We've been using Blender[0] for electromechanical rendering. Lots of importers available, and Python backend to hack. We've had some fun using Shapeways[1] for

We've been using Blender[0] for electromechanical rendering. Lots of importers available, and Python backend to hack. We've had some fun using Shapeways[1] for 3D printing of Blender models. [0] http://www.blender.org/ http://www.blender.org/ [1] http://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/5274/Using-Blender-to-Model-Your-3D-Print.aspx http://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/Art...