We are happy to be compared in detail to any CAD system, as we think IronCAD will usually come out as the winner by a large margin. Below is a table of differences using information from our customers familiar with other CAD systems.
Compare traditional 3D CAD to IronCAD
Comparison
Traditional CAD
Overall speed
Methodology
Feature history
Assemblies
Catalogs
Moving/copying
Takes weeks to months to learn
Takes only days to learn
Often takes double the time that IronCAD does
Most design work is finished in half the time
Old-fashioned, slow approach to 3D design
Fundamentally more innovative approach using new technology
History dependency makes it hard to make changes and is easily broken
IronCAD is history-independent so it's easy to make changes anytime
Separate part and assembly files require complex PDM management
Our unified single file environment simplifies drawing & file management
Basic part catalogs offer minimal reuse capability
Customizable catalogs help IronCAD users speed thru modular design tasks
Slow, cumbersome constraint and patterning tools slow design process
IronCAD users take control with the patented TriBall geometry tools
"Since we started using IronCAD, we have saved time and money. We believe IronCAD is the most user-friendly system because we do not need to think about the program; instead we concentrate on the design. The user interface with TriBall and handle technology places IronCAD in its own class of 3D modelers".
Peter Forsell - ARFO
"IronCAD has made the design process much more efficient and effective allowing our designers more flexibility and freedom in their work than ever before. We could never be this efficient in Pro/E or other constraint based systems".
Anders Uddman - Ankarsrum Motors
"I have used pretty much all of the popular and expensive CAD systems, such as ProE, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Catia, Delcam products, etc, but none were as easy, or as fast as IronCAD is. More things just get done in less time, period"!
Mike Walls - Microplanet
"We have replaced both AutoCAD and SolidWorks with IronCAD. When it comes to 3D-design, we do see a big advantage by using IronCAD. Our experience has been that we design faster and easier compared to our earlier solutions".
Patrik Kärrvall - Hexagon Metrology
"IronCAD makes the design process quick and easy, by allowing users the freedom to work with precision, but without the necessity of constraints. Tools such as the TriBall and SmartAssembly, allow us to design quickly and just as quickly, respond to the changing needs of our clients".
Michael J. Allen - Skyline Exhibits
What our customers say...
"We switched from one of the most common parametric mainstream 3D CAD programs to IronCAD. We have not regretted this for a second. The change has saved both time and money clearly IronCAD has increased our profitability".
Daniel Erlandsson - Lerocon Weld & Robotics
We're happy to prove it to you!
Let us show just how much more productive your business could be with IronCAD. Download a free trial and leave a note with what you would like to make. We'll send you a video on how it's done.
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