3D Modelling
By Hamilton By Design | www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au
In the 1980s through to the early 2000s, AutoCAD ruled
supreme. It revolutionised the way engineers and designers approached 2D
drafting, enabling technical drawings to be created and shared with speed and
precision across industries. For two decades, it set the benchmark for visual
communication in engineering and construction. But that era has passed.
Today, we live and work in a three-dimensional world — not
only in reality, but in design.
From 2D Drafting to Solid Modelling: The New Standard
At Hamilton By Design, we see 3D modelling not just
as a tool, but as an essential evolution in how we think, design, and
manufacture. The transition from 2D lines to solid geometry has reshaped the
possibilities for every engineer, machinist, and fabricator.
With the widespread adoption of platforms like SolidWorks,
design engineers now routinely conduct simulations, tolerance analysis, motion
studies, and stress testing — all in a virtual space before a single part is
made. Companies like Tesla, Ford, Eaton, Medtronic,
and Johnson & Johnson have integrated 3D CAD tools into their
product development cycles with great success, dramatically reducing rework,
increasing precision, and accelerating innovation.
Where 2D design was once enough, now solid models drive
machining, laser cutting, 3D printing, automated
manufacturing, and finite element analysis (FEA) — all from a single
digital source.
A Growing Ecosystem of Engineering Capability
It's not just the software giants making waves — a global
network of specialised engineering services is helping bring 3D design to life.
Companies like Rishabh Engineering,
Shalin Designs, CAD/CAM Services Inc., Archdraw Outsourcing,
and TrueCADD provide design and
modelling support to projects around the world.
At Hamilton By Design, we work with and alongside these
firms — and others — to deliver scalable, intelligent 3D modelling solutions to
the Australian industrial sector. From laser scanning and site
capture to custom steel fabrication, we translate concepts into
actionable, manufacturable designs. Our clients benefit not only from our
hands-on trade knowledge but also from our investment in cutting-edge tools and
engineering platforms.
So What’s Next? The Future Feels More Fluid Than Solid
With all these tools now at our fingertips — FEA simulation,
LiDAR scanning, parametric modelling, cloud collaboration — the question
becomes: what comes after 3D?
We’ve moved from pencil to pixel, from 2D lines to
intelligent digital twins. But now the line between design and experience
is beginning to blur. Augmented reality (AR), generative AI design, and
real-time simulation environments suggest that the next wave may feel more
fluid than solid — more organic than mechanical.
We’re already seeing early glimpses of this future:
- Generative
design tools that evolve geometry based on performance goals
- Real-time
digital twins updating with sensor data from operating plants
- AI-driven
automation that simplifies design iterations in minutes, not days
In short: the future of 3D design might not be “3D” at all
in the traditional sense — it could be interactive, immersive, adaptive.
At Hamilton By Design — We’re With You Now and Into the
Future
Whether you’re looking to upgrade legacy 2D drawings,
implement laser-accurate reverse engineering, or develop a full-scale 3D model
for simulation or manufacturing — Hamilton By Design is here to help.
We bring hands-on trade experience as fitters, machinists,
and designers, and combine it with the modern toolset of a full-service
mechanical engineering consultancy. We're not just imagining the future of
design — we're building it.
Let’s design smarter. Let’s think in 3D — and beyond.
