CADfix
General-purpose CAD software
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What is CADfix
CADfix is a CAD data translation and geometry repair tool used to prepare 3D models for downstream engineering workflows such as simulation, manufacturing, and design reuse. It focuses on importing CAD from multiple sources, healing geometry issues, simplifying/defeaturing models, and exporting to target formats. Typical users include CAE analysts, manufacturing engineers, and CAD/CAM teams that need reliable model quality and interoperability rather than a full authoring CAD environment.
Robust CAD data healing
CADfix provides tools to diagnose and repair common CAD issues such as gaps, sliver faces, non-manifold geometry, and inconsistent topology. This helps teams reduce failures when meshing for CAE or when generating toolpaths for manufacturing. The product is positioned around model quality improvement rather than creating new designs from scratch.
Interoperability and translation focus
CADfix is designed for moving models between different CAD/CAE/CAM environments and preparing them for specific downstream requirements. It supports workflows where suppliers and internal teams exchange data across heterogeneous toolchains. This can reduce manual rework compared with relying only on native CAD import/export in general-purpose CAD systems.
Model simplification for downstream use
CADfix includes capabilities to simplify and defeature geometry to make models more suitable for analysis or manufacturing planning. By removing small features and reducing complexity, teams can improve performance in meshing and other computational steps. This is particularly useful when the original CAD model contains detail that is irrelevant to the target workflow.
Not a full CAD authoring tool
CADfix is primarily a translation and geometry-preparation product, not a general-purpose CAD system for parametric design and drafting. Organizations still need a separate CAD platform for core design authoring and detailed documentation. This can add toolchain complexity for teams expecting an all-in-one CAD environment.
Value depends on workflow fit
The benefits are highest in environments with frequent CAD exchange, legacy data, or recurring geometry-quality problems. Teams working mostly within a single CAD ecosystem may see less incremental value beyond built-in import/repair tools. ROI can therefore vary significantly by use case and data sources.
Specialized skills and setup
Effective use often requires understanding of geometry issues, downstream requirements (e.g., meshing constraints), and translation settings. Initial configuration, process definition, and user training can be non-trivial for organizations new to CAD data preparation. This can lengthen time-to-productivity compared with simpler CAD viewers or basic repair utilities.
Seller details
ITI GmbH (a subsidiary of ESI Group)
Dresden, Germany
1990
Subsidiary
https://www.iti-global.com/
https://x.com/ITI_Global
https://www.linkedin.com/company/iti-gmbh/
