Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools - Class 2

*Mastering CAD for Digital Fabrication | Fab Academy*

Computer-Aided Design (**CAD**) is a vital skill in the **Fab Academy program**, enabling students to conceptualize, design, and refine products before bringing them to life through **digital fabrication**. CAD is more than just a design tool—it serves as the foundation for innovation, allowing students to develop, test, and iterate their ideas with precision.

🔹 *What You’ll Learn:*
✅ *Conceptualizing & Designing:* Transform ideas into detailed 2D and 3D models.
✅ *Prototyping & Refinement:* Improve designs through iterative testing.
✅ *Integration with Digital Fabrication:* Bridge the gap between design and manufacturing.
✅ *Software Choices:* Explore both *open-source* and *licensed* CAD tools.

*Expert Insights from Prof. Neil Gershenfeld*
Prof. Neil Gershenfeld, Director of MIT’s *Center for Bits and Atoms**, will guide you through the best CAD tools and strategies—helping you choose between **open-source* and *commercial software* for your projects.

*Turn Your Designs into Reality!*
At **Fab Academy**, you’ll gain hands-on experience with CAD and digital fabrication, learning how to **bring creative concepts to life**.

🔗 *Join Fab Academy and start designing today! [Fab Academy](http://fabacademy.org/)*

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