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All You Need to Know About TurboCAD for 3D Printing
The world-class TurboCAD software is based on computer-aided design (CAD). The CAD system was developed by San Francisco-based IMSI/Design and features a powerful design palette with a wide range of functions that allow users to create 2D and 3D drawings.…
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The world-class TurboCAD software is based on computer-aided design (CAD). The CAD system was developed by San Francisco-based IMSI/Design and features a powerful design palette with a wide range of functions that allow users to create 2D and 3D drawings. The software is mainly used by architects, draftsmen, carpenters and product designers in the construction and mechanical engineering sectors. In addition, TurboCAD supports additive manufacturing and its application areas.
TurboCAD was developed by Hendrik Vermooten and Hein Oosthuizen in 1985, before the first version of the software was released on the South African market in 1986 under the name “InterCAD.” At that time, the software sold for the equivalent of about 90 euros. The manufacturer’s aim was to offer a more affordable alternative to AutoCAD. As a result, TurboCAD sales also expanded internationally, with the software first appearing on the British market. To date, the program sold around two million copies.
TurboCAD as a CAD software for 3D printing.
TurboCAD Software Features
TurboCAD software is compatible with Microsoft Windows (11, 10, 8 and 7) and Mac OS (10.11 to 11.01 or higher) operating systems. This program is suitable for loading, processing and rendering even very large CAD files. In addition, realistic visualizations can be created with the help of the rendering tools.
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