Welcome to SGCADTECHEDU
We are a professional platform dedicated to training the next generation of engineers and designers in industry-leading CAD software.
We're excited to announce that we are launching with a comprehensive, two-tiered SolidWorks course, with more software to follow.
Choosing the Right CAD Software:
Not sure where to start? Use our detailed comparison chart to understand the key differences between the most popular CAD software.
SolidWorks:
Primary Use: 3D Mechanical Design
Key Strengths: User-friendly, large community, product design.
Target Audience: Engineers, designers, students.
Advantages:
User-friendly interface, easy for beginners.
Strong parametric design capabilities.
Excellent for assembly modeling and simulation.
Large community and extensive learning resources.
Disadvantages:
Can be expensive for small businesses.
Heavy software; requires good hardware.
Limited in surface modeling compared to some specialized software.
Creo:
Primary Use: Complex, Advanced 3D
Key Strengths: Stability, advanced surfacing, large projects.
Target Audience: Aerospace, automotive, heavy machinery.
Advantages:
Robust parametric and direct modeling features.
Excellent for large assemblies and complex products.
Integrated simulation and analysis tools.
Flexible and scalable for industrial applications.
Disadvantages:
Steeper learning curve than SolidWorks.
Interface is less intuitive for beginners.
Cost can be high for small organizations.
AutoCad:
Primary Use: 2D Drafting & Schematics
Key Strengths: Unmatched 2D capabilities, universal file format.
Target Audience: Architects, civil engineers, drafters.
Advantages
Industry standard for 2D drafting and documentation.
Supports a wide range of file formats.
Lightweight compared to 3D-centric CAD tools.
Highly customizable with scripts and plugins.
Disadvantages:
Limited 3D modeling and simulation features compared to SolidWorks/Creo.
Not ideal for complex mechanical assemblies.
Requires separate software for full 3D mechanical design workflow.
Autodesk Inventor:
- Primary Use: 3D Mechanical Design Mechanical Design
- Key Strengths: Large assemblies, Autodesk ecosystem integration.
- Target Audience: Mechanical engineers, manufacturers.
Advantages:
Strong parametric 3D modeling and assembly tools.
Integrated simulation and visualization.
Seamless collaboration with AutoCAD and other Autodesk products.
Suitable for mechanical design and manufacturing.
Disadvantages:
Can be resource-intensive.
Learning curve for beginners.
Less community support compared to SolidWorks
SolidWorks Course Curriculum:
Free Learning: SolidWorks Foundation
This content covers the essential skills every beginner needs to get started:
Module 1: Getting Started
Module 2: Sketching Fundamentals
Module 3: Basic Part Modeling
Module 4: Assembly Modeling
Module 5: Creating Professional Drawings
Premium Content: Advanced Skills
Unlock professional-level skills with our paid modules, essential for career growth.
👉 This type of program can be offered as modular learning (students choose simulation, automation, or design specialization) or as a full advanced diploma in 3D CAD.
1. Advanced Part & Assembly Modeling
Complex surfaces and freeform modeling
Advanced feature tools (sweeps, lofts, boundary surfaces)
Multi-body parts & in-context modeling
Large assembly management & performance optimization
2. Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Draft analysis, mold tools, and casting design
Sheet metal with advanced bends & flattening
Weldments and structural design
Design library and automation
3. Simulation & Analysis
Static, dynamic, and thermal analysis
Fatigue and buckling analysis
Motion simulation (mechanism analysis)
Optimization techniques
4. CAD Automation & Customization
Configurations, design tables, and parametric design
Equations & global variables
API & macros for automation (SolidWorks VBA / Creo Toolkit)
Custom templates & standards
5. Collaboration & Data Management
Design revision and version control
Working with PDM (Product Data Management)
Import/export across CAD software (neutral formats: STEP, IGES, Parasolid)
Collaboration with CAM & CAE software
6. Advanced Drafting & Detailing
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Automated BOM & balloons for assemblies
Advanced annotation techniques
Industry standards (ASME, ISO)
7. Industry-Oriented Projects
Reverse engineering project
Product design project (consumer goods/mechanical equipment)
Manufacturing-ready design project
Capstone project combining modeling, simulation, and detailing
4. CAD Automation & Customization
Configurations, design tables, and parametric design
Equations & global variables
API & macros for automation (SolidWorks VBA / Creo Toolkit)
Custom templates & standards
5. Collaboration & Data Management
Design revision and version control
Working with PDM (Product Data Management)
Import/export across CAD software (neutral formats: STEP, IGES, Parasolid)
Collaboration with CAM & CAE software
6. Advanced Drafting & Detailing
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Automated BOM & balloons for assemblies
Advanced annotation techniques
Industry standards (ASME, ISO)
7. Industry-Oriented Projects
Reverse engineering project
Product design project (consumer goods/mechanical equipment)
Manufacturing-ready design project
Capstone project combining modeling, simulation, and detailing
Our Roadmap: What's Next?
We are dedicated to building a comprehensive library of CAD training. After SolidWorks, we will be rolling out full course curricula for:
Autodesk Inventor
AutoCAD
Creo
Stay tuned for more professional training to come!