CAD/EDA

Companies and Corporations in the Industry

3dconnexion – Resource for 3D motion controllers for accelerating user productivity

ANSYS – Designs, develops, markets and globally supports engineering simulation solutions used to predict how product designs will behave in manufacturing and real-world environments

• Fluent – Experts in numerical simulation and fluid flow modeling, Fluent provides innovative CFD (computational fluid dynamics) software and services for a number of industries

AMD – A world leader in the supply of graphics, video, and multimedia products for desktop, workstation and notebook PCs, digital televisions, cell phones, and game consoles

Autodesk – Software company that provides targeted solutions for creating, managing, and sharing digital assets

• AutoCAD® – Overview and discussion of features and specifications, plus a demonstration and design gallery, read customer stories, and more

Dassault Systèmes – An industry leader in PLM and CAE software solutions, including Solidworks, CAMDA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, and VIRTOOLS

Graphisoft – Graphisoft is a leading provider of design and management software solutions for the architectural profession and the building industry

Intelligent Light – A world leader in the development and delivery of software for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) users

• FIELDVIEW – Powerful CFD post-processing software that quickly identifies important flow features and characteristics in simulations

IronCAD – Utilizing a breakthrough approach to creative design, IronCAD is the productivity leader for moving creative ideas into 3D reality

MSC Software – provides software products for the simulation of physical phenomena, including Nastran, Patran, MARC, Dytran, and Work Model

NVIDIA – A worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies for computing, consumer electronics, mobile devices, workstations, and Windows Vista video cards

Nemetschek – Developers of the VectorWorks line of design solutions for the AEC, entertainment, landscape design, and machine design industries

PTC (Parametric Technology Corporation) – PTC develops Pro/ENGINEER, and other industry-leading PLM solutions for enterprise and small business customers in a variety of industries

Synopsys – A world leader in delivering semiconductor design software, intellectual property (IP), design for manufacturing (DFM) solutions, and professional services

UGS – Makers of Solid Edge and other leading PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software with applications in a wide range of industries, such as aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial, healthcare, and electronics

Periodicals, Magazines, and other Industry Publications

AEC Bytes – Dr. Lachmi Khemlani runs this online publication devoted to researching, analyzing, and reviewing technology products and services for the building industry

Cadalyst – Source for essential information about CAD and related CAM/CAE/PLM technologies in the key market segments of AEC, MCAD, and GIS

Design News – Design News covers the latest tools, components, and materials used in mechanical and electromechanical design of a broad range of products

Desktop Engineering – An invaluable resource for the MCAD engineering community, covering topics such as reverse engineering, analysis, and HPC solutions for engineering applications

Machine Design – Highly respected source for design and engineering products, technology and reference information, for use in the field of design

MCAD Online – This UK magazine and web portal delivers focused content to the worldwide mechanical CAD engineering community

UpFront.eZine "The Business of CAD" – Ralph Grabowski, CAD industry insider, presents his unique perspective on the industry through a series of informative weekly newsletters

Online News, Portals, and other Resources

CAD Digest – Expanding collection of thousands of reviews and several hundred tutorials, tips, success stories, editorials, original articles, and more for the CAD professional

CAD List, The – Presented by Digital Media Online, The CAD List keeps you up to date on the latest tools and technologies in the CAD/CAM/CAE industry. It includes tips, techniques and tutorials, product reviews, project profiles and breaking news. Related DMN sites include AEC Newsroom, Digital CAD, and Media Workstation.

CADwire.net – Locates, tracks, organizes, displays, and archives CAD news, reviews, articles, and events

Designbuild-network.com – The definitive online resource for members of the architectural community

Digital CAD – Covering CAD market news, computer aided design technologies, hardware, cad tips and techniques, and various other facets of the CAD realm; updated daily with a weekly CAD based newsletter (CADList) for industry professionals

TenLinks.com – TenLinks is the ultimate CAD directory, with the Top Ten sites in all subjects of interest to CAD professionals; publishes several informative newsletters, including the TenLinks Daily, CAD Digest, and CADdepot.com Update

Online Communities

ACM Queue – Articles and observations anticipate and assess the challenges expected to arise in the months ahead as new and emerging technologies gain widespread acceptance

Autodesk User Group International – Organization provides learning and training opportunities and offers unparalleled peer-to-peer support through a variety of programs and services, publications and online discussion groups

Catia Community – Independent Community for CAMDA, ENOVIA, DELMIA, & SMARTEAM Users

Chip Design – Resources and information on ASIC Design and ASIC

Pro/E Community @ PTC – Online community or users of Pro/ENGINEER, Windchill, and other PTC affiliated products

SeGuruCool – Largest independant Solid Edge resource outside UGS

Solid Edge Community – Independent Community for Solid Edge Users

SolidWorks Community – Onlline community for Users of SolidWorks, COSMOSWorks, PDMWorks, and affiliated products