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Mechanical Engineering CAD
Using computer software as a tool to create and improve manufacturing projects from ship-building to the aerospace industry.
Mechanical Engineering CAD could be for you if you like:
- Being creative
- Complex problems
- Making things
- Using computers
More about Mechanical Engineering CAD
Computer aided design (CAD) uses specialist software to create two and three dimensional images and animations of projects both in manufacturing and for use in advertising and technical manuals.
CAD can convey many types of information, including dimensions, types of material, and tolerances and is essential in offering solutions to both engineering and manufacturing problems.
By producing photorealistic animations and videos, it can simulate how a design will actually function in the real world.
Why choose Mechanical Engineering CAD?
My skill works with mechanical engineering, using creativity to solve the problems of machines. And what I like most about my skill is every day I'm working with a different product, from an airplane to a cotton swab.
My skill completely changed my way of thinking. I heard about mechanical design very late during my engineering studies. I immediately loved design, and particularly CAD. You should consider a career in my skill because it is a constantly evolving field. And there's nothing cooler than seeing your plans become real after they're made.
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