At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 94 CAD companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top CAD Companies & Startups (California, United States)
Mixed Dimensions
Mixed Dimensions is an integral reality company bridging digital and physical worlds through innovative 3D Printing platform
Founder(s): Baha Abunojaim, Mo Taslaq
Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, 3D Technology, CAD, Gaming, Printing
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3Diligent
3Diligent is a network-driven digital manufacturing services provider offering 3D printing, machining, casting, injection molding, and more.
Founder(s): Cullen Hilkene
Location: El Segundo, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, CAD, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Device
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Mindesk
Mindesk is a Real-Time 3D design platform that integrates with existing commercial CAD software to extend their operations.
Founder(s): Gabriele Sorrento, Sergio Giorgio, Vittorio Bava
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, CAD, Real Time, Software
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TopHatch
TopHatch is a next-generation tools for creative people.
Founder(s): Ben Merrill, David Brittain
Location: San Carlos, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Architecture, Art, CAD
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Authentise
Process Automation Software for Additive Manufacturing
Founder(s): Andre Wegner, Ann Rogan, Karla Lopez
Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, CAD, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, Software
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Inventhub
Inventhub is an electronics design collaboration and data management platform that helps maximize product quality.
Founder(s): Usama Abid, Usman Maqsood
Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Collaboration, Communities, Developer Tools, Hardware, Product Management, Project Management
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Silvaco
Silvaco offers technology computer aided design (TCAD) software, circuit simulation.
Founder(s): Ivan Pesic
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Semiconductor, Software
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Sur3D
Sur 3D merges fun modelling tools and 3D printing technology to empower anyone to be the creators of their own products, live in store.
Founder(s): Alejandro Lozdziejski, Martina Möring
Location: Novato, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, 3D Technology, CAD, Retail, Retail Technology, Software
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ArchSlate
Blockchain-powered talent marketplace with training and hiring automation for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry.
Founder(s): Vaishnavi More
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Architecture, CAD, Construction, Human Resources, Interior Design, Marketplace, Professional Networking, Professional Services, Service Industry
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TriTech Software Systems
TriTech Software Systems develops highly integrated public safety products and services for police, fire, and EMS agencies worldwide.
Founder(s): Chris Maloney
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Computer, Consumer Electronics, Government, GovTech, Information Technology, Public Safety, Software
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3DPrinterOS
3DPrinterOS is the world’s first operating system for 3D printers.
Founder(s): Anton Vedeshin, John Dogru, Taavi Kikas
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, 3D Technology, CAD, Enterprise Software, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, Software
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Carapace Wetsuits
Carapace Wetsuits is a group of surfers collaborating to build the perfect fitting wetsuit
Founder(s): Alex Wang, Andrew Park
Location: Gardena, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Retail, Swimming
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Steady
The simulation platform for design engineers.
Founder(s): Ben Magolan, Daniel Kwak
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Collaboration, Enterprise Software, Product Design, Productivity Tools, Simulation, Software, Web Apps
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Assembl
The 3D Marketplace Made for Makers
Founder(s): Tate Cousin
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, 3D Technology, CAD, E-Commerce, Marketplace
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CDS Visual
CDS Visual provides visualization and augmented reality solutions.
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Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Information Technology, Small and Medium Businesses, Software
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SupplyBetter
SupplyBetter makes it easy to share your experience by using data from your purchase orders.
Founder(s): James Bond, Matthew Du Pont, Robert Martinez
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
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Cad Crowd
Cad Crowd helps clients hire global 3D CAD designers, industrial designers and product developers on demand.
Founder(s): MacKenzie Brown
Location: Glendale, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Product Design, Product Search
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Vusar
Easily share & socialize your 3D assets with the world. Vusar is a mobile AR platform to view, share & present spatial design with others.
Founder(s): Aaron Anderson, Brenden Monahan, Gokul Kumar Kolandavel
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, Augmented Reality, CAD, Product Design, Software, Telecommunications, Web Design
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Sage Design Automation
Sage Design Automation provides design rule consistency and closure between manufacturing process limitations.
Founder(s): Coby Zelnik
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Manufacturing
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QeCAD
We provide drafting & visualization services to Architects, Engineers & Contractors, that is fast, surpassing in quality & fairly priced.
Founder(s):
Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Virtual Reality
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Land F/X
Professional Landscape & Irrigation Design Software
Founder(s):
Location: San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Industries: Architecture, CAD, Computer, Software
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Zertica
Zertica is a designer-focused 3D printing marketplace that pays and protects users’ creations.
Founder(s): John Smith
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, CAD, Internet
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Firefly Dimension
Firefly Dimension expertise in AR uses and 3D perception with ability to display manuals, videos with visualization power.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, Augmented Reality, CAD
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ICOM Mechanical Inc.
Mechanical contractor providing innovative solutions in HVAC, piping, sheet metal, & maintenance to commercial and industrial clients.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Project Management, Property Management
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Novedge
Complete 3D Design Solutions
Founder(s):
Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Industries: CAD, E-Commerce, Software
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PEP Technology
P.E.P. Technology is a completely new ERP/MRP/CAD/CAM software product written for Job Shops, Manufacturers, Service Centers, etc.
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Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Industrial Automation, Software
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MaRS Trans USA LLC
MaRS Trans USA LLC is one of the global leader for BIM services requirements in the international market.
Founder(s):
Location: Sacramento, California, United States
Industries: Architecture, CAD, Civil Engineering, Construction, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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NxRev
NxRev is an engineering enablement company that specializes in sales, support and consulting services for high-level engineering design.
Founder(s):
Location: Fremont, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Mechanical Engineering, Training
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ETI Empire Direct
ETI has been providing dental products and services.They are the producers of dental gypsum in the Western US and provide CAD CAM systems.
Founder(s):
Location: Anaheim, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Dental, Health Care, Medical, Software
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Camsoft
CamSoft offers PC based machine tool controller software for CNC and general automation machines.
Founder(s):
Location: Lake Elsinore, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Hardware, Information Technology, Software
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CADFORCE
Cadforce is an A/E design and production services firm providing outsourced CAD drafting services for architects and homebuilders.
Founder(s):
Location: Marina Del Rey, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Computer, Outsourcing, Software
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CAD Masters
CAD Masters provides CAD/BIM programming, training and implementation services.
Founder(s):
Location: Walnut Creek, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Consulting, Information Technology
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RSC
RSC is a software firm that offers integrated workforce management services that includes reporting, coding and AutoCAD for all businesses.
Founder(s):
Location: San Ramon, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Consulting, Software
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Shultz Steel Company
Shultz Steel Company serves the aerospace industry with steel mill products of different grades and sizes.
Founder(s): Gordon W. Shultz
Location: South Gate, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, CAD, Industrial Manufacturing, Manufacturing
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ICS Online
ICS Online engages in designing, programming and building control panels.
Founder(s):
Location: Ripon, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Industrial Automation
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MARMAC Field Services
MARMAC Field Services provides engineering and design, project management, construction and land services for the oil and gas industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Consulting, Energy, Manufacturing, Real Estate
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Open Spatial
Open Spatial focuses on geospatial engineering solutions through design, construction and data management, GIS web distribution.
Founder(s):
Location: Rocklin, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Information Technology, Software Engineering
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IMSI Design
IMSI Design is retail CAD and home design software.
Founder(s):
Location: Novato, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Retail, Software
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Mira Solutions
Mira Solutions is a firm that provides a set of services to support digital mapping projects.
Founder(s):
Location: Union City, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, CAD, Mapping Services, Software
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BootstrapFashion
BootstrapFashion is a web-based fashion design platform, that delivers apparel design tools to expand fashion design & sewing skills.
Founder(s): Don Straub, Yuliya Raquel
Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Industries: CAD, E-Commerce, Fashion, Social Network
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FunkySofa
Sofa, Sofas, Sleeper Sofas, Loveseats
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: CAD, E-Commerce, Leisure, Manufacturing, Real Estate
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Pierson Workholding
Pierson Workholding engages in the manufacturing and design of mechanical products.
Founder(s):
Location: Simi Valley, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering
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Concreteworks
Concreteworks is a full-service design and fabrication studio that specializes in the manufacture of architectural precast concrete.
Founder(s): Mark Rogero
Location: San Leandro, California, United States
Industries: Building Material, CAD, Construction, Manufacturing
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Coshape
Coshape is a developer of software tools for manufacturers and fabricators.
Founder(s): Bastian van Coshape
Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Software, Software Engineering
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Furukawa Information Technology
Furukawa Information Technology offers CADVANCE, a professional CAD software and facility management software systems for architects and engineers.
Founder(s):
Location: Anaheim, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Information Technology, Software
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Silvar-Lisco
ilvar-Lisco is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of CAD (Computer Aided Design) software tools.
Founder(s):
Location: Menlo Park, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Manufacturing, Software
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Paton Group
Paton Group provides CAD/CAM software, CNC mills & lathes, laser engravers, robotics, 3D printers and reverse engineering services.
Founder(s):
Location: Altadena, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Education, Robotics, Software
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3D-Cam
3D-CAM helped pioneer the process of rapid prototyping, rapid production and digital manufacturing.
Founder(s):
Location: Chatsworth, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, CAD, Manufacturing
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Artwork Conversion Software
Artwork Conversion Software builds CAD translation programs, CAD viewers, geometry libraries, rasterizing software & IC packaging software.
Founder(s): Antonio Morawski, Steve DiBartolomeo
Location: Santa Cruz, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Information Technology, Software
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CAD Design Software
CAD Design Software offers circuit design software suites.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Software
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Titansan
Titansan Engineering provides software development and contract services for CAD/CAM metrology and reverse engineering.
Founder(s):
Location: Newport Beach, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Enterprise Software, Mobile, Software
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Satellite Models
Satellite uses state-of-the-art digital equipment.
Founder(s):
Location: Belmont, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, CAD, Satellite Communication
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JTI MILLWORK
JTI MILLWORK provides custom millwork, casework, CAD, and professional project management services to hospitality, retail, and custom homes.
Founder(s):
Location: Orange, California, United States
Industries: Architecture, CAD, Project Management
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Maide
Mobile interfaces for CAD software.
Founder(s):
Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Mobile, Software
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Numerical Control Computer Sciences
Numerical Control Computer Sciences is a multi axis machining software provider company.
Founder(s):
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Information Technology, Software
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Torgny & Co
Torgny & Co is a full service Jewelry store.
Founder(s):
Location: Westlake Village, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, CAD, Jewelry, Precious Metals
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R&I Industries
R & I Industries is a metal fabrication company that provides laser cutting, tube bending, welding, shearing CAD and engineering services.
Founder(s):
Location: Ontario, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Industrial Manufacturing, Laser, Manufacturing
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TenLinks
TenLinks is a media company that specializes in CAD/CAM/CAE.
Founder(s):
Location: Novato, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, CAD, Graphic Design, Media and Entertainment
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Artistic Engineering
Artistic Engineering specializes in 3D visualization covering photo simulations, 3D renderings, project animation, and illustrations.
Founder(s):
Location: Orange, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, Animation, CAD, Data Visualization, Simulation
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Mighty Buildings
Mighty Buildings is a construction technology company that creates sustainable high-quality homes using 3D printing and robotic automation
Founder(s): Alexey Dubov, Dmitry Starodubtsev, Sam Ruben, Vyacheslav Solonitsyn
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, Building Material, CAD, Construction, Sustainability
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McKenzie Machining
McKenzie Machining is an industrial firm that is expertise in offering telecommunication, microwave and medical instrument machining.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Industrial Automation, Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing
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WF Hayward Company
WF Hayward Company renders lathing, fireproofing, plaster, metal stud framing, construction, cad, engineering design & restoration services.
Founder(s): R. F. Hayward, W. F. Hayward
Location: Gardena, California, United States
Industries: Building Maintenance, CAD, Construction, Interior Design, Manufacturing
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Three Palm Software
Three Palm Software develops software applications for medical imaging such as CAD servers, clinical data collection and analysis tools.
Founder(s):
Location: Carmel By The Sea, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Medical Device, Software
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CADlook
CADlook specializes in 2D and 3D modelling technology, CAD data conversion and viewing solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, CAD, Industrial
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Femto.io
Femto.io is a developer platform that specializes in the open-source design, programming, UX/UI design and CAD work of microchips.
Founder(s):
Location: Fort Bragg, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Consulting, Software, UX Design, Web Development
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Pacific Railway Enterprises
Pacific Railway Enterprises offers rail system designs, railroad construction, communication & application programming services.
Founder(s):
Location: Riverside, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Construction, Professional Services, Project Management, Railroad
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Titan AEC
TITAN AEC specializes in CAD management, content development, project mentoring/shadowing IT advisory services and training.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Advice, CAD, Content, Training
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Dorman Associates
Dorman Associates offers architecture, interior design, 3D modeling and property development services for commercial and residential.
Founder(s):
Location: Mill Valley, California, United States
Industries: Architecture, CAD, Interior Design
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SKILLCAD
SKILLCAD is dedicated to user-guided auto routing and productivity enhancement tools.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Consulting
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Logiseek
Logiseek is a provider of 3D civil drawing and building information modeling.
Founder(s):
Location: Dublin, California, United States
Industries: Architecture, CAD, Interior Design
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Sierra Cad/Cam
Sierra Cad/Cam is a supplier of routers, milling, turning and design products for solid works, along with training and support services.
Founder(s):
Location: Auburn, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Machinery Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Retail
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SmartDispatch
Computer Aided Dispatching Specialists
Founder(s):
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Apps, CAD, Logistics, Mobile, Software
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DEE Engineering
DEE Engineering is a manufacturing firm that produces and distributes urethane and polyurethane-based products all over the world.
Founder(s):
Location: Ontario, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Industrial Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing
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VISTA Engineering Solutions
VISTA Engineering Solutions is an engineering services company provides engineering services and solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Campbell, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Mechanical Engineering
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Direct Line
Direct Line provides design, integration, installation, maintenance, and management solutions for data center owners and providers.
Founder(s):
Location: Fremont, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Computer, Data Center
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Stewart K Summers
Stewart Summers is an architectural firm focusing on the design, planning of residential and commercial properties.
Founder(s):
Location: San Rafael, California, United States
Industries: Architecture, CAD, Construction
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CADDmin Consulting
CADDmin Consulting provides software & hardware consulting services, design procedure mapping & analysis, training & network services.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Architecture, CAD, Civil Engineering, Software
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VDCI
VDCI is a platform that provides career education for employment of A/E/C Professionals.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Construction, Higher Education, Secondary Education, Training
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Redman Equipment & Manufacturing Co.
Redman Equipment & Manufacturing Co. provides thermal design, mechanical design and equipment retubing services.
Founder(s):
Location: Torrance, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Service Industry
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CalWest Designs
CalWest Designs is a creative agency that delivers high-quality CAD and animated solutions for businesses.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Fe Springs, California, United States
Industries: Animation, CAD, Graphic Design
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AVX Audio Video Experience
AVX Audio Video Experience provides tailor-made solutions for smart home automation, healthy home, home theater and architects.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Interior Design, Project Management, Smart Home
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Arcox
Arcox is an electronic engineering firm that offers hardware design, CAD, production support, and billing.
Founder(s):
Location: Thousand Oaks, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Hardware
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CAD Simplified
CAD Simplified is a resource for Autodesk and Adobe software training.
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Consulting, Training
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Stainless Fixtures
Stainless Fixtures is a manufacturer that supplies and produces refrigeration, millwork, kitchenware products and accessories.
Founder(s):
Location: Pomona, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Manufacturing, Project Management
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Cenomatrix
Cenomatrix is an IT firm that deals with hardware design, PCB layout, SI simulation, CAD tools and system integration.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Hardware, Information Technology
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JMLord
JMLord expertise in agronomic, engineering and environmental consulting services.
Founder(s):
Location: Fresno, California, United States
Industries: Agriculture, CAD, Consulting, Fertility
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MeshCAM
MeshCAM is the fastest way to generate gcode.
Founder(s):
Location: Torrance, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, CAD, Software
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Integrated Mechanical Solutions
Integrated Mechanical Solutions specializes in the design, build, and validation of hardware systems.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Hardware, Information Technology, Project Management
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The CAD House
The CAD House offers CAD services that includes 2D & 3D CAD Modeling ,Revit Services , Rendering & Virtualization & Document management .
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Document Management, Information Technology
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Cook Concrete Products
Cook Concrete Products expertise in the manufacture of custom design precast products for civil engineering businesses.
Founder(s):
Location: Redding, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Civil Engineering, Industrial, Manufacturing
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AspiredSteps
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Founder(s): Stephen Lazzaro, Zen Cachola
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, Blogging Platforms, CAD, DIY, E-Commerce, Mobile
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Design Catapult
Design Catapult specializes in industrial designing and provides 3D engineering models, prototyping, and production services.
Founder(s):
Location: Fountain Valley, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, CAD, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Professional Services
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Lugen
Lugen specializes in designing and developing various electronic products across the entire spectrum of the range.
Founder(s):
Location: Redlands, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Industrial, Manufacturing
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Custom Gate & Access
Custom Gate & Access specializes in the fabrication and installation of custom gates.
Founder(s):
Location: West Sacramento, California, United States
Industries: Building Material, CAD, Timber, Wood Processing
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