Onshape: Cloud-Native CAD for Modern Engineering

The industry’s first pure SaaS product development platform combines powerful CAD, built-in data management, collaboration tools and real-time analytics in one connected solution.

Simplify your CAD workflow

Traditional CAD software wasn’t built for the pace of modern engineering. File-based systems create constant bottlenecks, forcing your team to spend more time managing software and files than actually designing.

Onshape changes that entirely. By combining powerful 3D modelling with built-in data management, it gives your team a single, secure space to collaborate simultaneously.

Reduce delays in product development

Modern engineering teams need more than traditional CAD software. They need tools that support collaboration, flexibility and speed throughout the entire product development process.

Onshape brings design, data management and communication together in one cloud-native platform, helping teams work more efficiently and reduce delays caused by disconnected systems.

Features and functionality

Real-time collaboration

Teams can work together on the same design simultaneously, with updates appearing instantly.

Built-in collaboration tools make it easy to:

Share feedback in real time
Review designs faster
Explore multiple design iterations in parallel

No IT footprint

Onshape runs directly in any modern web browser with no downloads, installations or licence servers required.

Compatible with:

Mac
PC
Chromebook
Linux

Built-in data management

Native version control and secure cloud data management are included as standard.

Benefits include:

Automatic version tracking
Controlled user access
Reduced risk of overwritten work
No separate PDM system required

Accelerate time-to-market

Onshape helps teams move from concept to production faster by removing many of the delays associated with traditional CAD systems.

Engineers can focus on designing and innovating instead of managing files, software updates or disconnected workflows.

Ready to modernise your product development?

Modern engineering teams need tools that enable collaboration, flexibility and speed.

Onshape helps businesses streamline product development, improve team collaboration and bring products to market faster with a fully cloud-native platform.

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Designed for modern engineering workflows

Traditional CAD systems were built for a different way of working. Today’s engineering teams need connected platforms that support collaboration, speed and flexibility.

Onshape removes many of the barriers created by file-based systems and allows teams to stay focused on product development rather than software management.

See how modern CAD keeps teams moving

Discover how cloud-native CAD helps engineering teams work faster, collaborate in real time and stay focused on designing innovative products.

FAQs

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1. How does this platform differ from traditional CAD systems regarding installation and hardware?

Unlike legacy desktop software, this platform is completely cloud-native and functions entirely inside any modern web browser. It does not require local file installations, software downloads, license servers, or high-end workstation hardware, meaning teams can log in and design using PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, or Linux devices.

2. How is version control handled without a separate PDM system?

Data management is built directly into the core architecture rather than acting as a separate add-on tool. The platform automatically logs every single design modification in real time, creating an infinite history trail. This native version control includes branching and merging capabilities, allowing multiple designers to experiment safely without the risk of accidentally overwriting each other's files.

3. In what ways can engineering teams collaborate simultaneously?

The system operates on a single cloud database rather than isolated files, enabling multiple team members to work together on the exact same 3D model at the same time. Any adjustments or iterations made by one designer are instantly visible to the rest of the team, which speeds up design reviews and removes the delays caused by emailing files back and forth.

4. Beyond core 3D modelling, what other engineering capabilities are integrated?

The ecosystem expands far past traditional CAD layout tools. It provides a comprehensive suite of extended digital tools natively on the platform, including advanced simulation capabilities, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) workflows, high-quality rendering engines, and dedicated applications like electrical design connectors and Model-Based Definition (MBD) for embedding manufacturing data directly into 3D models.

5. How does the platform maintain security and accessibility for non-engineering departments?

Because the design environment is centralized in the cloud, administrators have precise, granular control over who can view or edit project data. Rather than exporting risky file formats to share information downstream, businesses can grant secure, browser-based access to external suppliers or internal teams like marketing and procurement, keeping everyone aligned on a single source of truth.