Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Software

Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing

What is Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing Software?

Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD) software uses computers to design and manufacture products. Features include 3D modeling, digital architecture, raster graphics, pipe modeling, circuit or motion simulation, and more.

Common Features

  • Collaboration
  • Analytics and Reporting
  • 3D Modeling
  • Digital Architecture
  • Simulation
  • Raster Graphics
  • Plant Design
  • Parts and Assembly Mode
  • Laser Scanning
  • Technical Drawings

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Dassault Systemes

SOLIDWORKS

Composite Score
8.8 /10
CX Score
9.0 /10

Our powerful, yet easy-to-use solutions help drive innovation while covering all aspects of your product development process, regardless of the size of your business, industry, or preferred platform.

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Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Respectful
  • Trustworthy
  • Effective Service
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Autodesk Inc

AutoCAD

Composite Score
8.7 /10
CX Score
9.1 /10

AutoCAD® is computer-aided design (CAD) software that architects, engineers, and construction professionals rely on to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.

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Pros

  • Trustworthy
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
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Composite Score
8.2 /10
CX Score
8.5 /10

Corel Corporation is a Canadian software company specializing in software for graphics processing.

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Pros

  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Transparent
  • Efficient Service
  • Inspires Innovation
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Composite Score
8.2 /10
CX Score
8.4 /10

Best in class product development software applications, delivered on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, enabling 3D Design, Engineering, 3D CAD, Modeling, Simulation, Data Management and Process Management.

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Pros

  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service
  • Saves Time
Trimble Navigation Limited

Trimble SketchUp Pro

Composite Score
8.0 /10
CX Score
8.0 /10

SketchUp is useful from the earliest stages of design to the end of construction. Programming, diagramming, design development, detailing, documentation, RFIs—wherever you need drawings, you need SketchUp Pro.

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Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service
  • Caring
  • Fair
Composite Score
7.8 /10
CX Score
8.3 /10

AVEVA is a leader in engineering design and information management software solutions for the plant, power and marine industries. For almost 50 years it has delivered business critical software solutions to owner operators, engineering contractors and shipbuilders around the world.

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Pros

  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features
  • Saves Time
Badge Winner
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Composite Score
7.7 /10
CX Score
7.9 /10

Creo is the 3D CAD solution that helps you accelerate product innovation to build better products faster. Easy to learn, Creo uses a model-based approach to seamlessly take you from the earliest phases of product design to manufacturing, and beyond. Creo combines powerful, proven functionality with new technologies, including generative design, real-time simulation, advanced manufacturing, IIoT, and augmented reality.

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Pros

  • Respectful
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Over Delivered
Robert McNeel & Associates

Rhino 8

Composite Score
7.5 /10
CX Score
7.6 /10

Rhinoceros is a 3-D modeling software with thousands of modeling and editing tools including support for both large files and large teams.

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Pros

  • Acts with Integrity
  • Trustworthy
  • Friendly Negotiation
  • Transparent
Badge Winner
Composite Score
7.4 /10
CX Score
7.7 /10

SpaceClaim Engineer is a 3D Direct Modeling software which allows engineers to work with CAD data from any source, regardless of origin. SpaceClaim is used in a number of applications including concept modeling, bid modeling, 2D to 3D transition, manufacturing, reverse engineering, sheet metal manufacturing and model prep.

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Pros

  • Trustworthy
  • Acts with Integrity
  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Transparent
Composite Score
7.2 /10
CX Score
7.5 /10

CADWorx and analysis solutions work together to give you the power to tackle the most challenging and complex projects with greater ease and with superior results that were never before achievable. Our plant design and analysis offerings are easy to use, extremely flexible, totally scalable and are trusted by over 80% of the leading plant engineering companies and owner operators worldwide to deliver accurate, reliable results.

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Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Respectful
  • Appreciates Incumbent Status
  • Efficient Service