The best 3D modeling software will vary based on your needs, but there plenty of options available, including for free. Here are our favorite software picks.

The best 3D modeling software and apps smoothly powers through a range of professional-grade design tasks, from architecture and video game design to 3D printing.

In 2011, Perkins invested in solidThinking Inspired 3D conceptual design software to help visualize, explore and evaluate designs in less time.

San Rafael, Calif.-based software developer Autodesk introduced two new 3D infrastructure design products this week. Autodesk Infrastructure Modeler 2012 conceptual design software is the renamed next ...

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As the developers point out, the conceptual part of the design process does not have as many software and tool options, since most of them require taking many decisions beforehand.