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From Sheet Metal Design to Manufacture: Improving the Fabrication Workflow
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From Sheet Metal Design to Manufacture: Improving the Fabrication Workflow

Sheet metal DfM for fabricators: manufacture-ready models, consistent DXFs, generated BOMs, connected revisions and where CAD automation fits.

6 October 2026Read more
Futurebuild Australia 2026: Reflections on CAD Migration
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Futurebuild Australia 2026: Reflections on CAD Migration

Three days at Futurebuild Australia 2026 made one thing clear: CAD migration is top of mind for engineering and design teams across the country. Here is what we heard, and how we can help.

18 June 2026Read more
Smart Modelling: Mastering Design Intent
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Smart Modelling: Mastering Design Intent

In CAD, design intent defines not just what a model looks like, but how it behaves when changes occur. Learn how smart modelling ensures your geometry adapts predictably, saving time and reducing rework.

22 May 2026Read more

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