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Description

CATIA stands as the premier solution for product design and user experience globally. It is embraced by top organizations across various sectors to create the products that populate our daily lives. This software not only allows for the modeling of any product but also integrates its real-world functionality into the design process, ushering in the era of experiential design. Professionals such as systems architects, engineers, designers, and construction experts can collaborate to envision and mold a connected world together. It features a social design environment that operates on a singular source of truth, allowing access through robust 3D dashboards that enhance business intelligence and enable real-time collaborative design among all stakeholders, including those working remotely. CATIA offers an intuitive 3DEXPERIENCE that caters to both seasoned and occasional users, equipped with top-tier 3D modeling and simulation tools that maximize user productivity. Furthermore, this inclusive product development platform seamlessly integrates with existing workflows and tools, ensuring adaptability and efficiency in the design process. Ultimately, CATIA not only fosters innovation but also enhances the overall experience of product development.

Description

Inventor® CAM software streamlines the machining process by integrating CAD capabilities for 2.5-axis to 5-axis milling, turning, and mill-turn operations. The Product Design & Manufacturing Collection equips users with essential tools for both product design and manufacturing. With advanced technology, you can generate toolpaths that incorporate 3D adaptive clearing and a comprehensive array of finishing toolpaths. The ability to perform simultaneous 4- and 5-axis machining on intricate models is enhanced by features like tilt, multi-axis contouring, and swarf operations. Traditional operations such as turning, facing, grooving, and boring are also supported to boost productivity. The software facilitates live tooling mill-turning and allows for rapid generation of 2D profile cutting paths, with options to add all contours in a single plane, incorporate tabs, and define quality parameters. Additionally, it ensures the safe operation of CNC machines by automatically detecting and preventing collisions between your part and tool holders during the machining process. This combination of features makes Inventor® CAM an invaluable asset for manufacturers looking to optimize their workflows.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Adobe Substance 3D Painter Yes 
Bechtle PLM Yes 
CADbro Yes 
CrossCad/Ware Yes 
Glovius CAD Viewer Yes 
HOOPS Exchange Yes 
Interviews3D Yes 
K-Display Convert Yes 
MIDAS FEA NX Yes 
Makersite Yes 
Meshmatic Yes 
OpenBOM Yes 
Predator Software No 
Rocket TRUfusion Enterprise Yes 
SuperMap GIS Yes 
ThinkDesign Yes 
Total ETO Yes 
Vectary Yes 
Vistapoint Yes 

Integrations

Adobe Substance 3D Painter No 
Bechtle PLM No 
CADbro No 
CrossCad/Ware No 
Glovius CAD Viewer No 
HOOPS Exchange No 
Interviews3D No 
K-Display Convert No 
MIDAS FEA NX No 
Makersite No 
Meshmatic No 
OpenBOM No 
Predator Software Yes 
Rocket TRUfusion Enterprise No 
SuperMap GIS No 
ThinkDesign No 
Total ETO No 
Vectary No 
Vistapoint No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$355 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version 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 

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) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Website

www.3ds.com/products-services/catia/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/inventor-cam/overview

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 

Engineering

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

Product Lifecycle Management

Change Management No 
Compliance Management No 
Cost Tracking No 
Design Management No 
Document Management No 
Product Data Management No 
Project Management No 
Requirements Management No 
Supplier Management No 

Product Features

CNC

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

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

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