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D5 Render
D5 Render
Import models, and enjoy an instant sense of reality throughout the creation process. Outdated rendering tricks are now replaced by common sense. With a gentle learning curve and effortless reach for assets, with D5, it's never been easier or more intuitive to visualize a story. Slow 3D rendering has always been the bottleneck that slowed your workflow. You made an adjustment and then waited for the progress bar to drain your inspiration. Bursts of creativity had to be squeezed into the spaces between renderings. But now, You have D5. With each burst of inspiration, D5 keeps up with every thought and modification to keep you immersed in a seamless workflow. You can fully dive yourself into the creative moment, sculpting with light and truly playing in the worlds you create. D5 GI with Smoothness experience brings you real-time interactivity and near offline rendering quality. No need to compromise, you have the world at your fingertips.Starting Price: $38 per month -
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g-Viewer
Geomage
Geomage g-Viewer allows visualization and QC of different geophysical and seismic data. g-Viewer allows: - Load and QC Seg-Y files of any size - Load multiple Seg-Y files – 2D and 3D - Selection of active dataset from location map - Graphical representation of trace header(s) above seismogram view - Cross-plot any 3 trace headers (horizontal-vertical-color ) - Load of geometry from trace headers - Editing trace header scheme per each dataset - Selection and representation of CS/CR/CMP gathers picked from location map - Selection and representation of active trace from seismogram/location map - Editing text and bin headers - Auto-update feature allows to get new version whenever its available.Starting Price: $300/year/user -
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AiHouse
AiHouse
Discover the game-changing potential of our cloud-based, AI-infused 3D design software. From crafting 2D/3D floor plans to automating home furnishing, and effortlessly managing your entire project. You'll have access to a vast library of over 80 million 3D models and templates, along with a robust rendering engine. Elevate your presentations with breathtaking visuals, and simplify your workflow by generating CAD drawings, material lists and quotations in a single click.Starting Price: $0/month -
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nanoCAD
Nanosoft
nanoCAD is a modern computer-aided design (CAD) platform that provides designers with powerful capabilities in 2D drafting and 3D modeling. nanoCAD can be used on its own as a cost-effective DWG-editor, or customized with essential modules: Construction, Mechanica, Raster, Topoplan and 3D Solid Modeling. 2D drawings and 3D solid models with 2D and 3D parametric constraints, and dynamic UCS for effortless sketching on 3D faces. Documentation drawings link to 3D models. Fully DWG compatible.Starting Price: $180.00/year/user -
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UpKeep
UpKeep Maintenance Management
UpKeep is a mobile-first equipment and facilities maintenance software trusted by some of the world's biggest companies. With UpKeep, facility and asset management teams can get better data and enjoy seamless collaboration to improve productivity. It features tools for creating work orders on-the-go, keeping track of all current and upcoming work orders, monitoring the health of locations, assets, equipment, parts, and inventory, and more.Starting Price: Free -
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Sapio LIMS
Sapio Sciences
Sapio Sciences delivers the Sapio Platform, an agentic AI lab informatics platform that makes life in the lab easier and more productive for scientists. The unified, configurable, low code and scalable environment brings together Sapio LIMS, the market’s most advanced and flexible LIMS for automating research, diagnostics and manufacturing, Sapio ELaiN, the third generation AI lab notebook and scientific co scientist, and Sapio Scientific Data Cloud, the scientific data unification solution with built in organization, search, charting, tools and AI. Biopharma R&D, biotech, CRO and clinical diagnostics organizations use Sapio to run complex workflows and keep samples, experiments and data connected in one place instead of juggling disconnected systems. -
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AnyLogic
The AnyLogic Company
AnyLogic is the standard in multimethod modeling technology, delivering increased efficiency and less risk when tackling complex business challenges. The unmatched flexibility found in AnyLogic allows users to capture the complexity of virtually any system, at any level of detail, and gain a deeper insight into the interdependent processes inside and around an organization. AnyLogic has a GSA Contract schedule #47QTCA18D007Q. Government agencies of the USA may purchase through GSA Advantage. -
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Canvas
Occipital
The new power tool for home improvement. Fast, easy, mobile 3D scanning for home service pros and DIY warriors. Powered by the world’s first mobile depth sensor, the Structure Sensor, Canvas makes capturing a 3D model of a room delightfully easy. Simply tap scan, walk around the room, and watch as a scale-accurate model is built in real-time, right on your iPad. No more busting out the measuring tape and converting scribbles into floor plans later – Canvas captures tens of thousands of measurements all at once, and then pieces it together into an interactive 3D model. Your 3D model is saved on your iPad, so you can go back and revisit any space, at any time. Whether you just need to refresh your memory of a given viewpoint or capture a forgotten measurement, you're never more than a few taps away. Save hours with professional-grade CAD output. With our Scan To CAD service, we’ll convert your scan into an editable, professional-grade, CAD file.Starting Price: $10 -
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Flylogs
Flylogs
Easy pilot and aircraft schedule and time management Flylogs is designed to improve your flight operations understanding so you may take better decisions. Multiple flight operation locations If you company operates from diferent locations, Flylogs allows you to organize resources by location. Publish news and events by location. Flight time storage and statistics Flight time storage free and unlimited. Flylogs will display automatically flight time statistics that will help boost your productivity. Aircraft Maintenance Records Complete aircraft history tracking. View all flights for an aircraft, all performed maintenance actions and future scheduled jobs. Pilot Management and scheduling Keep track of all your pilots and their documentation. View flight times, Duty times and currenty ratings. Safety Management System Included by default in all plans, Flylogs offers a Safety Management system linked to your Aircraft and Pilots for an easy and friction less company wide Safety policy.Starting Price: 0/month/user -
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EasyEDA
EasyEDA
More than 1 million real-time updated components have been created, letting you focus on the design, and you can create or import your own common libraries. Benefit from China’s leading electronic components distributor - LCSC , EasyEDA supports direct links to more than 200,000 real-time, in-stock components at LCSC . Designers can refer to stocks, prices, and order at any time during design. It has the same features as the online version, and has more design areas, we have made a lot of improvements, recommended. Easy to use. If you have used other PCB tools then you can use it even more quickly. Light weight, less resource hungry, smoother experience, speed up your design. No activation, just register and login to use, no licensing required. Local backup automatically with document recovery at any time. Your files will also be saved on the cloud server, giving you double backup for you data security.Starting Price: $4.9 per month -
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PCB123
Sunstone Circuits
PCB123 is a full-feature design tool for Printed Circuit Board designers of all levels. Introduced as a free tool in 2002, PCB123 still operates on a risk-sharing business model: We don't get paid until you succeed at designing your PCB. And to help ensure your success, we staff our technical support department with professionals that can answer your questions. So what's to stop you? Easy-to-use, and professional-grade PCB CAD software that's free and fully supported. We don’t throttle our tool and charge you for a license to give you full functionality. We get paid when you order boards – it really is that simple. software developer’s kit, with programmatic access to the PCB123 database, you can expand the tool for your own purposes. Our PCB layout specialists are available to help you stretch your resource dollars & speed your PCB prototyping cycle. Submit basic design information to get a quote.Starting Price: $0 -
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Solargis
Solargis
Accurate estimation of solar energy potential is crucial in the pre-feasibility phase. Besides accurate results, it is also desired that the pre-feasibility study is done efficiently. Solargis prospecting tools, iMaps and pvPlanner, provide fast access to reliable solar yield estimates. The new Prospect tool further increases the accuracy of estimates and makes it easier to collaborate efficiently on the development of solar projects. Solargis data has the best accuracy and reliability amongst available solar databases. This has been confirmed by several independent studies. Solargis data has been validated at 1000+ locations globally. Validation statistics for 180+ non-confidential sites can be seen on our validation map. Popular simulation software such as PVsyst has advanced capabilities for system design and energy modeling. However, the default weather data in such tools is not the most reliable.Starting Price: €1,800 per year -
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OpenPLC Editor
OpenPLC
The OpenPLC Editor is an IEC 61131-3 compliant PLC editor totally free and open source. You can use it to upload PLC code directly to any board or system running OpenPLC Runtime. OpenPLC is an open-source programmable logic controller that is based on easy-to-use software. It is the first fully functional standardized open-source PLC, both in software and hardware. The OpenPLC project was created in accordance with the IEC 61131-3 standard, which defines the basic software architecture and programming languages for PLCs. OpenPLC is mainly used in industrial and home automation, the internet of things, and SCADA research. The Runtime is a portable software designed to run from the smallest of all microcontrollers (Arduino-compatible) to powerful servers in the cloud. It is responsible for executing the PLC programs you create using the Editor. The OpenPLC Editor is the software that runs on your computer and, as mentioned, is used to create your PLC programs.Starting Price: Free -
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Xspiral
Xspiral
Xspiral is a New-Gen 3D visualization tool integrating 2D/3D hybrid design, real-time collabs, and AI for productivity. Compared to Notion, Figma, and Blender, it simplifies complex processes, enabling both beginners and professionals to create effortlessly. Key Features: - User-Friendly Interface: Easy to learn and use. - Rich Templates: Jumpstart projects with diverse pre-set templates. - Collaboration Tools: Real-time sharing and feedback. - Comprehensive Support: Compatible with multiple file formats. - Accessibility: Suitable for all skill levels. - AI Enhancements: Intelligent tools to simplify complex design tasks. Why Choose Xspiral: - Innovative Design: Blends 2D and 3D elements. - Enhanced Experience: Simplifies complex design processes. - Efficiency: Produces high-quality designs quickly. - Flexible: Versatile for various applications.Starting Price: $19 -
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Plasticity
Plasticity
With a workflow optimized for creativity, unparalleled fillets, sophisticated surface modeling, and the most advanced direct editing tools, Plasticity is the perfect choice for those who demand the best. Plus, with no subscriptions, you own your software. Try it free for 30 days and see the difference for yourself. Plasticity is the ultimate tool for creative professionals in the video game industry, product design, vehicle design, and beyond. Say goodbye to clunky CAD workflows designed for manufacturability. Plasticity offers all the power of NURBS modeling combined with the best workflow innovations from modern polygonal modeling software. This unique combination gives you the flexibility and creativity you need to bring your ideas to life. Plasticity's advanced geometry and fillet engine are second to none, thanks to Parasolid's best-in-class algorithms. With Plasticity, you can create the absolute best fillets, booleans, and offsets, and change them whenever you want.Starting Price: $149 per month -
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CloudCompare
CloudCompare
CloudCompare is an open source 3D point cloud and triangular mesh processing software. Originally developed for comparing dense 3D point clouds, it has evolved into a comprehensive tool for various 3D data processing tasks. The software offers functionalities such as projections, registration (e.g., ICP), distance computation between clouds or meshes, statistical analysis, segmentation, and geometric feature estimation. Users can handle multiple scalar fields per point cloud, apply algorithms like smoothing and gradient evaluation, and visualize data through dynamic color rendering. Interactive tools enable segmentation, rotation, translation, and measurement of 3D entities. CloudCompare supports numerous input/output formats and it is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. The software also features a plugin mechanism for extending its capabilities.Starting Price: Free -
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Vensim
Ventana Systems
Vensim® is the software of choice for thousands of analysts, consultants, and researchers worldwide for building high-quality simulation models in business, scientific, environmental, and social systems. Vensim integrates into one environment a powerful suite of tools for developing, testing, interpreting, and distributing models. These tools include cause-and-effect diagramming, graphical and textual model construction, easy reproduction of model structure using subscripts (arrays), Monte Carlo sensitivity analysis, optimization, data handling, and application interfaces. Further features enable advanced model resolution and fidelity. Vensim includes patented techniques to aid error detection, error prevention, and rapid comprehension of complex results.Starting Price: $50 per month -
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FEATool Multiphysics
Precise Simulation
FEATool Multiphysics - "Physics Simulation Made Easy" - a fully integrated physics, FEA, and CFD simulation toolbox. FEATool Multiphysics is a fully integrated simulation platform with a unified interface for several Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) multi-physics solvers, such as OpenFOAM, SU2 Code, and FEniCS. This uniquely allows for modeling coupled physics phenomena such as found in fluid flow, heat transfer, structural, electromagnetics, acoustics, and chemical engineering applications, within a single user-friendly interface. With these capabilities, FEATool Multiphysics has become trusted tool by engineers and researchers worldwide to accelerate innovation and quickly achieve results in the energy, automotive, semi-conductor, and process industries. -
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Arena
Rockwell Automation
Take the guesswork out of your decision making. Move confidently forward using Arena software. Simulation software is the creation of a digital twin using historical data and vetted against your system’s actual results. Arena™ Simulation Software uses the discrete event method for most simulation efforts, but you will see in using the tool that we cover areas in flow and agent-based modeling as well. Evaluate potential alternatives to determine the best approach to optimizing performance. Understand system performance based on key metrics such as costs, throughput, cycle times, equipment utilization and resource availability. Reduce risk through rigorous simulation and testing of process changes before committing significant capital or resource expenditures. Determine the impact of uncertainty and variability on system performance. Run "what-if" scenarios to evaluate proposed process changes. -
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WeldTrace
Smart Project Management Tools
If you are looking for an affordable software to create and manage your welding procedures, manage your welders, their qualifications, continuity and end to end management of your welding jobs or projects, WeldTrace is the solution you are looking for. WeldTrace is also modern, compatible with mobile devices and user-friendly. There is no need to connect your welding machines. It is a connected platform for all your welding personnel to work together in one environment.Starting Price: $250 -
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Live Home 3D
BeLight Software
Live Home 3D is multi-platform interior design software that helps anyone create detailed floor plans and 3D renderings. By offering a variety of tools, the program simplifies the whole process of design creation, from drawing a floor plan to 3D visualization. The app lets an amateur create realistic and professional design projects and uses innovative technologies to present the final result.Starting Price: $9.99/one-time -
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Ultimaker Cura
Ultimaker
Trusted by millions of users, Ultimaker Cura is the world’s most popular 3D printing software. Prepare prints with a few clicks, integrate with CAD software for an easier workflow, or dive into custom settings for in-depth control. At the heart of Ultimaker Cura is its powerful, open-source slicing engine, built through years of expert in-house development and user contributions. Intent profiles print specific applications at the click of a button. Recommended profiles tested for thousands of hours ensure reliable results. ‘Custom mode’ gives over 400 settings for granular control. Regular updates constantly improve features and printing experience. If you own a 3D printer, software matters. Get the most from your printer with software designed to suit your workflow. Manufacturing doesn’t need to be complicated. We design our software so anyone can use it – both experienced or rookie 3D printer users. -
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Meshmixer
Autodesk
Meshmixer is state-of-the-art software for working with triangle meshes. Do you need to clean up a 3D scan, do some 3D printing, or design an object that fits something else? Meshmixer can help. Think of it as a sort of "Swiss Army Knife" for 3D meshes. Drag-and-Drop Mesh Mixing. 3D Sculpting and Surface Stamping. Robust Convert-to-Solid for 3D printing. 3D Patterns & Lattices. Hollowing (with escape holes!). Branching Support Structures for 3D printing. Automatic Print Bed Orientation Optimization, Layout & Packing. Advanced selection tools including brushing, surface-lasso, and constraints. Remeshing and Mesh Simplification/Reducing. Mesh Smoothing and Free-Form Deformations. Hole Filling, Bridging, Boundary Zippering, and Auto-Repair. Plane Cuts, Mirroring, and Booleans. Extrusions, Offset Surfaces, and Project-to-Target-Surface. Interior Tubes & Channels. Precise 3D Positioning with Pivots. Automatic Alignment of Surfaces. 3D Measurements. Stability & Thickness Analysis. -
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SketchBook
Autodesk
Use the digital drawing and painting app to render ideas and create illustrations. SketchBook drawing and painting software lets designers, architects, and concept artists sketch ideas quickly and create stunning illustrations. Professional drawing tools with a beautiful interface, ideal for those on the go. Designed for both stylus and touch input. With professional drawing tools and a beautiful interface, SketchBook offers a clean, uncluttered workspace for quick access to your tools whenever you need them. Get familiar tools in a digital space, including pencils, inks, markers, and over 190 customizable brushes that can incorporate textures and shapes. Professionals rely on SketchBook for its precision and speed, but mostly because it feels right. Import your SketchBook illustrations into Revit. Use your SketchBook file as an underlay, and build your model on top of the sketch. Use SketchBook to sketch ideas and iterate quickly. -
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Medium by Adobe
Adobe
Create a virtual masterpiece. A VR revolution in 3D asset creation. The future of 3D modeling is in your hands. With Medium you can intuitively create organic shapes, complex characters, abstract art, and anything in between. Exclusively in virtual reality on Oculus Rift and Oculus Quest + Link. Medium provides you with a limitless VR canvas, so you can sketch ideas out of thin air in any direction. Learn while you create, guided by in-depth tutorials and intuitive tools. Stretch and inflate, shrink and rotate, and sculpt the fine details to bring it to life. Then grab a 2D capture to share anywhere, or print a 3D model and bring it into the real world. Medium lets pros craft high-end 3D models with unparalleled freedom, exploring new concepts and iterating on ideas in real-time. Reshape models on the fly without remeshing, make multiple copies, quickly change tools, instantly undo actions. The familiar UI makes it easy to find what you need as you go. -
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Slic3r
Slic3r
The Slic3r project has been under active and massive development. Make sure you get 1.3.0 now or try the development builds! Slic3r is free software, developed by Alessandro Ranellucci with the help of several contributors and a wonderful community. Turn your 3D models into G-code. Visual preview of toolpaths. Advanced configuration management. Custom G-code with conditional logic. Print spool queue (print on multiple machines simultaneously) or send to OctoPrint. FDM/FFF and SLA/DLP. Modifiers (distinct settings on custom regions). Most features are exposed from command line, thus providing a handy tool for batch operations and custom integrations. A C++ library for building custom applications on top of the Slic3r internal algorithms. Handle 3D models (open, repair, transform, convert). Generate G-code in many flavors. Generate infill patterns. Send G-code over serial port. Estimate G-code printing time. -
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Autodesk Design Review
Autodesk
Design Review CAD viewer software lets you view, mark up, print, and track changes to 2D and 3D files for free, without the original design software. Work with a variety of file formats, including: DWF, DWFx, DWG, and DXF (requires installation of free DWG TrueView software); Adobe PDF; as well as image file types such as.bmp, .jpg, .gif, .pcx, .pct, .png, .rlc, .tga, .tif, .mil, .cal, and more. Use intuitive tools to measure, mark up, and review 2D and 3D designs on the desktop. Share changes with your extended team and stakeholders, even if they don’t have the original design software. Eliminate paper and avoid misunderstandings. Take advantage of enhanced features and tools for DWF Viewer and Volo View users. Open and view high-resolution drawings, maps, and models. Measure parts, areas, surfaces, and dimensions for more accurate communication. Add comments, information, and suggestions for design changes to 2D and 3D files. -
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Pad2Pad
Pad2Pad
Don’t complicate things by using multiple vendors to get finished boards. Pad2Pad will manufacture and assemble PCB’s for you or your business. Design, price and order your PCB’s using our free PCB design software or get an instant quote and upload your gerber file(s) to place your order. Whether for a personal project or commercial application, Pad2Pad is the comprehensive solution for design, manufacturing, and assembly of custom circuit boards. Whether you are an inventor needing a single bare PCB or a business seeking 100,000 assembled boards, Pad2Pad will smoothly move your design from layout to final product. Circuit testing and high-quality production standards are pillars of the PCB manufacturing industry. -
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Bootgraph CAD Viewer
Foshan Xiaotu Technology Software
Creating high-quality products helps our customers succeed. We firmly believe that good products can talk and customers' recognition is our greatest confidence. Through continuous precipitation of the technology platform, we are committed to customer satisfaction. We firmly believe that good technology can create efficiency, and user demands should be more quickly responded to and better satisfied. Through continuous openness and data flow, together with our ecological partners, we will achieve a win-win situation. We firmly believe that a good ecology should be built together, and a win-win ecology will bring more value creation and a digitally intelligent future. -
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Home Stratosphere
Home Stratosphere
Home Stratosphere is an award-winning home and garden blog. We’re passionate about home design, decor, and creating amazing living spaces. We’ve been showcasing unique, lavish, and award-winning homes, interiors, and pretty much anything about the home since 2014. In 2020, we launched our popular recipes section which is where we feature unique recipes that we make from scratch. Home Stratosphere is a leading website covering everything about your home, interior design, architecture, furniture, appliances, gardening, recipes, and more. Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen or building a new house, jump-start the process by coming up with your own kitchen designs. We offer a free and easy solution with our software. Design in 2D and with the click of a button, see it in 3D. Use the premium HD Snapshot feature to see it in near photorealistic quality (this is a really awesome feature). You do not need to download the software to design your projects, because it’s a virtual software.
