CadQuery is an open-source Python library for building 3D CAD models

https://cadquery.github.io/

#HackerNews #CadQuery #open-source #3D #CAD #Python #library #CAD #modeling

FreeCAD 1.1.1 released

Hot on the heals of version 1.1.0 we are pleased to announce the release of version 1.1.1. You can check out the release notes and the full change log on the repository, it's fair to say that there are a LOT of small fixes to enhance your experiences with FreeCAD. As ever massive thanks to all contributors and developers for taking the time and effort to continue to improve #FreeCAD

#CAD #CAM #BIM #opensource

https://blog.freecad.org/2026/04/15/freecad-1-1-1-released/

Another video promoting #FreeCad. In this video this guy shows you how to model a bike frame in FreeCAD, covering all the techniques that professional designers use to create this model.

Educational and clear how complex designs can be created with open-source tools!

#fablab #makerspace #CAD #fabacademy

https://youtu.be/STNWOpwYJKw

Boys don't grow up, we just change LEGO to #CAD

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Photo of multiple aluminium extrusions and mounting hardware on the floor

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The parts assembled into stairs in a laboratory