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CATIA Mechanical Designer — cut costs, boost efficiency, design without limits.

Experience precision engineering with CATIA on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform — the industry's most powerful 3D design software, now available in a flexible cloud-based subscription.

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Start designing in one click Full cloud access Official cloud licensing from Dassault Systèmes

Why CATIA on the cloud

Built for precision engineering

Cut costs, boost efficiency

Reduce IT overhead and eliminate costly rework with a secure, scalable, cloud-based infrastructure.

Design without limits

Create high-precision models and Class A surfaces effortlessly using world-class 3D modeling tools.

Ensure manufacturability

Analyze and optimize parts to ensure quality, consistency, and production readiness before manufacturing begins.

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Single-user license · full cloud access

Get instant access to your license the moment you check out, with a 15-day return policy on new subscriptions.

SINGLE-USER LICENSE

CATIA Mechanical Designer

Long-term engineering programs.

$9,720/yr

Full cloud access · instant delivery

Part design — robust, parametric 3D models
Drafting — automatic 2D documentation from 3D models
Assembly design with dynamic interference checking
Generative wireframe & surface (Class A, NURBS-based)
Built-in PDM and design review

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CATIA's advanced functionalities
Capability	Included
Part Design — real-world accuracy	✓
Drafting — automatic 2D documentation	✓
Assembly Design with interference checking	✓
Bent Part Design (sheet metal)	✓
Generative Wireframe & Surface (Class A)	✓
2D Layout for 3D Design	✓
3D Templates Capture	✓
Design Review	✓

How CATIA compares

CATIA vs. the competition

CATIA vs. Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX & PTC Creo
Feature	CATIA	Autodesk Inventor	Siemens NX	PTC Creo
Complex assembly design	Scalable for large projects	Limited	Strong	Strong
Cloud collaboration	Complete (3DEXPERIENCE)	None	Partial	Partial
Generative design	AI-driven, built in	Via Fusion 360	Available	Available
Usability for enterprises	Built for complex engineering	SMB-friendly	Enterprise-grade	Enterprise-grade
PLM integration	Fully integrated	Requires add-ons	Built in	Windchill add-on

Certified onboarding

Technical support from Dassault Systèmes-certified engineers.

Official cloud licensing

Directly from Dassault Systèmes, sold by a Platinum Partner.

Training Experience Program

Access to TEP and the Learning Academy for skill development.

Local support

Teams across the US, Mexico, India, and Canada.

CATIA FAQ

Buying CATIA, answered simply

Is CATIA a single-user or multi-seat license? +

The CATIA Mechanical Designer subscription is a single-user license with full cloud access. For multi-seat team deployments, talk to an engineer for volume pricing.

How is CATIA different from SOLIDWORKS? +

CATIA is built for complex, enterprise-scale engineering — large assemblies, Class A surfacing, and full PLM integration. SOLIDWORKS covers the same core 3D CAD needs at a lower cost and complexity, and is a better fit for most small-to-mid-size design teams.

Can I cancel or get a refund? +

New yearly and quarterly subscriptions include a 15-day cancellation policy. Contact our support team to request a refund if you're eligible.

Do I need to install anything? +

No — CATIA on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform is cloud-based, reducing IT overhead and letting your team get started without local installation.

What support comes with my subscription? +

As a Dassault Systèmes Platinum Partner, VIAS3D includes certified onboarding, technical support, and access to the Training Experience Program (TEP) and Learning Academy.