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CADLink MCAD Middleware Automation And Integration Platform
Integrate and Synchronize your CAD data with your Arena PLM
Provided by QBuild
Pricing Details:
Subscription
Categories:
Engineering Design Tools
Connects to these systems:
3DExperience, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD Electric, Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Revit, Cabinet Vision, CATIA, Creo, EPLAN, Microsoft Excel, Siemens NX, Siemens Teamcenter, Solid Edge, SOLIDWORKS, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, Tekla
Type:
Connected App
Integration Flows:
- Arena > Target System
- Target System > Arena
Overview:
The CADLink <> PLM Solution
CADLink connects your CAD systems directly with Arena PLM, allowing engineers to create Item Master and BOM records that are identical to engineering CAD data—with just a single click. This direct integration eliminates manual data entry, reduces clerical errors, and ensures that production teams always work from the most accurate, up‑to‑date design information.
By streamlining data flow across sales, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing, CADLink accelerates the entire product development process, giving you the edge in a competitive market. Integrating your CAD system with Arena PLM eliminates inefficiencies caused by disconnected systems, enabling engineers to focus on design and innovation rather than administrative tasks.
Keeping your Arena PLM data synchronized with CAD drawings and models is essential for quality and consistency. With CADLink, manufacturers experience faster production cycles, improved on-time delivery, and greater data accuracy—all while reducing engineering costs, scrap, and shop-floor confusion.
DOCUMENTS
HIGHLIGHTS
- Eliminate duplicate data entry by automatically syncing parts, BOMs, and revisions between your CAD system and Arena PLM
- Direct CAD integration with a real‑time, two‑way connection between CAD/PDM and Arena PLM ensures accurate, up‑to‑date data at all times
- Powerful visual interface with an intuitive, color‑coded display that highlights data discrepancies for quick review and easy correction
- Flexible access with a Web CADLink option available for cloud‑based workflows
SOLUTION FEATURES
- Create and update Items and BOMs in Arena PLM directly from your CAD environment—no manual reentry required
- Bidirectional data exchange allows updates to flow both ways, so CAD properties and Arena fields stay consistent and synchronized
- Built-in data validation ensures all information sent to Arena PLM meets defined data rules, preventing errors before synchronization
- Flexible deployment options let you run CADLink on‑premises or in the cloud, fitting seamlessly into your company’s IT strategy
SOLUTION DETAILS
Services and Support:
Sales, implementation and configuration services, and on-going support and maintenance of any integration / app is provided by the provider listed below. All queries regarding purchase and support of the integration solution should be directed to the provider.
Integration Methods:
Arena API, Middleware
Arena Licensing Needed:
API calls, Arena Machine User
Arena Worlds / Modules Required:
Product Record - BOMs, Items, Changes, Files
Supports Arena GovCloud?
Yes
SaaS Solution?
Yes
Languages:
English, Chinese, German, French
Other System Requirements:
Please see QBuild website for details on any CAD system requirements and any functional variations based on the specific CAD system’s functionality.
ABOUT PROVIDER
QBuild is the industry leader in integrating engineering software with ERP systems. For over two decades, we’ve delivered customer-focused solutions to more than 2,000 manufacturers, connecting CAD, PDM, PLM, and Nesting software directly to ERP platforms. As a one-stop integration provider, QBuild simplifies item and BOM synchronization, enhances engineering change process controls, and automates nesting data integration. With extensive experience across 50+ engineering systems and 50+ ERP systems, QBuild is the trusted partner for building a streamlined, cost‑effective, and consistent engineering process.
Areas of Expertise:
- ERP / MRP
- mCAD
- Integrations
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