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iCADMac - 2D/3D "AutoCAD Like" CAD system that will allow you to "Afford your Design". iCADMac uses AutoCAD DWG files, no need for conversion and the interface uses the same menus and commands, no learning curve for AutoCAD users. Best replacement for AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.
AutoCAD for Mac Like replacement with little or no learning curve for AutoCAD users!
Plant design software for SolidWorks that simplifies 3D modeling and gives access to project documents.
Plant design software for SolidWorks that simplifies 3D modeling and gives access to project documents.
Easy-to-use CAD software that allows businesses to develop, design, and manufacture components, models, dies and molds.
Easy-to-use CAD software that allows businesses to develop, design, and manufacture components, models, dies and molds.
Electrical engineering software package that includes enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, and electrical CAD modules.
Electrical engineering package that includes ERP, customer relationship management, and electrical CAD modules.
Suite of computer aided manufacturing software for the programming of laser cutting machines.
Suite of computer aided manufacturing software for the programming of laser cutting machines.
With ZEISS CALYPSO preset software, you'll be able to preset your electrodes quickly and safely.
With ZEISS CALYPSO preset software, you'll be able to preset your electrodes quickly and safely.
Cadlog is an Electronic Design and Manufacturing system that provides complete solutions (design, NPI, production, PLM) for industries.
Cadlog is an Electronic Design and Manufacturing system that provides complete solutions (design, NPI, production, PLM) for industries.
This CAD software offers customized solutions for every industry. Different versions of MegaCAD include 2D, 3D, Metal or engineering.
This CAD software offers customized solutions for every industry. Different versions of MegaCAD include 2D, 3D, Metal or engineering.
RED CAD is a CAD software is aimed at installers for electrical engineering, plumbing & heating technology as well as maintenance work.
RED CAD is a CAD software is aimed at installers for electrical engineering, plumbing & heating technology as well as maintenance work.
liNear Desktop is a project and construction tool for AutoCAD, CADinside or Revit. It is a detailed drawing machine for all trades.
liNear Desktop is a project and construction tool for AutoCAD, CADinside or Revit. It is a detailed drawing machine for all trades.
FluidDraw stands for fast and easy standardized documentation of your machines or systems. You can access the Festo catalogue and your own imported databases, and thus benefit from reporting functions and ready-prepared assembly drawings. The software is part of the Festo engineering tools that provide users with a paperless and smooth approach for all phases, from planning to delivery and commissioning.
With the new FluidDraw P6, you can create pneumatic and electric circuit diagrams even more reliably and efficiently.
Autodesk Civil 3D civil engineering design software supports BIM (Building Information Modeling) with integrated features to improve drafting, design, and construction documentation.
Autodesk Civil 3D® Civil infrastructure design and documentation software. Call us at (818) 797-9690
Electra Cloud is a fully-cloud based electrical schematics software that allows engineers to work 300% to 500% faster. It also works like Google Docs for better collaboration. Communication can be done in one place through its build-in-chat, team dashboard and collaborative editing. Engineers team can just work together and communicate in the same software.
Electra Cloud is the world's first, fully cloud-based electrical schematic software. It is available on all platforms with a browser.
Digital image correlation measurement software platform for measuring, acquiring, analyzing and reporting mechanical test data.
Digital image correlation measurement software platform for measuring, acquiring, analyzing and reporting mechanical test data.
Engineering CAD Software Buyers Guide
Table of Contents
What is engineering CAD software?
Engineering CAD (computer-aided design) software is used by architectural and engineering drafters to create precise 2D and 3D drawings, models, and technical illustrations of structures, products, and physical components.
The benefits of engineering CAD software
- Consolidated design and analytics tools: The traditional paper-based design process is cumbersome and separates the design and analysis process. CAD systems consolidate design and analytical capabilities, making for a smoother workflow and increased productivity.
- Better visualization/simulation of end products: Engineering CAD solutions with 3D modeling capabilities allow for better analysis of models under different conditions. 3D tools also offer interactive virtual tours of models for more accurate visualization of end products.
Typical features of engineering CAD software
- Manufacturing design data storage: Collect and store all relevant manufacturing-related data for the final product such as production material, size, shape, and weight.
- 2D drawing: Create and edit technical drawings and annotate designs.
- 3D modeling: Represent and visualize objects using a collection of points in three dimensions.
- Design analysis: Simulate the physical behavior of a component, product, or structure in order to minimize, or even eliminate, the need for physical prototyping and testing.
- Design export: Convert the design into another file format that is easily readable by other users.
- Reporting/analytics: Monitor key project metrics and report them to relevant stakeholders.
Considerations when purchasing engineering CAD software
- Determine your requirements before choosing a CAD package: CAD software solutions come with different capabilities such as 2D CAD, 3D CAD, and multi-CAD; multi-CAD can be beneficial if you (or your partners, vendors, or clients) use different CAD systems. Then there’s the software’s deployment, which will be either cloud-based or on-premise. Ensure that the features of the options you’re considering align with your operational requirements and budget.
- Total cost of ownership (TCO): TOC is an estimate of all the direct (procurement) and indirect costs (maintenance, upgrades, supporting/compatible hardware, etc.) associated with an asset over its entire life cycle. Before purchasing CAD software, calculate whether the TCO fits into your budget. For example, 2D software is less expensive than advanced 3D modeling tools, and the annual maintenance fees of 3D software are expensive.
- Integration with other solutions: CAD software must be able to integrate with other systems, such as simulation tools and database software. This will allow for a seamless transfer between systems and ensure smooth workflows.
Relevant engineering CAD software trends
- Augmented reality (AR) enables better visualization of 2D drawings and 3D models: With AR, a target in the real world is used to keep the augmented 3D data in the correct positioning. It allows users to walk around the object and get a 360-degree view. This provides an improved understanding of CAD drawings, geometric features, and projection views.
- 3D printing helps design physical prototypes in less time: 3D printing is often used to create physical prototypes— thin layers of material are solidified using 3D printers. In order to print something, a design is created using 3D CAD software or by using a 3D scanner to scan the object you want to print. This CAD-3D printing partnership will help designers test multiple outputs with different specifications and finalize the most optimal configuration.