There have been several for the engineering world (most notably Onshape, now owned by PTC) and any number of interior/floorplan related tools but these look less than professional at best. The idea that you might have a high-performance computing device that offers both touch and stylus input on a highly portable, high-resolution display is something architects have been crying out for.Įven so, there’s been a distinct lack of tools available for those looking to create 3D concepts on the iPad. That is an impressive evolution! If now only the concept of serial production deteriorates due to higher automation flexibility and there is advances in the field of manufacturing/machining (most likely by 3D printing), we should expect really fast and rapid product developments in the future.The iPad has been something of a revelation in the design world. Now in 2017 they have a digital drawing board that creates 3D models. It was not before the 90´s they could start to work with 3D oriented CAD on a computer in a somewhat reasonable way. I have heard so many stories over the years from mechanical engineers who were sitting and making drawings by hand in the 70´s.

If we take a moment and look in the rear view window. For sure it is important for them to differentiate from other similar products to be successful. But with these type off additional features they are starting to swing me over. It is getting dangerously close to a laptop. I have a phone, a tablet and a computer, so I am not really seeing where the Ipad Pro comes in and what problems it will solve for me. Market for the Ipad Proįor me I think that the value offering for the Ipad Pro has been quite low. You can check out all the details on their website regarding what they offer. Shapr 3D (I know the spelling is crazy illogical) is available in a free version and a professional version. The software is compatible with all the major development environments that are on the market which is good as you would most likely want to finish your design in a “proper” environment. This looks like an ideal tool if you want to make quick sketches of concepts during an engineering meeting or if you are working in industrial design sitting with a customer. I had a look at the video where it is demoed and I got really impressed! Click on the picture and have look.

The first 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) app is now available on the Ipad Pro.

Ipad pro shapr3d