Name: Plugins and Add-ons for CAD Software
Brand: ProtoTech Solutions
Price: 99 USD
Rating: 4.8 (353 reviews)

Do you have an engineering product? Let’s bring it to life. With 20+ years of experience in 3D engineering software development, we build custom, scalable 2D and 3D engineering web, desktop, mobile, cloud, and immersive applications that help businesses visualize, process, validate, configure, and exchange complex design data.

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With 20+ years of experience in 3D engineering software development, we help architects, engineers, manufacturers, and product teams build high-performance 2D and 3D applications.

Our expertise covers geometry processing, large model visualization, CAD interoperability, simulation workflows, manufacturing data, BIM coordination, and engineering automation. We develop custom 2D and 3D engineering applications that help businesses visualize, process, validate, configure, and exchange complex design data across web, desktop, mobile, cloud, and immersive platforms.

What we do

Custom CAD, CAM & BIM software development for desktop, web, and cloud platforms.
3D product visualization and interactive engineering viewers for rapid design review.
3D product configurators and parametric configurator systems that boost sales and reduce errors.
Engineering plugins, automation scripts, and design optimization tools for SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and other CAD systems.
AR/VR integration and immersive visualization for virtual prototyping and training.
Cloud-connected digital twins and scalable engineering platforms for IoT-enabled workflows.

We build custom 3D software for businesses that need more than a standard viewer or off-the-shelf CAD tool. Our solutions are designed for technical workflows where design data must be visualized, modified, validated, configured, translated, or integrated with other systems.

Custom CAD and CAM Software Development

We develop custom CAD and CAM software solutions for engineering and manufacturing environments. These applications can support geometry creation, model editing, toolpath-related workflows, CAD automation, data processing, visualization, and production-specific requirements.

Our experience includes working with geometry kernels, parametric modeling concepts, CAD data structures, model repair, and manufacturing workflows. This allows us to create CAD applications that are technically reliable and aligned with how engineering teams actually work.

Common capabilities include:

CAD customization and automation
Geometry processing and model handling
CAD plugin and add-in development
Engineering drawing and annotation workflows
CAD/CAM workflow automation
Manufacturing data preparation
CAD file import/export and translation
Model validation and repair tools

2D and 3D Application Development for Web

We build browser-based 2D and 3D engineering applications that allow users to view, inspect, collaborate on, and interact with design data without heavy desktop installations. These applications can include model viewers, design review portals, 3D configurators, digital twins, cloud-based CAD utilities, and BIM visualization platforms.

Our web 3D solutions can support:

Real-time 3D model viewing
Measurement, sectioning, markup, and annotations
Large model optimization
CAD and BIM data visualization
Web-based product configuration
Cloud storage and user access control
Collaboration workflows
Integration with enterprise systems

Technologies we use include Three.js, WebGL, HOOPS Communicator, Eyeshot, Open Design Alliance, Autodesk Platform Services, React, Angular, Node.js, AWS, and Azure.

2D and 3D Application Development for Desktop

We develop desktop 3D applications for engineering teams that need high performance, advanced rendering, complex data processing, and reliable handling of large CAD assemblies.

Our desktop development capabilities include:

Windows and cross-platform engineering applications
CAD data processing tools
High-performance 3D visualization
Large assembly handling
Geometry repair and validation
Plugin-based architecture
CAD automation utilities
Engineering workflow tools

Technologies we use include C++, C#, .NET, WPF, Qt Framework, OpenGL, Open Cascade, HOOPS Visualize, and other engineering-grade libraries.

3D Application Development for iOS and Android

We create mobile 3D applications for field engineers, construction teams, sales teams, manufacturing users, and technical reviewers who need access to engineering data on the go.

Mobile 3D applications can help users inspect models, review designs, validate product configurations, support installation workflows, or visualize BIM and manufacturing data directly from phones and tablets.

Common mobile use cases include:

On-site model viewing
AR-based product or equipment visualization
BIM model review for construction teams
Manufacturing inspection workflows
Sales and product presentation tools
Field service and maintenance applications

Technologies we use include ARKit, ARCore, Unity 3D, React Native, mobile WebGL, and cloud-connected APIs.

AR/VR Engineering Application Development

We develop AR and VR engineering applications that help teams experience products, buildings, equipment, and assemblies in immersive 3D environments.

These applications are useful for design reviews, virtual prototyping, training simulations, field support, product demonstrations, and stakeholder presentations. Instead of relying solely on static drawings or screen-based models, users can interact with engineering data in a more natural, spatial way.

AR/VR engineering applications can help:

Review designs in an immersive 3D environment
Train teams using interactive product or equipment simulations
Visualize prototypes before physical production
Support remote collaboration and technical demonstrations
Improve understanding of complex assemblies or construction layouts
Reduce design communication gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders

Our team works with technologies such as Unity 3D, ARKit, ARCore, Vuforia, Wikitude, echo3D, WebGL, and cloud-connected APIs to build immersive 3D experiences that are practical for real engineering workflows.

3D Visualization and Rendering

We build high-performance 3D visualization and rendering solutions for CAD, CAM, CAE, BIM, manufacturing, and product visualization workflows.

Our 3D visualization solution helps users inspect complex models, understand assemblies, communicate design intent, and make faster decisions. For engineering teams, rendering quality must be supported by accuracy, performance, and reliable geometry handling.

Our 3D visualization solutions can include:

Interactive model viewing
Smooth zoom, pan, rotate, and orbit controls
Sectioning and clipping planes
Measurement tools
Markups and annotations
Exploded views
Assembly tree navigation
Material, color, and transparency visualization
Large model and assembly optimization
Engineering-grade rendering performance

These applications can be built as web viewers, desktop viewers, mobile apps, embedded visualization components, or modules inside larger engineering software platforms.
We use technologies such as HOOPS Visualize, HOOPS Communicator, OpenGL, WebGL, Three.js, Unity 3D, Open Cascade, and other visualization frameworks, depending on the project requirements.

Digital Twin and Simulation Interfaces

We develop digital twins and simulation interfaces that connect 3D models with real-time data, IoT systems, monitoring platforms, and simulation results.

A digital twin interface helps users understand the current condition, performance, and behavior of a physical asset through an interactive 3D environment. This is valuable for manufacturers, infrastructure teams, facility managers, product companies, and engineering teams that need better operational visibility.

Our digital twin and simulation interface development can support:

Real-time IoT data visualization
Equipment and asset monitoring
Simulation result visualization
Predictive maintenance dashboards
Operational performance analysis
3D status indicators and alerts
Cloud-connected engineering data
Integration with enterprise systems and APIs

These solutions help businesses move beyond static 3D models by connecting design data with live operational information.
We work with technologies such as Unity 3D, Autodesk Platform Services, Azure Digital Twins, AWS IoT, WebGL, REST APIs, cloud-native architectures, and custom backend systems to create scalable digital twin platforms.

Tell us about your 3D application idea, CAD workflow, or engineering software challenge. Our experts will help you plan the right solution for your manufacturing, CAD, BIM, 3D visualization, configurator, AR/VR, or digital twin requirements.

Apple ARKit

ARCore

Autodesk BIM 360

Autodesk Platform Services

Open Inventor Toolkit

CAD Customization

We extend existing CAD platforms with custom plugins, automation tools, and workflow-specific features. This helps businesses reduce repetitive tasks, standardize processes, and add functionality that matches their internal engineering methods.

3D CAD Visualization

We build high-performance visualization tools for large assemblies, complex CAD models, and engineering datasets. These tools help users review designs, inspect details, and collaborate more effectively.

CAD Data Translation

We develop CAD data translation and interoperability solutions that help teams exchange data across multiple file formats and platforms. The goal is to preserve geometry integrity, metadata, and workflow continuity.

CAD Model Repair

We create model-healing and repair tools that address geometric inconsistencies, missing surfaces, topology issues, and file-quality problems. Clean CAD data improves downstream workflows such as visualization, manufacturing, simulation, and validation.

CAD Model Validation

We build validation tools that check geometry accuracy, design rules, data quality, and compliance requirements. These tools help reduce engineering risk and improve confidence before production or delivery.

3D Modeling

We support precise 3D modeling workflows for mechanical components, assemblies, and engineering structures. Our work focuses on accuracy, scalability, and performance for real engineering use cases.

Sarah W. Stocker

Co-Founder, Wearlynx, Inc.

"ProtoTech's team is very productive and responsive. Solid execution with a good balance of proactive problem-solving and smart, timely questions. We are happy to work with ProtoTech and would highly recommend them."

Torrin Raoufi-Danner

Ostensor AB

"ProtoTech Solutions has been an excellent development partner for us. Their prompt feedback and quick turnaround times have allowed us to scale quickly. We look forward to our continued cooperation with this talented group and wholeheartedly recommend ProtoTech for anyone looking for a professional and organized development team."

Jim Plymale

President & CEO, Machine Research Corporation

"ProtoTech is a first rate development partner for anyone working in the area of 3D modeling and related technology. Their expertise in 3D visualization, mobile app development and various CAD formats is unmatched. ProtoTech is very agile and determined to solve any problem we present them with. ProtoTech is much more than a contractor, they are a trusted partner and advisor to our business. They have always adjusted to our business requirements."

Rika Hatai

Core Concept Technologies ,Japan

"ProtoTech plays an important role as our extended Software R&D team and relationship with them has been highly beneficial. Technically competent, trustworthy and high-quality professional-grade off-site development partner for 3D visualization and CAD/engineering software related developments. Communication has been smooth with the off-site team with daily calls and status updates. We look forward to expanding our business with them and see them as our long-term partner in Japan."

Jonathan Girroir

Senior Director, Tech Soft 3D

"ProtoTech has a long-standing history of providing assistance to users of Tech Soft 3D SDKs. They possess a broad understanding of our distinct toolkits and the requirements of various 3D engineering industries that we collaboratively support. They are experts in 3D, and I would highly recommend their development services to software teams of all sizes."

Peter Schlipf

Sr Manager Autodesk Developer Network EMEA, Autodesk

"First of all congratulations to your brilliant team of experts at Prototech Solutions.It was my first meeting with your team and I was impressed with the large range of solutions and value you are adding to Autodesk software and web-services. We, at Autodesk, believe in the idea of a strong developer partner eco-system. Your newest mobile and cloud apps based on View & Data Visualisation and Autodesk® Fusion 360™ proof your early adoption of our cloud-services in your market."

Sylvia Zh

Dimension Plus Inc.

"It has always been a pleasure working with the ProtoTech team. Their exceptional ability to understand the requirements, the professionalism they embrace, their drive to perfection; altogether adds to the success of the mission. For our project, 'Autodesk Inventor - Product 3D Online Display System' - web server integration, ProtoTech's expertise in Web 3D Visualization and Inventor customization API’s, helped us with our target. Quickly getting tons of permutations of quayside cranes models and mechanical products, with simple changes to the parameters, made the job even easier. As a result, customers are able to quickly customize models as per the required specifications through the web interface and place the order."

Peter Saal

President, Skooter

"Working with ProTotech Solutions is- in every way- a great experience. From customer service, to deliverable, this company is outstanding. We cannot say enough about the quality of the work, the professionalism, the ability to understand complexity, and deliver a great solution. On top of that, they are really nice people to work with. We've worked with other developers around the world, but this is the only team that we look forward to working with again and again. We can't say enough about how great the ProtoTech team is."

Ravikant Kamal

Co-founder & CTO 3D Surgical

"ProtoTech went above and beyond our expectations! Their impressive technical expertise, proactive approach, and swift understanding of project requirements not only led to the project being completed well ahead of schedule but also allowed them to proactively address and resolve any potential challenges. As our trusted 3D partner, their flexibility and unwavering support throughout the entire journey were truly outstanding, resulting in a solution that has delighted our customers. We sincerely appreciate their exceptional teamwork and dedication!”

Robin Willis

Sunglass

"First of all let me say again, amazing work guys. I have been consistently impressed with your solutions, your speed at implementation and ability to improvise with our product and schedules."

Damian Rafferty

Pulse PLM

"We at Pulse Systems create value enhancing software solutions. For our Pulse PLM Suite, a leading product lifecycle management solution, we needed an expert team with 3D software development skills. ProtoTech Solutions turned out to be perfect partners for us. They helped us right from making technology decisions to design and implementation of our ideas. We are very happy with their talent and responsiveness and highly recommend them to anyone needing software development services."

Operations, US based Inspection Software Solutions Company

"The ProtoTech team has done great work for us over the past few years. They are very responsive, excellent in communication, flexible, and take real ownership for the success of our projects. The team constantly strives to improve, and they are very open to adopt and even suggest new tools, design approaches, and coding best practices. I have managed several outsourced development partners in the past, and the ProtoTech team is by far the best I’ve worked with. I’m glad that ProtoTech is our development partner and would not hesitate to use them on future projects."

Dave Peel

President , Microvellum, Inc.

"ProtoTech is a first rate development partner for anyone working in the area of 3D modeling and related technology. Their expertise in 3D visualization is top notch. ProtoTech is much more than a contractor, they are a trusted partner and advisor to our business. I strongly recommend ProtoTech and feel fortunate to be their partner."

Dave Grupenhagen

DG Associates

"Prototech was referred to me. At first I was a little skeptical to be working with a team halfway around the world. But it didn’t take long to build a really effective working relationship with them. The development engineering team has been a pleasure to work with and the level of communication has been the key. They were able to produce a first release software package for me that simply works. I know when I come back for subsequent development, the team at Prototech will be ready. I can easily recommend ProtoTech for your software development. They are professional, personable, and knowledgeable and you can tell they want to do a great job."

Vikas Saxena

Head Software Developer, Renishaw Metrology Systems

"Our interaction with ProtoTech helped us in the areas of visualization to rapidly build a team with advanced 3D graphics programming ability."

Kausik Dasgupta,

R & D Manager ,Blast Movement Technologies

“ProtoTech was instrumental in delivering the 3D module of one of our key products. We especially appreciate the level of expertise of the developers, their understanding of the design requirements and the communication skills that they have displayed. BMT is very happy with the results."

Craig Dennis

CTO ,TransMagic Inc

"Thank you for doing such a great job - we're very excited about this new product and our Prototech team. We've got a winner here."

Jim Quanci

Sr. Director, Autodesk Developer Network

“ProtoTech is a long time skilled and committed Autodesk system integration partner. As an early adopter of Forge, ProtoTech is now a leader delivering Autodesk customers development services using Forge. Naming ProtoTech an Autodesk Forge Systems Integrator was an easy decision. They are a great partner delighting Autodesk customers with ground breaking web and mobile experiences delivering users insights into their design and engineering data - powered by Forge.”

Don Larson

CEO, Larson Software Technology

It has been an incredible experience working with the ProtoTech team. I am pleased we decided to work with them. I have seen consistent performance, both in terms of meeting and exceeding expectations. Their daily reporting and weekly sync-up meetings are very helpful keeping me in touch with progress. I have been impressed at how well the team at ProtoTech understands the problem; their flexibility, enthusiasm, are commendable, Thanks, guys for doing a great job!

David Little

Intergraph (United States)

"Professionally network team building materials without goal-oriented e-tailers. Collaboratively brand business portals through team building experiences. Completely target intuitive web-readiness vis-a-vis."

Henry Uyeme

CEO, Intrida

"We had presented a very challenging set of objectives requiring intricate engineering processes. This was expertly handled by ProtoTech Solutions, with a high degree of technology expertise, deep understanding of product requirements and excellent communications. This has naturally lead to a perfect partnership which we are very proud of. Many thanks to ProtoTech Solutions!"

Brad Strong

Technical Communications Director, TransMagic Inc.

"I want to take a moment to applaud the ProtoTech team for their outstanding problem-solving abilities. They are a true force of nature when it comes to tackling complex issues. Their dedication and expertise shine through, making them an invaluable asset to our team here at TransMagic. Their relentless pursuit of solutions, even amidst chaos, is a huge relief and a testament to their unwavering commitment. Working with ProtoTech is an honor. It's inspiring to witness such diligent and skillful collaboration on a shared goal, transcending cultural boundaries and spanning thousands of miles. It gives me a glimmer of hope for the human race when I see a team like yours working together with unwavering enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Thank you all for your dedication and the exceptional work you do every day."

Peter Saal

Product Manager, Trimble

"We are very impressed with the ProtoTech team's unprompted willingness to always ‘go the extra mile’. They did an outstanding job dealing with our application-specific challenges (multiface texture export, the export of polyline entities, model tree hierarchy, etc.), and optimizing large files down to very compact ones, reducing them in some cases by almost 70%. Their strong understanding of current development practices and professional attention to detail make them a dependable development partner. "

Ron Fritz

Tech Soft 3D , CEO

"Our relationship with ProtoTech has been highly beneficial to many ISV’s using TS3D components. By providing high-value development services to complement our rich components, the team at ProtoTech helps engineering ISV’s build better software, faster. Based on our experience we would recommend them highly as a services partner for any engineering software project."

Zoé Bezpalko,

Senior Sustainability Strategy Manager / Autodesk

"The new Makersite add-on for Fusion 360 is a game changer in enabling designers to make high-confidence decisions on CO2 and costs in real-time, by leveraging sustainability insights within Autodesk Fusion 360’s product design environment. Thanks to ProtoTech's expertise, we were able to implement this solution quickly and in a collaborative way with Makersite. The Makersite add-on for Fusion 360 is now available on the Autodesk App Store for users to download and apply to customers’ projects, so they can design cost-effective sustainable products at scale."

Have a 3D Engineering Software Idea? Whether you need a custom CAD application, 3D configurator, 3D product visualization platform, BIM viewer, digital twin dashboard, or engineering workflow tool, we can help you plan and develop the right solution.

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What platforms can you build 3D applications for?

We build 3D applications for web, desktop, mobile, cloud, and immersive AR/VR environments. The right platform depends on your users, CAD data, performance needs, integration requirements, and deployment strategy.

Does ProtoTech provide fully customized 3D applications?

Yes, at ProtoTech, we develop custom 3D applications based on specific business workflows, technical environments, user needs, and performance requirements.

Can you build custom CAD applications or CAD plugins?

Yes. We develop custom CAD applications, CAD plugins, automation tools, and workflow-specific extensions for engineering and manufacturing businesses. These solutions can support CAD customization, visualization, data translation, model validation, geometry processing, drawing automation, and integration with enterprise systems.

Can you integrate a 3D application with existing CAD or enterprise systems?

Yes. Integration is possible depending on the CAD platforms, APIs, enterprise systems, data formats, and security requirements involved. Our teams recommend a technical assessment before development to confirm feasibility, integration scope, and architecture.

Do you support multi-CAD file formats and data translation?

Yes, but the supported workflow depends on the specific CAD file types, geometry requirements, metadata needs, and target platforms. A technical discussion helps define the right translation and data handling strategy.

What is the typical timeline for a 3D application development project?

The timeline depends on scope, platform, integrations, CAD format complexity, geometry processing needs, UI requirements, and testing requirements.

How much does custom 3D application development cost?

The cost depends on the application scope, platform, features, CAD integrations, geometry complexity, performance requirements, and deployment model.

Because each solution is customized, we recommend discussing requirements with the sales and technical teams to prepare an accurate estimate.

Do you sign an NDA before project discussions?

Yes. ProtoTech Solutions can sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before detailed technical discussions. This allows customers to share project-specific information, CAD workflows, data formats, and business requirements with confidentiality.