What QBuild Software does

QBuild Software Corporation is a privately held, Canada-based software company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, with 51-100 employees. The company builds CAD-to-ERP integration software for discrete manufacturers, connecting computer-aided design tools (CAD/PDM/PLM) with enterprise resource planning systems so that engineering data—bills of materials, item master records, routings, and effectivity dates—flows bidirectionally between design and production environments without manual re-entry. Its flagship product, CADLink, runs inside the CAD application and pushes/pulls BOM data in real time, using a color-coded discrepancy interface and a rules-based logic module (accepting VB and C# code, and optionally exportable to LLMs such as ChatGPT or Claude for routing-rule generation). CADLink is packaged within the broader QSuite platform alongside modules including CAD Connector, ConfigLink, ECx Manager, MBoM, NestLink, PartSurfer, PLMSync, and TimeSheet.

The company's principal technical differentiator is breadth of native integration: it claims direct connections across 50+ CAD/PDM/PLM platforms and 50+ ERP/iPaaS systems, spanning SolidWorks, Autodesk, PTC, Siemens, CATIA, and Altium on the engineering side and Epicor, Infor, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle/NetSuite, SAP, Sage, Plex, ECI, Syspro, IFS, and Acumatica on the ERP side. Depth is supported by an Extended Field Mapping Module for deep API integration into ERP tables and user-defined fields, plus modules for engineering change routing, nesting-to-ERP write-back, and manufacturing BOM transformation.

QBuild monetizes through subscription software licenses (named and floating options, typically on multi-year or annual contracts), professional/implementation services delivered by project managers and developers with engineering backgrounds, and optional add-on modules that create an upsell path. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, anchored by a mandatory live demo, and supplemented by a global network of ERP channel and implementation partners (Infor, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, Oracle/NetSuite, and ECI partners) plus marketplace listings on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and the NetSuite SuiteApp catalogue. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based; the company markets a payback of six months or less.

Name

QBuild Software

Legal name

QBuild Software Corporation

Website

https://qbuildsoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

QBuild Software builds CADLink and the QSuite platform, providing real-time bidirectional CAD-to-ERP integration that synchronizes bills of materials, item masters, and routings for discrete manufacturers running 50+ CAD/PDM/PLM tools and 50+ ERP systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD-ERP Integration Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Engineering ERP (Job Costing, Project Controls) (HDAEAEAE)

Keywords

• CAD-ERP integration
• Bill of materials management
• PLM data synchronization
• Engineering change management
• Manufacturing integration software

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. CADLink Software Licenses (Named and Floating): QBuild sells software licenses for CADLink with named and floating license options. Named licenses are recommended for highly automated SaaS environments to prevent production halts during peak hours. The company states that every solution pays back its investment in six months or less.
2. Implementation and Professional Services: QBuild provides consultative implementation services with dedicated Project Managers and Developers with engineering backgrounds. Expert-level support is built directly into the standard license subscription. Customization and development services are provided for unique customer requirements.
3. Optional Modules (EFMM, Job BOM, Quote BOM, Auto Part Numbering): Extended Field Mapping Module, Job BOM Module, Quote BOM Module, and Auto Part Numbering Module are available as optional add-ons for specific CADLink implementations, representing an upsell/expansion revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

QBuild Software develops and sells CADLink, a real-time bidirectional CAD-to-ERP integration tool that runs from within CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, CATIA, etc.) and synchronizes bill of materials (BOM), item master data, routing information, and effectivity dates directly between CAD models and major ERP systems. The product is delivered through QSuite, an umbrella platform that bundles specialized modules (CAD Connector, PLMSync, ECx Manager, MBoM, NestLink, ConfigLink, PartSurfer, TimeSheet) targeting engineering-to-ERP workflows for manufacturers.

Product overview

QBuild Software is a CAD-ERP integration company offering a platform-plus-modules architecture centered around QSuite. The core product is CADLink - a bidirectional CAD-ERP link tool that runs from within CAD software and synchronizes Bill of Materials, part master data, and routing information with ERP systems. QSuite acts as the umbrella platform containing specialized modules: CAD Connector (CAD-to-PLM bridge), ConfigLink (ERP configurator to CAD), ECx Manager (engineering change management), MBoM (manufacturing BOM creation), NestLink (nesting-to-ERP integration), PartSurfer (engineering search tool), PLMSync (PDM/PLM to ERP sync), and TimeSheet (engineering time tracking). QBuild claims over 100+ CAD-ERP integrations covering 50+ CAD/PDM/PLM systems and 50+ ERP systems, with partnerships including Epicor ISV Partner, Infor Solution Partner, Microsoft Dynamics Silver ISV Partner, Oracle Cloud Marketplace, NetSuite Built-for-NetSuite, and Sage Tech Partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CADLink Real-time, bidirectional CAD-ERP integration tool that runs from within CAD software and enables engineers to pull and push BOM data, part master information, and routing data directly between CAD models and ERP systems, eliminating manual data entry. Supports over 50 CAD/PDM/PLM platforms and over 50 ERP systems.
• QSuite Umbrella platform bundling QBuild's specialized engineering-to-ERP integration modules for manufacturing workflows.
• CAD Connector Add-in for the CAD interface that lets users create, update, and access PLM parts and documents directly from within the CAD menu, simplifying the transfer of engineering data between CAD and PLM systems.
• ConfigLink Module that enables sales teams to generate CAD models directly from the ERP configurator by retrieving details from ERP Work Orders or Jobs and automatically rebuilding models in the CAD system.
• ECx Manager Engineering Change Order Manager that connects engineering teams to the shop floor by integrating nesting software with ERP in real time. Provides open order and inventory balance information during part changes, requiring disposition recommendations such as Scrap, Rework, or Use As Is.
• MBoM (Manufacturing Bill of Materials) Module that transforms design BOMs into shop-floor-ready manufacturing BOMs by reorganizing parts and assemblies, changing properties, and adding operations.
• NestLink Bi-directional, fully automated integration between nesting software and ERP that writes back to the ERP after nesting and cutting operations, recording material and labor consumption for increased efficiency and data accuracy.
• PartSurfer Browser-based engineering search platform that displays ERP data such as vendor part numbers and enables advanced composite searches including multi-level BOMs, integrated with existing drawing viewing programs.
• PLMSync Real-time, bidirectional link to pull and push BOM data between PDM/PLM systems and ERP, comparing and modifying two distinct datasets within a unified interface to eliminate redundant data entries and human typing errors.
• TimeSheet

Quantifiable outcome

• Every QBuild solution pays back its investment in six months or less
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration74 records

AI capability2 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• EpicorcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2011QBuild is Epicor's ISV Partner since 2011 and Epicor's only certified CAD Integration Partner. CADLink is deeply integrated with Epicor ERP including Epicor Kinetic, Epicor 10, and previous versions, supporting Job BOM, Quote BOM, and advanced ERP functionalities.
• InforcoreTechnology or IntegrationQBuild is the only Infor Solution Partner providing CAD integration solutions for Infor products including SyteLine, CloudSuite Industrial, VISUAL, LN, LX, M3, and XA. The partnership enables seamless data flow from CAD to Infor ERP through CADLink, with over 20 years of integration experience and access to the latest Infor software versions.
• Microsoft (D365 F&O / Dynamics AX)majorTechnology or IntegrationQBuild is an Application Development ISV Partner for Microsoft D365 for Finance and Operations. CADLink is certified for Microsoft Dynamics and supports D365 F&O (On-prem, Cloud), Dynamics AX 2009, 2012 R1, R2 & R3.
• Microsoft (D365 Business Central / Dynamics NAV)majorTechnology or IntegrationQBuild is a Silver Application Development ISV Partner for Microsoft D365 Business Central / Dynamics NAV. CADLink is Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD), with integration to D365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV.
• OraclemajorTechnology or IntegrationCADLink is now on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and is a validated integration partner for Oracle ERP systems including JD Edwards, Oracle Cloud, and eBusiness Suite. QBuild maintains partnerships with Oracle to ensure CADLink stays current with Oracle version upgrades.
• Oracle NetSuitemajorTechnology or IntegrationCADLink is an Integrated SuiteApp, featured in the NetSuite SuiteApp catalogue. QBuild focuses on fitting CADLink into customer engineering processes to maximize the integration value. CADLink supports both Standard BOM and Advanced BOM in NetSuite.
• SAPmajorTechnology or IntegrationQBuild is a SAP partner providing CADLink for SAP Business One and S/4 HANA. CADLink supports SAP S/4 HANA Public and Private Cloud for modern ERP deployments and integrates with all leading CAD systems.
• SagemajorTechnology or IntegrationQBuild is a Sage Technology Partner providing CADLink for Sage ERP including Enterprise Management (X3), Sage 500, and Sage 100 (MAS 90 and 200). CADLink is listed on Sage's partner ecosystem pages.
• Plex SystemsmajorTechnology or IntegrationQBuild is a PLEX partner providing CADLink as a direct integration from CAD to PLEX Manufacturing Cloud. CADLink integrates with PLEX Part List and BOM records, enabling bi-directional data synchronization.
• ECI Software Solutions (M1, JobBOSS², MAX)majorTechnology or IntegrationQBuild maintains partnerships with ECI Software Solutions, providing CADLink for M1, JobBOSS², and MAX ERP systems. CADLink connects CAD data directly to ECI ERP for seamless BOM synchronization.
• SOLIDWORKS (Dassault Systèmes)coreTechnology or IntegrationSOLIDWORKS is a core CAD platform supported by CADLink. QBuild maintains partnerships with SOLIDWORKS to ensure compatibility and early access to the latest SOLIDWORKS versions. CADLink is directly launched from within SOLIDWORKS.
• PTC (Creo, Pro-E, Onshape)majorTechnology or IntegrationPTC products including Creo, Pro-E, and Onshape are supported CAD platforms for CADLink. QBuild maintains partnerships with PTC to ensure integration compatibility.
• Siemens (Solid Edge, NX)majorTechnology or IntegrationSiemens products including Solid Edge and NX are supported CAD platforms for CADLink. QBuild maintains partnerships with Siemens PLM to ensure integration compatibility.
• Autodesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit)majorTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk products including AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit are supported CAD platforms for CADLink. QBuild maintains partnerships with Autodesk to ensure compatibility.
• Infor Channel Partners (Copley CG, Datix, Decision Resources, Essential Software Solutions, GBS, Godlan, ICCG, Logic Data, Novipro, TLC, WM Synergy, Visual South)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of affiliated Infor Channel Partners who resell and implement QBuild CADLink for Infor customers. Partners include regional specialists across North America providing implementation services for Infor SyteLine, CloudSuite Industrial, and VISUAL.
• Epicor Partners (Concerti, CTND, EC Solutions, 2W Technologies, Six S Partners, Precise Business Solutions)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of affiliated Epicor partners who resell and implement CADLink for Epicor customers. Includes regional implementation partners across North America specializing in Epicor ERP deployments.
• NetSuite Partners (PAAPRI, Consule Solutions, Solution Source, Myers Holum, PCG Services, SCS Cloud, Bryant Park Consulting, BSP)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of NetSuite Solution Providers who resell and implement CADLink for NetSuite customers. Includes implementation specialists and ERP consultancies across North America.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qbuild

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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