Compare the Top CAD Software in Africa as of November 2025 - Page 5

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    nanoCAD Topoplan
    nanoCAD’s Topoplan module extends the nanoCAD platform with tools for digital terrain modeling and documentation. It is designed to make the work of surveyors more efficient. nanoCAD platform provides you with a full set of basic and advanced design tools for creating and editing 2D/3D objects. It offers multiple drawing and editing methods for most geometric elements. nanoCAD platform is the base on which you build a more powerful CAD system to your specifications. Topoplan Module converts nanoCAD Platform to an engineering solution for creating a digital terrain model and preparing topographic plan drawings. Quick selection and switching between preset topographic scales. Comprehensive tools for working with surfaces and generating contours. Multiple data sources for creating digital terrain models. Varied ways for displaying terrain models. Support for Civil 3D objects and customizable user interface.
    Starting Price: $199 per year
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    RadCAD

    RadCAD

    C&R Technologies

    An ultra-fast, oct-tree accelerated Monte-Carlo ray tracing algorithm is used by RadCAD to compute radiation exchange factors and view factors. Innovations by C&R Technologies to the ray tracing process have resulted in an extremely efficient thermal radiation software tool. Using finite difference "conics" (simple geometric objects) or curved finite elements from TD Direct®, RadCAD can accurately model diffuse or specular reflections and transmissive surfaces regardless of node density. The needs of the thermal solution dictate the number of nodes, not the accuracy requirements of the radiation. RadCAD makes use of user-defined databases of optical properties. Each surface coating defines absorptivity, transmissivity, and reflectivity along with specularity in both the solar and infrared wavelength regimes. These properties can be defined versus incident angle or even with wavelength dependence.
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    CADMATIC Draw
    An effective, affordable, and easy-to-use 2D/3D CAD software for all kinds of CAD documentation. CADMATIC Draw covers all standard functions for creating and editing your CAD drawings. The support for both 2D and 3D drawings and compatibility with all common file formats enable the effective use of old CAD drawing archives and easy cooperation between different parties involved in the design work. Compatibility with commonly used file formats and familiar CAD functionalities make it easy to implement CADMATIC Draw. The competitive price combined with functionalities such as find & replace, X-ref management, queue printing, and batch save enables you to work efficiently with low costs. Utilize the toolkit of CADMATIC Draw specialized for accurate 2D drafting, with the added potential to create and edit simple 3D drawings. Supports raster images (JPEG, TIFF, GIF, BMP, PNG) and OLE objects.
    Starting Price: $845 per month
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    ENCY Robot

    ENCY Robot

    ENCY Software

    ENCY Robot is a complete offline programming (CAD/CAM/OLP) solution for industrial robots. It offers precision toolpath calculation, digital twin creation, and advanced kinematic management for a wide variety of robotic processes, including milling, welding, painting, additive manufacturing, and pick-and-place operations. Highlight: - A true all-in-one package: design, technology setup, toolpath calculation and simulation - Support for robots with any kinematics - Robot kinematics optimization for singularity avoidance and collision free movements - Zero-code digital twin builder for robotic cells - Pre-defined postprocessors and high-quality 3D models of robots from top brands With ENCY Robot, users can safely and effectively design, simulate, and refine robotic operations, maximizing productivity and reducing manual intervention in complex production environments.
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    ENCY

    ENCY

    ENCY Software

    ENCY is a CAD/CAM for a new generation that combines advanced CAM technology with an intuitive user interface and natural workflow. It supports multi-axis machining, G-code generation, and 2D and 3D CAD modeling, with applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing. Core Features: - Advanced Toolpath Calculation: Customized toolpaths maximize machine capabilities and safety - High-Resolution Simulation: Realistic solid and voxel simulations for material removal, collision checking, additive, and painting processes - Seamless integration with ENCY Tuner and ENCY Clouds Highlights: - Modern interface with a dark theme - Extensive technological capabilities - Powerful Multiaxis Milling, Mill-Turn and Swiss Turning - Additive and Hybrid manufacturing - Machine-Aware Technology: toolpath calculation considering the digital twin of the machine - Direct toolpath editing - State-of-the-art simulation - Postprocessor generator
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    picoCAD

    picoCAD

    Johan Peitz

    picoCAD is a program to build and texture low-poly 3D models. Where many programs for modeling and texturing are bloated and overly complicated, picoCAD aims to make it fun, easy, and accessible by focusing on the bare essentials. It is built on the PICO-8 platform and comes rich with constraints. Experiment to find your own workflow and anything is possible. picoCAD is a standalone application and you don't need PICO-8 to run it. Features include a streamlined and easy-to-use editor, the ability to place and modify meshes to create amazing things, live manipulation of textures and UV coordinates, a unique look with picoCAD's dithered shading, rendering in wireframe, solid fill, or textured modes, and it ships with a manual that is worth reading. You can save files in an easy-to-read text format, export Twitter-friendly GIFs, and export to OBJ/MTL for import into Blender, Unity, etc. A Steam key is included with every purchase.
    Starting Price: $5.95 one-time payment
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    Synopsys TCAD
    Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) refers to the use of computer simulations to develop and optimize semiconductor process technologies and devices. Synopsys TCAD offers a comprehensive suite of products that includes industry-leading process and device simulation tools, as well as a powerful graphical user interface-driven simulation environment for managing simulation tasks and analyzing simulation results. In addition, Synopsys TCAD provides tools for interconnect modeling and extraction, providing critical parasitic information for optimizing chip performance. The latest version of TCAD Sentaurus includes many new exciting features and performance enhancements. If you are a customer entitled to maintenance services, then you can access TCAD Sentaurus W-2024.09-SP1 and download release notes directly from SolvNetPlus. Sentaurus Calibration Workbench is built for automated workflow-oriented calibration of TCAD models, based on innovative machine learning capabilities.
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    Simpleware

    Simpleware

    Synopsys

    Unlock the power of Simpleware software to seamlessly process 3D & 4D image data from MRI, CT, and micro-CT. Dive into your data with advanced visualization, detailed analysis, and accurate quantification. Create precise models ready for design, simulation, and 3D printing workflows. The Simpleware W-2024.12 release advances Simpleware software's further adoption of AI-assisted segmentation tools and streamlined design features to accelerate all your 3D image processing and analysis workflows. Our industry-leading 3D image processing and model generation platform allows you to create products and workflows from 3D & 4D image data and integrate seamlessly with design and simulation tools. Intuitive interface with quick-and-easy access to all tools and features. Comprehensive analysis of even the most complex 3D image data. Generate design and simulation-ready models of the highest quality.
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    ALCAD

    ALCAD

    ALCADS

    ALCAD 2D/3D is the best AutoCAD Alternative. Same interface and functions as AutoCAD. This product only includes the CAD. Compare-Table ALCAD with AutoCAD here: Compare ALCAD | ALCAD (alcads.com) ALCAD – the fully compatible DWG-CAD CAD Interface and functions same as AutoCAD. ALCAD 2025 Professional 2D/3D is available as annual licence 199€ or one-time permanent licence for 349€.
    Starting Price: $199
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    ACE 2D/3D Translator

    ACE 2D/3D Translator

    Numerical Innovations Inc.

    Simple, Powerful CAD / EDA / 3D Conversion Software to easily convert between ALL common EDA and CAD formats: DXF, Gerber, GDS-II, DWG, Postscript, PDF, HPGL, NC Drill/Rout, OASIS, Image files, ODB++, IPC-2581, SVG, and 3D formats STEP, STL. ACE 2D/3D gives you over 150 useful EDA, CAD, and 3D translators in one tool, so you're always prepared to handle any file translation. ACE 2D/3D costs less than most single-format commercial CAD translators, and with all those additional built-in translators - ACE gives you a better overall value! Available as a Subscription License or Perpetual License for an individual or team of engineers - both are affordable solutions for all levels of CAD Engineering - Beginner / Hobbyists to the Most Experienced CAD Engineer.
    Starting Price: $74.99/month/user
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    CardGio

    CardGio

    CardGio

    We analyze and visualize data to detect casing corrosion and deformation for any tool: Caliper, MFL, MTT, Ultrasonic, and Video Camera. We can visualize and analyse data to perform Level 1, 2, & 3 evaluations of Integrity and Corrosion. Our team of software developers will work together with you to custom-make software tailored for any of your projects. We are able to determine the real deformation of your casing as well as the width and length of the BHA that can pass through it. Our unique way of representing DTS data will allow you to visualize and instantaneously analyse hundreds of wells. We can link various data layers, based on their proximity to each other, to see unique characteristics that will determine paramount behavior patterns. Our internationally sold range of software products includes Casing Inspection, Pipeline Design, FootPrint Removing and Land Volume Calculation. Our superior 3D Open GL Visualisation techniques will bring your data to life.
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    Altair SimSolid
    By performing structural analyses on fully featured CAD assemblies within minutes, SimSolid is the game-changing simulation technology for designers, engineers, and analysts. It eliminates geometry preparation and meshing: the two most time-consuming, expertise-extensive and error-prone tasks performed in a conventional structural simulation. Multiple design scenarios can be simulated quickly under real-life conditions. Early CAD models, in any common format, can be used. SimSolid tolerance of imprecise geometry means that, unlike CAD-embedded simulation tools, there is no need to simplify complex geometries before analyzing designs. SimSolid supports all typical connections (bolt/nut, bonded, welds, rivets, sliding) and analysis of linear static, modal, thermal properties, along with more complex coupled, nonlinear, transient dynamic effects.
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    EnSuite-Cloud ReVue
    EnSuite-Cloud ReVue is a revolutionary secure real-time peer-to-peer CAD collaboration product that allows participants to conduct engineering design reviews using 3D multi-CAD data like CATIA, NX, SOLIDWORKS, Creo, NX... directly in the browser. No software installation or browser extensions required CATIA, NX, SOLIDWORKS, Creo...collaboration - no CAD licenses required No uploading of the native, proprietary design data No data footprint left after collaboration Integrated conference call facility Well-defined roles & privileges for participants for data protection
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    IronCAD

    IronCAD

    IronCAD

    IronCAD significantly reduces manufacturing barriers and increases engineering productivity with intuitive 3D and 2D solutions for rapid design and seamless collaboration enterprise-wide. Create design iterations, proposals, and production drawings in less time and simply design faster than any other CAD system available today. What makes us different? IronCAD lets you design intuitively in the way you interact in the world, in 3D. With this easier and faster design approach over traditional CAD software, it’s a fundamentally better way to design. IronCAD gives you the speed to invent the future, with time left to watch it unfold. Skip repetitive steps so you can get to market faster, ahead of your competitors, and with far more return on your investment.
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    SwiftComp

    SwiftComp

    AnalySwift

    SwiftComp is a revolutionary multiscale, multiphysics composite simulation code that quickly and easily delivers the accuracy of 3D FEA at the efficiency of simple engineering models. In doing so, SwiftComp reduces barriers for engineers by enabling them to model composites as easily as metals using conventional structural elements in their FEA codes (without losing accuracy while capturing all the microstructural details). SwiftComp provides unified modeling for 1D (beams), 2D (plates/shells), or 3D structures, calculating all the effective properties. Use SwiftComp either independently for virtual testing of composites or as a plug-in to power your conventional structural tools with high-fidelity composites modeling. SwiftComp can compute the best structural model for use in macroscopic structural analysis, as well as perform dehomogenization to compute the pointwise stresses in the microstructure. SwiftComp directly interfaces with ABAQUS, ANSYS.
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    CADfix

    CADfix

    International TechneGroup

    CADfix is the leading software solution for CAD model translation, repair, healing, defeaturing, and simplification. CADfix tackles the ever-present problems of 3D model data exchange and re-use between different engineering applications, removing the barriers that prevent the re-use of solid models in design, analysis, and manufacturing systems. CADfix delivers breakthroughs in geometry processing, tackling some of the toughest 3D geometry issues affecting the industry. ITI works closely with customers to develop leading-edge novel geometry processing technology that will have a significant impact on engineering process efficiency. Take a look at some of the applications below to see how CADfix meets the demands of today’s leading engineering enterprises. CADfix delivers breakthroughs in geometry processing, tackling some of the toughest 3D geometry issues affecting the industry. ITI works closely with customers to develop leading-edge novel geometry processing technology.
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    AutoScan

    AutoScan

    Newton Software

    Autoscan software gives Bill of Quantities from ACAD drawings in LBD measurement sheets and abstract formats. It gives BOQ for concrete quantities for footing, column beam slab with shuttering and all the major finishing items like flooring, skirting, dado, paint, plaster, waterproofing, masonry and many more. It is a very user-friendly product generates quantities within minutes. Ideal for giving quick estimates. Saves manual errors and it is 50 times faster and reliable and accurate than the manual process. It is independent of human expertise and dependence.
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    Digimat

    Digimat

    e-Xstream engineering

    e-Xstream engineering develops and commercializes the Digimat suite of software, a state-of-the-art multi-scale material modeling technology that speeds up the development process for composite materials and structures. Digimat is a core technology of 10xICME Solution and is used to perform detailed analyses of materials on the microscopic level and to derive micromechanical material models suited for multi-scale coupling of the micro- and macroscopic level. Digimat material models provide the means to combine processing simulation with structural FEA. This means to move towards more predictive simulation by taking into account the influence of processing conditions on the performance of the finally produced part. As an efficient and predictive tool Digimat helps its users to design and manufacture innovative composite materials and parts with great efficiency in time and costs.
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    ElectricalDesign
    TiSoft ElectricalDesign helps you design any building's electrical installation, make all the necessary calculations ensuring code compliance, and produce a variety of drawings, floorplans, schematics and reports. It will also provide a wealth of information that will assist you in making design decisions early on, avoid oversizing materials and equipment and visualize the installation prior to construction. For the acceleration of distribution modeling, default values ​​have been given by the program to all the new elements that the user can then change. The electrical distribution is depicted in the form of a hierarchical tree and the electrical panels are placed as nodes of the tree. You can easily add distribution boards to the delivery tables. In each table add its loads and for each load enter its power in kW, length and type of cable. For each point on the network, the program calculates in detail and shows you the short-circuit level in kA.
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    MechDesigner
    PSMotion Ltd is the developer of the world-leading machine design software - MechDesigner - the best software for cam, mechanism, and motion design of multi-axis machines. You can use MechDesigner to build, with confidence, the best possible packaging, assembly, and textile machines. You can also engage us at any stage of your machine design to quickly build your models, and, additionally, use all of our Motion-Design and Cam-Design expertise to give you the best possible machine performance within your design constraints. You can edit, update, and instantly observe changes, as the model continuously cycles, synchronized to a machine 'clock'. This working environment allows you to design a machine with optimal operating performance. You can collate important design parameters and their limits into one dialog, so you, or others, can review and edit your design at any time in the future.
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    AVEVA Asset Information Management
    Deliver projects on time and improve safety and operational performance with rapid, intuitive access to the Digital Twin. Across all industries, the fabrication, maintenance, and operation of complex assets requires accurate information. It is common, however, to see information stored in a variety of different formats in unconnected repositories, often with teams dispersed across various global locations. This results in data silos and a severe lack of transparency, efficiency, and trust within organizations. AVEVA Asset Information Management turns data from multiple information sources and systems into trusted actionable insights, identifying and cross-referencing all the relationships between equipment, documents, drawings, and various data formats. It accelerates information discovery and links distributed teams to a common data asset via one unique application, deployed in the cloud, on-premise, or both with a hybrid approach.
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    PEP Technology

    PEP Technology

    PEP Technology

    The key to unlocking PROFITS with lasers, plasma, gas, waterjet and combination machines can be found in PEP Technology's automation. PEP’s 40 plus years of developing CAD/CAM software has allowed us to work with and learn from all of our customer’s needs. In doing so, we have created the most intelligent nesting algorithms, intuitive menus, and proprietary databases that allow sales, engineering and programming departments to do five times the amount of work with high efficiencies than any other CAD/CAM product available today. Our Advanced Bullet Nesting will produce more parts than our closest competitor, while eliminating head raises, reducing rapids and controlling heat. Our Automatic Job Scheduling allows you to plan, schedule, track and report everything related to cutting parts before and after nesting in Real-Time.
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    CAD Schroer M4

    CAD Schroer M4

    CAD Schroer

    CAD Schroer offers standard software and applications for CAD, PLM, PDM, IoT, VR and AR. Our products are divided into the M4 and i4 product ranges. The M4 product line includes CAD, plant engineering and factory design solutions. With our i4 product range we support your industry 4.0 and digitization projects with standardized AR, VR or IoT software. As of version 7.0, CAD Schroer has merged the MEDUSA4 and MPDS4 products into a single CAD suite. All CAD products from this release onwards will be bundled under the common M4 brand. The product packages will be grouped by industry, and will be given appropriate product names, such as M4 DRAFTING for 2D design in mechanical engineering, or M4 FACTORY for 2D/3D layout in factory planning.
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    IMOLD

    IMOLD

    Manusoft Technologies

    With a decade of experience in Computer-Aided Mold Design, IMOLD for SOLIDWORKS stands out today as a leading software that delivers optimal solutions to the growing and complex needs of mold designers worldwide. Quite rightly, not many know mold design as IMOLD does. Manusoft Technologies places great importance in excellent services to its clientele. Its highly trained support team ensures clients’ concerns and feedback are given due support. By keeping the pulse of its clients’ needs and consistently improving the quality of products and support services, Manusoft Technologies is positioned to lead the industry to the next level-
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    FloCAD

    FloCAD

    C&R Technologies

    FloCAD® is a fluid dynamics software add-on module for Thermal Desktop®, together they provide a complete thermohydraulic software tool for fully integrated fluid flow and heat transfer analysis. With FloCAD, the mechanics of building fluid flow models is very similar to that of building thermal models, with many of the commands applicable to both types of models. FloCAD models can be free-form (non-geometric), sketchpad style flow network modeling for abstraction and simplification, or they can be geometry-based by including objects such as pipe centerlines and cross-sections, complexly shaped vessels, or convection to finite difference of finite element representations of thermal structures. As a generalized pipe flow software tool, FloCAD captures the pressure drops in a piping network due to bends, valves, tees, changes in flow area, etc.
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    VStitcher

    VStitcher

    Browzwear

    VStitcher is the industry’s leading 3D fashion design and development software. With VStitcher, designers have the ability to design garments through size ranges, leverage graphics, fabrics, trims, colorways, styling, and photorealistic 3D rendering. Its comprehensive set of features enables designers, technical specialists, and pattern makers to create designs and take them to the next level with a true-motion fit, pattern modification, grading, tech pack, and more. Create or modify patterns and translate into a realistic 3D prototype that showcases endless variations from physical fabric properties to material visualization, seams, pockets, layers, padding, creases, 3D rigid accessories, trims and more.
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    SpinFire Enterprise
    SpinFire Enterprise gives your entire organization a uniform way to view, interrogate, and translate CAD files. It’s the same SpinFire technology automotive manufacturers have trusted for more than 15 years, now available in a revolutionary all-access format. With an intuitive interface available in more than 10 languages, SpinFire Enterprise lets anyone leave feedback, change requests, and annotate on CAD files. Share models across internal and external teams with multi-CAD support. SpinFire Enterprise covers all your CAD-sharing needs, and works at the office, at home, and on the road. When managers, salespeople, marketers, and vendors can actually see the parts you make, everything changes. SpinFire Enterprise transforms organizations by putting pictures to part numbers.
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    AutoDCR

    AutoDCR

    SoftTech Engineers

    AutoDCR® is an innovative online building plan scrutiny and approval system for construction permits. It reads the CAD drawings and check them for compliance with the relevant regulations to facilitate approval by competent authorities. It is being used in 500+ local government bodies in India. Seamlessly integrated to online approval workflow to track the proposals with associated documents verification and site visits, it can also be accessed through mobile devices. Reads CAD drawings and produces scrutiny reports in a few minutes. Maps all development control rules of the Authority to the drawing entities. Automates the cumbersome manual process of checking the development regulations. Offers single window for acquiring building permits, NOCs and clearances from multiple agencies. Architects submit the plan online along with the application form to all relevant departments through a single-window system.
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    ATS CM4D

    ATS CM4D

    ATS Applied Tech Systems

    ATS CM4D fills the gap between the virtual design world of Computer Aided Design and the physical world of manufacturing. Analyse how components built in different locations would fit together if they were assembled and validate supplier parts before shipment. Remove data silos and bring your dimensional quality data together, no matter the source or format, to analyse it in one place. Analyse data directly in ATS CM4D or through Business Intelligence platforms so that critical quality issues can be addressed before they lead to late deliveries. How confident are you that a critical dimensional fit problem in your production process or supply chain will be identified before it leads to a production interruption or a missed delivery deadline? Enhance global coordination and keep everyone in your organization up to date with the information needed to take quick corrective action and allocate resources where they are needed most.
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    Thea Render
    Thea Render is the most versatile 3D renderer featuring state-of-the-art unbiased and GPU engines. All the engines operate within the same framework and switching from one to another is just a click away. Thea Render is tightly integrated inside Trimble SketchUp® and Robert McNeel & Associates Rhinoceros®.