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CATIA
Enterprise product design for complex systems and surfaces
A high-end multidisciplinary engineering platform for complex mechanical systems, advanced surfacing, aerospace and automotive product development.
- Windows
- Cloud Platform
- Desktop
- Aerospace Design
- Automotive Engineering
- Complex Product Development
Product overview
What is CATIA?
CATIA overview
A high-end multidisciplinary engineering platform for complex mechanical systems, advanced surfacing, aerospace and automotive product development.
Who should consider it?
Large aerospace, automotive and complex-product enterprises.
Evaluation guidance
Small teams needing simple drafting or transparent self-service pricing.
Demonstration data: Prices, versions and availability are sample values. Confirm with the vendor before publishing.
Plans and pricing
CATIA pricing
Mechanical Designer
Plan highlights
- Commercial demo profile
- Vendor documentation
- EngineX enquiry routing
Engineering Professional
Plan highlights
- Commercial demo profile
- Vendor documentation
- EngineX enquiry routing
Enterprise Suite
Plan highlights
- Commercial demo profile
- Vendor documentation
- EngineX enquiry routing
Product media
CATIA gallery
Capabilities
CATIA features
Advanced Surfacing
CATIA supports advanced surfacing as part of its core workflow.
Systems Engineering
CATIA supports systems engineering as part of its core workflow.
Large Assemblies
CATIA supports large assemblies as part of its core workflow.
Composite Design
CATIA supports composite design as part of its core workflow.
Advanced Surfacing
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Composite Design
Structured feature assigned through the EngineX taxonomy.
Knowledge Engineering
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Large Assemblies
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Systems Engineering
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At a glance
Product specifications
- Platforms
- Windows
- Deployment
- Cloud Platform, Desktop
- Licence
- Named User, Subscription
- Suitable for
- Aerospace Design, Automotive Engineering, Complex Product Development
- Free trial
- Available
- Demo
- Available
Editorial assessment
CATIA review
Editorial pros and cons
Pros
- Exceptional complex surfacing
- Deep enterprise engineering coverage
- Strong systems integration
Cons
- High cost and implementation effort
- Requires specialist training
Who should choose this product?
Best for
Large aerospace, automotive and complex-product enterprises.
Not ideal for
Small teams needing simple drafting or transparent self-service pricing.
Vendor profile
Dassault Systèmes company details
- Brand name
- Dassault Systèmes
- Information
- Dassault Systèmes develops and supports SOLIDWORKS, CATIA. This is demonstration editorial content.
- Founded
- Not specified
- Headquarters
- Not specified
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Compare CATIA with other software
Starting priceUSD 12,000.00
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- Composite Design
- Knowledge Engineering
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- Construction Documentation
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- Parametric Components
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Related comparisons
Popular CATIA comparisons
Common questions
CATIA FAQs
What is CATIA best used for?
Large aerospace, automotive and complex-product enterprises.
Does CATIA offer a trial or demo?
The demo profile lists Consultation. Confirm current availability with the vendor.
Which operating systems support CATIA?
Windows.
What formats can CATIA exchange?
Common demonstration formats include CATPart, CATProduct, STEP, IGES, JT.
Community answers
CATIA questions
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Explore your options
CATIA alternatives
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- Building Information Modelling
- Construction Documentation
- MEP Design
- Parametric Components
Starting priceUSD 2,780.00
- Corridor Design
- Grading
- Pipe Networks
- Quantity Takeoff
Starting priceUSD 3,995.00
- Assembly Design
- Manufacturing Drawings
- Parametric Modelling
- Sheet Metal
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