ZWCAD offers a suite of domestically developed 2D and 3D CAD applications—including standard, mechanical, architectural, and GIS editions—that run natively on Windows and major Linux distributions. Using its own geometry kernel, the software provides full DWG/DXF compatibility, integrated cloud collaboration, and open APIs for seamless integration with PLM, ERP, and CAE/CAM systems, helping engineers and designers reduce licensing costs and accelerate product development.
Funding
$19.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
5OCIFounders
Product
Problem
Design teams in engineering, architecture, and manufacturing often rely on expensive, foreign CAD packages that may have limited compatibility with local standards and operating systems, leading to high licensing costs and integration challenges.
Solution
Zwcad provides a family of domestically developed 2D and 3D CAD products—including standard, mechanical, architectural, and GIS editions—that run on Windows and major Linux distributions. The platform uses a proprietary geometry kernel, ensuring full DWG compatibility while offering a familiar interface and extensive toolsets for drafting, modeling, and documentation. Integrated cloud services and industry‑specific extensions enable collaborative design, data management, and seamless hand‑off to downstream CAE/CAM tools. By delivering a unified, cost‑effective CAD ecosystem, Zwcad helps organizations reduce software spend, avoid vendor lock‑in, and accelerate product development cycles.
Target Audience
Primary customers are engineers, architects, and designers in manufacturing, construction, and GIS sectors who need a reliable, standards‑compliant CAD solution with flexible deployment options.
Features
- Proprietary 2D/3D geometry kernel with 100% DWG/DXF compatibility
- Native Windows and Linux (UOS, Kylin, Deepin) support for cross‑platform deployment
- Specialized editions for mechanical, architectural, and geographic information system (GIS) design
- Integrated cloud‑based collaboration and data management modules
- Open API for custom extensions and integration with PLM, ERP, and CAE/CAM systems
- Comprehensive toolsets for drafting, annotation, dimensioning, and parametric modeling
- Free trial downloads and regular updates through the ZWCAD portal