Common 3D Modeling Software Packages:
Gemvision’s Matrix (based around Rhino)
ArtCAM PRO JewelSmith(Great for flat work, face profiles, coins, sides of class rings, pendants, etc..)
JewelCAD
Rhinoceros 3D software (3D surface modeling without jewelry enhancements.)
SolidWorks (3D solid modeling without jewelry enhancements.
Monarch Fine Jewelry Design Software Don’t know much about them, I think they might be on a VX core.
Rapid Prototyping Machines:
Sanders Design International, Inc. (ModelMaker, RTM, etc.)
SolidScape (T66, old ModelMaker II, ETC.)
Envisiontec (Perfactory® DLP photopolymerization)
3D Systems (Viper SLA Stereolithography, InVision 3D Printer)
RP Service Bureaus:
Best Cast
The Worldwide Rapid Prototyping Service Bureau Directory
M2 Systems
B & D Sales Corporation
Protoshape
A & A Jewelry Design & Mfg (312) 739-0737
CADWAX
Table Top Milling Machines:
For Jewelry:
Gemvision’s Revo540
Model Master’s Art2PART
Roland JWX-10
General:
Roland MDX-15/20
SHERLINE Mills
Taig
ComputerSculpture.com
Aftermarket fixtures for mills:
Standard Ring and Stone Setting Design Guidelines:
Ring Sizes & Calculator
CAD/CAM Jewelry Primer by Bob Lombardi
Free 3D Models:
3DLapidary.com (free models of gems)
3D Cafe
3D Jewlery Models:
EasyCAD They are offering training as well.
Rhino Scripts and Plug ins:
TechGems 3.0
RingHunt.com
CADWAX (Rhino Tutorials)
Jewelry Design and CAD CAM Related News Groups:
Jewelry Dealers Network
Rhino news group
Ganoksin Orchid Forums
Jewelry Designers Using CAD CAM:
There are so many now I quite trying to add to this list.
Sue Dorman
Ingenious Design
Demand Designs
Jesse Kaufman’s JDK Jewelry Design
MM2-3DModeling
JBD Studio
Out Of Solitude
Mark Morrell
Jewel Tech
Yossi Jewelers