CADchat is reported to be the first app that enables real-time and stored conversation, mark-up, and viewing of 3D models. (Image courtesy CADchat/PRNewswire)
CADchat’s cloud-based platform is said to consolidate all aspects of product development into one seamless digital workspace.
COLUMBIA, S.C.—In an effort to transform the way product teams collaborate and communicate, CADchat reported that it officially launched its new cloud-based digital workspace.
Developed with the needs of product development teams at its core, CADchat offers an array of powerful tools that extend the functionality of traditional video calls into a persistent collaborative environment, the company said in a release.
“Product development doesn’t end when the meeting does, and neither should the tools we use,” said Graham Bredemeyer, CEO of CADchat, in the release. “With CADchat, we are thrilled to offer a platform that not only supports real-time collaboration, but also enriches the continuity of teamwork. Our digital workspaces ensure that everything from 3D models to critical feedback remains accessible and interactive long after the calls have ended.”
CADchat is said to offer several key features. One is immersive meetings. Product development teams can host audio and video meetings with enhanced tools like 3D avatars and precision cursors. They can conduct real-time or asynchronous design reviews, allowing teams to collaborate seamlessly. Interactive feedback is also possible, as users can pin comments on designs and 3D models, ensuring clarity and continuity. Product developers can also protect sensitive data with AES-256 encryption, SOC 2 compliance, and regular security assessments.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, product development teams require more than the combining of multiple, disparate capabilities from platforms like Teams or Slack, according to CADchat. While these tools have their merits in communication and file sharing, CADchat uniquely consolidates all aspects of product development into one seamless digital workspace, the company said.
With a simple graphic interface, CADchat is said to act as “a virtual conference room that is always waiting for your meeting to continue where you left off.” (Image courtesy CADchat/PRNewswire)
Traditional CAD tools like Fusion and SOLIDWORKS are indispensable for design, but CADchat enhances their value by embedding them within a broader context of team collaboration, the company said. This reportedly allows for not just the creation, but also for the collective refinement of 3D models. CADchat is aiming to “set a new standard for integrated, comprehensive, and sustained teamwork in the area of product development.”
In the case of one customer, CADchat reported that it enabled GE Vernova to reduce part and tooling development cycle times from two to three months, to as little as one to two weeks. This is said to have improved efficiency by more than 90 percent without any system or hardware changes.
CADchat’s launch comes at a time when industries worldwide are seeking more efficient and secure ways to manage complex projects involving numerous stakeholders.
“Our goal is to redefine collaboration by maintaining the integrity and continuity of every meeting,” added Bredemeyer. “Think of it as a permanent, virtual conference room, where all of your project-related discussions, decisions, and documents are just a click away.”