based start-up. The idea is that you connect this electronic bracelet to your social networking website. When you come in contact with someone else with an Amico, it will vibrate to indicate... read more →
May
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Back in January GrabCAD ran a competition with Tern Bicycles to develop a lighter crank for their folding bikes. A tough task but GrabCAD loves a good challenge! Discussion was heated, CAD skills were flexed and out of 34 entries, Hevi received the award (a Verge Duo worth $999). The most... read more →
May
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Robert Voogt is a GrabCAD Engineer from Delft, Netherlands. A member since November 11, 2010, Robert has been around for so long he probably qualifies as a GrabCAD Elder. His CAD design for a Brembo Brake-Disc is the 5th most downloaded item on GrabCAD, popularity that he attributes to the... read more →
May
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GrabCAD welcomes engineer and guest blogger JE Paz! Most of the time people don’t fully appreciate the engineering in items they get when buying something. Only a few realize the amount of work put into the engineering process, all done to ensure it will work the right way. For instance... read more →
May
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Another great week for GrabCAD Engineers; Models we browsed through this week had so many great features, were super high quality and displayed many engineer’s superior CAD skills. Chevy by GrabCAD engineer Ignacio Abarrategui This old classic Chevy oozes charisma and style. Don't miss this one, especially if you like... read more →
May
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Konica Minolta 3D Scanning Labs launched an iPhone dock design challenge on GrabCAD a few weeks ago. With over 160 design concepts to choose from, it was a challenge for Michael Bernero of Konica Minolta labs to select winners. Nevertheless, the results are in! Vincenzo, the first place winner, will be... read more →
May
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500 Group's Supercar body challenge is officially over! Results have been tallied and $3500 will be handed over to the winners today. In one of our most exciting challenges yet, around 200 unique concepts for the body of a predetermined chassis from 500 Group were submitted (check out an unlisted sneak peak... read more →
