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Description

FreeCAD is a versatile, open-source parametric 3D modeling software created for the purpose of designing tangible objects in various sizes. Its parametric modeling feature enables users to easily revisit the model's history and alter its parameters, facilitating design modifications. With FreeCAD, you can create constrained 2D sketches that serve as foundational elements for constructing additional objects. The software encompasses numerous components that allow for the adjustment of dimensions and the extraction of design specifics from 3D models, aiding in the production of high-quality, ready-to-use drawings. As a cross-platform tool compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, FreeCAD offers extensive customization and extensibility options. It supports a wide array of open file formats, including STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE, and many more, which enables smooth integration into various workflows. Designed to accommodate diverse applications such as product design, mechanical engineering, and architectural projects, FreeCAD caters to a broad audience. Regardless of whether you are a hobbyist, an experienced CAD professional, a student, or an educator, the user-friendly interface of FreeCAD ensures that everyone can find their place within the software. Embracing the community-driven development, FreeCAD continues to evolve, incorporating user feedback to enhance its functionality.

Description

Software for digital manufacturing Engineering software. The way we make parts has changed. Your engineering software must change. Unifying technology for design, simulation, manufacturing data. The nTop Platform approach eliminates geometry bottlenecks in design. It achieves more efficient workflows, significantly improving team collaboration with quicker iteration, and enabling smarter, complex designs to meet performance requirements. Using nTop Platform's innovative computational modeling techniques, design teams are able to process and evaluate more design ideas than ever before. You can find the best solution in a shorter time. nTopology knows that engineering knowledge is the most valuable asset of any organization. nTop Platform makes this know-how easily shareable, and most importantly, secure for your entire organization.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Aras Innovator No 
BoltsEtAl Yes 
Elastiflow No 
Isle Yes 
MeshCAM Yes 
Network Critical No 
SprutCAM X Yes 
VNS3 No 
Virtofy Yes 

Integrations

Aras Innovator Yes 
BoltsEtAl No 
Elastiflow Yes 
Isle No 
MeshCAM No 
Network Critical Yes 
SprutCAM X No 
VNS3 Yes 
Virtofy No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

FreeCAD

Founded

2011

Website

sourceforge.net/projects/free-cad/

Vendor Details

Company Name

nTopology

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

ntopology.com

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical Yes 
Mechatronics Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

CAD Viewers

Annotate No 
Batch Conversion No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Editing No 
Track Changes No 
View .DWF Files No 
View .DWG Files No 
View .IGES Files No 
View .STEP Files No 
View .STL Files No 
View 2D Files No 
View 3D Files No 

Engineering

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration Yes 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering Yes 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical Yes 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility No 
Finite Element Analysis Yes 
Fluid Dynamics No 
Import / Export Files Yes 
Integrated 3D Modeling Yes 
Manufacturing Process Simulation No 
Mechanical Event Simulation Yes 
Multibody Dynamics No 
Thermal Analysis Yes 

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration Yes 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

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