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BricsCAD
Bricsys
BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. The BricsCAD® family of products brings a cost-effective, multi-platform CAD solution to Windows, macOS, and Linux. BricsCAD is available as a permanent/perpetual license, for networked or stand-alone computers. You can also add All-In Maintenance for ease of keeping up-to-date. • BricsCAD® is available on a rental (a.k.a. “Subscription”) plan if you wish. • Familiarity for other CAD users and full LISP support can help reduce a new BricsCAD® users’ learning curve to a day or less. • Advanced multi-threading takes advantage of today’s high-performance processor chips • Innovative machine learning tools increase drawing accuracy while saving time • The small install footprint and high performance of BricsCAD® point to our constant focus on quality and modern software design.Starting Price: $330/user/year -
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ConceptDraw DIAGRAM
Computer Systems Odessa
It is a powerful vector editor on Mac and PC enriched with professional stencils and icons for creating floor plans, dashboards, flowcharts, graphs, charts and illustrations. Its compatibility with other file formats as PDF, PNG, SVG, EPS, VSDX makes it versatile. Drawing shapes, layers, grids, rulers, connectors along with smart maps, hypernotes, presentation mode can save your time. It sells on a lifetime basis with no annual fees.Starting Price: $199.00/one-time/user -
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ZWCAD
ZWCAD Software
A powerful, reliable and DWG compatible CAD solution One affordable ZWCAD guarantees lifelong design quality and productivity. Streamline your workflow even more with unique ZWCAD features and innovative tools. ZWCAD mobile solution CAD Pockets lets you view, edit and communicate drawings with your team anywhere and anytime. AEC, MFG, Mechanical, GIS, Civil Engineering... Whatever industry you are in, you can find the vertical applications that satisfy your needs. Strong APIs including LISP, VBA, ZRX, and .NET are also ready for porting.Starting Price: $899 -
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IrfanView
IrfanView
IrfanView is a fast, compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10. It is designed to be simple for beginners and powerful for professionals. IrfanView seeks to create unique, new and interesting features, unlike some other graphic viewers, whose whole "creativity" is based on feature cloning, stealing of ideas and whole dialogs from ACDSee and/or IrfanView! IrfanView was the first Windows graphic viewer worldwide with Multiple (animated) GIF support. One of the first graphic viewers worldwide with Multipage TIF support. The first graphic viewer worldwide with Multiple ICO support. Lossless JPG rotation, crop and EXIF date change (also in batch mode). Slideshow (save slideshow as EXE/SCR or burn it to CD). Batch conversion (with advanced image processing of all files). Support for embedded color profiles in JPG/TIF files. No registry changes without user action/permission!Starting Price: $12 -
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SilicaCAD
FSC
SilicaCAD Professional is a 2D/3D DWG-native CAD for general-purpose drafting. The program is original and based on 22 years’ of CAD experience (since 1999), SilicaCAD offers very high compatibility with AutoCAD® offers more advanced features and exclusive tools essential. The best solution for AEC, and MCAD in all sectors of CAD use. SilicaCAD is the best economic solution, it is a perpetual licensing with more Extra CAD functions at a fraction of the cost of other CADs software. DWG is the same AutoCAD’s file format, so when you open an existing DWG file with SilicaCAD, there’s no file conversion and no data loss. We provide industry-standard compatibility with AutoCAD®, which means you can get to work immediately using DWG files, commands, fonts, blocks, hatches, and Linetypes. You can finally buy a DWG-compatible ACAD at an extremely affordable price.Starting Price: $350 per user -
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SharkCAD
Punch CAD
Made for professional users, SharkCAD® has superior mesh-based and solid modeling tools that will make your architectural, mechanical, prototyping, and design projects a breeze. This is the perfect CAD software for those who have advanced past the basic 3D modeling CAD tools and are ready to swim with the big fish. Don’t get caught by underperforming software, get SharkCAD. Whether you run a solo engineering or design firm, or employ a big crew, SharkCAD will give you the power you need at a price you can afford. It includes 2D drafting and 3D modeling toolsets, with easy switching 2D/3D views. SharkCAD can help you accomplish 3D prototyping, photorealistic rendering, and designs for product manufacturing or packaging, architectural drawings, home remodeling plans, interior design, inventions, and more. Don’t waste another minute on entry-level software you’ve outgrown. SharkCAD can give you professional quality CAD design tools that won’t cost you an arm and a leg.Starting Price: $999.99 -
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Thangs Sync
Thangs
Thangs Sync is a desktop application, that when mapped to a folder will back up 3D assets to the Thangs free, unlimited, and secure, 3D-native cloud. Thangs + Sync supports more than 30 3D file formats. When a new model or 3D file is saved to the synced folder, the file is securely saved in the user's Thangs Workspace and 3D-native cloud. When a newer version is saved to the folder, overriding the prior version, the new version is synced to Thangs Workspace. All models and all versions are securely backed up in Workspace where there is a 3D-native viewer, visual revision control, and non-linear collaborative workflow tools.Starting Price: $0 -
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Samadii Multiphysics
Metariver Technology Co.,Ltd
Metariver Technology Co., Ltd. is developing innovative and creative computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis S/W based on the latest HPC technology and S/W technology including CUDA technology. We will change the paradigm of CAE technology by applying particle-based CAE technology and high-speed computation technology using GPUs to CAE analysis software. Here is an introduction to our products. 1. Samadii-DEM (the discrete element method): works with the discrete element method and solid particles. 2. Samadii-SCIV (Statistical Contact In Vacuum): working with high vacuum system gas-flow simulation. Using Monte Carlo simulation. 3. Samadii-EM (Electromagnetics): For full-field interpretation 4. Samadii-Plasma: Plasma simulation for Analysis of ion and electron behavior in an electromagnetic field. 5. Vampire (Virtual Additive Manufacturing System): Specializes in transient heat transfer analysis. additive manufacturing and 3D printing simulation software -
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CiRROX
Airline Cloud Services
CiRROX is a leading provider of cloud services for airlines, specializing in facilitating and hosting software for flight operations (opts), flight planning, and maintenance systems at independent data centers in Europe. Our platform interfaces seamlessly with software from other suppliers to provide a comprehensive and integrated solution for our customers. CiRROX distinguishes itself from other cloud platforms by having 10 years of operational aviation experience, which allows us to offer greater agility when atomizing data and integrating aviation solutions. We are proud to serve the diverse needs of flag carriers, low-cost and start-up airlines, as well as midsized airlines, including Airbus, Lauda Air, MistralAir and many more. At CiRROX, we are committed to delivering reliable and efficient services that help airlines operate at their best. For an unsolicited Consultation, contact us Tel: +372 668 244 2 | +49 511 450 318 21 -
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ARES Commander
Graebert
2D & 3D CAD software to create & modify technical drawings in DWG format with choice between Perpetual, Network or Annual licenses. Experience the agility of the n°1 alternative to AutoCAD. Cost-effective, ARES Commander offers a full replacement and an easy switch, at a fraction of the cost. With Graebert's ARES CAD software you will enjoy a 3-in-1 license, including ARES Commander (for Windows, macOS and Linux computers) + ARES Kudo (Cloud) + ARES Touch (iOS + Android). These 3 products work in synergy to synchronize the work across users and devices. Create and modify DWG drawings locally, with files stored on your computer, or in sync with Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, Dropbox, Onshape, Trimble Connect. Alternatively, you can also store files in a private Cloud server (via WebDAV). Some our advanced CAD features include the support for Dynamic blocks, PDF to DWG conversion, Drawing comparison, IFC & Revit import, 3D solid modeling, satellite images and street maps.Starting Price: $350.00/year -
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MakePrintable
Mixed Dimensions
MakePrintable is a cloud solution that analyses and repairs any 3D model for 3D printing. It's created by Mixed Dimensions. Our Vision at MakePrintable is streamlining the process between 3D content and 3D printing. Making it simpler for anyone to get into 3D printing, by ensuring print success from the get-go. Our platform is for 3D hobbyists, engineers, makers and 3D enthusiasts who use 3D printing in their workflow and don't want to spend their time repairing wall thickness or solidity issues. In-depth analysis of your 3D model's printability and a highlight of problematic areas inside of our viewer to help you understand your model's challenges before printing. Advanced wall thickness adjustment that is unmatched by the industry, easily adjust thin walls and let our fixer detect and thicken thin areas for you automatically.Starting Price: $14.99/month/user -
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D5 Render
D5 Render
Import models, and enjoy an instant sense of reality throughout the creation process. Outdated rendering tricks are now replaced by common sense. With a gentle learning curve and effortless reach for assets, with D5, it's never been easier or more intuitive to visualize a story. Slow 3D rendering has always been the bottleneck that slowed your workflow. You made an adjustment and then waited for the progress bar to drain your inspiration. Bursts of creativity had to be squeezed into the spaces between renderings. But now, You have D5. With each burst of inspiration, D5 keeps up with every thought and modification to keep you immersed in a seamless workflow. You can fully dive yourself into the creative moment, sculpting with light and truly playing in the worlds you create. D5 GI with Smoothness experience brings you real-time interactivity and near offline rendering quality. No need to compromise, you have the world at your fingertips.Starting Price: $38 per month -
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g-Viewer
Geomage
Geomage g-Viewer allows visualization and QC of different geophysical and seismic data. g-Viewer allows: - Load and QC Seg-Y files of any size - Load multiple Seg-Y files – 2D and 3D - Selection of active dataset from location map - Graphical representation of trace header(s) above seismogram view - Cross-plot any 3 trace headers (horizontal-vertical-color ) - Load of geometry from trace headers - Editing trace header scheme per each dataset - Selection and representation of CS/CR/CMP gathers picked from location map - Selection and representation of active trace from seismogram/location map - Editing text and bin headers - Auto-update feature allows to get new version whenever its available.Starting Price: $300/year/user -
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AiHouse
AiHouse
Discover the game-changing potential of our cloud-based, AI-infused 3D design software. From crafting 2D/3D floor plans to automating home furnishing, and effortlessly managing your entire project. You'll have access to a vast library of over 80 million 3D models and templates, along with a robust rendering engine. Elevate your presentations with breathtaking visuals, and simplify your workflow by generating CAD drawings, material lists and quotations in a single click.Starting Price: $0/month -
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nanoCAD
Nanosoft
nanoCAD is a modern computer-aided design (CAD) platform that provides designers with powerful capabilities in 2D drafting and 3D modeling. nanoCAD can be used on its own as a cost-effective DWG-editor, or customized with essential modules: Construction, Mechanica, Raster, Topoplan and 3D Solid Modeling. 2D drawings and 3D solid models with 2D and 3D parametric constraints, and dynamic UCS for effortless sketching on 3D faces. Documentation drawings link to 3D models. Fully DWG compatible.Starting Price: $180.00/year/user -
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ARCHLine.XP
CADline
We deliver design software solutions for architects, interior designers and furniture makers. ARCHLine.XP LT - Solid 3D CAD/BIM product at affordable price ARCHLine.XP Professional - Large-scale 3D BIM software for architecture ARCHLine.XP Live - Easy-to-use archviz animation software -
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Edificius
ACCA Software
Edificius is the BIM software "all in one" that integrates 2D and 3D architectural design with Rendering, Scene Photomontages and Photo editing, Ray Tracing rendering with AI denoising, Real-Time rendering, Video editing, Immersive Virtual Reality and much more! You can also deal with MEP plant modelling, Job scheduling (BIM 4D), Dynamic Data extraction from the BIM model for cost estimating (BIM 5D). Edificius is an open solution that creates a seamless and interoperable system between other ACCA BIM software or other developers either by means of direct integration or IFC file exchange as certified by buildingSMART International.Starting Price: €21/month -
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AnyLogic
The AnyLogic Company
AnyLogic is the standard in multimethod modeling technology, delivering increased efficiency and less risk when tackling complex business challenges. The unmatched flexibility found in AnyLogic allows users to capture the complexity of virtually any system, at any level of detail, and gain a deeper insight into the interdependent processes inside and around an organization. AnyLogic has a GSA Contract schedule #47QTCA18D007Q. Government agencies of the USA may purchase through GSA Advantage. -
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Aerotrac
Tracware Ltd.
Aerotrac is the premier Aircraft Management & MRO software in the market. The software provides a comprehensive solution for any business operation and eliminates the need to have multiple programs. Aerotrac is designed around key principles of discipline, regimentation and control. The software helps to maximize business success by providing tools to control business processes, create efficiencies, and enhance the disciplines required to stay in compliance with regulating agencies.Starting Price: $25000.00/one-time -
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Solid Edge
Siemens
Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy to deploy, maintain, and use software tools that advance all aspects of the product development process – mechanical and electrical design, simulation, manufacturing, technical documentation, data management, and cloud-based collaboration. Developed on Siemens industry leading technologies, Solid Edge provides the most innovative and comprehensive approach to product development for the mainstream market.Starting Price: $75/month/user -
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Wolfram Mathematica
Wolfram
The world's definitive system for modern technical computing. For three decades, Mathematica has defined the state of the art in technical computing—and provided the principal computation environment for millions of innovators, educators, students, and others around the world. Widely admired for both its technical prowess and elegant ease of use, Mathematica provides a single integrated, continually expanding system that covers the breadth and depth of technical computing—and is seamlessly available in the cloud through any web browser, as well as natively on all modern desktop systems. With energetic development and consistent vision for three decades, Mathematica stands alone in a huge range of dimensions, unique in its support for today's technical computing environments and workflows.Starting Price: $1,520 per year -
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Wisp | by Gensler
Gensler
Space Planning | Space Management | Move Management | Floor Plans | Reporting | Utilization | Make every square foot count with Wisp–the only space management software to combine cutting edge tools with tailored implementation and ongoing drawing support. Start tracking daily seat moves, plan future scenarios, manage floor plans, and derive workplace insights with the software and service proven to deliver results. As a SaaS space management software, Wisp combines multiple solutions and service into one easy-to-use package—providing real estate and facilities teams with the support, tools and metrics they need to optimize their workplace. From managing a large corporate relocation to keeping track of everyday moves, adds, and changes (MAC), Wisp will add control and transparency. Wisp Includes: - Full Implementation - Integration Configuration - Unlimited CAD Updates - Ongoing Support and Advisory Services - All SaaS BenefitsStarting Price: $600 per month -
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EasyEDA
EasyEDA
More than 1 million real-time updated components have been created, letting you focus on the design, and you can create or import your own common libraries. Benefit from China’s leading electronic components distributor - LCSC , EasyEDA supports direct links to more than 200,000 real-time, in-stock components at LCSC . Designers can refer to stocks, prices, and order at any time during design. It has the same features as the online version, and has more design areas, we have made a lot of improvements, recommended. Easy to use. If you have used other PCB tools then you can use it even more quickly. Light weight, less resource hungry, smoother experience, speed up your design. No activation, just register and login to use, no licensing required. Local backup automatically with document recovery at any time. Your files will also be saved on the cloud server, giving you double backup for you data security.Starting Price: $4.9 per month -
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PCB123
Sunstone Circuits
PCB123 is a full-feature design tool for Printed Circuit Board designers of all levels. Introduced as a free tool in 2002, PCB123 still operates on a risk-sharing business model: We don't get paid until you succeed at designing your PCB. And to help ensure your success, we staff our technical support department with professionals that can answer your questions. So what's to stop you? Easy-to-use, and professional-grade PCB CAD software that's free and fully supported. We don’t throttle our tool and charge you for a license to give you full functionality. We get paid when you order boards – it really is that simple. software developer’s kit, with programmatic access to the PCB123 database, you can expand the tool for your own purposes. Our PCB layout specialists are available to help you stretch your resource dollars & speed your PCB prototyping cycle. Submit basic design information to get a quote.Starting Price: $0 -
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VCarve
Vectric
Vectric VCarve is a powerful yet user-friendly software for creating 2.5D decorative carvings and machining parts on CNC routers. It supports toolpaths such as v-carving, chamfering, fluting, prism, and moulding, and allows the import of 3D models for machining. The Desktop edition suits smaller CNC machines up to 24”x24”, ideal for hobbyists, while the Pro edition offers unlimited job size, true shape nesting, job setup sheets, and other production tools. VCarve includes comprehensive drawing and editing tools for vectors, bitmap import and editing, and image vectorization. Users benefit from realistic 3D toolpath previews and a built-in tool database for managing cutters and machining parameters. VCarve integrates machine management tools and offers extensive online training and community support.Starting Price: $699 one-time payment -
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Substance 3D Modeler interprets spatial input from the physical world, allowing you to sculpt your model as you would in a real workshop. Use the natural, fluid gestures of the artistic flow. Switch between desktop and VR. Whatever your preferences, and the requirements of the moment, Modeler adapts to fit your needs. Modeler helps you at every stage of your project, whether creating concept art, sketching and prototyping, blocking out game levels, crafting detailed characters or props, or sculpting an entire scene. An intuitive approach to 3D modeling frees you from technical constraints and lets you focus on your creation. Modeler lets you switch at any time between VR and desktop, depending on the needs of your project, the task at hand, or your own preferred style of working. Use tools such as symmetry, repeaters, and linked copy variants to efficiently create and edit advanced structures.Starting Price: $19.99 per month
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Kenesto
Kenesto Corporation
Kenesto is a cloud-based storage solution for managing engineering, design, and construction documents. Kenesto is much less expensive than enterprise PDM solutions but provides automatic file locking, versioning, vaulting, 2D/3D viewing, and web-based design review tools not found in consumer-grade cloud storage solutions such as Dropbox and Google Drive. The solution behaves like a mounted disk in the customer's office but the with a single source of truth in the cloud. File locking prevents users from overwriting each other's data. All versions of all files are stored in perpetuity. Using the familiar user interface of Windows Explorer, files and folders are arranged in the same way as one would expect for a C Drive. Kenesto includes tasks and workflows. A plugin for SolidWorks is available for no charge. All file transfers from the user’s local computer to the cloud are encrypted. All files are stored in secure AWS S3 and are encrypted.Starting Price: $27/user/month (single user) -
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VORTEK Spaces
VORTEK Spaces
VORTEK Spaces is much more than a 3D rendering solution. It's a software dedicated to professionals without much time on their hands or deep 3D expertise to create stunning interactive 3D presentations within minutes. Our award-winning 3D presentation software is for design professionals, sales reps and account managers that are not 3D rendering experts: kitchen designers, interior designers, woodworkers and architects. Design professionals can use their favorite CAD software to design, and then use VORTEK Spaces to present. Your vision, your ideas and projects deserved to be presented live in a stunning way: live 3D walkthroughs, images, videos, 360 videos, virtual reality (VR) and much more!Starting Price: $1350 per year -
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OpenPLC Editor
OpenPLC
The OpenPLC Editor is an IEC 61131-3 compliant PLC editor totally free and open source. You can use it to upload PLC code directly to any board or system running OpenPLC Runtime. OpenPLC is an open-source programmable logic controller that is based on easy-to-use software. It is the first fully functional standardized open-source PLC, both in software and hardware. The OpenPLC project was created in accordance with the IEC 61131-3 standard, which defines the basic software architecture and programming languages for PLCs. OpenPLC is mainly used in industrial and home automation, the internet of things, and SCADA research. The Runtime is a portable software designed to run from the smallest of all microcontrollers (Arduino-compatible) to powerful servers in the cloud. It is responsible for executing the PLC programs you create using the Editor. The OpenPLC Editor is the software that runs on your computer and, as mentioned, is used to create your PLC programs.Starting Price: Free -
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Plasticity
Plasticity
With a workflow optimized for creativity, unparalleled fillets, sophisticated surface modeling, and the most advanced direct editing tools, Plasticity is the perfect choice for those who demand the best. Plus, with no subscriptions, you own your software. Try it free for 30 days and see the difference for yourself. Plasticity is the ultimate tool for creative professionals in the video game industry, product design, vehicle design, and beyond. Say goodbye to clunky CAD workflows designed for manufacturability. Plasticity offers all the power of NURBS modeling combined with the best workflow innovations from modern polygonal modeling software. This unique combination gives you the flexibility and creativity you need to bring your ideas to life. Plasticity's advanced geometry and fillet engine are second to none, thanks to Parasolid's best-in-class algorithms. With Plasticity, you can create the absolute best fillets, booleans, and offsets, and change them whenever you want.Starting Price: $149 per month