Engineering Blog
Insights, tutorials, and thoughts on CAD, meshes, and manufacturing.
From Triangles to True CAD: How We Healed a V8 Engine Block
See how our mathematical engine reduced the file size of a complex V8 Engine Block STL by 56% during STEP conversion. Stop settling for bloated file sizes and broken geometry.
Why OpenSCAD Can't Export STEP Files (And How to Work Around It)
Learn why OpenSCAD struggles to export STEP files, the limitations of CGAL meshes, and the ultimate workaround for getting editable CAD models from OpenSCAD scripts.
STL to STEP Conversion: The Ultimate Guide for Mechanical Engineers
Why is it so hard to import an STL into SolidWorks? We break down the differences between meshes and B-Reps, and explore the best methods for converting 3D scans into usable CAD models.
Why We Refuse to Use AI for Engineering CAD Software
In an era obsessed with machine learning, deterministic math is still king. Why engineers need absolute precision and privacy, and why AI "hallucinations" have no place in manufacturing.