8 CAD Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for cad as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 8 cad manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cad companies as of November, 2024: 1.IMSI Design LLC, 2.TECNO PROGRAM, 3.VariCAD s.r.o..
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Categories Related to CAD
What Is CAD?
CAD is software used to create mechanical and architectural drawings.
In the past, all drawings were created by hand, which required an enormous amount of work time. Today, CAD allows drawings to be digitized, greatly reducing the time spent on drawing.
There are two main types of CAD: 2D and 3D.
While 2D CAD has been the most common type of CAD, more and more companies are adopting 3D CAD in recent years.
3D drawings created with 3D functionality can be expanded into a plan view and viewed from any angle. In fact, manufacturing and construction companies use CAD drawings as the basis for their production.
CAD with 3D functionality has different areas of expertise depending on the software sold. It is divided into a solid type suitable for structural drawing and a surface type suitable for design drawing and can be selected according to the purpose of use.
Uses of CAD
The use of CAD depends on the purpose of the created drawings: 2D CAD drawings are used for dimensional control of manufactured products, while 3D CAD drawings are used to grasp the shape of manufactured products.
With 2D CAD, hand-drawn drawings can be digitized, but visual spatial recognition is not possible. On the other hand, 3D CAD makes it easy to visualize the completed product, but the time and cost required for the work are inflated. In design companies, 2D CAD and 3D CAD are used in parallel for product development, so drafting CAD is used for different purposes.
Principles of CAD
Line data in 2D CAD is composed of shape parameters such as lines and circles, and position parameters such as start point, endpoint, and center point. Various shapes can be expressed by adding information such as color, line type, and line thickness to the line segment.
1. Solid Type 3D CAD
A shape drawn on a specified plane can be moved in three dimensions to create a three-dimensional object based on the trajectory of the shape. For example, drawing a rectangle on a plane and moving the rectangle perpendicular to the plane creates a rectangle. It is often used in mechanical design where the image of processing is easy to imagine.
2. Surfaces Type 3D CAD
A plane is created by connecting line segments, and a three-dimensional object is created by joining the two planes.
This CAD software can draw smooth curved surfaces by connecting curves to curves, and by editing the line segments in the middle of the curved surface, it is possible to create even more diverse curved surfaces.
Other Information About CAD
Qualifications for CAD
CAD is a design method used in all fields of mechanical, electrical, and architectural design, etc. Some examples of CAD certifications are listed below.
1. CAD User Engineer Examination
This is the largest CAD certification examination in Japan. The examinations are subdivided by purpose, such as Tracing Level 1, Architecture Level 1, Machinery Level 1 and 2, and the Basic Examination. The pass rate is about 80% for basic exams and about 30-40% for other grades.
2. Architectural CAD Certification Examination
This is said to be the largest architectural exam. The examinations are classified into levels such as Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4, and the higher the level, the lower the passing rate. In the 1st grade, which has a pass rate of about 10%, there is an exam in which you trace a given assignment drawing. The amount and density of the drawings are almost the same as the design drawing test for the first-class architect examination, so a high level of technical ability is required.
3. CAD Practice Career Certification System
This system evaluates and judges the skills, techniques, and morals required for practical work, and is sometimes used for corporate training.
4. Autodesk Certification Program
This is a certification program sponsored by the well-known CAD software AutoCAD and is a suitable examination to prove the technical ability of AutoCAD.
5. Mechanical and plant drafting technician
This is a national certification for draftsmen. Courses are divided into two types: hand-drawn and CAD. The government guarantees the skills of the applicant, so it is a highly reliable examination.
List of 8 CAD Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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IMSI Design LLC
TurboCAD
Company Overview
IMSI Design LLC is a software developer offering retail CAD (Computer Aided Design) and home design desktop software & mobile solutions headquartered in Novato, California. The company’s product portfolio includes TurboCAD, FloorPlan, DesignCAD, TurboDraw, and TurboProject used for 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical home & landscaping, and graphics utilities in the architectural, engineering, and construction industries. These products are compatible with Windows desktops, Macintosh desktops, and mobile solutions. It also offers training, user forums, and technical support as modes of support for its customers.
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Dassault Systèmes
SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
Distributor Overview
SolidWorks Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a software supplier company specializing in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) solutions since 1993. The company has become a major provider of cutting-edge design and engineering software for various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace. Their flagship product, SolidWorks CAD software, empowers engineers and designers to bring their ideas to life with precision and efficiency. Their solution portfolio unites the customer's entire ecosystem, allowing them to connect the people, applications, and real-time data from every aspect of their business for improved productivity, increased collaboration, and accelerated innovation.
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Gräbert GmbH
ARES Mechanical
Manufacturer Overview
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.
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Compuplast Inc.
simulation and CAD software
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Company Overview
PTC, established in 1985, is a global software provider of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and augmented reality (AR) solutions headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Their product portfolio includes ThingWorx, an IoT platform, and Vuforia, an AR platform. These solutions serve industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and healthcare, enabling digital transformation and optimizing operational efficiency. They hold certifications such as ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 27001 for information security management.
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Siemens Digital Industries Software
Solid Edge
Distributor Overview
Siemens Software is a supplier of industrial software solutions based in Texas. The company offers solutions in various industries and applications, as they have designed Siemens Xcelerator, which allows the creation of a digital twin of any process or product within a company. Siemens PLM Software is for Product Lifecycle Management from design to disposal and also Siemens EDA Software is for electronic design automation to enable applications such as Ai, cloud computing, etc. There is also Siemens Digital Industries Software that serves numerous industries like Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Products and Retail, Media, Telecommunications, Marine, and more.
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CAD Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | IMSI Design LLC |
40.0%
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| 2 | TECNO PROGRAM |
26.7%
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| 3 | VariCAD s.r.o. |
13.3%
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| 4 | Compuplast Inc. |
6.7%
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| 5 | Gräbert GmbH |
6.7%
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| 6 | Dassault Systèmes |
6.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cad page as of November 2024. 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
- Dassault Systèmes: 20,000
Newly Established Company
- TECNO PROGRAM: 1997 (27 years ago)
- VariCAD s.r.o.: 1994 (30 years ago)
- Gräbert GmbH: 1977 (47 years ago)
Company with a History
- Gräbert GmbH: 1977 (47 years ago)
- VariCAD s.r.o.: 1994 (30 years ago)
- TECNO PROGRAM: 1997 (27 years ago)
CAD Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
Global Distribution of CAD Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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2 | 40.0% |
Germany
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1 | 20.0% |
Czech Republic
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1 | 20.0% |
Italy
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1 | 20.0% |
List of CAD Products
5 products are listed.
ShinMaywa Soft Technologies
3DCAD SOLIDWORKS automatic design
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What is SolidWorks? SolidWorks is a 3DCAD share, which has outstanding operability and functionality, and is used by about one in two Japanese desi...
ShinMaywa Soft Technologies
SolidWorks 3D CAD (3D design)
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One of the best midrange 3DCAD in the world SolidWorks CAD (3D design) achieves time reduction of product development, cost reduction, and quality...
ShinMaywa Soft Technologies
Tacton Design Automation (Automatic Design Package Product)
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"Tacton Design Automation" has been well received as a package product that is easy to introduce. It can be used as an add -in tool for SolidWorks...
