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CadQuery is an open-source Python library for building 3D CAD models

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CadQuery enables developers to build 3D CAD models using Python code instead of traditional GUI-based CAD software. This open-source library allows for programmatic creation of parametric models that can be easily versioned, shared, and modified through code. By describing parts as Python scripts, engineers gain the benefits of version control, automation, and reproducible design workflows.

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