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153: The Evolution of CAD Product Development Software

Product Startup · 7 Dec 2022 · 18m

What this episode covers

Joe Dunne, Director of Partnerships at PTC, traces the evolution of CAD software from 2D drafting to 3D parametric modeling with SolidWorks, and finally to cloud-native platforms like Onshape. He explains how Onshape’s architecture, built on a RESTful API and an app store, allows for integrated third-party tools for simulation and manufacturing, enabling faster, cheaper product development. Dunne emphasizes that this modular, cloud-based approach eliminates legacy installation hurdles and version control issues, allowing startups to iterate quickly and get products to market with fewer resources.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
PTC, Computer Vision, SDRC
Products
Onshape, Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Pro Engineer, Premis

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