Solidcad

Engineering Software & Digital Transformation Consultingsolidcad.ca

SolidCAD is a Canadian digital transformation consulting firm and Autodesk/Bluebeam value-added reseller, providing BIM, PLM, CAD/CAM, and CNC machining implementation services to AEC, manufacturing, and government clients across Canada. Now a Symetri/Addnode Group subsidiary.

Company typePrivate
Founded1993
HeadquartersVaughan, Canada
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What Solidcad does

SolidCAD is a Canadian digital transformation consulting firm (legal entity: Solid Caddgroup Inc.) headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM), CAD/CAM, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), CNC machining, and data management solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and manufacturing sectors. The company operates a dual business model: as a value-added reseller (VAR) of leading software platforms — primarily Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360), Bluebeam, OpenBOM, and Fusion Operations — and as a professional services firm delivering implementation, customization, training, and ongoing technical support (via the SolidAssist program). Its proprietary technology includes Variant CPQ, a cloud-based Configure-Price-Quote and drawing automation system built on Autodesk Inventor, and MAKE Productivity tools.

The firm serves enterprise and government clients across multiple Canadian verticals including architecture, civil engineering, manufacturing, mining, energy/utilities, and education, with documented customers such as Greenlane Renewables, City of Barrie, Paper Excellence, Western University, McElhanney, and Northern Transformer. Revenue is generated through four streams: project-based professional services (BIM implementation, PLM deployment, CNC consulting, software development), software resale with subscription economics via Autodesk and Bluebeam licensing, training and education services, and proprietary software products. As of October 2025, SolidCAD is a subsidiary of Symetri (part of Addnode Group, Nasdaq Stockholm-listed), following its acquisition from the Cansel Group of Companies — a transaction that ended its independent operating history and positioned it as Symetri's Canadian market entry vehicle.

Solidcad firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Solidcad
Legal name: Solid Caddgroup Inc.
Website: https://solidcad.ca
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1993
Operating status: Acquired
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: SolidCAD is a Canadian digital transformation consulting firm and Autodesk/Bluebeam value-added reseller, providing BIM, PLM, CAD/CAM, and CNC machining implementation services to AEC, manufacturing, and government clients across Canada. Now a Symetri/Addnode Group subsidiary.
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Solidcad industry classification

Industry

Product category: Engineering Software & Digital Transformation Consulting
NAICS: Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132)
SIC: Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)
akta.pro primary industry: Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)
akta.pro secondary industry: Digital Process Automation (DPA) & Orchestration Suites (HDAEAHAF)

Keywords

Digital transformation consulting
BIM implementation services
CAD/CAM software reseller
PLM consulting
AEC technology solutions

Where Solidcad is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Vaughan
HQ country: Canada
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Solidcad business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

Professional Services & Consulting: Digital transformation consulting services including BIM implementation, PLM deployment, data management, CNC machining optimization, software development, and change management. Revenue generated through project-based consulting engagements, implementation services, and ongoing advisory relationships.
Software Resale (Autodesk, Bluebeam, and other brands): Value-added reseller of Autodesk products, Bluebeam software, and other technology brands. Revenue generated through software licenses, subscriptions, and maintenance contracts resold to end customers.
Training & Education Services: Training courses, on-demand webinars, and skill development programs for design professionals. Offered through training calendar and custom training sessions.
Proprietary Software Products: Revenue from proprietary products including Variant CPQ and MAKE Productivity tools sold as subscriptions or licenses.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Consulting services are priced based on project scope, complexity, and engagement duration

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Solidcad product offering

Product offering

Core offering

SolidCAD is a Canadian digital transformation consulting firm and value-added reseller that helps architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing organizations implement BIM, CAD/CAM, PLM, CNC machining, and data management solutions, anchored on the Autodesk and Bluebeam platforms. The company combines proprietary software (Variant CPQ, MAKE Productivity) and third-party software resale with implementation, customization, training, and ongoing advisory services to deliver end-to-end technology adoption projects across Canada.

Product overview

SolidCAD is a Canadian technology consulting company offering a portfolio of proprietary and third-party software solutions alongside professional consulting services. The core proprietary product is Variant CPQ, a cloud-based Configure-Price-Quote system integrated with Autodesk Inventor. SolidCAD resells major software brands including Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360), Bluebeam, OpenBOM, Fusion Operations (MES), and Symetri software. The company provides complementary consulting services for BIM implementation, CNC machining, PLM, data management, software development, visualization/reality capture, and simulation. Foundation Packs bundle training and support for accelerated onboarding. The overall offering combines software resale with implementation, customization, and digital transformation consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Variant: A cloud-based CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) and drawing automation system designed for Autodesk Inventor users, providing streamlined quote generation with direct integration to 3D product configuration.
SolidAssist

Products and services

Variant CPQ

Quantifiable outcome

946+ digital transformation implementations completed successfully
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use Solidcad

Customer profile

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Solidcad technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Solidcad partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

Symetri (Part of Addnode Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2025SolidCAD was acquired by Symetri, a global digital solutions provider and subsidiary of Addnode Group, in October 2025. This acquisition marks Symetri's entry into the Canadian market and ends SolidCAD's status as a subsidiary within the Cansel Group of Companies. The transaction is positioned to enhance global expertise and service for Autodesk and Bluebeam clients across Canada.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Solidcad competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

ATG (Autodesk Platinum Partner): ATG is a US Autodesk Platinum partner delivering digital engineering and BIM services across AEC and manufacturing verticals. Comparable enterprise-focused consulting practice with similar Autodesk-led service portfolio.
KETIV: KETIV is an Autodesk VAR and digital engineering consultancy serving AEC and manufacturing in the western US. Overlapping service portfolio including software resale, training, and implementation consulting with similar size and customer profile.
Microsol Resources: Microsol is an Autodesk Platinum VAR with AEC and manufacturing focus, providing BIM implementation, CAD/CAM consulting, and software resale. Closely comparable product mix and go-to-market to SolidCAD, including proprietary workflow tools.
IMAGINiT Technologies: IMAGINiT is a North American Autodesk Platinum partner offering similar AEC and manufacturing digital transformation consulting, software resale, and training services. Directly comparable VAR/consulting model with shared Autodesk vendor dependency and overlapping customer segments.
Hagerman & Company: Hagerman is an Autodesk Gold partner specializing in AEC and manufacturing digital transformation with software, training, and consulting offerings. Closely aligned vendor dependency and service catalog to SolidCAD.
CAD MicroSystems: CAD MicroSystems is a Canadian Autodesk partner providing BIM, CAD, and 3D printing solutions with consulting and training services. Direct Canadian competitor overlapping on geography, vendor relationship, and AEC/manufacturing customer base.
Applied Software (USCAD): Applied Software, now operating as USCAD, is an Autodesk partner providing CAD, CAM, and BIM solutions with implementation services. Directly comparable Autodesk-centric consulting and reseller model with manufacturing focus.

Broad incumbents

Symetri: Symetri, now SolidCAD's parent within Addnode Group, operates as a leading European Autodesk partner with similar digital engineering and BIM consulting. Now structurally a sister/parent entity but functionally a peer in service offering and customer type.
Tata Technologies: Tata Technologies provides engineering and digital services to global manufacturers including PLM, CAD/CAM, and digital transformation. Comparable engineering services portfolio but at much larger scale across automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery verticals.
Wipro Engineering Services: Wipro delivers large-scale digital engineering and IT services including CAD/CAM/CAE and PLM consulting. A broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise digital transformation RFPs but with global delivery scale SolidCAD cannot match.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Solidcad financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Solidcad leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Solidcad funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Solidcad M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Solidcad

What does Solidcad do?

Is Solidcad a public or private company?

Solidcad is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.

When was Solidcad founded?

Solidcad was founded in 1993. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Solidcad based?

Solidcad is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada, in the North America region.

How does Solidcad make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Professional Services & Consulting is the primary driver. The others are software Resale (Autodesk, Bluebeam, and other brands), training & Education Services and proprietary Software Products.

Who are Solidcad's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are ATG (Autodesk Platinum Partner), KETIV, Microsol Resources, IMAGINiT Technologies, Hagerman & Company, CAD MicroSystems and Applied Software (USCAD). Broad incumbents are Symetri, Tata Technologies and Wipro Engineering Services.

Does Solidcad have an API?

No public API is recorded for Solidcad.

What industry is Solidcad in?

Solidcad's product category is Engineering Software & Digital Transformation Consulting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAIAM, Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting, with a secondary code of HDAEAHAF, Digital Process Automation (DPA) & Orchestration Suites. Its NAICS code is 541511 and its SIC code is 7372.