In 2D worlds and on flat screens, designers usually use a combination of mouse or stylus and keyboard, while in AR/VR and 3D environments, at least for now they use controllers and hand gestures.

To take Copilot 3D for a spin, browse to the Copilot 3D website and sign in with your Microsoft account. To get some inspiration, you can view the existing 3D models generated by other people.

Penn researchers have developed a universal algorithm that allows 2D materials to retain mechanical strength after conversion into 3D structures. The team’s work takes inspiration from kirigami ...

If you embark upon a 2D-to-3D conversion, however, you'll need to use software that makes a guess at exactly how deep each object on screen should appear to be.

Lenovo ThinkVision 27 3D Monitor: Coming soon to Lenovo With its built-in rendering engine, this 27-inch IPS monitor has the ability to convert 2D images and video into 3D.

Transitioning from 2D to 3D modeling takes a commitment and a plan, but the investment pays off. To get the most benefit from 3D-modeling systems such as Solid Edge, plan on training, a quiet ...

Young Industries, a longtime user of both SOLIDWORKS 3D applications and 2D CAD for critical workflows, was in search of a change.