ZWCAD Software

ZWCAD Software

ZWCAD Software Co., Ltd (short name ZWSOFT) is a CAD/CAM software provider with headquarters in Guangzhou, China. Its main business is to develop computer-aided design software products for 2D and 3D design use, and it began doing overseas business in 2004.[1]

It was founded in 1998 as Guangzhou Chinaweal Longteng Technology Co., Ltd. and changed the name to "ZWCAD Software Co., Ltd"[2] in 2007. In the same year, the company became a founding member of the Open Design Alliance (ODA).[3] It has three R&D centres, separately located in Guangzhou, Wuhan and Melbourne, Florida (USA).

Product lines

ZWCAD Mechanical is CAD software for manufacturing. It includes libraries of standard parts and mechanical tools for design and drafting. It supports ISO, ANSI, DIN, JIS, and GB drafting environments.

ZW3D, an integrated CAD/CAM solution designed for the complete product development process, features the fastest kernel for Solid-surface Hybrid Modeling, non-solid mold parting and smart CNC Machining tactics from 2 axis to 5 axis. It brings customers endless benefits such as reduced costs, optimized design workflow and improved efficiency. It is based on technology acquired from VX Corporation.[4]

ZW3D Versions: Standard, Professional, Premium, 2 Axis Machining, 3 Axis Machining, 4-5 Axis Machining(Add on). Product Comparison

Company history

Time Key event
2002 Released ZWCAD 1.0
2004 Started overseas business
2010 Released ZW3D 2010 and ZWCAD 2010[5]
2012 Held the third Global Partner Conference[6]

References

  1. ↑ Li, Wenfang (14 September 2009). "ZWCAD is growing its overseas reach with 2-D CAD". China Daily. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  2. ↑ List of computer-aided design editors
  3. ↑ Open Design Alliance. "Member Showcase". Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  4. ↑ Kenneth (September 7, 2010). "VX Acquired by ZWSoft". Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  5. ↑ "ZWCAD Awarded "Top Builder 2010" in Poland". Engineering News. 10 Feb 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  6. ↑ "Global Partner Conference 2012". Retrieved 5 November 2012.

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