Onshape

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Onshape is a cloud-based CAD tool that lets multiple people work on the same design at the same time from any device. It runs in the cloud, so heavy computing happens on remote servers and you use a web browser or mobile apps to access it. As a software-as-a-service (SaaS), updates are automatic and there’s no need to install or maintain software locally.

Key points
- Real-time collaboration: teams can edit one design together from different locations.
- Accessible anywhere: use on a computer, tablet, or phone.
- Platform and languages: available on iOS, Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows; many language options.

What it’s used for
- Mainly for mechanical CAD (MCAD) and product/machine design.
- Used across industries such as electronics, machinery, medical devices, 3D printing, and industrial equipment.
- Popular in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) as of 2025, alongside other tools like MKCad.

About the company
- Onshape was founded in 2012 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with offices in Singapore and Pune, India.
- Co-founders include former SolidWorks leaders Jon Hirschtick and John McEleney.
- It has attracted venture funding from firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Commonwealth Capital Ventures, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), and North Bridge Venture Partners, totaling about $169 million.

File handling
- Supports importing common CAD formats and exporting to many formats.
- Drawings can be exported as PDFs.
- Assemblies can be imported and exported; some non-CAD formats are available for viewing.

Website: onshape.com