Altium Designer
Altium Designer® offers a unified design environment backed by over 35 years of innovation and development. From schematic to PCB layout and interactive differential pair routing, to design documentation and a seamless ECAD/MCAD integration, Altium Designer empowers engineers with a single view of every aspect of the PCB design process. By accessing all design tools in one place, engineers can complete their entire design process within the same intuitive environment and deliver high-quality products quickly.
Features of Altium Designer include stackup planning, anonymous sharing, data management, 3D visualization, multi-board assembly, documentation, output configuration, and more. With the addition of Altium 365, users can choose between accessing the program online and on-premises.
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PVcase
PVcase Ground Mount is an AutoCAD-based software that allows you to design solar power plants at utility scale. It allows solar engineers to reduce project costs and increase reliability while improving solar plant performance. Realistic, terrain-based PV layouts can reduce project uncertainty and eliminate design errors. Great solar designs can be ruined by poor CAPEX. Get a clear breakdown of the project costs early. Optimize your design and assess potential near-shading issues. Streamline your electrical design by streamlining string mapping and device placement. You can easily download and share cable runs, piling lengths and other cost estimates with your team. PVsyst allows you to export your PV design in a custom format.
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CATIA
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.
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FreeCAD
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.
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