A 3D CAD services company creates, converts, updates, migrates, and manages engineering models and drawings used in product development and manufacturing. Services commonly include 3D modeling, CAD conversion, reverse engineering, CAD migration, engineering drawings, MBD, PMI, and product development support.
Companies outsource CAD services to:
Our U.S.-based engineering team supports clients throughout North America and internationally, providing secure CAD services for commercial, aerospace, defense, industrial, and government organizations.
CAD/CAM Services provides Model-Based Definition (MBD) services that embed Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), GD&T, dimensions, tolerances, notes, materials, and manufacturing requirements directly within the 3D CAD model. Our MBD deliverables support digital thread, digital twin, Industry 4.0, and model-based enterprise (MBE) initiatives while reducing reliance on traditional 2D drawings. We create MBD models in CATIA, Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, and other major CAD platforms in accordance with ASME Y14.41 and customer-specific standards.
Model-Based Definition (MBD) is the practice of embedding manufacturing information, such as dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), materials, notes, and inspection requirements, directly within a 3D CAD model rather than relying solely on traditional 2D engineering drawings. MBD enables a single authoritative source of product definition data throughout the design, manufacturing, quality, and inspection processes.
MBD improves communication between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams by providing a single source of product definition. MBD reduces drawing interpretation errors, improves data consistency, supports digital thread and digital twin initiatives, accelerates product development, simplifies configuration management, and helps organizations transition to a Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) environment.
Model-Based Definition (MBD) capabilities are available in leading CAD platforms, including CATIA, Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, and other enterprise CAD systems. CAD/CAM Services develops MBD deliverables containing Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), GD&T, dimensions, tolerances, notes, and inspection requirements in accordance with ASME Y14.41, customer specifications, and industry best practices. Our engineers support MBD implementations for aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, industrial equipment, and advanced manufacturing applications.
While many organizations are adopting Model-Based Definition (MBD) to reduce reliance on traditional engineering drawings, many industries continue to use a hybrid approach that combines 3D MBD models with 2D manufacturing drawings. CAD/CAM Services can support fully model-based workflows, traditional drawing-based workflows, or a combination of both, depending on customer requirements. The transition to MBD is particularly common in aerospace, defense, automotive, and advanced manufacturing organizations pursuing Digital Thread and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) initiatives.
Professional Outsourced 3D CAD Services
Creating intricate 3D CAD models, complicated assemblies, and simple one-off parts
Common projects include:
Common aerospace engineering challenges we solve:
CAD / CAM Services provides professional 3D CAD services, CAD modeling, CAD conversion, reverse engineering, CAD migration, and engineering documentation support for manufacturers, aerospace companies, defense contractors, medical device firms, and industrial organizations worldwide. Since 1988, our team of more than 100 engineers, designers, and drafters has completed thousands of projects using CATIA, Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD. Our CAD Perfect® quality standard helps clients accelerate product development, modernize legacy engineering data, and improve manufacturing readiness.
We’ve had the honor of working with so many massive companies, including Boeing, Amazon, Airbus, the US Air Force, and many more.
When you need any work on a 3D CAD file, we can do it fast and at a reasonable cost.
Our 3D CAD services can either replace, enhance, or optimize your in-house engineering department. We can work alongside your engineers, work on completely different projects, or act as in-house engineers for companies that don’t have any engineers on staff.
CAD / CAM Services leverages AI-assisted engineering workflows, automation tools, CAD scripting, and advanced modeling technologies to accelerate project delivery while maintaining engineer-reviewed quality standards. AI helps improve productivity, but all final engineering deliverables remain under the control of experienced CAD professionals.
WE support AI-driven engineering initiatives by providing high-quality CAD models, engineering drawings, point clouds, and manufacturing data used in machine learning, digital twin, and engineering automation applications.
Typical Project Turnaround
When you choose CAD / CAM Services for your next 3D CAD project, you’ll notice a lot of major benefits:
With our team of over 100 engineers and drafters, we can commit to tighter turnaround times than other companies can. We stagger our shifts, so CAD / CAM Services is open and running 24/7. How valuable are faster turnaround times to your company?
We offer dozens of services under one roof. This means that you don’t need to remember any other engineer’s name; you just need to turn to CAD / CAM Services when you need help with a project.
Our team undergoes regular training and continuous learning, and many of these development courses focus on quality and attention to detail. At our core, CAD/CAM Services focuses on quality above all else. It’s the only reason why we can offer CAD Perfect® drawings in the first place.
If we can’t help with a project, we’ll let you know before you give us a dime. We will never waste your time or money. If a mistake happens, we’re the first ones to admit it. We take pride in our ability to be transparent and honest with our customers, and we hope you appreciate this — it sets us apart from most other outsourced CAD companies.
Most of our projects get assigned a single point of contact. If you want an update, have a question, need to make a change, or have an issue, you would contact a single person. By directing all communication through a single source, there’s less room for error and fewer missed points. Just call or email your assigned point of contact, and they’ll take care of it.
Our team can join your weekly meetings to provide updates, or you can call us at any time to check the project status. Consider us an extension of your team, and don’t be afraid to email us or call us to chat about the project.
We happily sign NDAs and keep all your intellectual property safe, even years after the project is completed. You can trust our team at CAD / CAM Services.
CAD / CAM Services supports regulated engineering environments with:
Typical CAD Deliverables We can provide:
So-called “neutral” file formats like IGES and STEP were specifically created for the neutral exchange of 3D CAD data across different CAD packages. IGES was created in 1979 by a group of users (including Boeing and GE), with support from the Department of Defense (DoD) and NIST, to facilitate data exchange and simplify the product development process. Since the late ’80s, the DoD has required that all Digital Project Manufacturing Data (PMI) be deliverable in IGES format.
STEP is an ISO standard, released in 1994, that serves as the “successor” to IGES. While widely used, it has never totally replaced the IGES format.
Parasolid is the closest neutral format for the CAD files, produced by SolidWorks and other CAD systems based on the Parasolid kernel.
ACIS is used by many CAD systems (such as AutoCAD and Inventor) as a geometry kernel.
With 35+ years in business and millions of drawings made, it’s no wonder that we’ve worked within so many different industries. We have experience with the standards, expectations, and challenges of major industries, so you don’t have to worry about learning curves or “rookie mistakes”:
The cost of 3D CAD services varies based on project complexity, engineering requirements, file quality, software platform, turnaround time, and deliverables. Simple CAD modeling projects may require only a few hours of engineering time, while large assemblies, CAD migrations, reverse engineering projects, or product development programs may involve hundreds of engineering hours.
At CAD / CAM Services, every project is quoted individually to ensure accurate pricing and a clear project scope. We provide free consultations and no-obligation quotations.
What Factors Affect CAD Service Pricing?
Simple parts generally require less engineering effort than large assemblies, complex surfacing projects, or highly detailed manufacturing models.
Projects based on clean CAD files are typically less expensive than those requiring reconstruction from PDFs, paper drawings, Mylar drawings, photographs, or damaged legacy data.
Specialized platforms such as CATIA, Siemens NX, and Creo often require engineers with advanced software expertise.
Point cloud processing, 3D scanning, and reverse engineering projects typically require additional engineering analysis and model reconstruction.
Manufacturing drawings, Model-Based Definition (MBD), Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), GD&T, and engineering change documentation add additional scope and effort.
Expedited projects requiring nights, weekends, or accelerated schedules may affect project pricing.
Disclaimer:
Pricing ranges are provided for planning purposes only. Actual project costs vary based on scope, complexity, deliverables, schedule requirements, and engineering content.
Whether you need a single 3D model, a large CAD migration project, reverse engineering support, or complete product development assistance, our engineering team can help.
Contact us today for a free project review and quotation.
You can consider us an extension of your in-house team. We have no restrictions on the size or quantity of drawings for our 3D CAD outsourcing services. We treat each customer with professional courtesy, whether they have one drawing or many drawings.
We appreciate each client we have – it does not matter whether you represent one of the largest CAD companies or are a single consumer. Every 3D CAD service order is important to us.
If you have CAD drawings and need to prepare these parts for 3D printing, Finally, CAD / CAM Services offers you a no-hassle guarantee.
If you are not 100% satisfied with our work, we will refund your money. No hassles, no debates, 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!
With 35+ years in business and millions of drawings made, it's no wonder that we've worked within so many different industries. We have experience with the standards, expectations, and challenges of major industries, so you don't have to worry about learning curves or "rookie mistakes":
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3D CAD services involve creating, modifying, converting, and managing digital engineering models used for product development, manufacturing, simulation, and documentation. Services may include 3D modeling, CAD conversion, reverse engineering, CAD migration, engineering drawings, and model-based definition (MBD).
Outsourced CAD services are commonly used in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical devices, industrial equipment, consumer products, energy, maritime, and manufacturing industries. Companies often outsource CAD work to increase engineering capacity, accelerate project schedules, and access specialized software expertise.
CAD service costs vary depending on project complexity, software requirements, engineering content, and turnaround time. Simple CAD conversion projects may cost a few hundred dollars, while large assemblies, reverse engineering projects, or product development programs can range into the thousands of dollars. CAD / CAM Services provides free quotations and transparent project pricing.
Most 2D-to-3D CAD conversion projects range from a few hundred dollars for simple components to several thousand dollars for large assemblies or complex engineering products.
Reverse engineering costs depend on component size, complexity, scanning requirements, and documentation needs. Projects may range from several hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.
Yes. Most projects are quoted as fixed-price engagements after reviewing the project requirements and deliverables.
Yes. Our engineering team provides free project evaluations and no-obligation quotations. Just send us some sample files and we can quote from that, with a job description.
About 80% of our work requires an NDA.
Yes. CAD / CAM Services converts paper drawings, PDFs, blueprints, Mylar drawings, scanned images, and legacy CAD files into modern 3D CAD models suitable for manufacturing, engineering analysis, and product lifecycle management systems.
CAD Platforms We Support
Our CATIA specialists support aerospace, defense, automotive, and advanced manufacturing projects requiring complex assemblies, surfacing, MBD, and digital thread workflows.
Our NX engineers support enterprise product development, digital twin initiatives, manufacturing engineering, and PLM integration projects.
Our Creo team develops parametric models, manufacturing documentation, and product configurations for industrial and commercial applications.
Our SolidWorks engineers provide mechanical design, product development, machine design, and manufacturing documentation support.
We provide drafting, detailing, facility documentation, and mechanical design support using AutoCAD and Inventor platforms.
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