Onshape is a cloud-native CAD and PDM platform that enables real-time collaboration and version control through built-in branching and merging, eliminating data loss and crashes. It allows design teams to work securely on any device without IT overhead, providing infinite restore options and tracking all design activity.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional CAD and PDM software requires significant IT infrastructure, leading to data loss from crashes, version control issues, and restricted access for distributed teams. The lack of real-time collaboration hinders design iteration speed and increases the risk of errors.
Solution
Onshape is a cloud-native CAD and PDM platform that eliminates IT overhead by enabling design teams to work from any device with a web browser. Its architecture prevents data loss and crashes through automatic saving and version control. The platform facilitates real-time collaboration with built-in branching and merging tools, allowing multiple users to simultaneously work on the same design. Onshape provides a single source of truth for design data, ensuring everyone is always working on the latest version.
Target Audience
Onshape targets professional designers, engineers, and manufacturing teams who require a collaborative, accessible, and reliable CAD/PDM platform. It also serves educational institutions and hobbyists.
Features
- Cloud-native architecture eliminates the need for local installations and IT maintenance
- Real-time collaboration with simultaneous editing and built-in communication tools
- Git-style branching and merging for exploring design options without compromising the main design
- Automatic version control with infinite restore points to revert to any previous design state
- Secure access control with instant granting and revoking of permissions
- Built-in PDM system for managing product data and release workflows
- Professional-grade CAD tools for parts, assemblies, drawings, sheet metal, and surfacing
- Integrations with other engineering tools, including simulation, rendering, and CAM software