List of CAx companies
This article contains promotional content. (February 2014) |
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, companies split and merge. Sometimes some names disappear and reappear again.
CAx software companies
Company name | Annual revenue (US$) |
Product name | Product CAx type | Additional comments | |
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12d Solutions | 12d Model | CAD | 12d Model is an integrated, 3D string based, civil engineering & surveying software package | ||
4M | IDEA Architectural | CAD | Vertical CAD Application for 3D BIM Architectural Design | ||
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 | ||
Elecworks | CAD | Software for design of automation projects. Electrical CAD software | |||
Adaptive Technologies | Adaptive CAD - 2D/3D Package, | CAD | Software for Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Design | ||
Alibre Inc. | Alibre Design | CAD | Mechanical design, engineering and manufacturing applications | ||
Altair | HyperWorks | CAE | Simulation-driven design | ||
Altinex Inc. | AVSnap | CAD | Audio visual system design, GUI design, Control Logic design, terminal emulation, Remote support platform | ||
Ansys Inc. | SpaceClaim | CAD | |||
RSDC APM | APM WinMachine | CAD /CAE | |||
APM Civil Engineering | CAD | ||||
ARTAS - Engineering Software | SAM | CAD | Mechanism design, motion/force analysis and optimization | ||
ASCON | KOMPAS-3D | CAD | |||
KOMPAS Builder | CAD | ||||
KOMPAS Graphite | CAD | ||||
Renga Architecture | 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. | ||
AUCOTEC AG | 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 | ||||
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 | ||||
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 | ||
AVEVA | AVEVA Plant | CAD | |||
AVEVA Marine | |||||
Bentley Systems | MicroStation | CAD | |||
Powerdraft | |||||
Bicycle Forest Inc. | BikeCAD | CAD | Parametric CAD software for bicycle frame design and bicycle fitting.[1] Available for Linux, Mac OS 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 | ||
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 mark-up, create clipping views, capture screenshots, 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, design 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. | |||
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 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 | ||||
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. | ||
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. | ||
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 | ||
CoreTech System | Moldex3D Project | CAE | |||
Moldex3D eDesign | CAE | ||||
Moldex3D eXplorer | CAE | ||||
Cornerstone Intelligent Software | XMD Expert Mold Designer | CAD | Computer-aided Mold Design | ||
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 instrumentations 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 Systemes | $1,100M | CATIA | CAD/CAE/CAM | ||
Cosmos/M | CAE | Originally of SRAC | |||
DesignStar | CAE | Originally of SRAC | |||
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 | |||
Delcam | DUCT | ||||
PowerMILL | CAM | ||||
PowerSHAPE | CAD | ||||
FeatureCAM | CAM | ||||
CopyCAD | |||||
PowerINSPECT | |||||
ArtCAM | |||||
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 | KernelCAD | CAD | Development Framework for CAD/CAM enabled applications. Geometric algorithms | ||
Dlubal Software | RFEM | CAD / CAE / FEM | Modeling, structural analysis and design software | ||
Donya Labs | Simplygon | CAD | Remeshing processing CAD into realtime 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 | E-CAD/CAE | Software for electrical project planning and engineering | ||
EPLAN Fluid | E-CAD/CAE | Software for fluid engineering | |||
EPLAN PPE | E-CAD/CAE | Software for measurement and control technology | |||
EPLAN Cabinet | E-CAD/CAE | Software for cabinet design | |||
ERCII | e-NC | CAM | e-NC is a CAM product for milling and lathe. | ||
Eremex | TopoR | E-CAD | |||
SimOne | E-CAD | ||||
Delta Design | E-CAD | ||||
Electro-System (Japan) | esCAD pcb File:EsCAD.pngFile:EsCAD pcb.png | CAD | Software for PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Pattern Layout Design | ||
esCAD sch File:EsCAD.pngFile:EsCAD sch.png | CAD | Software for Drawing Schematics Diagram | |||
esCAD Kaizen Master File:EsCAD.pngFile:EsCAD dandori.png | 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 Technologies, Inc. | CAMWorks | CAM | CNC programming for 2-to-5 axis milling, 2-4 axis turning, multi-tasking, and wire-EDM | ||
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 ship builders 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,... | ||
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. | ||
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 Front Panel design | ||
IMSI/Design | 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 | ||||
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 pointcloud 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 | ||
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 | ||
Jidea | JCAD Tabula | CAD | Easy to use general purpose 2D CAD | ||
Hammes Software | Raumplan For Windows | CAD | Easy to use professional interior design CAD | ||
Knowledge Base | AllyCAD | CAD | Civil, Mechanical, Surveying, Structural and Architectural design | ||
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 | ||
Analysis | CAE | FEA integrated within KeyCreator | |||
Machinist | CAM | NC utilities integrated within KeyCreator | |||
Validation Tool | 3D model-to-model validation | ||||
Spectrum | 3D CAD Viewer | ||||
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 | |||
MOSAIX | CAD | Nesting | |||
RAVE | CAD | RAster to VEctor image | |||
RHINONC | CAM | CAM integrated in Rhinoceros 3D | |||
SERCOM | PC <-> CNC Transmission | ||||
SHOT | CAD | CAD for shoe's maker | |||
Lattice Semiconductor | ispLever | CAD | FPGA design | ||
Lectra | Modaris | CAD | Textile and Soft Goods Industry (Apparel, Leather, Automotive, Marine, Aerospace, Technical Textiles) | ||
Kaledo | CAD | ||||
Diamino | CAD | ||||
DesignConcept | CAD | ||||
Fashion PLM | PDM | ||||
Vector | CAM | ||||
GraphicPilot | CAM | ||||
LinObject | OpenPLM | PDM/PLM | PLM framework which support STEP standard | ||
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 | ||
VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS | CAM | Gold certified CAM product running inside SolidWorks | |||
RhinoCAM | CAM | Completely integrated CAM product running inside Rhino | |||
Metalcam, S.L. | 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. | |||
Fikus 3dcad | CAD | 3d solid modelling CAD system. | |||
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 | |||
Missler Software (TopSolid) | TopSolid'Design | CAD | |||
TopSolid'Mold | CAD | ||||
TopSolid'Wood | CAD | ||||
TopSolid'Cam | CAM | ||||
TopSolid'Pdm | PDM | ||||
MMTechnologies | MMTechnologies | CAD/CADD | Services and Products related to CAD Drafting and Detailing | ||
MachineWorks | CAM | Verification software | |||
Module Works | 5AxCore | CAM | Software libraries | ||
MSC Software | $300M | MSC Nastran | CAE | ||
MSC Patran | CAE | ||||
ADAMS | CAE | ||||
MTC Software, A Hypertherm Brand | ProNest | CAM | Advanced level nesting software | ||
TurboNest | CAM | Intermediate level nesting software | |||
Design2fab | CAM | HVAC layout software | |||
GeoPoint | CAM | Turret punch software | |||
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 | ||
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 | |||
Onshape Inc | Onshape | CAD | Fully Cloud based CAD package | ||
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 | |||
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 | |||
Parametric Technology Corporation | $1,300M | Pro/ENGINEER (now Creo) | CAD | ||
CADDS 5i | CAD | Originally of Computervision | |||
Pro/DESKTOP | CAD | Originally Designwave of Computervision | |||
Pro/MECHANICA (now Creo Simulate) | CAE | From Rasna acquisition | |||
Pro/Concept | CAID | Originally called 3D Paint | |||
Pro/Designer | CAID | Originally called CDRS | |||
Windchill | PDM | ||||
Granite | Kernel | ||||
ProductView | 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 | |||
Planit | Edgecam | CAM | Originally of Pathtrace | ||
Alphacam | CAM | Originally of Licom | |||
Plataine | MarkerMaker.com | CAM | Web-based, pay-per-use, marker making (nesting) optimization engine and data conversion service | ||
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. | |||
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 | Electrical CAD/CAE | Software for electrical schematic design and engineering based on Microsoft Visio. | ||
Red Cedar Technology | HEEDS | CAE | Design optimization and process automation software. | ||
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 modelling 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 | WorkNC | CAM | Automatic CAM for 2, 2.5, 3, 3+2 and 5-axis machining | ||
WorkNC-CAD | CAD | Manufacturing CAD software used by toolmakers in their technical departments | |||
WorkNC Dental | CAM | CAD/CAM dental software for automatic 3 to 5-axis machining of prosthetic appliances, implants or dental structures | |||
WorkXPlore 3D | CAD viewer | High-speed collaborative 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 PLM Software (Formerly UGS Corp, Unigraphics Solutions) |
$1,100M | NX | CAD/CAID/CAE/CAM | ||
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 | |||
Teamcenter | PDM | ||||
Tecnomatix | MPM | ||||
Sigma Design | Arris | CAD | |||
Builderscad | CAD | ||||
Shehala IT Limited | CAD | CAD | |||
SmartCAMcnc | SmartCAM
Production Milling |
CAM | "Toolpath Modeling" for 2 1/2D Wireframe-based Milling | ||
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 | 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, work-flow, quality and order management.[2] | ||
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 | ||
Surfware | SurfCAM | CAM | |||
Softek | RTM | CAM | |||
Tebis | 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 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 | UCAM | CAM | CAM software suite for the printed circuit board (PCB) industry; inputs Gerber Format | ||
Integr8tor | CAM | automated CAM software suite for the printed circuit board (PCB) industry; inputs Gerber Format | |||
VariCAD s. r. o. | VariCAD | CAD | CAD software for mechanical engineering | ||
Vero Italia | VISI-Series | CAD/CAM/CAE | |||
machining STRATEGIST | CAM | ||||
PEPS-Series | CAM | ||||
[:fu:Vertex (ohjelmisto) Vertex Systems][ | VERTEX | CAD | industry-specific CAD software suite for building, machinery and furniture as well as energy & process industries | ||
VERTEX Flow | PDM | industry-specific PDM/PLM solution for building and machinery industries | |||
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 | |||
VX | VX CAD | CAD | Electrical CAD software | ||
WireCAD | WireCAD | CAD | Electronic System Design Tools for A/V,C2 and FIBER. | ||
Zuken | CR5000 | CAD | Electrical CAD software | ||
Cadstar | CAD | Electrical CAD software | |||
E3.series | E-CAD | Electrical and electronics engineering software | |||
ZWCAD Software Co., LTD | ZWCAD | CAD | CAD software |
Past CAD Brands
Acquired, orphaned, failed or rebranded.
- Alias
- Acquired by Autodesk
- Applicon
- Acquired by UGS Corp.
- CADAM INC
- Acquired by Dassault Systèmes
- CADCentre
- Rebranded as Aveva
- Baystate Technologies
- Acquired by Kubotek Corporation
- BARCO NV
- Now called Ucamco for printed circuit board applications
- Camsco
- Acquired by Gerber
- CIS (Cambridge Interactive Systems)
- Acquired by Computervision
- CADKEY
- Acquired by Baystate Technologies
- Calma
- Acquired by Computervision
- Claris
- Published "ClarisCAD", abandoned in transition of company to FileMaker Inc.
- Computervision
- Acquired by Parametric Technology Corporation
- Diehl Graphsoft
- Acquired by Nemetschek
- Investronica
- Acquired by Lectra
- Matra DataVision
- Acquired by Dassault Systèmes
- Microdynamics, Inc.
- Acquired by Gerber
- NC Graphics
- Acquired by Parametric Technology Corporation
- Revit Technology Corporation
- Acquired by Autodesk
- Shape Data Limited
- Acquired by Siemens AG
- Spatial Corp.
- Acquired by Dassault Systèmes
- SDRC
- Acquired by UGS Corp.
- SRAC
- (Structural Research and Analysis Corporation) acquired by SolidWorks Corporation
- SolidWorks Corporation
- Acquired by Dassault Systèmes
- SDRC-IDEAS
- Acquired by Unigraphics Solutions
- Unigraphics Solutions a.k.a. UGS Corp.
- Acquired by Siemens
In-house CAD software
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 | ||
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 |
Open source CAD software projects
2D
- SagCAD — Open source 2D CAD program. Maintained on SourceForge.
- PythonCAD — Open source 2D CAD in Python on SourceForge.
- JCAD — Open source 2D CAD in Java. Maintained on SourceForge.
- RibbonSoft QCad
- Archimedes — Architectural CAD program.
3D
- avoCADo — Open source 3D CAD program in Java. Maintained on SourceForge.
- BRL-CAD
- FreeCAD — a general purpose 3D CAD modeler, implementing Open CASCADE. Maintained on SourceForge.
- Wildcat CAD — Open source 3D solid modeler and CAD application. Not to be confused with Wildcat! BBS.
- IRIT — A solid modeling environment that allows one to model basic, primitive based models using Boolean operations as well as freeform surface's based models.
- GuIrit - A graphical user interface for IRIT
- SvLis — The Set-theoretic Kernel Geometric Modeller. A CSG modeller written in the C++ language and accessed through a call interface.
Open CASCADE and related projects
- Open CASCADE — an SDK for 3D CAD, CAM, CAE, ...
- HeeksCAD — a CAD application written by Dan Heeks. The solid modelling is provided by Open_CASCADE. Maintained on Google Code.
- HeeksCNC — an add-on for HeeksCAD. Maintained on Google Code.
- lignumCAD — a tool for designing furniture, based on OpenCASCADE and Qt. Maintained on SourceForge.
- NaroCAD - a parametric modeling CAD application.
- PythonOCC — Python wrappers for OpenCASCADE.
- FreeCAD — an OpenSource CAD/CAE, based on Open CASCADE, Qt and Python.
- SolidModeller — a parametric solid modeller. Includes a constraint based parametric sketcher. Maintained on SourceForge.
- CADMAI — 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.
PLM
- OpenPLM - PLM framework based on Python (programming language) / Django (web framework), Open CASCADE, Xapian, Graphviz.
See also
References
- ^ "BikeCAD". BikeCAD.ca. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
- ^ http://www.speedstep.de
External links
- The Engineering Design Revolution:The People, Companies and Computer Systems That Changed Forever the Practice of Engineering. By David E. Weisberg