The CADBuds family

Focused tools.
Useful company.

From load cases and connections to accurate parts lists. Five focused tools, built around everyday engineering.

Meet your CAD buds

Different strengths.
One engineering family.

From engineering calculations to the details in your parts list. Meet the five modules taking shape at CADbuds.

01 / Loads & reactionsComing soon

Loads & reactions

Vectorian

Define load cases and supports in Autodesk Inventor. Calculate reactions, transfer them between cases, compare results and create PDF or Word calculation reports.

  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Rigid-body equilibrium
  • Calculation reports
02 / Lifting engineeringComing soon

Lifting engineering

Lifter

Plan lifting calculations for offshore containers, portable offshore units and lifting equipment. Bring the lifting arrangement, load assumptions and calculation documentation together.

  • DNV-ST-E271
  • DNV-ST-E273
  • NORSOK R-002
03 / Bolted jointsComing soon

Bolted joints

Bolter

Assess preloaded bolted joints using VDI 2230-1. Explore bolt loads, remaining clamp force and thread engagement, with interactive joint diagrams and a calculation report.

  • VDI 2230-1
  • Preload & clamp force
  • Thread engagement
05 / Automatic part descriptionsComing soon

Automatic part descriptions

Sizer

Automatically measure parts and update their size descriptions for parts lists and cut lists. Keep plate thickness and dimensions, bar diameter and length, and tube sizes in step with the model.

  • Automatic measurement
  • Part List / Cut List
  • Model-driven updates

Public releases are coming soon. Release dates, supported workflows and purchasing details will be announced on each product page.

Coming soon · Private beta preparation

01 / Autodesk Inventor

Vectorian

Define loads and supports. Compare cases and reactions. Carry the reasoning through to a calculation report.

  • Unit-aware Global Inputs and expressions
  • Reaction comparison and envelopes
  • PDF & DOCX calculation reports
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