thinkiD v2007
- low-priced industrial design software with customizable UI, can model
solids, offers global shape modeling feature, welding management system,
more, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, Oct 22, 2007
Easy Designer - newer mid-range MCAD applications - such as think3's thinkiD - offer cheaper seats with more user-friendly interfaces, enabling even CAD novices to work in 3D and thus save time and production costs, Christopher Steiner, Forbes (hosted on Yahoo), October 14, 2004
thinkdesign v9 - highly recommended mechanical design software offers a hybrid modeling approach that lets you work with curves, surfaces and solids with greater flexibility, Don LaCourse, Cadalyst, August 16, 2004
When Surfaces and Solids Collide - hybrid modelers such as think3's thinkiD offer the best of both worlds of solid and surface modeling, Don LaCourse, Cadalyst, January 1, 2004
Taking Stock of MCAD - looks at 20 areas of mechanical and computer-aided design and picks the best MCAD programs in each category, Joe Greco, CADENCE, March 2003
When Surfaces Meet Solids - surfaces and solids tools merge in mid-range MCAD applications Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, thinkdesign and VX CAD/CAM, Don LaCourse, Cadalyst, January 2003
Surface Modeling State of the Art - an overview of the surfacing features offered in the latest versions of CATIA, Cobalt, Inventor, Pro/E, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, thinkdesign, Unigraphics and VX CAD/CAM, Joe Greco, CADENCE, November 2002
thinkdesign Version 8 - thinkdesign has evolved to a powerful hybrid surface and solid modeler for both industrial and machine designers, with one of the most advanced user interfaces. Joe Greco, CADENCE, November 2002
With Thinkdesign 8.0, Think3 Targets Industrial Machinery Design - latest upgrade provides robust 2D functionality, does a good job importing legacy files and continues to enhance the software's Global Shape Modeling capabilities for those working with complex, sculpted parts, David Cohn, Engineering Automation Report, August 2002
A Look at think3's thinkdesign V8 - the new version offers enhanced sheet-metal capabilities, assembly improvements and good 2D drafting tools, Joe Greco, CADENCE MCAD Tech News #77, July 25, 2002
After the Revolution: thinkdesign 7.0 - should be very attractive to industrial designers and others who need advanced surface modeling, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering, October 2001
Fast and Easy for Mid-Range CAD - a look at Merlin 3D and thinkdesign 6.0, two blazingly fast, full-featured and surprisingly easy-to-use design programs, Lawrence S. Gold, Automotive Manufacturing and Production, July 2001
thinkdesign Version 6.0 - features, interface and how it fares against competitive products, Joe Greco, CADENCE, May 2001