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computer-aided design software

Recent window: last 5.4 months (2026-05-01 → 2026-10-11), compared with the prior 5.4 months.

manufacturing · 110 members · Data as of 2026-10-14

Computer-aided design software enables engineers, architects, and product designers to create precise 2D technical drawings and 3D parametric models for physical parts, machinery, and buildings. Hardware startups, AEC firms, and manufacturing teams use these platforms to draft schematics, simulate mechanical behavior, and generate production-ready documentation. Unlike creative 3D animation or graphic design tools, CAD software is built around strict dimensional accuracy, engineering constraints, and manufacturing specifications.

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Name Source Upvotes ▲ Launched
FreeCAD 1.1 PH 218 2026-03-30
Copperhead HN 249 2026-09-08
Autodesk-Inventor GITHUB 309 2026-10-02
SolidWorks-CAD GITHUB 310 2026-10-09
solvecraft GITHUB 379 2026-10-07
SolidWorks-CAD GITHUB 381 2026-10-12
SolidWorks-CAD GITHUB 409 2026-10-02
AutoCad GITHUB 414 2026-10-04
Autodesk-Revit GITHUB 479 2026-10-12
cadcraft GITHUB 2379 2026-10-07