Recommended CAD tools | MIT Open Learning

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Helen Zhang — Professional Development Coordinator

6 years ago

Here are some of the CAD tools recommended by educators from previous workshops. Please comment if you have other recommendations!

OnShape, it's a cloud-based CAD software (free!)- aimed at professional designers similar to Solidworks.
Autodesk Fusion 360, a software for high school students and professionals. Autodesk also offers certifications and curriculum for CAD design.
Autodesk TinkerCad, a tool for elementary and middle school students.
Autodesk Inventor, a tool for middle and high school students.
Sketchup, some high school students have used Sketchup as well.
Rhino3D, a 3D computer graphics and computer-aided design (CAD) application software for high school students.
Solidworks, a software for high school students and professionals. Similar as Fusion 360, Solidworks has been widely used by InvenTeams students.

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