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Product
IRONCAD is desktop 3D and 2D design software for engineering design from concept through production.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Intended users
IronCAD describes its 2027 suite as optimized for industrial equipment and machinery manufacturing, metal fabrication, tooling, facility layouts, and modular product manufacturers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Free plan
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · ironcad.com
Trial
Users can register for a 30-day trial after installing the software.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Security
The 2024 product update describes lock mechanisms for parts and assemblies designed to prevent unintended alterations and safeguard design data against unauthorized edits.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Support
Paid Armor Advantage and Subscription support plans run for 12 months and include product updates; Armor Advantage also includes telephone and screen-sharing support when required.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · ironcad.com
Founded
2001Read 28 Sep 2026 · ironcad.com
Company
IronCAD says it was founded in March 2001 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Assembly design
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · ironcad.com
CAD translators
The 2027 release describes translator support for formats including CATIA, Creo, NX, Inventor, SolidWorks, IFC, Rhino, DXF, and DWG.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Cloud collaboration
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · ironcad.com
File import and export
ACIS SAT, Parasolid X_T, STEP, IGES, Catia V4, 3D Studio, STL, DXF, OBJ, POV-Ray, Raw Triangles, VRML, HSF, 3D PDF; additional translators for CATIA V5, Creo, UG/NX, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, JT, Inventor, IFCRead 23 Sep 2026 · ironcad.com
File management
Assembly part data can be integrated in one file, and feature, part, and assembly data can be stored in catalogs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Interoperability
IRONCAD supports import and export of major 2D and 3D file formats for sharing and reusing design data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Modeling
Users can combine parametric and direct modeling in one environment.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Modeling method
hybridRead 23 Sep 2026 · ironcad.com
Perpetual licensing
IronCAD says it offers perpetual licenses and directs buyers to a representative or reseller for pricing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Platform limit
The Design Collaboration Suite is Windows-based; current versions support 64-bit Windows, and Windows 10/11 are recommended.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Python API
IRONCAD 2027 includes native support for a Python package that exposes its API for automation and customization.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com
Sheet-metal tools
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · ironcad.com
Supported platforms
Windows desktopRead 23 Sep 2026 · ironcad.com
Surface modeling
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · ironcad.com
TriBall and catalogs
The patented TriBall tool positions components, and users can drag and drop predefined shapes from catalogs into a design scene.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com

Plans and prices

IRONCAD Priced on request Perpetual licenses offered · Contact IronCAD or a reseller for pricing Read 8 Oct 2026 · ironcad.com

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