CrossCad/Ware Integrations

SOLIDWORKS® 3D CAD solutions provide a user-friendly yet powerful array of resources that optimize the product development workflow, reduce costs, and improve quality. These resources empower users to harness the full potential of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD in conjunction with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, which acts as a cohesive cloud-based environment for product development. This integration allows for the rapid creation and collaboration on 3D designs online, thus enabling a faster time-to-market for new and innovative offerings. Beyond just designing intricate shapes and complex surfaces, the platform also supports the quick production and detailing of 2D drawings derived from 3D models, streamlining the process from design to manufacturing. By leveraging the leading 3D design software alongside a comprehensive suite of engineering tools, users gain access to a strong network of support from a dedicated community that encourages ongoing improvement and innovation. The adoption of these state-of-the-art tools can significantly enhance product design and improve overall operational efficiency, making them essential for modern engineering challenges. Such advancements not only benefit individual projects but also contribute to the overall growth and competitiveness of organizations in the industry.

CATIA is recognized as the leading solution for global product design and user experience. It is widely adopted by major organizations across diverse industries to develop the products we encounter in our everyday lives. This powerful software not only facilitates the modeling of any product but also incorporates its practical functionality into the design workflow, marking a significant shift towards experiential design. Professionals from various fields, including systems architects, engineers, designers, and construction specialists, can work together to imagine and shape a connected world. With its social design environment based on a unified source of truth, CATIA provides access through comprehensive 3D dashboards that boost business intelligence and support real-time collaborative design among all participants, even those working from remote locations. The platform presents a user-friendly 3DEXPERIENCE that appeals to both experienced users and newcomers, equipped with top-notch 3D modeling and simulation capabilities that enhance productivity. Additionally, this versatile product development platform seamlessly integrates with existing workflows and tools, ensuring both adaptability and efficiency throughout the design journey. In the end, CATIA not only encourages innovation but also significantly improves the overall product development experience, making it an invaluable asset for any organization looking to thrive in today's competitive market.

Leverage a range of multidisciplinary BIM software to significantly elevate the quality and coordination of your design projects. The Revit® BIM (Building Information Modeling) software facilitates improved efficiency and accuracy throughout every phase of the project lifecycle, from the initial concept and visualization stages to analysis, fabrication, and construction processes. Initiate your modeling journey in 3D with an emphasis on precision and detail, as the software continually updates floor plans, elevations, and sections in real-time as your model progresses. By permitting Revit to handle routine tasks through its automation features, you can focus on more critical and impactful aspects of your work. This BIM software harmonizes all architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines within a unified modeling framework, fostering projects that are more efficient and economical. Furthermore, when paired with BIM Collaborate Pro, Revit allows project teams to work together effortlessly from any location, utilizing a secure and powerful cloud-based platform for data management and collaboration. This cutting-edge strategy not only keeps everyone aligned but also enhances overall project results, showcasing the transformative potential of integrated design and teamwork. Ultimately, adopting such innovative solutions leads to greater productivity and creativity throughout the entire design process.

3ds Max offers a comprehensive and flexible array of tools designed to help users create exceptional designs while ensuring full artistic freedom. It supports the development of vast gaming environments and the intricate visualization of architectural ventures. Users can carefully model both spaces and objects, along with animating characters and elements, while integrating visual effects effortlessly. The built-in Arnold renderer provides a robust platform for managing complex characters, scenes, and special effects effectively. Time efficiency is improved with centralized creative tools that allow for interactive light mixing, color modifications, and lens effects on rendered visuals. Moreover, the intuitive interface and user-friendly controls streamline the workflow, enabling faster iterations and the generation of high-quality renders and variations. By utilizing automation, 3ds Max allows users to enhance their productivity and dedicate more time to their creative ideas. Furthermore, it can act as a powerful computation engine that boosts content creation, complemented by user-friendly APIs that enable the expansion of existing workflows. This adaptability empowers artists to explore and redefine the limits of their creative capabilities, resulting in innovative and inspiring projects.

Inventor® CAD software provides high-quality 3D CAD solutions tailored for engineering and product design, featuring a comprehensive suite of tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation. Users can maximize their efficiency by employing a combination of design techniques, including parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based methods. The software promotes seamless collaboration across different platforms, enabling interaction with any CAD system and facilitating cloud-based design reviews to gather valuable feedback from stakeholders regardless of their location. It supports the complete product development lifecycle through a cohesive data model, which enhances design effectiveness with specialized functions for sheet metal work, frame design, and tube and pipe fabrication. Furthermore, iLogic empowers users to refine their design, documentation, and process automation capabilities. With the Inventor API, developers can create custom add-ins to tailor the software to specific needs, while the Forge Design Automation API allows for cloud-based job processing, thus enhancing design workflows with greater flexibility and innovation. By leveraging these sophisticated tools, teams can dramatically boost their productivity, foster better collaboration, and drive continuous improvement throughout the design journey. Ultimately, Inventor® CAD software stands out as a vital asset for any engineering and product design team seeking to excel in their projects.

Creo View serves as a powerful visualization tool for enterprises, enhancing collaboration between design teams both locally and internationally. This platform grants straightforward access to an array of engineering data, including 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, electrical schematics, and printed circuit boards, which can be utilized interactively on computers or via augmented reality (AR). Such capabilities allow design authors, project managers, and downstream suppliers to quickly share and retrieve vital information with each other and other stakeholders involved in the project. The tool streamlines the processes of comparison and validation by enabling a single-view examination of mechanical and electrical designs, project specifics, and component data. Consequently, users of Creo View can expedite their design reviews, improve teamwork amongst users and broader design teams, and ultimately achieve superior product quality while lowering costs. PTC provides a diverse range of commercial viewing options, from the complimentary Creo View Express viewer to fast, scalable viewers, ensuring that every requirement is met. In doing so, Creo View not only enhances design workflows but also fosters innovation throughout the entire organization, making it an indispensable resource for modern engineering and design practices.

For the creation of comprehensive and complex products while overseeing the concurrent engineering tasks of a large team, a strong solution specifically tailored for this multidisciplinary challenge is vital. A cutting-edge hybrid modeling platform is essential, enabling users to customize their design approaches to meet specific needs. This solution equips users with parametric, explicit, and derived modeling capabilities, designed specifically to satisfy the demands of shipbuilders and those involved in the design of large, intricate products. The capabilities of Creo CADDS 5 significantly boost collaborative engineering initiatives. Its unique structure enables multiple designers to collaborate on a single project in real-time, allowing for the simultaneous execution of tasks such as design, documentation, assembly, and machining. Additionally, Creo CADDS 5 supports its users in managing both Creo CADDS 5 files and a variety of other CAD data alongside non-CAD-related product development information, ultimately enhancing collaboration, oversight, and control throughout the process. By optimizing these workflows, Creo CADDS 5 not only increases overall efficiency but also promotes a culture of innovation within teams, ensuring that creative solutions can flourish. With such robust tools at their disposal, teams are better equipped to tackle the challenges of modern product development.