Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Software

Onshape: The “official” CAD package of the Makerspace though our student staff know how to use many others. A very powerful, browser-based, free CAD program for university students, faculty and staff. Click here to create a free account. Note that Onshape was founded by the same person that founded Solidworks (article) so this is not your typical freeware CAD software – it’s a real engineering tool.

Other options at UW-Madison College of Engineering (Solidworks, Autodesk, NX, etc.):

Check out the CAD software available in the engineering computer labs (CAE) here. You can access this software via:

[1] CAE computer labs. Go here for their location (note: not in the Makerspace)

[2] Remotely using Citrix – click here for more info. This works on mac and windows via a browser.

Computer Aided Design Project Support

Alex Janis staff pic

Alex Janis

Credentials: Technical Staff

Mindi Lam

Credentials: Technical Staff

Jan Maroske

Credentials: Assistant Shop Manager

Biswajit Mishra

Credentials: Technical Staff

Check-in during the hours below for questions pertaining to design consultation, materials, and best practices.

Support Staff Date Start Time End Time
Jan Maroske 03/22/2023 10:00 AM 02:00 PM
Alex Janis 03/23/2023 10:25 AM 12:00 PM
Jan Maroske 03/24/2023 10:00 AM 02:00 PM
Mindi Lam 03/24/2023 04:25 PM 06:00 PM
Alex Janis 03/24/2023 02:00 PM 04:00 PM
Mindi Lam 03/24/2023 02:45 PM 04:00 PM
Jan Maroske 03/27/2023 10:00 AM 02:00 PM
Mindi Lam 03/27/2023 02:25 PM 04:00 PM
Mindi Lam 03/28/2023 12:05 PM 02:00 PM
Mindi Lam 03/28/2023 02:25 PM 04:00 PM
Jan Maroske 03/29/2023 10:00 AM 02:00 PM
Alex Janis 03/30/2023 10:25 AM 12:00 PM
Jan Maroske 03/31/2023 10:00 AM 02:00 PM
Alex Janis 03/31/2023 02:00 PM 04:00 PM
Mindi Lam 04/04/2023 12:05 PM 02:00 PM
Alex Janis 04/07/2023 02:00 PM 04:00 PM
Mindi Lam 04/11/2023 12:05 PM 02:00 PM
Alex Janis 04/14/2023 02:00 PM 04:00 PM

E-mail maker-contact@engr.wisc.edu with questions