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This is a list of computer-aided technologies (CAx) companies and their software products. Software using computer-aided technologies (CAx) has been produced since the 1970s for a variety of computer platforms. This software may include applications for computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided engineering (CAE), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and product data management (PDM).
The list is far from complete or representative as the CAD business landscape is very dynamic: almost every month new companies appear, old companies go out of business, and companies split and merge. Sometimes some names disappear and reappear again.
Company name | Annual revenue (US$) | Product name | Product CAx type | Additional comments | Countries |
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3D Systems | GibbsCAM | CAM | CNC programming for 2-to-5 axis milling, 2–4 axis turning, multi-tasking, and wire-EDM. Originally of Gibbs and Associates | United States | |
4M | IDEA Architectural | CAD | Vertical CAD Application for 3D BIM Architectural Design | Greece | |
FINE MEP | CAD | Vertical CAD Application for 3D BIM Mechanical Design, Electrical Design & Plumbing Design | |||
ACERI, S.A. | Electrical Designer | CAD | Software for electrical design and engineering. Electrical CAD software | France | |
Elecworks | CAD | Software for design of automation projects. Electrical CAD software | |||
ActCAD LLC | Act IntelliCAD | CAD | 2D & 3D CAD software | India | |
ActCAD | United States | ||||
TrueCAD Shalin Designs | United States | ||||
Shalin Designs | CAD Designs - 2D/3D Models | CAD | 3D Modeling, CAD Design, Drafting & Software for Mechanical, Product & Furniture Design | UK United States Germany Australia | |
Alibre, LLC | Alibre Design | CAD | Mechanical design, engineering and manufacturing applications | ||
Alma | AlmaCAM | CAM | Sheet metal, robot welding | ||
Altair | HyperWorks | CAE | Simulation-driven design | ||
Altinex Inc. | AVSnap | CAD | Audio visual system design, GUI design, Control Logic design, terminal emulation, Remote support platform | ||
AnalySwift | SwiftComp | CAE | A multiscale constitutive modeling software for composites based on mechanics of structure genome for unified modeling for various types of structures including 1D (beams), 2D (plates/shells), and 3D structures | ||
VABS | CAE | A general-purpose cross-sectional analysis tool for computing beam properties and recovering 3D stresses/strains of slender composite structures | |||
Ansys Inc. | SpaceClaim | CAD | |||
RSDC APM | APM WinMachine | CAD /CAE | |||
APM Civil Engineering | CAD | ||||
ArCADiasoft Chudzik sp. j. | ArCADia BIM system | CAD | Integrated 3D BIM system for architectural, structural, electrical, heating, gas and plumbing design | Poland | |
ARTAS - Engineering Software | SAM | CAD | Mechanism design, motion/force analysis and optimization | ||
ASCON | KOMPAS-3D | CAD | |||
KOMPAS Builder | CAD | ||||
KOMPAS Graphite | CAD | ||||
ASHAMPOO | Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture | CAD | Design family homes, shopping malls, high-rise buildings | ||
Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional | CAD | for architects, construction engineers, draftsmen and craftsmen. | |||
Ashlar-Vellum | Argon | ||||
Cobalt | |||||
Graphite | |||||
Xenon | |||||
Assyst | Cad.Assyst | CAD | Cad.Assyst is a CAD system for product development especially for the apparel industry. | ||
Asynth | Space Designer 3D | CAAD | Online architectural floor planning application. | ||
AUCOTEC AG | $24M [1] | Engineering Base | Electrical CAD/CAE | Products range from flow diagrams via process control and electrical engineering for large-scale plants to modular harness design in the automotive industry. It works object-oriented and database-driven. | |
ELCAD | Electrical CAD/CAE | for planning, construction, operation and maintenance of electrical plants from various industrial sectors. | |||
RUPLAN | Electrical CAD/CAE | for the Power and Automotive Industry | |||
AUCOPLAN | Electrical CAD/CAE | for Instrumentation Engineering and Electrical Control Design | |||
RACOS EL | Electrical CAD/CAE | Production Integration in Cabinet Layout | |||
Autodesk | $2,172M | AutoCAD and Architectural Desktop | CAD | ||
Mechanical Desktop | CAD | ||||
Autodesk Inventor | CAD | ||||
Fusion 360 | CAD | ||||
3ds Max | |||||
Autodesk VIZ | |||||
Revit | Originally of Revit Technology Corporation | ||||
Alias StudioTools | CAID | Originally by Alias Systems Corporation | |||
Simulation CFD | CAE | Originally by Blue Ridge Numerics –CFdesign – Upfront CFD | |||
Tinkercad | CAD | ||||
DUCT | Originally of Delcam | ||||
PowerMILL | CAM | Originally of Delcam | |||
PowerSHAPE | CAD | Originally of Delcam | |||
FeatureCAM | CAM | Originally of Delcam | |||
CopyCAD | Originally of Delcam | ||||
PowerINSPECT | Originally of Delcam | ||||
ArtCAM | Originally of Delcam | ||||
AutoDesSys | form•Z (RenderZone Plus) | CAD | 3D CAD general-purpose modeler (and photorealistic renderer) | ||
AutoForm | AutoForm | CAE | Sheet metal forming die design and simulation solutions | ||
Automapki | Autoconverter | CAD | Import, export & convert common 3D file formats. | ||
Automapki | GIS | Overlay DWG drawing entities on top of public imagery. | |||
Automesher | CAD | Convert mesh to solid in AutoCAD. | |||
AVEVA | AVEVA Plant | CAD | |||
AVEVA Marine | |||||
Häussler Innovation | BamCAD [2] | CAD | CAD solution for BAMTEC roll reinforcement of concrete structures [3] | ||
Bentley Systems | MicroStation | CAD | |||
Powerdraft | |||||
Bicycle Forest Inc. | BikeCAD | CAD | Parametric CAD software for bicycle frame design and bicycle fitting. [4] Available for Linux, macOS and Windows. | ||
Bricsys | BricsCAD | CAD | CAD software and development platform unifying the familiar feature set of native dwg with 2D tools and 3D direct modeling on Windows, MAC and Linux | ||
Cad-Capture | AssetCapture | CAD | United Kingdom | ||
AssetLink | CAD | ||||
CADENAS | CADENAS eCATALOGsolution | CAD | CAD-System To Build Electronic Product Catalogs for Mechanical Market | ||
CADENAS AECsolutions | CAD | CAD-System To Build Electronic Product Catalogs for Architecture Market | |||
CADENAS PARTcommunity | CAD | CAD-Community and Portal to provide Free 3D CAD Models | |||
CADENAS PARTserver | CAD | CAD-Portal to provide Free 3D CAD Models | |||
CADENAS PARTsolutions | CAD | CAD-Part Management System to provide 3D Models and connect to ERP+PLM | |||
CADENAS BIMcatalogs | CAD | CAD-Community and Portal to provide Free 3D CAD BIM Models | |||
CADEX | CAD Exchanger | CAD/CAE/CAM | CAD Exchanger GUI is an application to import and visualize the 3D models, export to target formats, make basic measurements and markup, create clipping views, capture screenshots, and customize import and export. | ||
CADMAI | CADMAI | CAD | CADMAI is a CAD framework which can either be used as a standalone CAD application or as an integration module for 3rd party applications or SOA environments | ||
CADMAX | CADMAX Solid Master | CAD | CADMAX Solid Master is Windows-based CAD software that offers 2D drafting, 3D surface modeling, 3D solid modeling and 3D feature-based solid modeling using the Parasolid modeling kernel. | ||
CadLine | ARCHline.XP Architecture | CAD | Building Information Modeler with solid modeling, designing new buildings, surveying and reconstruction works. | ||
ARCHline.XP Interior | CAD | 3D model, quantity take-offs, photo-realistic rendering and 3D movies. Tailored specifically for interior designers. | |||
Cadida | CAD-Editor | CAD | CAD-Editor standalone and integrable into other software, graphic preview or for graphic navigation, drawing analysis, and connection to database. | ||
Mesh-Editor | CAD/Mesh | Mesh-Editor, visualize and edit point clouds and 3D mesh data. Supports STL, Collada, DWG, and DXF file formats. | |||
GIS-CAD | CAD/GIS | GIS-CAD georeference CAD designs, controlled externally via API, GPS. | |||
CAD International | RealCAD | CAD | Proprietary 2D and 3D design and drafting application for Windows and Apple Mac OS-X deploying.CAD file format. Used independently and as a software development platform for vertical market design applications | ||
TriCAD | CAD | Proprietary 2D and 3D design and drafting application for Windows and Apple Mac OS-X deploying.CAD file format superseded by RealCAD. Formerly exclusively used by the Education Department of the State Government of Victoria, Australia | |||
LANDWorksCAD | CAD | 2D and 3D design application for landscape design and landscape architecture, plug-in for RealCAD, AutoCAD and BricsCAD | |||
LandCAD | CAD | popular alternate naming of LandworksCAD | |||
StrucPLUS | CAD | Application for AutoCAD and BricsCAD for shop detailing of structural concrete and steel structures | |||
ArborCAD | CAD | 2D and 3D design application for arborists | |||
EcosimaCAD | CAD | Proprietary design application for space optimization of fast food restaurant storage facilities | |||
WarehouseCAD | CAD | Proprietary design application for space optimization of warehouse storage facilities based on storage rules and throughput data | |||
CAD Schroer | MPDS4 | Plant Design and Factory Layout | |||
MEDUSA4 | CAD | Design automation suite for mechanical, plant, construction and automotive engineering | |||
MEDUSA4 Personal | CAD | Free 2D/3D CAD application with Sheet Metal Design and raster image editing modules for Windows and Linux CentOS, Fedora, Mandriva, Red Hat, SuSE and Ubuntu | |||
STHENO/PRO | CAD | Drafting for Pro/ENGINEER(R) | |||
MEDEA | CAD | MEDUSA Electrical Application | |||
CADprofi GmbH | CADprofi Architectural | CAD | Parametric CAD-application facilitating architectural project design. | ||
CADprofi Electrical | CAD | Parametric CAD-application facilitating the design of complex electrical, light and telecommunications installations and more. | |||
CADprofi HVAC & Piping | CAD | Parametric CAD-application for design of technical building equipment. All installation kinds will be supported, i.e. heating, ventilation, air conditioning, piping and ducting. | |||
CADprofi Mechanical | CAD | Parametric CAD-application facilitating the 2D design of mechanical and engineering projects. | |||
CadSoft Computer | EAGLE | EDA/ECAD/CAM | Multi-platform electronics schematic designer and PCB layout editor. | ||
Cadsoft Corporation | Envisioneer | ||||
Cadsoft Build | |||||
APDesign | AutoCAD add-on | ||||
CADSoftTools | ABViewer | CAD | Software for work with 2D and 3D CAD drawings. | ||
CST CAD Navigator | CAD | Cross platform CAD viewer (2D and 3D). | |||
Cadwork informatik AG | cadwork Lexocad | BIM | 6D BIM with VDC features and IFC compliance for woods, roads, rail, structures, and commercial buildings. | ||
CAMM | OmniCAD | CAD | |||
Camtek | PEPS | CAM | |||
CCTVCAD Software | VideoCAD | CAD | CCTV system design software | ||
Celeritive | VoluMill | CAM | High-speed machining toolpath engine that runs embedded in other systems or as a standalone | ||
Chief Architect Inc. | Chief Architect Premier | CAD | Residential Design Software | ||
Cimatron | CimatronE | CAD/CAM | Integrated CAD/CAM for mold and die makers and manufacturers of discrete parts, providing associativity across the manufacturing process. Applications include: mold design, electrode design, die design, 2.5 to 5-axis NC programming, and 5-axis discrete part production. | Israel | |
CivilAnalyzer | GEO.Spread | CAE | Spread Footing Design and Analysis Software. | ||
CNC Software/Mastercam | Mastercam | CAD/CAM | Mastercam delivers CAD/CAM software tools for all types of programming, from the most basic to the extremely complex. 2-axis machining, multiaxis milling and turning, wire EDM, router applications, free-form artistic modeling and cutting, 3D design, drafting, surface and solid modeling. | ||
cofaso Software | cofaso | Electrical CAD/CAE | Software for electrical project design, engineering, configuration and panel design | ||
Collier Research Corporation | HyperSizer | CAE | Composite materials structural design | ||
Concepts Technology Ltd. | DraftBoard CAD series | CAD | General purpose 2D CAD f. Mac OS and Windows | ||
Coohom | Coohom | CAD | Interior design and high-quality rendering | ||
CoreTech System | Moldex3D Project | CAE | |||
Moldex3D eDesign | CAE | ||||
Moldex3D eXplorer | CAE | ||||
Synergetic Innovative Solutions | XMD - Expert Mold Designer | CAD | Knowledge-based, automated mold design solution. | ||
IGES Toolbox | IGES & STEP files viewer and analyzer | ||||
CSoft Development | Model Studio CS | CAD | Plant design system & Powerlines design and calculate | ||
Project Studio CS | CAD | AEC design system - architecture, concrete, steel | |||
MechaniCS | CAD | Mechanical design | |||
SPDS GraphiCS | CAD | AEC design | |||
TDMS | PDM/PLM | Technical data management system with full support of business process of engineering companies. | |||
TechnologyCS | PDM/PLM | System for support the basic business processes such as design and technological preparation, production planning, maintenance of production units with the necessary resources (materials, tools, accessories, etc.), operational management of production (including directly to the shops and on the site), process control and expenditure of resources, quality management and maintenance of manufactured products. | |||
EnergyCS | CAD | Software for calculations of generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial power systems. | |||
AutomatiCS | CAD | Software for design of instrumentation systems. | |||
GeoniCS | CAD | Solution for engineering geology and geodesy, and civil design. | |||
CyDesign Labs | CyDesign Studio | CAE | 1D Model-Based Simulation and Design on the Cloud | ||
Dassault Systèmes | $1,100M | CATIA | CAD/CAE/CAM | France | |
Cosmos/M | CAE | Originally of SRAC | |||
DesignStar | CAE | Originally of SRAC | |||
Draftsight | CAD | ||||
CosmosWorks | CAE | Originally of SRAC | |||
SolidWorks | CAD | Originally of SolidWorks Corporation | |||
ACIS 3D Modeler | Kernel | Originally of Spatial Corp. | |||
Euclid-IS | CAD | Originally of Matra DataVision | |||
STRIM | CAD | Originally of Matra DataVision | |||
ENOVIA SmarTeam | PDM | Originally of Smart Solutions | |||
ENOVIA | PDM | ||||
MatrixOne | PDM | ||||
DELMIA | MPM | Originally of Deneb Robotics Inc. | |||
ABAQUS | CAE | Originally of HKS, Inc. | |||
DataCAD LLC | DataCAD | CAD | Architectural CAD program, designed by and for Architects | ||
Data Design System ASA | DDS-CAD | CAD | Building services/MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) | ||
DataSolid | CADdy++ Mechanical Design | CAD | Parametric CAD, solid modeling, dimensional constraints and photo-realistic rendering | ||
CADdy++ basic | CAD | Entry-level 2D and 3D CAD, solid modeling and rendering | |||
CADdy classic | CAD | Entry-level 2D CAD, originally of ZIEGLER-Informatics | |||
CADdy++ Eventmanagement | CAD | 2D and 3D Event Management System | |||
Delft Spline Systems | DeskProto | CAM | Toolpath calculation on STL data, 3/4/5 axis CNC machines, targeted at non-machinists. | ||
DEM Solutions | EDEM | CAE | Discrete Element Modeling software platform for simulation of the operation of bulk materials handling and processing equipment. Highly extensible and customizable enabling simulation of a wide range of bulk particle processes. Couples with other CAE programs enabling multi-physics simulation of particle-fluid, particle-structure and particle-emag processes. | ||
EDEM BulkSim | CAE | Engineering design and analysis of mining bulk materials handling equipment – powered by the EDEM engine. | |||
DAKO | WorldCAT family | CAD | WorldCAT is a family of CAD programs including interfaces to many other CAD programs, an own model kernel and a special file format (WID). WorldCAT is mainly for mechanical engineering. | ||
DDS Building Innovation AS | DDS-CAD Architect & Construction | CAD | Timber frame construction | ||
DInsight | Digital Geometric Kernel | CAD | Development Framework for CAD/CAM-enabled applications. Geometric algorithms | ||
Dlubal Software | RFEM | CAD / CAE / FEM | Modeling, structural analysis, engineering and design of models with member, plate, wall, folded plate, shell, and solid elements | ||
RSTAB | CAD / CAE | Modeling, structural analysis, engineering and design of beam, frame or truss structures | |||
Donya Labs | Simplygon | CAD | Remeshing processing CAD into real-time renderable mesh | ||
DP Technology | ESPRIT | CAM | ESPRIT is a family of CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software products for programming CNC (computer numerical control) machine tools. | ||
Drafix Software, Inc. | PRO Landscape | CAD | PRO Landscape design software includes CAD built specifically for landscape design. | ||
Eethal Inc | EethalView | CAE | EethalView is a Freeware 3d Cae viewer tool written using C++ and openGL api.EethalView handles Nastran op2, Stl files, etc. | ||
Encole | Encole - Mechanical Engineering Collective | CAE | Process observation OEM catalog components with CAD download models. | ||
Engineered Software | PowerCADD | CAD | |||
EPLAN Software & Service | EPLAN Electric P8 | Electrical CAD/CAE | Software for electrical project design and engineering | United States | |
EPLAN Fluid | Electrical CAD/CAE | Software for fluid power engineering (pneumatic, hydraulic, cooling and lubrication) | |||
EPLAN Preplanning | Electrical CAD/CAE | Software for measurement and control technology (PFDs & P&IDs) | |||
EPLAN Pro Panel | Electrical CAD/CAE | Software for 3D cabinet and switchgear layout | |||
EPLAN Harness | Electrical CAD/CAE | Software to automate the engineering design process | |||
EPLAN Harness ProD | Electrical CAD/CAE | Software for 2D/3D electrical wiring harness design and engineering | |||
ERCII | easymill | CAM | easymill is a CAM product for milling and lathe. | ||
Eremex | TopoR | E-CAD | |||
SimOne | E-CAD | ||||
Delta Design | E-CAD | ||||
Electro-System (Japan) | esCAD pcb | CAD | Software for PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Pattern Layout Design | ||
esCAD sch | CAD | Software for Drawing Schematics Diagram | |||
esCAD Kaizen Master | CAD | Software for Assisting in Mounting Components on PCB (Printed Circuit Board) | |||
Exa Corp. | PowerFLOW | CAE | Computational fluid dynamics | ||
EXAPT | EXAPT | CAD / CAM | CAD/CAM-System and production data und tool management Software | ||
e-Xstream engineering | DIGIMAT | CAE | Software platform for the nonlinear multi-scale modeling of composite materials and structures | ||
Fast AG | GraphiteOne | CAD | |||
FastCAD | FastCAD v6.5 & v7 | CAD | High Speed, minimal install drafting package | ||
FastCAM | FastCAM | CAM | |||
FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS AG | CAESES | CAE | Software for design and optimization of flow-exposed products | ||
JVSG | IP Video System Design Tool | CAD | Easy and low cost CAD software for CCTV and video surveillance systems. | ||
Gehry Technologies | Digital Project | ||||
Version R2 | Based on CATIA | ||||
General CADD Products, Inc. | General CADD Pro | Low-Cost 2-D CAD | Generic CADD for Windows | ||
Geometric Ltd. | CAMWorks | CAM | CNC programming for 2-to-5-axis milling, 2-4 axis turning, multi-tasking, and wire-EDM. Originally of HCL Technologies Ltd. | ||
Center "GeoS" | K3-Designer | CAD | |||
K3-Mebel | CAD | professional package for the design, production and design of furniture | |||
K3-Cottage | CAD | for design of houses of milled logs and profiled beams | |||
K3-Tent | CAD | complex solution for industrial design of tents, pavilions and other tensile structures | |||
K3-Ship | CAD | for shipbuilders and architects | |||
Gerber Technology | AccuMark | CAD | Apparel and Sewn Goods Industry (Apparel, Automotive, Aircraft Interiors, Furniture, Technical Textiles) | ||
YuniquePLM | PLM | ||||
AccuNest | CAD | ||||
Vstitcher | CAD | ||||
AccuMark Made-to-Measure | CAD | ||||
Fashion Studio | CAD | ||||
Paragon | CAM | ||||
CutWorks | CAM | ||||
Gibbs and Associates | GibbsCAM | CAM | CNC programming for 2-to-5-axis milling, 2-4 axis turning, multi-tasking, and wire-EDM | ||
Trimble | SketchUp | CAD | Designed to be easier to use than other 3D CAD programs | ||
GO2cam International | GO2dental | CAM | CAM software for dental labs: machining of crowns, bridges, abutments, removable partials,... | France | |
GO2proto | CAM | CAM software dedicated to prototyping | |||
GO2cam | CAD / CAE | CAM for workshops | |||
GrabCAD | GrabCAD | CAD | Free online CAD models library and engineering community. | ||
Graebert GmbH | ARES | CAD | Highly compatible, multi-platform 2D-/3D-CAD; Additional applications & modules; OEM Kernel; Native formats: .dwg, .dxf, .dwf, .flx | ||
GRAITEC | GRAITEC Advance (Advance Steel, Advance Concrete, Advance Design) | CAD / CAE | Analysis and design for the construction engineering, steel and concrete modeling and detailing | ||
Graphisoft | ArchiCAD | ||||
Graphisoft Constructor | |||||
Graphisoft Estimator | |||||
Graphisoft Change Manager | |||||
GStarsoft | GstarCAD | CAD | platform CAD software and applications | ||
HBXL | PlansXpress | CAD | CAD software for builders, developers and tradesmen. | ||
HEXAGON (Vero Software) | AlphaCAM | CAM | Originally of Licom / Planit | ||
EdgeCAM | CAM | Originally of Pathtrace, Planit | |||
Machining Strategist | CAM | ||||
PEPS | CAM | ||||
SurfCAM | CAM | ||||
VISI | CAM | ||||
WorkNC | CAM | Automatic CAM for 2, 2.5, 3, 3+2 and 5-axis machining | |||
WorkNC Dental | CAM | CAD/CAM dental software for automatic 3 to 5-axis machining of prosthetic appliances, implants or dental structures | |||
Holistic City | Streetscape Pro | CAD | tool for creating street sections. | ||
CityCAD | CAD | A Parametric City Information Modelling tool for Urban Designers and Planners. | |||
Human Solutions | Cad.Assyst | CAD | Cad.Assyst is a CAD system for product development especially for the apparel industry. | ||
IGE+XAO Group | $19M | SEE Electrical | Electrical CAD | For small to medium businesses –manufacturing | |
SEE Electrical Expert | Electrical CAD | For large businesses – manufacturing | |||
SEE Electrical Harness | Electrical CAD | Electrical Harnesses Design | |||
Ing.-Buero FRIEDRICH (IBF) | TARGET 3001! | CAD | PCB Layout CAD Software including MID design, Front Panel design | ||
IMSI/Design Note: whilst IMSI design continues to market, according to their Facebook page they do not appear to be providing customer support nor have they actively posted since 2019. | TurboCAD Professional | CAD | Parametric CAD, solid modeling, dimensional constraints and photo-realistic rendering available in Standard, Architectural, Mechanical and Platinum Editions | ||
TurboCAD Deluxe 2D/3D | CAD | Value-priced 2D and 3D CAD, surface modeling and realistic rendering for both Windows and Mac | |||
TurboCAD Designer 2D | CAD | Value-priced 2D CAD for Windows and Mac | |||
DesignCAD 3D Max | CAD | Entry-level 2D and 3D CAD, surface modeling and rendering | |||
DesignCAD Express | CAD | Entry level 2D CAD | |||
Informatix | MicroGDS | ||||
Piranesi | |||||
Intelitek | spectraCAD Engraver | CAD | Educational CAD system | ||
spectraCAM Turning | CAM | Educational CAM system | |||
spectraCAM Milling | CAM | Educational CAM system | |||
Interfacial | Interfacial | CAD | |||
Intergraph | GeoMedia | United States | |||
IGDS | |||||
Intergraph | |||||
InterAct | |||||
Smart3D | CAD | ||||
SmartSketch | |||||
CADWorx Plant | CAD | Intergraph CADWorx Plant Professional is an AutoCAD-based plant design. Capabilities include 3D piping, P&IDs, structural, equipment, automatic piping isometrics, review and markup. | |||
CADWorx P&ID | CAD | Intergraph CADWorx P&ID Professional is an AutoCAD-based piping and instrumentation (P&ID) plant solution for creating intelligent database-linked P&IDs. that includes tools for plant design. P&IDs can link to CADWorx Plant 3D models. | |||
CADWorx fieldPipe | CAD | Intergraph CADWorx fieldPipe Professional, combine with Intergraph CADWorx Plant Professional, delivers plant as-built and spool verification in the field and on point cloud data. | |||
CADWorx E&I | CAD/CAE | Intergraph CADWorx E&I is a data-centric and product for design, engineering and the production of deliverables and reports for both electrical and instrumentation. | |||
CAESAR II | CAE | Intergraph CAESAR II evaluates the structural responses and stresses of piping systems to international codes and standards. | |||
PV Elite | CAE | Intergraph PV Elite for vessel and heat exchanger design, analysis and evaluation. | |||
TANK | CAE | Intergraph TANK is a software package for the design, analysis and evaluation of oil storage tanks. | |||
ITANDFACTORY | 3D-Designer | The Module for 3D Layout and Piping-Planning | |||
P&ID-Designer | CAD | The Module for P&ID Project Environment | |||
Electric-Designer | CAD | The Module for Planning of Electrical Equipment | |||
MATPIPE | CAD | The Module for Pipe Class and Catalogue Management | |||
Project-Engineer | CAD | The Module for Project and Plant Engineers | |||
Integrated Engineering Software | VisualAnalysis | CAD | General Purpose 3D Modeling and Analysis Suite for Structural Engineers. Model and apply Load Cases to Trusses, Frames (Beam and Column), Walls and Slabs, Retaining Walls, Footings and Foundations. | ||
ShapeBuilder | CAD | Calculates basic section properties for plane areas like; area, moment of inertia, section modulus, stress analysis, effective property calculations, composite properties, reinforced concrete capacity analysis, and more. | |||
VisualFoundation | CAD | Design complex mat footings (slabs on grade). Automates work involved in finite element modeling. Checks that footing demand/capacity ratios (unity checks) pass for IBC 2006/ACI 318-05 and provides steel requirements for slab. | |||
AnalysisGroup | CAD | Analysis of six common engineering project types; Shear Walls and Shear Wall Systems, Continuous Beams, Beams on Elastic Foundation (Grade Beams), Rectangular Plates (Slabs, Walls, etc.), Rectangular Mat Footings, Circular Tanks. | |||
IronCAD LLC | IRONCAD | CAD | 3D solid modeling design tool with both direct geometric editing and history-based design and 2D drawing creation | United States | |
INOVATE | CAD | 3D conceptual product design tool | |||
IRONCAD DRAFT | CAD | 2D mechanical drafting and 3D file viewing | |||
COMPOSE | CAD | 3D file viewer and configuration design tool | |||
ICON Quote System | CAD | 2D and 3D CAD, surface modeling and realistic texture mapping (DirectX/OpenGL) and GDI rendering.3D Modeler, Design, Engineering and Detailing of Metal Buildings | |||
ISD Software und Systeme GmbH | HiCAD | CAD | |||
HELiOS | PDM | ||||
ITB Paul Schneider | ASi-Profile | CAD | Inventor add-on for mechanical engineering, constructional steelworking, plant construction | ||
Quanttos | JCAD | CAD | Easy to use general purpose 2D CAD | ||
Hammes Software | Raumplan For Windows | Interior design CAD | Easy-to-use professional interior design CAD | ||
Knowledge Base | AllyCAD | CAD | Civil, Mechanical, Surveying, Structural and Architectural design | ||
Civil Designer | CAD | ||||
KollabNet, Inc. | SolidMap | CAD | Add-on for SolidWorks 2009 that provides ways to view the interdependencies that are created between entities within SolidWorks. | ||
Kubotek Corporation | KeyCreator | CAD | 3D Direct CAD | ||
Machinist | CAM | NC utilities integrated within KeyCreator | |||
Validation Tool | 3D model-to-model validation | ||||
Spectrum | 3D CAD Viewer | ||||
Kymdata Oy | CADS Planner | CAD | |||
LAB | SUM3D | CAM | CAM for MOULDMAKERS | ||
BAMBOO | CAM | EDM wire cut | |||
DENTAL SHAPER | CAD | Import and Modelling files from different Dental CAD | |||
DRILLMATRIX | CAM | Automatized Multidrilling | |||
ELECTRODEX | CAD | Create Electrodes | |||
MILLBOX | CAM | CAM for Dental Implant & Orthodontics | |||
MOSAIX | CAD | Nesting | |||
RAVE | CAD | RAster to VEctor image | |||
RHINONC | CAM | CAM integrated in Rhinoceros 3D | |||
SERCOM | DNC | PC<->CNC Transmission | |||
SHOT | CAD | CAD for shoe maker | |||
Lattice Semiconductor | ispLever | CAD | FPGA design | ||
Lectra | Modaris | CAD | Textile and Soft Goods Industry (Apparel, Leather, Automotive, Marine, Aerospace, Technical Textiles) | France | |
Kaledo | CAD | ||||
Diamino | CAD | ||||
DesignConcept | CAD | ||||
Fashion PLM | PDM | ||||
Vector | CAM | ||||
GraphicPilot | CAM | ||||
LinObject | OpenPLM | PDM/PLM | PLM framework which supports STEP standard | ||
Litio | Litio2 (Litio1) | CAD add-on | A sheet metal add-on for AutoCAD (& GStarCAD) that calculates flat sheet developments of ducts, rectangle-to-round transitions, cylinders, cones, pipe intersections, connections, bifurcations, elbows, etc., for HVAC, hoppers, cyclones, dust extraction, ducts, conveying systems, silos, piping, etc. | ||
MachineWorks Ltd | MachineWorks | CAD/CAM | CNC Simulation and Verification Software | ||
Polygonica | 3D Software | Polygonal Solid Modelling Software with Geometric and Boolean Operations | |||
MacroVision Ltd | Eagle Eye | Framework/Kernel | 2D/3D graphics applications | ||
Malz++Kassner GmbH | CAD6 Studio | Formerly CAD/DRAW 4 Level 2 | |||
Manusoft Technologies Pte Ltd | IMOLD | CAMD | Computer-aided Mold Design and Assembly System | ||
MasterShip Software | MasterShip | CAD/CAM | AutoCAD-based 3D CAD/CAM system for the design and production of ships and yachts | ||
McNeel | Rhinoceros 3D | CAD | NURBS-based modelling software | ||
MecSoft Corporation | VisualCAD/CAM | CAD/CAM | Standalone CAD/CAM system | ||
RhinoCAM | CAM | Completely integrated CAM product running inside Rhinoceros 3D | |||
VisualCAMc | CAM | Full cloud CAM application for Onshape | |||
VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS | CAM | Gold certified CAM product running inside SOLIDWORKS | |||
Metalcam, S.L. | Fikus Fikus Visualcam | CAD/CAM | Automated CAM Solutions for the Shop Floor: Wire EDM, Milling, Lathe, Millturn. | ||
AC CAM Easy | CAM | Wire EDM CAM specially designed for GFMS Agie Charmilles wire EDM machines. | |||
AC Drill | CAM | CAM software designed for GFMS Agie Charmilles EDM drilling machines | |||
Fikusworks | CAD/CAM | CAM software integrated with Solidworks CAD platform. | |||
FikusPlus | CAD | 3d solid modelling CAD system with 3D Milling and Wire EDM technologies. | |||
Metalix CAD/CAM Ltd. | cncKad | CAD/CAM | for the Sheet metal manufacturing; features 2D & 3D design, Automatic Nesting, NC Generation, Graphic Simulation and Machine Communication (DNC). | ||
Metamation | MetaCAM | CAM | Sheet metal | ||
MicroTech StellaData AB | CamModul | CAD/CAM | CAD/CAM software for 2-to-3 axis milling, 2-3 axis turning and wire-EDM | ||
CamModul3D | CAM | CAM programming for 2-to-3 axis milling | |||
TrigFix-32 | CAM | CNC programming for 2-axis milling, 2-axis turning and 2-axis wire-EDM | |||
MMTechnologies | MMTechnologies | CAD/CADD | Services and Products related to CAD Drafting and Detailing | ||
MachineWorks | CAM | Verification software | |||
ModuleWorks GmbH | 5AxCore 2-Axis, 3-Axis, 4-Axis, 5-Axis, 5+1 Axis Toolpath calculation, CUTSIM Material Removal Simulation, ADDSIM Material Addition Simulation, MachSim Full Kinematic Machine Simulation, MultiXPost Inverse Kinematics, PPF Post-Processor Framework, Stock Manager, MeshUtilities Framework for Mesh Optimization, LAM Laser-Aided Multi-axis Additive Manufacturing, FDM/SLM Additive Manufacturing Slicer/Build Processor, Dental Framework, Real-time Collision Avoidance System, JobSetup | CAM | ModuleWorks GmbH develops software libraries (SDKs) for toolpath calculation and simulation for CAD/CAM and CNC applications. | Germany | |
Motor Design LTD | Motor-CAD | CAD | Thermal analysis of motors | ||
MSC Software | $300M | MSC Nastran | CAE | ||
MSC Patran | CAE | ||||
ADAMS | CAE | ||||
Nanosoft | NanoCAD | CAD | |||
NAPA | NAPA | CAE | marine industry software | ||
NAPA Steel | Ships and offshore modelling | ||||
NC Graphics | Toolmaker | ||||
machining STRATEGIST | Until June 2002 | ||||
Depocam | |||||
NEi Software | NEi Nastran | CAE | Finite Element Analysis tool | United States | |
NEi Works | CAE | NEi Nastran embedded within SolidWorks | |||
NEi Fusion | CAE | combines parasolid geometry engine with NEi Nastran solvers | |||
NEi Explicit | CAE | parallel explicit solver integrated within NEi Nastran | |||
NEi Fluid Dynamics | CAE | advanced fluid dynamics analysis add-on for Femap | |||
NEi Thermal Basic | CAE | add-on module for linear and nonlinear, steady-state and transient heat transfer processes | |||
NEi Thermal Advanced | CAE | add-on module for advanced heat transfer capabilities in addition to those found in NEi Thermal Basic | |||
NEi Fatigue | CAE | dynamic loading conditions add-on for Femap | |||
NEi Aeroelasticity | CAE | advanced aeroelastic design and analysis | |||
NEi Optimization | CAE | design optimization through a GUI along with gradient-based and response surface optimization algorithms | |||
NEi Motion | CAE | virtual testing and verification of mechanical systems | |||
Nemetschek | Allplan BIM | CAD | |||
Vectorworks | CAD | Formerly MiniCAD | |||
NCCS | NCL | CAD | CAD/CAM software Multi-Axis | ||
PostWorks | PostProcessor | ||||
Nobel Systems Inc. | DataWorks | CAD/GIS | CAD & GIS Solutions | ||
Open CASCADE SAS | Open CASCADE | Kernel | Originally of Matra DataVision | ||
SALOME | CAD/CAE | Generic platform for Pre and Post-Processing for numerical simulation | |||
OPEN MIND Technologies AG | hyperCAD-S | CAD | CAD application specifically designed for the tasks of an NC programmer | ||
hyperMILL | CAM | CAM system for 2D, 3D, 5-axis and HSC/HPC manufacturing, based on hyperCAD-S | |||
Optimal Programs | Cut 2D X | CAD | Automation component for generating cutting or nesting layouts for two-dimensional sheets and parts | ||
Cutting Optimization Pro | CAD | Software for generating nesting plans for rectangular (2D) and linear (1D) materials. | |||
Optitex | PDS | CAD | Pattern Design | ||
3D Suite | CAM | Photo realistic 3D Fabric simulation system | |||
Marker | CAD | Textile Marker Making | |||
Nesting | CAM | intelligent algorithm for marker nesting optimization | |||
CutPlan | CAM | Superior nesting engine for maximum marker efficiency | |||
Modulate | CAD | Made-To-Measure pattern creation | |||
OPUS Entwicklungs- und Vertriebs GmbH | OPUS | CAM / CAD | CAM-/CAD-Software for creation, modification and simulation of NC programs for turning, milling, eroding and burn cutting in the area of mechanical engineering, tool manufacturing and molding | ||
ParaPy | ParaPy | CAD / CAE | Knowledge-Based Engineering platform for capturing design intent and accelerating time-consuming human-computer interactions like 3D modeling, simulation, and pre- / post-processing thereof. | ||
PC|SCHEMATIC | PC|SCHEMATIC Automation | CAE | Electrical CAD software | ||
PC|SCHEMATIC Electronics | CAE | CAD software for electronics | |||
PC|SCHEMATIC PowerDistribution | CAE | For documentation of LV installations | |||
PC|SCHEMATIC Tele | CAE | For documentation of Tele and Computer installations | |||
PTC | $1,300M | CREO (was Pro/Engineer) | CAD | United States | |
CADDS 5i | CAD | Originally of Computervision | |||
Pro/DESKTOP | CAD | Originally Designwave of Computervision | |||
Creo Simulate (was Pro/MECHANICA) | CAE | From Rasna acquisition | |||
Pro/Concept | CAID | Originally called 3D Paint | |||
Pro/Designer | CAID | Originally called CDRS | |||
Windchill | PDM | ||||
Granite | Kernel | ||||
CREO View | Visualization | From Division acquisition | |||
CoCreate OneSpace Modeling 2007 | CAD | Originally called SolidDesigner (and prior to that, ME30) | |||
CoCreate Modeling Personal Edition 2.0 | CAD | Free Explicit Modeling Software | |||
CoCreate OneSpace Drafting 2007 | CAD | 2D Drafting, originally called ME10 | |||
CoCreate OneSpace.net | CPD | For Internet-based collaboration | |||
CoCreate Model Manager 2007 | PDM | Originally called WorkManager | |||
NESTER | CAM | marker making (nesting) optimization for the apparel and composites industries | |||
Polygon Software | PolyNest | CAD | Pattern design, interactive and automatic marker making (nesting) for apparel manufacturing | ||
PolyPM | PLM | Integrated ERP/PLM for apparel manufacturers and textile mills. | |||
Polytropon | PolyPattern Design | CAD | Apparel pattern construction and grading. | ||
PolyPattern Marker | CAD/CAM | Apparel marker making (nesting). | |||
PolyPattern AutoMarker | CAD/CAM | Automatic generation of optimal markers (nesting) for the apparel industry. | |||
PolyPattern M2M | CAD | Made-To-Measure pattern generation from body measurements. | |||
PolyOrganize | PDM | Workflow-driven product data management system for the fashion and apparel industries. | |||
Propro Group | bCAD | CAD | integrated package for 2D drafting, 3D modeling and realistic rendering | ||
bCAD Furniture | CAD | professional package for the design of furniture | |||
bCAD Designer | CAD | for architectural works and interior designing | |||
bCAD Engineer | CAD | complex solution for engineering projects and technical documentation and drawings | |||
bCAD Student | CAD | free version of bCAD software | |||
Punch! Software | Home Design | CAD | Home, architecture, landscape, and interior design software | ||
Shark | CAD | Professional modeling, drafting, and presentation | |||
ViaCAD | CAD | Consumer-level CAD software | |||
PYTHA Lab GmbH | PYTHA | CAD | |||
QARM Pty Ltd | OneCNC | CAM/CAD | Milling, Lathe, Wire EDM, Profiling | ||
QikDraw Systems | QikDraw Professional | ||||
QikQuote | Shed, Verandahs, etc. | ||||
QikLink V | Graphical Documentation & Presentation system | ||||
QikDraw V3D | House Package | ||||
QDElect | Electrical Package (electrical drawings) | ||||
Radica Software | Electra Cloud | Electrical CAD/CAE | Fully cloud-based electrical schematic design software that works on a browser. | ||
Red Cedar Technology | HEEDS | CAE | Design optimization and process automation software. | ||
Renga Software | Renga Architecture | CAD | |||
Renga Structure | CAD | ||||
RDCadd | CAD | CAD | |||
SAMTECH | SAMCEF | CAE | |||
BOSS_Quattro | CAE | ||||
Schott Systeme GmbH | Pictures by PC | CAD/CAM/Technical Illustration/Rendering/Animation | Software for 2D/3D CAD construction, 3D conceptual modeling and mould tool design, 2.5D through to 5-axis milling and engraving, turning, wire cutting, technical documentation including illustration, graphic design, rendering and animation | ||
Seamplex | CAEplex | CAE | Web-based CAE interface to cloud-based open-source backends | ||
Sescoi | WorkXPlore 3D | CAD Viewer | Viewer for analyzing and sharing 2D and 3D CAD files without having to rely on the original CAD application. | ||
SI Engineering | Libellula.CUT | CAD | Nesting and CNC programming software for sheet metal fabrication | ||
SI.CUBE | CAD | 5 and 4-6 axis Nesting and CNC programming software for sheet metal fabrication | |||
Libellula.HVAC | CAD | 3D parametric software for air cooling | |||
Libellula.UNFOLD | CAD | 3D to 2D flat development | |||
Siemens Digital Industries Software (Formerly UGS Corp, Unigraphics Solutions) | $1,100M | NX | CAD/CAID/CAE/CAM | United States | |
NX Nastran | CAE | ||||
Solid Edge | CAD | ||||
Parasolid | Kernel | ||||
Femap | CAE | ||||
EMS | CAD | Originally of Intergraph | |||
BRAVO | CAD | Originally of Applicon | |||
I-DEAS | CAD | Originally of SDRC | |||
NX I-deas | CAD | Transition product from I-DEAS to NX | |||
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | CAE | ||||
Teamcenter | PDM | ||||
Tecnomatix | MPM | ||||
Sigma Design | Arris | CAD | |||
Builderscad | CAD | ||||
SigmaTEK Systems, LLC | SigmaNEST | CAM | United States | ||
SigmaTUBE | United States | ||||
SigmaBEND | United States | ||||
SigmaMRP | United States | ||||
Shehala IT Limited | CAD | CAD | |||
SmartCAMcnc | SmartCAM Production Milling | CAM | "Toolpath Modeling" for 2 1/2D Wireframe-based Milling | United States | |
SmartCAM Advanced Milling | CAM | "Toolpath Modeling" for 2 1/2D Wireframe & Solids toolpaths. 4 and 5-axis positional indexing. Basic 3D toolpath capability | |||
SmartCAM FreeForm Machining | CAM | "Toolpath Modeling" for Wireframe, Surface & Solids toolpaths. 3 Axis surface mold & die type applications | |||
SmartCAM Production Turning | CAM | "Toolpath Modeling" for 2-axis Wireframe-based Turning | |||
SmartCAM Advanced Turning | CAM | "Toolpath Modeling" for 2 axis and Multiaxis Turning, MillTurn C/Y, Wireframe & Solids based | |||
SmartCAM Advanced Wire EDM | CAM | "Toolpath Modeling" for 2- and 4-axis Wire EDM | |||
SmartCAM Advanced Fabrication | CAM | "Toolpath Modeling" for Punching and Profiling applications | |||
SoftPlan Systems Inc | SoftPlan | CAD | Residential Design Software | ||
SOFTTECH GmbH | SPIRIT | ||||
AVA NTi | |||||
PRO NTo | |||||
SolidCAM GmbH | SolidCAM | CAM | Integrated CAM in Solidworks for iMachining, 2.5D milling, 3D Milling/HSM, High-Speed Surface machining HSS, Indexial 4/5 axes milling, Sim. 5 axes milling, Mill-Turn and WireEDM | ||
InventorCAM | CAM | Integrated CAM in Autodesk Inventor for iMachining, 2.5D milling, 3D Milling/HSM, High-Speed Surface machining HSS, Indexial 4/5 axes milling, Sim. 5 axes milling, Mill-Turn and WireEDM | |||
solidThinking | Evolve | CAE | Conceptual design tool for Mac or PC, originally named solidThinking | ||
Inspire | CAE | Structural concept generation tool | |||
SolutionWare Corporation | GeoPath | CAD/CAM | CNC programming for 2.5-axis milling, turning, 3-D Milling, wire-EDM, auto programming, solid verification, Mazatrol, fabrication, and solids | ||
MazaCAM | CAM | CNC programming for milling, and turning for a wide range of Mazak machines | |||
PowerCAM | CAM | CNC programming with direct Mazatrol and/or G-code output from within the SolidWorks interface | |||
SpaceClaim | SpaceClaim | CAD | |||
Speed Step | Dimension | PLM/PDM | Focused on Apparel and Footwear product data management, sourcing control, costing, workflow, quality and order management. [5] | ||
Static Free Software | The Electric VLSI Design System | EDA | |||
Stardraw | Audio | CAD | CAD design for audio equipment and racks plus cable and equipment planning | ||
A/V | CAD | CAD design for audio/visual equipment and racks plus cable and equipment planning | |||
Lighting 2D | CAD | CAD design for theatrical lighting design | |||
Sprut Technology | SprutCAM | CAM | CNC programming for 2.5D, 3D, 4/5D axes indexed/simultaneous milling, HSM, FBM, multi-axis lathe, Turning, Mill-Turn, Wire EDM and robots | ||
SharpCam Ltd | SharpCam | CAM | CAD/CAM software for 2.5D axis milling | ||
Softek | RTM | CAM | |||
Synergetic Innovative Solutions | XMD – Expert Mold Designer | CAD | Knowledge-based, automated mold design solution. | ||
Tebis Technische Informationssysteme AG | Tebis | CAD/CAM | |||
Technos | Astra R-Nesting | CAM | Astra R-Nesting is sheet nesting software for optimized cutting of particle board, metal, glass, etc. and output NC data for CNC cutting machines. | ||
Astra S-Nesting | CAM | Astra S-Nesting is intended for optimizing true shape nesting, calculation cutting tool path and output NC data for cutting machines. | |||
TES International, LLC. | ElectroFlo | CAE | Thermal Management Analysis for Electronics | ||
ADFlo | CAE | Thermal & Flow Network Analysis | |||
think3 (Formerly Cad. Lab) | ThinkDesign Styling | CAD/CAID | |||
ThinkDesign Engineering | CAD | ||||
thinkPLM | PDM | ||||
type3 (Formerly Vision numeric) | TypeEdit | CAD/CAID | Mechanical Rotary Milling Applications | ||
LaserType | CAD/CAID | Laser Applications | |||
Type3 CAA V5 | CAD/CAID | Text and Mapping Capabilities in Catia V5 | |||
Gravostyle | CAD/CAID | OEM Software solutions for Gravograph machines | |||
Top Systems | T-FLEX CAD | CAD | 2D and 3D Parametric CAD software | ||
T-FLEX CAM | CAM | Integrated CAM software | |||
T-FLEX DOCs | PDM | ||||
TriTools Partners | Visual CADD | CAD | 2D CADD software | ||
Trace Software | elecworks | CAD | Software for the design of automation projects | ||
TraceParts | TraceParts | CAD | Parts Library of standard and suppliers' catalogs for mechanical design, engineering and manufacturing applications. Contains 100+ million part numbers. | ||
Transoft Solutions Inc. | AutoTURN | CAD | AutoCAD / MicroStation add-on for vehicle swept path simulation | ||
Ulusal CAD ve GIS Cozumleri A.S. | NetCAD | CAD GIS | Major Turkish CAD & GIS and Engineering Solutions Company | ||
Upperspace | DesignCAD | ||||
Ucamco | UCAMX | CAM | CAM software suite for the printed circuit board (PCB) industry; inputs Gerber Format | ||
Integr8tor | CAM | automated pre-CAM software suite for the printed circuit board (PCB) industry; inputs Gerber Format | |||
Reference Gerber Viewer | CAM | online Gerber Viewer, by the developer of the Gerber format; inputs Gerber Format | |||
VariCAD s. r. o. | VariCAD | CAD | CAD software for mechanical engineering | ||
Vectorworks, Inc. | Vectorworks Fundamentals | CAD | 2D & 3D CAD software | United States | |
Vectorworks Architect | BIM software for Architecture | United States | |||
Vectorworks Landmark | BIM software for Landscapes | United States | |||
Vectorworks Spotlight | Scenic, Stage, and Lighting design software for live performance events | United States | |||
ConnectCAD | CAD | AV schematics software add-on module for Vectorworks Spotlight | United States | ||
Braceworks | CAD | Structural Analysis for temporary events. Add on module for Vectorworks Spotlight | United States | ||
Vision | Previzualization and lighting control software for live events | United States | |||
Virtual Architecture | VA HouseDesigner | CAD | CAD software | ||
Vispower Technology, Inc. | TeamPlatform.com | CAD PDM | Web-based collaboration application for a wide variety of 3D project environments | ||
3dfile.io | CAD | Web-based simple 3d file sharing app | |||
Viva3D | Viva3D(R) Pro for CAD | CAD | Realistic real-time CAD scene rendering software | ||
VX | VX CAD | CAD | Electrical CAD software | ||
WSCAD | WSCAD SUITE | Electrical CAD, E-CAD | Electrical CAD software for electrical engineering, fluid (pneumatic and hydraulics), piping and instrumentation, cabinet engineering, electrical installation and building automation | ||
WireCAD | WireCAD | CAD | Electronic System Design Tools for A/V, C2 and FIBER. | ||
Zuken | CR-5000 | CAD | Electronic CAD software | ||
CR-8000 | CAD | Electronic CAD software | |||
Cadstar | CAD | Electronic CAD software | |||
E3.series | E-CAD | Electrical and fluid engineering software | |||
eCadstar | CAD | Electronic CAD software | |||
ZWCAD Software Co., LTD | ZWCAD | CAD | CAD software | ||
Carl Zeiss IQS | Zeiss Reverse Engineering | Reverse Engineering | CAD & Reverse Engineering software | ||
Autodrop3d LLC [6] | JSketcher [7] | CAD | Parametric history based 3D modeler and 2D sketch solver running completely client side in modern web browsers. | United States | |
Acquired, orphaned, failed or rebranded.
Developed by companies for their own use. Some are no longer used as the organizations are now using commercial systems.
Company | Field | System |
---|---|---|
Boeing | Aerospace | AGPS |
TIGER | ||
AAXXYYZZ | ||
CATERPILLAR | Heavy Equipment | CAPT |
Dassault Aviation | Aerospace | CATIA |
Ford Motor Company | Automotive | PDGS |
FIDES | ||
General Motors | Automotive | CGS |
GMSolid | ||
CADANCE | ||
Lockheed | Aerospace | CADAM (evolved into CATIA) |
Lockheed Martin Aero (Formerly General Dynamics FW) | Aerospace | ACAD |
McDonnell Douglas | Aerospace | CADD |
Mercedes-Benz (Daimler-Benz) | Automotive | SYRCO |
Nissan | Automotive | CATIA |
Northrop | Aerospace | NCAD |
Renault | Automotive | UNISURF |
Toyota | Automotive | TOGO |
CADETT | ||
TINCA |
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