For courses in Beginning engineering graphics with an emphasis on 3D modeling, beginning engineering design courses that include graphics topics, 3D Modeling courses in Mechanical Engineering. Engineering Design Communication: Conveying Design Through Graphics, Second Edition, offers a new approach to the traditional engineering graphics course. Designed for students who are learning to use graphics, especially 3D modeling, as a tool for engineering design, this text takes a streamlined approach, emphasizing the how and why of 2D sketching, reading and visualizing objects from 2D views, and creating 3D models that will function as the design database. Case studies and industry examples illustrate the many ways these skills support practicing engineers in their work. Students will learn to develop models that capture the design intent for a product or system, update properly when changes are made, and serve the many purposes associated with their role as the design database. Practical tips and step-by-step instruction support hands-on nature of the course, and can be used with any software package.