http://solidsmack.disqus.com/SolidWorks 3D CAD Technology Design BlogenFri, 04 Apr 2008 02:30:55 -0000http://www.solidsmack.com/3d-spacenavigator-solidworks-contest/2008-04-03/#comment-1303232I believe that the 3DConnexion mice are just a glimpse into what the future of CAD user interfaces and input devices has in store for us. At the rate hardware is advancing, the possibilities almost seem endless. I envision a world where designers can manipulate parts assemblies in a 3D 'virtual reality' environment; think holideck from StarTrek. An environment like this would allow for huge advancements in fit and function scenarios that current rapid prototyping methods cannot handle, as well as a whole new level of FEA analysis capabilities. The most challenging of today's design problems may one day be able to be 100% prototyped in a virtual environment with real life physical dynamics. It sounds sci-fi, but think of how many of the technologies we already have today would have sounded 10 or 20 years ago. I believe the future will only continue to amaze us.Brad V.Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:30:55 -0000http://www.solidsmack.com/3d-spacenavigator-solidworks-contest/2008-04-03/#comment-1303224Future CAD will be a combination of the virtual environment and the tactile possibilities of 3D printing. No more plans on paper, no more compatibility problems, no more heavy workstations!<br>We'll all go to mobility, instant creating and visualizing, complex machine items which can be printed and no longer have to be machined! Todays coating technologies will be optimised to use a plastic carrier and to apply the needed coatings to give the strength.<br>Looks amazing, the future!MaartenThu, 03 Apr 2008 17:19:47 -0000http://www.solidsmack.com/3d-spacenavigator-solidworks-contest/2008-04-03/#comment-1303230I think that rather than wishing myself out of a job by beaing able to think about the part I want and have it drawn for me, I would like to see the future of CAD be all about solid modeling, and have the ol' 3 view made for me 100% automatically, that way I could get my modeling done, and skip straight to the golf part of my day!Jason QThu, 03 Apr 2008 13:01:52 -0000http://www.solidsmack.com/3d-spacenavigator-solidworks-contest/2008-04-03/#comment-1303228CAD in the future will be easy to learn and use. <br>Complex designs can be output with relative ease.Norman WongThu, 03 Apr 2008 12:58:34 -0000http://www.solidsmack.com/3d-spacenavigator-solidworks-contest/2008-04-03/#comment-1303226The future of CAD will be crazy. We won't even have a keyboard, mouse, or any other input devices. We'll just think what we want to do and control it with our brains! Although until then, I'd love to have a 3D mouse. I'm a TA for the ENGR Design class at Oregon State U and it would be great to show the students what this device can do. Also, I'm a typical broke college student...help?RyanThu, 03 Apr 2008 11:52:56 -0000