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Generalized CAD Products and Services

Listed below is a directory of general purpose CAD software vendors and consulting firms.  These companies offer CAD systems and solutions for creating both two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional models.

In many instances, these CAD packages can be extended to support CAM and CNC applications as well as 3D rendering with light source controls.  Symbol libraries are available from some of these vendors and 3rd party sources to facilitate the creation of common objects.

• Autodesk
  
  AutoCAD software, upgrades, and training products are available at Autodesk's online store.  Browse this site and find CAD software for manufacturing, engineering, and architecture applications.
  www.Autodesk.com
• Alibre
  
  Offers economical 3D mechanical design software with parametric 3D solid modeling capabilities.
  www.Alibre.com
• CADPro
  
  CADPRO is an economical, easy-to-learn architectural CAD package that is used in schools and universities.
  www.CADPro.com
• Ashlar-Vellum
  
  Offers CAD drafting and solid modeling software for Windows and Macintosh systems.
  www.Ashlar.com
• SolidWorks
  
  Features easy-to-use 3D mechanical design and 3D CAD software for designing better products in less time.
  www.SolidWorks.com
• TopSolid
  
  TopSolid provides integrated CAD/CAM software solutions for mechanical engineering, product design, and tool making applications in the machining, sheet metal, and wood industry markets.
  www.TopSolid.com
• Catia
  
  CATIA is a full-featured collaborative product design solution.  The capabilities of CATIA can be applied to a wide variety of industries.
  www.3DS.com
• CAD Schroer
  
  Develops quality PLM solutions for applications including expert drafting, 3D modeling, factory layout, and electrical design.
  www.CAD-Schroer.com
• Creo
  
  PTC offers designer drafting and modeling software with history free direct modeling and CAD document management features.
  www.PTC.com
• Engineered Software
  
  PowerCADD is an open-architecture CAD and drawing program that can be used for floor plans, machinery, charts, sketches and doodles.
  www.EngSw.com
• SDC Publications
  
  Publisher of books and textbooks about CAD, CAM, and engineering graphics.
  www.SDCPublications.com
• PowerCAD
  
  PowerCAD enables the creation of professional floor plans, inspection drawings and area calculations using a handheld laser plus a Microsoft Windows-based computing system.
  www.GiveMePower.com
• VariCAD
  
  VariCAD is a compact, efficient 3D/2D solution for mechanical engineering drawing and design, offering standard mechanical parts libraries, calculations for standard mechanical components, and tools for creating and editing bills of materials and title blocks.
  www.VariCAD.com
• Schott Systeme
  
  Offers a comprehensive software solution for 2D and 3D graphics as well as a high-end design and machining solution.
  www.Schott-Systeme.com
• Nemetschek
  
  The VectorWorks software line provides professional design solutions for the AEC, landscape design and machine design industries.
  www.Nemetschek.net
• Furukawa
  
  CADVANCE is a Windows-based CAD application used by architects, engineers, designers, and facility managers.
  www.Cadvance.com
• Solid Edge
  
  Solid Edge is powerful 3D CAD software that enables manufacturing companies to cost-effectively transform the innovation process.  Embedded and scalable design management capabilities complement Solid Edge's core modeling, design validation, and process workflows to simplify the complexity of product design.
  www.PLM.Automation.Siemens.com
• Graphisoft
  
  Developer of model-based software and services for the building industry.
  www.Graphisoft.com
• TurboCAD
  
  Developer of CAD software for professional and home users. Offers TurboCAD®, FloorPlan®, and DesignCAD™ computer-aided design packages, plus a large collection of CAD symbols that are compatible with most CAD applications.
  www.TurboCAD.com
• ACDSee
  
  Offers Canvas, a comprehensive solution for visualizing, presenting, and sharing technical illustrations and graphics.
  www.ACDSee.com
• CADMAI.com
  
  CADMAI is a relational 2D and 3D CAD system that includes a solid modeller and can be integrated into 3rd party applications.
  www.CADMAI.com
• General CADD
  
  General CADD Pro is a powerful 2-D CAD program that embodies the features of the DOS-based Generic CADD program.
  www.GeneralCADD.com
• DataCAD
  
  Offers a professional-level AEC CADD program for architectural design, photo-realistic rendering, animation, and construction document creation.
  www.DataCAD.com
• Delta Cad
  
  This entry-level CAD program can be used for architectural and mechanical drawings, or simply for drawing pictures!
  www.DeltaCad.com
• Informatix
  
  Developer of a family of products offering drafting and 3D design capabilities for the AEC community.
  www.Informatix.co.uk
• BricsCAD
  
  Features an alternative CAD package for the DWG user community.
  www.BricsCAD.com
• Evolution Computing
  
  Maker of high-performance FastCAD 3d modeling and rendering software and EasyCAD 2d drafting software.
  www.FastCAD.com
• CADopia IntelliCAD
  
  Features powerful Computer-Aided-Design software for engineers, architects, designers and drafters.
  www.CADopia.com
• Kubotek USA
  
  Delivers CAD/CAM design and productivity tools that enable design and manufacturing engineers to be creative and innovative.
  www.KubotekUSA.com
• IronCAD.com
  
  Strives to create fast and innovative 3D design collaboration solutions.
  www.IronCAD.com
• Arris
  
  Designer and producer of advanced, customizable CAD solutions for architects.
  www.Arris.com
• SoftPlan
  
  SoftPlan and its companion software products are a series of architectural design tools that can facilitate the creation of complex, custom drawings.
  www.SoftPlan.com

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