3D Design Software

3D Builder - Download 3D files and edit them or build from scratch using simple shapes.
Installed by default on Windows 10. Can download app for Windows 8.1.

Autodesk - Free software for students and educators. Access the same design software and creativity apps used by industry professionals.

Blender - Free and open source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation.

​Tinkercad - Free online software for 3D design, electronics, and coding. Conidered and introduction to Autodesk.

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OpenSCAD - Free software focused on programming commands to design items with specific distances and rations.

​Onshape - Free software for students and educators. An online-based CAD program that can be used from anywhere.

Spin 3D Mesh Converter - Convert STL, 3DS, 3DP, 3MF, OBJ and PLY 3D files for free. (Innovation Studio prints submitted in .stl or .obj)

​Pixologic Sculptris - Free software for sculpting. Start with a ball of clay and create a multitude of shapes and designs.

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SketchUp - Easy to use 3D modeling software. A free version is available on the website, or students may buy the Pro version at a reduced cost. Faculty members can get a free 1-year license for educational purposes.