#computer aided design

[polymerfan]

@bisexual-engineer-guy this is the meme lmao

[stone-cold-groove]

The light pen is mightier than the sword.

[vrushtistudying]

2/17/25: President's Day

things I did today:

studied spanish (de, este, vaya, sepa, sea, haya!)

did my DNA technology notes, attempted to crudely memorize them before tomorrow

finished the hardware for the intake mechanism (CAD)

30 problems of my alg 2 work from my tutor

good things:

Captain America: Brave New World was actually quite a wonderful film, though I am disappointed they weren't more anti-gov't (my review is on @politicalunicorn)

matchamatchamatcha (y'all know me)

I'm having salmon for dinner today

slept eleven freaking hours and had a glorious nap

finished another chapter of my book this weekend

did my tri-fold presentation for my IRP (and fairly well, if I do say so myself)

reached 50% of my million word book! after two freaking weeks!

[canary3d-obsessed]

No, no thank you, not today, thanks anyway, byeeeee.

[Explanation: In engineering, CNC stands for computer numerical control. In fanfic, CNC stands for consensual non-consent]

[ryansbedroom]

Ken Beard is working on a huge 1:8 scale model of the Knight Rider Prime Mover & Trailer! Check it out at https://theknightrider.com/

[sarcasticquicksand]

in the void of fusion360/other CAD program

[oddfactory21]

From Sketch to Shelf: The ODD Factory’s Production Timeline Explained

Creating a garment may begin with a spark of inspiration, but turning that idea into something tangible, something someone can wear, love, and buy, requires more than creativity. At The ODD Factory, this transformation follows a well-orchestrated timeline where design meets detail, and every step matters. From that first sketch to the final shelf-ready product, here's how the journey unfolds.

Let’s walk you through what really happens behind the scenes of fashion production at The ODD Factory.

Step 1: The Creative Consultation - Where Ideas Begin

Every fashion piece starts with an idea. At The ODD Factory, we begin by understanding that idea through a collaborative creative consultation. Whether you’re an emerging designer or a seasoned label, we dive deep into your brand identity, target audience, and product vision. This isn’t a one-way brief; it’s a conversation that sets the tone for the entire project.

After each consultation, both parties leave with clarity. It’s not just about what you want to make, it’s about how we’re going to make it happen. This initial stage defines the foundation of the production timeline.

Step 2: Design Development - Sketching Your Vision

Next, we bring your ideas to life visually. Our designers begin sketching either by hand or digitally to create clear representations of your garment. We explore silhouettes, stitch details, cuts, and style elements, often developing multiple versions before you approve the final design.

These sketches aren’t just artistic; they serve as the framework for production. Every line drawn moves your collection one step closer to becoming real.

Step 3: Fabric & Trim Sourcing - Finding the Perfect Match

Once the design is approved, we move into the material phase. Our sourcing specialists track down the best fabrics, trims, and accessories to bring your sketch to life. Depending on your brand’s values, we can prioritize sustainable, upcycled, or organic options, or go for luxury embellishments if the design demands it.

Samples are shared with you for tactile approval. It’s not just about how a fabric looks, but how it feels and performs. This stage directly influences production lead times, so choosing wisely keeps the timeline on track.

Step 4: Pattern Making - Drafting the Blueprint

Now comes the technical transformation, taking your design and turning it into a pattern. Our expert pattern makers draft precise patterns that translate the sketch into actual garment pieces. Using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software or manual techniques, the pattern ensures every detail fits perfectly from sleeve length to seam allowance.

Getting this part right is crucial. It acts as the backbone of the entire production timeline and helps prevent issues later in sampling or sizing.

Step 5: Sampling & Fit Testing - First Glimpse of the Final Look

With patterns ready and fabrics in hand, we produce the first physical sample of your garment. This stage lets you see your creation come to life in three dimensions. But more than just a visual check, it’s about functionality and fit.

Clients typically review the sample on a model or mannequin, often requesting minor tweaks in the cut or detailing. These changes are incorporated into the revised sample. This iterative phase might take a little time, but it ensures that your final product meets expectations.

Each round of sampling moves your piece closer to that shelf-ready version and keeps the timeline aligned with quality standards.

Step 6: Tech Pack Finalization - Documenting Every Detail

Before we scale your design into full production, we create a detailed Tech Pack, a document that includes everything from fabric details and trims to construction notes and size charts. This technical package acts as the instruction manual for the production team.

Clear documentation here prevents miscommunication, reduces errors, and ensures uniformity across every unit produced. It’s a vital checkpoint in the production timeline, one that saves time and costs down the line.

Step 7: Bulk Production - Scaling the Dream

Once the sample and tech pack are approved, we move into bulk production. At The ODD Factory, this phase involves careful planning and ethical execution. Whether you're producing 50 pieces or 5,000, our team ensures quality at every stage from cutting fabric to stitching, assembling, and finishing.

Production runs are done in small, manageable batches to maintain quality. The in-line quality control system ensures any issues are caught and resolved early. This stage is the heart of the timeline, where creativity finally becomes commerce.

Step 8: Quality Checks & Finishing - The Final Polish

Before anything is packed, it’s checked thoroughly. Our quality control team inspects each piece against the approved sample and tech pack. We check stitching consistency, fit, labels, and garment appearance.

After passing inspection, each item is steamed, folded, and prepped for packaging. For clients who request it, we offer eco-friendly packaging options, custom hang tags, and branded labels.

This attention to finishing touches makes all the difference when your product reaches the shelf and the customer.

Step 9: Dispatch & Delivery - Ready for the World

With everything complete, we prepare your collection for shipping. Whether it’s going straight to your warehouse, retail outlet, or an e-commerce site, we manage logistics to ensure timely and safe delivery. You’ll receive regular updates so you’re never in the dark about where your order stands.

This final phase is the moment when your vision leaves our studio and enters the real world, completing the “Sketch to Shelf” journey.

Why This Timeline Works for Fashion Brands?

At The ODD Factory, our production timeline is designed to support creativity, maintain transparency, and ensure timely delivery. Every step from your first consultation to final dispatch is structured, yet flexible enough to accommodate revisions and creative evolution.

We’ve worked with fashion startups, luxury designers, and conscious brands alike. No matter your size or budget, our process remains rooted in one goal: to help you create better fashion, more efficiently.

Your Sketch Could Be the Next Big Launch.Start your production journey with The ODD Factory, where ideas meet execution and timelines are more than promises. They're our process.

[sohannabarberaesque]

Jetsons headcannon

Imagine Spacely Space Sprockets beating their dread rivals, Cogswell Cogs, when it comes to AI-based design of their products, and actually managing to be accurate about it. And by mere weeks, come to think of it!

[cadify-studio]

Digital Twin Technology & CAD

The integration of Digital Twin and CAD is transforming the way industries design, simulate, and optimize products. With advancements in AI, IoT, and real-time data, the future of The integration of Digital Twin and CAD is transforming the way industries design, simulate, and optimize products.

[its-faizurbd-me]

Perfect Device For Designer Software Of Adobe Photoshop And Illustrator

TOP POWERFUL LAPTOP AND COMPUTER NEED TO MAKE DESIGN BECAUSE, DESIGN IS A HARDWORKING TASK AND IT NEEDS TO HIGH CONFIGURATION COMPUTER TO RUN. APPLE LAPTOP HAS HIGH CONFIGURATION PARTS AND MOST OF POWERFUL SOFTWARE YOU CAN RUN THROUGH THE LAPTOP.

[cyclament]

The Art Proposal | 1/3

November 11, 2022

Grade 12 art project where I really just wanted to make a bacteriophage CAD model because I'm obsessed.

I fully printed and assembled this doll, but it broke. I need to figure out a way to 3D print the part body without the supports being mega annoying (or alter the CAD model/split it into multiple pieces). I'll do that someday and then 3D print this guy again.

Mastercam CAD and PLA filament

[thatrocketguy]

Redesign

apologies for the wait, there hasn't been a lot of progress so I've been delaying making a new post, anyway, now I do! So down to business, I realized the old design was way too overcomplicated as it really didn't need to be split into 4 parts so the new design only uses 2. I also realized I needed to shrink the opening as air compressors are nowhere near how powerful I thought they were, so the new one has a much smaller opening so the engine won't drain the air supply instantly.

Design 1

Design 2

I am currently 3d printing a prototype for testing.

[science70]

Taken from "Vision '80s", Upper and Lower Case: The International Journal of Typographics, June 1980.

«Vision ’80s», 1980, experiment by Sam Antupit with Dolphin Computer (pdf here)

[quinn-fucks-shit-up]

for some reason doing CAD work makes me feel like a gecko licking its own eyeball

[blech]

At the Aerospace Projects Review Blog, Grumman Advanced Stealthy Penetrator: Early CAD:

[Included] is a PR image showing, presumably, a Grumman engineer at work on a 3D CAD diagram of the GASP. This image dates from no later than 1984, so the CAD system was a pretty early one (though by no means the *earliest* CAD system).

[brisingr-sword]

learning solidworks in one class at the same time i am learning onshape in another… this might just drive me insane