3D rendering is the 3D computer graphics process of automatically converting 3D wire frame models into 2D images with 3D photorealistic effects on a computer. wikipedia.org

AutoCAD is a commercial software application for 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting wikipedia.org

3D printing is a phrase used to describe the process of creating three dimensional objects from digital file using a materials printer, in a manner similar to printing images on paper. wikipedia.org

SolidWorks is a 3D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program that runs on Microsoft Windows and is being developed by Dassault Systmes SolidWorks Corp., a subsidiary of Dassault Systmes, S. A. (V_lizy, France). wikipedia.org

3D modeling (also known as meshing) is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of object (either inanimate or living) via specialized software. wikipedia.org

Reverse engineering is the process of discovering the technological principles of a device, object, or system through analysis of its structure, function, and operation. wikipedia.org

Rapid prototyping is a group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) data.