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Engineering

General Information

CAD and 3D Printer files are not always free
Capstone project sponsors may be able to provide funds to purchase them
Some companies will not sell members of general public
Have a back-up plan for your design in case you cannot locate or purchase a CAD or 3D file

Locating Printable Files

ThomasNet -- Manufacturers
A free platform for sourcing components, equipment, maintenance/repair operation products, raw materials and custom manufacturing services.
Gradcad Library
Offers millions of free CAD and 3D print designs
ThingVerse
Library of downloadable 3D designs to create with a 3D printer, laser cutter or CNC.
STLFinder
Search engine to locate 3D models
Autodesk Community Gallery

Other Options

Google Patents
Search patents for information about manufacturers and locate drawings of patented inventions
Google (Manufactuer's Catalogs)
Search Google for manufacturer's product catalogs online

See also: Standards & Specs tab