### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software Articles [![Computer-Aided Design (CAD): State of Category](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/houses-businessman-man-hands-110469-1.jpg "Computer-Aided Design (CAD): State of Category")](https://www.g2.com/articles/computer-aided-design-cad-state-of-category) [ ### Computer-Aided Design (CAD): State of Category ](https://www.g2.com/articles/computer-aided-design-cad-state-of-category) Computer-aided design (CAD) software was developed as part of a project delivered in 1960 by MIT’s Electronic Systems Laboratory, in collaboration with the United States Air Force. [ ![Michael Gigante](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Michael Gigante") MG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/michael-gigante) by Michael Gigante ## Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software Glossary Terms [![Product Design](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI553_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bproduct_design%5D_V1a.png "Product Design")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/product-design-definition) [Product Design](https://www.g2.com/glossary/product-design-definition) Product design is an essential process that takes a product from idea to creation. Learn about the importance of product design and the basic elements. by Holly Landis Explore our Technology Glossary Browse through dozens of terms to better understand the products you purchase and use everyday. [Find new features](https://www.g2.com/glossary) ## Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software Discussions 0 Question on: Autodesk Fusion [What is Fusion 360 used for?](/discussions/what-is-fusion-360-used-for) What is Fusion 360 used for? Fusion 360 is a start-to-finish product design and development tool. Fusion's core product offerings include CAD/CAM/CAE and PCB design capabilities. With fusion, you can conceptualize a product, develop it, test and validate the design, including the fabrication of the design. The beauty of fusion 360 lies in the ability of different stakeholders;from clients, sponsors, design teams, marketing teams etc. to collaborate on a project seamlessly. It would interest you to know that fusion is very cheap and flexible. You can subscribe for a selected feature or functionality, instead of paying for an entire package, which you probably may not need e.g., design extension, and use them to deliver jobs, according to clients requirements. Answered: Ofonime William on December 8, 2024 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-fusion-360-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: CATIA [What is CATIA used for?](/discussions/what-is-catia-used-for) What is CATIA used for? It is high-end CAD software used for creating 3D data in manufacturing industry. Answered: Suvendu Ghosh on November 20, 2024 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-catia-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: AutoCAD [What is AutoCAD Mechanical used for?](/discussions/autocad-mechanical-what-is-autocad-mechanical-used-for) What is AutoCAD Mechanical used for? It is used as a drafting tools and also for creating manufacturing drawings, piping and instrumentation drawing etc Answered: Ayman Niwshekar on November 17, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/autocad-mechanical-what-is-autocad-mechanical-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad/resources?discussions_page=3) - [1](/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad/resources) - [2](/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad/resources?discussions_page=2) - [3](/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad/resources?discussions_page=3) - 4 - [5](/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad/resources?discussions_page=5) - [6](/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad/resources?discussions_page=6) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad/resources?discussions_page=5) ## Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software Reports Mid-Market Grid® Report for Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report