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.

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.

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

Startup nTopology is building next generation design software that relies on mathematical computations to create 3D-printed parts and products that are lighter and more efficient than would be ...

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 ...