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SimScale

4.5
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Technically & economically accessible simulation

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SimScale is a cloud-native simulation platform that gives access to FEA and CFD simulation via a standard web browser to every engineer and designer in the world. Delivered as SaaS, SimScale is accessible through a yearly subscription, with no special hardware, installation or maintenance needed.

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Canvas Envision

5.0
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Work faster and keep everyone in the picture

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Communicate more information, with more clarity, in less time. Create interactive visual product materials that leverage real 3D CAD. Communicate precisely what you need to for every stakeholder. Optimize workflows, eliminating time, confusion, and cost.

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SEE Electrical

3.0
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Electrical CAD software for creating wire diagrams

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SEE Electrical is an electrical CAD software designed to help businesses create wiring diagrams on a unified platform. It offers real-time lists for terminals, parts, cables, wires, contacts, documents, or other components and lets managers import images in multiple formats such as BMP, PCX, PDF, PNG, JPG, and more.

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SkyCiv Structural 3D

4.5
(30)

3D structual analysis software for engineers

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SkyCiv is structural 3D analysis software that allows mechanical, structural and other engineers to analyze shear, bending, deflection, stress and more

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Railing Designer

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Your railings, translated into a customized design solution

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Your customized Railing Designer solution allows your company to design your products in 2D in a user-guided platform with lifelike 3D visualization, instantly populated parts lists, accurate estimations, and powerful integrations.

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nTopology

4.8
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Windows-based computer-aided design software for engineers

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nTopology offers engineers and designers tools to streamline performance, overcome design bottlenecks, and supplement traditional software. Key features include computer-aided design (CAD) tools, data import & export, design analysis, manufacturing design data, reporting, analytics, and more.

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ClearCalcs

4.6
(31)

Cloud-based design & analysis platform for engineers

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ClearCalcs is a cloud-based structural design and analysis platform, which helps businesses in the engineering sector create and verify design and computations for a range of elements such as beams, columns, retaining walls, concrete footings, and more.

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MicroStation

4.3
(169)

3D architecture software for construction businesses

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MicroStation is a 3D architecture software that helps businesses in the oil and gas, construction, mining, manufacturing, and other sectors create and visualize 2D drawings and 3D computer-aided designs. The platform enables creators to build models using various parametric designing tools including mesh, surface, and solid modeling.

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Pylon

4.7
(24)

#1 Solar Design Software with $0 Monthly Fees

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Pylon Solar Design Software gives you Premium Features for $0 Monthly Fees.

- High Resolution Aerial Imagery
- 3D Solar Shading
- Interval Analysis
- Load Profiles
- Job Sheets
- Handover Documents

Convert more sales proposals with no costly overhads.

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AutoCAD

4.7
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2D & 3D design & drafting platform

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AutoCAD is a 2D & 3D design & drafting platform which supports automated design tasks with 2D drafting, drawing & annotation, plus 3D modeling & visualization

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MATLAB

4.6
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Programming and numeric computing platform

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MATLAB is a programming and numeric computing platform, which enables businesses and educational institutions to create models, develop algorithms, analyze data sets and more. Professionals can use the live editor to create scripts and enhance code with hyperlinks, images, and headings.

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SolidWorks Premium

4.6
(698)

3D CAD design and simulation solution

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SolidWorks Premium is the leading 3D design solution in the industry. It seamlessly integrates powerful design tools-including industry-leading part, assembly, and drawing capabilities with built-in simulation, rendering, animation, product data management, and cost estimation.

SolidWorks will help you get work done faster and easier than before, using innovative phases of product creation to achieve a more productive 3D design experience.

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Onshape

4.5
(309)

Full-cloud 3D CAD system for design teams

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Onshape is a cloud-based 3D CAD solution for agile design & engineering teams, with tools for version control, collaboration, analytics, reporting, and more

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Inventor

4.5
(249)

Windows-based 3D CAD software

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Inventor is a Windows-based 3D CAD software that assists in 3D modelling through mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation tools. Professionals can create custom design configurations and automate repetitive tasks.

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Fusion 360

4.5
(228)

Cloud enabled 3D CAD & collaboration platform for designers

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Fusion 360 by Autodesk is a 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool that combines industrial and mechanical design, simulation, collaboration, and machining to connect the entire product development process in an integrated, concept-to-production toolset

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CATIA

4.6
(207)

3D product design, visualization, and collaboration software

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CATIA is a cloud-based and on-premise product modeling software, which helps businesses in various industries, such as architecture, aviation, transportation & construction, design, build, and visualize 3D models. Features include team collaboration, simulation, and real-time concurrent designing.

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AutoCAD LT

4.6
(198)

2D drafting software

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AutoCAD LT 2D drafting software helps you create, edit and share your 2D drawings. It is specifically designed for small design teams working in the construction, architecture, engineering and manufacturing industries.

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Ansys SpaceClaim

4.6
(157)

Cloud-based tool for engineering simulation and 3D designing

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Ansys is a 3D design software that can be utilized by businesses across several industry segments, including automotive, aerospace, construction & consumer goods. Organizations can manage processes related to workflow automation, predictive analysis, application customization, and product testing.

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Alibre Design

4.7
(107)

3D computer-aided design (CAD) solution

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Alibre Design is a computer-aided design (CAD) solution designed to help businesses streamline 3D modeling, scripting, rendering, surfacing, 2D documentation, and publication operations. The application allows mechanical engineers to create manufacturing drawings and 3D designs for product development.

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ActCAD

4.2
(207)

Software for creating and rendering 2D and 3D models

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ActCAD is engineering designing software for drafting 2D drawings, layouts, sections, and other engineering related drawings. The platform allows teams to manage 2D CAD drafting in architectural engineering, interior design, mechanical engineering, road and site planning, civil engineering, and site development projects.

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FreeCAD

4.3
(136)

On-premise and open-source paramedic 3D modeler

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FreeCAD is an on-premise open-source paramedic 3D modeler, which helps businesses design objects of all sizes. Programmers can sketch constrained 2D shapes and utilize them as a base to create other objects. It supports several file formats such as IGES, SVG, DXF, DE, IFC, STL, STEP, OBJ, and more.

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Creo

4.4
(116)

Engineering CAD and product lifecycle management software

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Creo is an engineering CAD software that helps businesses optimize the entire product lifecycle using augmented reality, real-time simulation, additive manufacturing, and generative designing methodologies from within a unified platform.

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GeoHECRAS

4.7
(51)

Rapidly create HEC-RAS models from a variety of data sources

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GeoHECRAS is an AutoCAD, MicroStation and ESRI ArcGIS compatible interactive 2D/3D graphical user interface data wrapper to the US Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS.

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Altium Designer

4.4
(63)

Cloud-based printed circuit board (PCB) design software

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ECAD PCB design software for electronics engineers

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Ansys Fluent

4.5
(50)

Fluid Simulation Software

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Accelerate your design cycle with this powerful fluid simulation software. Ansys Fluent contains the best-in-class physics models and can accurately and efficiently solve large complex models.

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