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Description

CAD Schroer provides a variety of standard software solutions and applications focused on CAD, PLM, PDM, IoT, VR, and AR technologies. Our offerings are categorized into two main product lines: M4 and i4. The M4 line features solutions for CAD, plant engineering, and factory design. Meanwhile, the i4 range facilitates your Industry 4.0 initiatives and digital transformation projects through standardized software for AR, VR, and IoT. With the launch of version 7.0, CAD Schroer has integrated the MEDUSA4 and MPDS4 products into a unified CAD suite, consolidating all CAD solutions under the M4 brand moving forward. Each product package will be tailored to specific industries and assigned distinct names, such as M4 DRAFTING for 2D mechanical engineering design or M4 FACTORY for both 2D and 3D layouts in factory planning. This strategic restructuring enhances our ability to meet diverse customer needs in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Description

A Feature-based Product Line Engineering (PLE) Factory functions similarly to a traditional manufacturing facility, but it focuses on digital assets rather than tangible components. To build this factory, your organization develops a comprehensive “superset” supply chain of digital assets that are accessible across the entire range of products. These assets come with all the available feature options provided in the product lineup. The selected features for each product are detailed in the Bill-of-Features, and subsequently, a product asset instance is generated using the Gears product configurator. The PLE Factory, driven by Gears, transforms into an automated production system that assembles and configures the shared digital assets according to the chosen features for each product variant at the simple push of a button. With BigLever’s Gears, your organization benefits from a unified set of PLE concepts and frameworks, enhancing your tools and assets, which ultimately streamlines engineering processes throughout the entire product lifecycle. This integration not only promotes efficiency but also fosters innovation within product development.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

ANSYS SpaceClaim No 
Aras Innovator No 
Codebeamer No 
Enterprise Architect No 
EnviroSys No 
GENESYS No 
IBM Cloud No 
IBM Rational Build Forge No 
MadCap Flare No 
Microsoft 365 No 
Microsoft Excel No 
Microsoft PowerPoint No 
Microsoft Word No 
OpenSourceCM No 
P4 No 
PTC FlexPLM No 

Integrations

ANSYS SpaceClaim Yes 
Aras Innovator Yes 
Codebeamer Yes 
Enterprise Architect Yes 
EnviroSys Yes 
GENESYS Yes 
IBM Cloud Yes 
IBM Rational Build Forge Yes 
MadCap Flare Yes 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Microsoft Excel Yes 
Microsoft PowerPoint Yes 
Microsoft Word Yes 
OpenSourceCM Yes 
P4 Yes 
PTC FlexPLM Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version 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 

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

CAD Schroer

Founded

1986

Country

Germany

Website

www.cad-schroer.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

BigLever

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

biglever.com/solution/gears/

Product Features

CAD

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

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Automatic Feature Recognition No 
CAD No 
CNC Machining No 
Custom Commands No 
Raw Material Management No 
Toolpath Simulation No 

Engineering

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

Manufacturing Execution

Document Management Yes 
Forecasting No 
Quality Control Yes 
Quote Management No 
Resource Management No 
Supplier Management No 
Supply Chain Management No 
Traceability No 

MEP

3D Design No 
3D Spooling No 
Costing and Reporting No 
Design Feedback No 
Documentation Tools No 
Drafting Automation No 
HVAC Design No 
MEP Fabrication No 
Project Communication No 
Service Validation / Clash Detection No 

Product Features

Product Configurator

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Analysis & Constraints Yes 
Custom Pricing Options No 
Inventory Management No 
Recommendation Engine No 
eCommerce No 

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