With schools making more of a focus on design, engineering, and other steam subjects, everyone is in need of the latest and greatest software. Luckily, there is a glut of software available, and we’ve gathered a collection of what we consider the best software for schools today.
Some of the most powerful software available for any designer is Rhino 5. This NURBS based modelling package is used by professionals in design worldwide, with an education license available, and a free 90 day trial, there’s nothing to stop you grabbing the Rhino by the horns!
One of the most powerful pieces of free software available for schools and hobbyists, Fusion 360 takes the power and functionality of some of the most powerful design tools and combines them in an easy to learn package. Fusion 360 is one of the most capable design softwares for students or designers from high school to the professional workplace.
One of the most popular 3D printing design softwares available, Tinkercad is a free online design tool that allows anyone to design. From prep to university, if someone wants to get into 3D modelling for the first time, Tinkercad is a great place to start.
A free parametric 3D modeler that allows you to go back and make changes to your early decisions when designing that will automatically update the model. The power of parametric modeling becomes incredibly apparent in a classroom based research project, where early measurements can change without the whole project having to start again.
One of the more different pieces of design software, OpenSCAD is a free modelling software based entirely on coding the object into existence. Without any visual tools, OpenSCAD is really a great software for programmers or more advanced students who can make use of the incredible power that this free software has.
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