Over the past year, the CADENAS portals and integrations recorded a new milestone: more than 750 million 3D CAD models were downloaded by engineers and designers. This equals an average of around 2.05 million CAD downloads per day. Particularly significant is the growth of the flagship platform 3Dfindit, one of the leading global CAD search engines. Registered users can access digital product catalogs from component manufacturers free of charge and download components as Digital Twins. Manufacturers that provide a product catalog via CADENAS are discoverable by customers worldwide.
Internationalization on the Rise
The latest download figures clearly show that demand for CAD models is increasing in international markets, with especially strong growth in the United States. To remain competitive in the long term and strengthen brand presence, it is essential for manufacturers to make their products available not only nationally but also globally. Product catalogs on 3Dfindit achieve significantly higher market visibility thanks to a strong partner network. In addition, manufacturers benefit from revenue potential through qualified leads and concrete project inquiries.
Leads per Download
Each download offers clear benefits for both engineers and manufacturers. Users gain access to freely available, high-quality engineering data that optimally supports them throughout the design process. Manufacturers, in turn, receive valuable insights into the specific demand for their components, including regional, seasonal, and user-specific trends. The current download record on 3Dfindit highlights the growing importance of digital product catalogs for the effective marketing of technical components.
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