Who knows if it will stay that way forever.
Fortunately for Dassault Systems, CATIA became grandfathered in as their primary software for product development. When you have a customer that big who wants to use your software exclusively, it is in your best interest to fit things to their needs. In 1984 (Hey! That’s the year I was born!), Boeing adopted CATIA as its primary software for developing its planes. I feel like that’s a little contrived out of respect for its original French name, but who cares what it stands for these days because CATIA has a reasonably significant presence in the international CAD marketplace. However, now that it is more globally recognized, the letters have changed a bit, and now CATIA stands for Computer-Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application. Dassault is a French company, and CATIA was originally named CATI (Conception Assisteé Tridimensionnelle Interactive), French for “interactive aided three-dimensional design.” It was used by Dassault to develop its Mirage fighter jet. Inventor Vs SolidWorks | Which is Better & Why? (2021)ĬATIA started as an in-house software for the aircraft manufacturer AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT.
Why is Solidworks so popular among hobbyists and professionals, whereas CATIA is more specialized for a single industry? I’m glad I asked these questions, and I’d be delighted if you would be interested enough to read the rest of the article for the answers.ĪutoCAD Vs SolidWorks | The Ultimate Comparison (2021) So if Solidworks and CATIA can do almost the same thing, why does Dassault offer both products? Solidworks is 3D parts and assembly modeling. CATIA and Solidworks are owned by the same company and do many of the same things.ĬATIA is primarily focused on surface modeling, and tends to be used by the automotive and aerospace industry more often than not. A lot of it comes down to business and history more than the practicality. The first thing I want to say is, “Yeesh…” Comparing CATIA to Solidworks is tricky, for sure.
For those who are serious about getting professional CATIA training, it is necessary to choose an institute that is Dassault accredited, and has established a reputation for providing quality training. The better training institutes are certified by Dassault itself, as they use authorized CATIA versions and have a trained staff. Understanding this need, there are academies and institutes in India that impart training for different CATIA modules. However, unless you get a ‘hands on’ experience with CATIA, the books are not adequate to gain proficiency. There is a plethora of books that teach CATIA. To achieve a training level as per industry requirements, it is necessary to get proper training in CATIA. However, since the software is so vast, not to mention expensive, it becomes difficult for individuals / corporate personnel to master a few work benches, let alone the entire CATIA suite. Cities like Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and even some second tier cities like Satara have seen a spurt in demand for experts who have had training in CATIA. CATIA has been adapted by many of the industry leaders.
As technology advances, Dassault keeps on adding functionality to CATIA in each subsequent version. Moreover, the software is continuously evolving and expanding. Developing countries like India find CATIA extremely useful, and there is a growing demand for experts in the various workbenches offered by CATIA. From a focused beginning, CATIA has grown to be complex software that can cater to most industrial CAD / CAM / CAE requirements.
It provides professional, intricate and high-spec designs for those who need precise results.
CATIA offers advanced features and capabilities across multiple domains.