CadFaster Demonstrates Cloud-Based 3D Collaboration on iPad and iPhone at SolidWorks World

By DE Editors

CadFaster, Inc. has announced that its CadFaster|Collaborate online software tool for the real-time annotation and co-viewing of 3D CAD models is being demonstrated on both the iPad and iPhone at SolidWorks World 2011 in CadFaster booth #136. CadFaster|Collaborate is an online solution that the company says can render large 3D models on a mobile operating system with full details and components in real-time.

CadFaster|Collaborate was developed to increase collaboration, productivity and effectiveness for architecture,  engineering and construction (AEC), mechanical and plant design firms seeking the fast reading and smooth handling of complex and large CAD data files. The tool is designed to allow distribution, annotation, and real-time co-viewing of diverse 3D designs using portable executable files that include CadFaster’s 3D engine.

“The cloud-based software approach of CadFaster|Collaborate enables a powerful combination of full feature capabilities, high functionality and speed, even on mobile devices,” says Raymond Kurland, president, Technicom Group LLC. “Providing direct access to diverse 3D CAD files with one single software application leads to efficient data sharing, exchange and communications.”

Up to 10 people can join co-viewing sessions in which each person can contribute by presenting their feedback to others. Annotations can be quickly reviewed during the co-viewing session using pre-defined views.

“Tablets and smartphones are becoming a true alternative to the personal computer and provide organizations with a significant boost in productivity when used with cloud computing tools such as CadFaster|Collaborate,” says Raimo Kuismin,  chairman, CadFaster Inc. “Cost reductions are also quickly realized as the need to purchase and train on expensive CAD equipment is removed.”

Immediately available for both SolidWorks and Autodesk Revit CAD platforms, releases of CadFaster|Collaborate are planned for ther CAD platforms within the next 12 months.

For more information, visit CadFaster.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.