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This section provides an overview for 2d cad as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 2d cad manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked 2d cad companies as of January, 2025: 1.Alibre, LLC, 2.MLC CAD Systems LLC., 3.Siemens Digital Industries Software.
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2D CAD is computer software that enables the creation, modification, and management of drawings. It has revolutionized the drafting process, previously done by hand, making it more efficient and manageable.
With the advancements in PC processing power and the affordability of printers, many manufacturing companies have adopted 2D CAD. This software has been developed for various industries, including machinery, architecture, civil engineering, and electrical wiring, often featuring industry-specific functions.
2D CAD was initially used for drafting hand-drawn designs. Traditional hand-drawn drawings usually follow projection rules, displaying the product's shape from multiple viewpoints, known as the first-angle or third-angle methods. However, with the advent of 3D models in the 2000s, design and manufacturing processes have evolved. While initiatives to combine 3D models and 2D drawings are underway in various industries, 2D drawings remain widely used.
2D CAD operates similarly to general PC software, using a keyboard and mouse for input. It allows for the easy drawing of straight lines and curves of specified diameters. Autodesk's AutoCAD is a well-known 2D CAD software with a significant market share. The use of the "dxf" file format ensures compatibility across different 2D CAD applications, facilitating data exchange between designers.
While 2D CAD represents objects in triangulation styles such as plan, front, and side views, 3D CAD allows for three-dimensional representation on a computer screen, with the flexibility to switch viewpoints. The transition from 2D to 3D CAD involves a different approach to drawing, where 3D models are created by extruding and modifying 2D drawings.
Despite the increasing adoption of 3D CAD, many manufacturers still rely on 2D CAD. While 3D CAD offers comprehensive information, 2D CAD is simpler for adding instructions to drawings. The transition to 3D CAD also requires significant investment in equipment and training, and for manufacturing simple products like screws, the benefits of 3D CAD may be minimal.
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MLC CAD Systems LLC., established in 1982 and headquartered in Austin, Texas is a service provider offering CAD, CAM, and 3D printing services. It offers 3D Design, Subtractive, and Additive Solutions from SOLIDWORKS, Mastercam, Markforged, and Formlabs. The company also resale services providing CAD, CAM, CAE, PLM, and 3D printing in North America. The company also designs and manufactures software services including CAM Post Processors Services, SOLIDWORKS Dedicated Servers, Data Migration Services, and SOLIDWORKS Implementation Services.
Alibre, LLC, established in 1997 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, USA is a developer offering CAD software, CNC machines, and CAM/CAD software. The company offers Alibre Design for business which is a 3D CAD software for mechanical design, prototyping, and manufacturing. Its Alibre Atom 3D is used for designing and exporting ideas for production. The Alibre Workshop is used for designing and refining 3D models or 2D drawings used to create toolpaths. It also offers the Shapeoko 5 Pro Router Table and Nomad 3 Desktop CNC used by electrical & mechanical engineers, industrial designers, woodworkers, jewelers, and product customization.
Gräbert GmbH, established in 1977, is based in Berlin, Germany, as a manufacturer and distributor of CAD software. It manufactures a wide range of software, such as ARES Commander, Touch, and Kudo, SiteMaster Building software. Its products are utilized for architecture, engineering, industrial design, and mapping industries across several regions, such as Germany, Japan, and India. The company has partnered with IBM, Samsung, Hyundai Steel, and LG CNS. It has acquired ISO 9001:2015 and received several awards, such as the Leadership Award from the CAD Society in 2013 and the gold medal in the IT category award by Batimat in 2001.
Siemens Digital Industries Software is headquartered in Plano, Texas, USA, and is a manufacturer of product lifecycle management (PLM) software originally established in 2007 as Siemens PLM Software. The company specializes in software designed to manage the information and processes of 2D and 3D products throughout the product or service lifecycle. These include software for production process planning or simulation, digital collaboration tools, and CAD software for engineering tasks. The company’s products are used by clients in the medical device production, utilities, and defense sectors.
Dassault Systemes, a technology company established in 1981 in France, is a supplier of the 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) business and innovation platform and virtual software solutions. The company’s SaaS provides individuals, commercial, industrial, and research organizations with a real-time visualization of their business activity and ecosystem. Dassault Systems' core business is the provision of 3D design software, 3D digital mockups, and product lifecycle management. The 3DX cloud-based platform is available with options that include computer-aided design, project management solutions, and three-dimensional rendering. Dassault Systemes' software is used in the architecture, consumer products, lifestyle, and industrial equipment markets, among many others.
Alpha CAD Service, a subsidiary of Alpha BPO established in 2006, is an Indian-based service provider offering CAD drafting company that is based in Rajkot, Gujarat. The company’s service portfolio includes 2D CAD, & architectural drafting, 3D architectural rendering services, structural engineering, BIM modeling, and CAD conversion. The company renders its services to interior designers, engineering and structural consultants, steel detailers, fabricators, and building contractors. It also offers 2D/3D CAD design outsourcing services to handle overflow, professional engineering & mechanical CAD drawing services.
Bricsys, a division of Hexagon, is a developer of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) products and cloud-based collaboration platforms established in 2002 and headquartered in Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium with additional facilities in Japan, Mexico, Singapore, and the USA. The company’s product portfolio is segmented into CAD toolset which comprises BricsCAD Lite & BricsCAD Pro, and Vertical toolset which comprises BricsCAD BIM & BricsCAD Mechanical and an all-in-one tool the BricsCAD Ultimate. The company offers products for engineering, architecture, manufacturing, general contracting, surveying, and product design applications.
ZWSOFT, a firm established in 1998, is based in Guangzhou City, China, and functions as an open platform for constructing a sustainable environment for vertical applications. The organization is a dependable provider of comprehensive Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering solutions. The program specializes in design, energy surveying, and construction solution services. Additionally, the company produces mechanical, shipbuilding, defense, automobile, and rail transportation equipment. The services offered include a comprehensive instructional guide on 2D computer-aided design (CAD), instructional videos on 3D CAD/CAE/CAM, and the simulation of tutorials and research investigations.
Draftings Services Australia is an Australian-based service provider offering drafting and CAD design drawings established in 2020. The company’s service portfolio includes 2D CAD Drawings, reverse engineering, 3D CAD modeling, rendering & animation, and CAD conversion services such as photo to CAD conversion, DWG to DGN conversion, and 2D to 3D CAD conversion. The engineering drawings are useful in communicating various concepts, such as proposals, instructions, and engineering requirements to electronics, manufacturing, piping, architecture, and civil, structural, & electrical engineering applications.
All3DP is an online platform for 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals that was established in 2014 and is headquartered in München, Ridlerstraße 31A, Germany. The company provides a wealth of information, reviews, and resources related to 3D printing technology and its applications. Its platform offers a wide range of content, including news, tutorials, product reviews, and a vast collection of 3D models. All3DP also runs a magazine for digital makers, which contains content on 3D printing, 3D scanning, CAD, laser cutting/engraving, CNC, and SBCs as well as other ever-evolving stories in the world of 3D printing.
Flatworld Solutions Pvt. Ltd., established in 2002, is a distributor company based in India, offering a wide range of outsourcing services to global clients. Flatworld Solutions specializes in providing services such as data processing, customer support, finance and accounting, design, and digital marketing. The solutions are designed to help businesses optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. With a customer-centric approach, catering to industries like healthcare, e-commerce, real estate, and more, serving both small businesses and large enterprises.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alibre, LLC |
28.6%
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| 2 | Siemens Digital Industries Software |
21.4%
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| 3 | MLC CAD Systems LLC. |
14.3%
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| 4 | Alpha CAD Service |
7.1%
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| 5 | Bricsys |
7.1%
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| 6 | Gräbert GmbH |
7.1%
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| 7 | 3DEXPERIENCE Company |
7.1%
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| 8 | All3DP |
3.6%
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| 9 | Flatworld Solutions Pvt. Ltd. |
3.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the 2d cad page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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2 | 25.0% |
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Germany
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2 | 25.0% |
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India
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2 | 25.0% |
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Belgium
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1 | 12.5% |
|
China
|
1 | 12.5% |
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