What CAD MicroSolutions does

CAD MicroSolutions is a Canadian value-added reseller and specialist provider of Dassault Systèmes engineering software, additive manufacturing hardware, and 3D scanning/metrology solutions, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Etobicoke, Ontario (with a second office in Cambridge, Ontario). The company resells and supports SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, Cadence EDA tools (Allegro X, OrCAD X), CAMWorks, SOLIDWORKS CAM, SWOOD CAM, DriveWorks design automation/CPQ, SIMULIA, CST Studio Suite, DraftSight, and complementary 2D/3D tools, alongside 3D printers from HP, Formlabs, Stratasys, Markforged, UltiMaker, MakerBot, and BLT, and 3D scanners from Artec, Zeiss, and Creaform. Technology integrations span mechanical-electrical co-design (SolidWorks PCB), CAM/CNC machining, reverse engineering, AR/VR/XR immersive display (Fuzor, Visual Components), and advanced electromagnetic and CFD simulation.

CAD MicroSolutions monetizes through a mix of (i) recurring software licensing, subscriptions, and maintenance contracts tied to Dassault Systèmes products, (ii) hardware resale of industrial and desktop 3D printers/scanners, (iii) billable professional services including business process analysis, custom programming, and design automation/CPQ implementation, and (iv) certified training delivered online, at the company's Toronto-area and Cambridge facilities, or on customer premises. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with personalized customer engagement, supported by a physical Customer Experience Centre for hands-on demos, weekly Wednesday walk-in technical clinics alternating between the two offices, active event/webinar programming across Canada, multi-channel digital marketing (website, blog, newsletter, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn), and an e-commerce storefront (shop.cadmicro.com) for licenses and consumables with same-day GTA pickup. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; billing is annual subscription.

Customer segments are hybrid: engineering and manufacturing companies are the primary use case, with secondary verticals spanning aerospace, automotive, defense, oil & gas, healthcare/medical devices, consumer goods, food & beverage, and higher education; entrepreneurs and startups form a distinct go-to-market segment. Named customers include TTC (Toronto Transit Commission, government), Canimex Group (manufacturing/enterprise), Trax Electronics (technology/enterprise), Demir Engineering (mid-market engineering services), Infra-Tech Steel Works (startup manufacturing), Cambrian College (education), Archmill House (millwork/architecture), and Crystal International (education). On January 13, 2025, CAD MicroSolutions was acquired by GoEngineer, joining the GoEngineer North American channel network while retaining local Canadian operations and the brand identity; Darren Gornall is President.

Name

CAD MicroSolutions

Legal name

CAD MicroSolutions Inc.

Website

https://cadmicro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAD MicroSolutions is a Canadian value-added reseller and specialist provider for Dassault Systèmes engineering software (SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE), industrial 3D printing hardware, and 3D scanning/metrology solutions, serving manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, and education customers across Canada with software, hardware, training, and professional services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/CAM Software Reseller and Engineering Solutions

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Design & CAD for Additive Manufacturing (IMAAACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scan-to-CAD & Reverse Engineering Software (IMAAAHAE), Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators) (IMAAAHAC), Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM), Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG)

Keywords

• CAD software reselling
• 3D printing solutions
• Additive manufacturing services
• Engineering design software
• Certified CAD training

Headquarters

HQ city

Etobicoke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Resale (Dassault Systèmes Products): As an authorized reseller of SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE products, CAD MicroSolutions generates revenue through software license sales, subscriptions, and renewals. Revenue includes maintenance and support contracts tied to the software products.
2. 3D Hardware Sales: Resale of 3D printers (industrial and desktop), 3D scanners, and additive manufacturing equipment from partner brands including HP, Formlabs, Stratasys, Markforged, UltiMaker, MakerBot, BLT, and Artec.
3. Professional Services and Training: Billable professional services including business process analysis, custom programming, design automation/CPQ implementation, and certified training courses. Training is delivered by qualified engineers at CAD Micro facilities or customer sites.
4. E-commerce (Shop): Online storefront (shop.cadmicro.com) for purchasing software licenses, hardware consumables, and related products with same-day order pickup available at the GTA office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CAD MicroSolutions is a Canadian value-added reseller and specialist provider of Dassault Systèmes products, primarily SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE, complemented by 3D printing hardware (HP, Formlabs, Stratasys, Markforged, UltiMaker), 3D scanning/metrology solutions (Artec, Zeiss, Creaform), CAM software (CAMWorks, SOLIDWORKS CAM, SWOOD CAM), and electronic design tools (Cadence). The company also delivers professional services including certified training, business process analysis, custom programming, design automation/CPQ, and on-site customer support across Canada.

Product overview

CAD MicroSolutions operates as a value-added reseller and service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of CAD, CAM, CAE, and additive manufacturing solutions across Canada. The core offerings center on Dassault Systèmes products—SOLIDWORKS (3D CAD design with simulation, flow, plastics, and CAM modules) and 3DEXPERIENCE (cloud-based collaborative platform for design, simulation, and manufacturing)—complemented by electronic design tools (Cadence Allegro X, OrCAD X), CAM software (CAMWorks, SOLIDWORKS CAM, SWOOD CAM), design automation (DriveWorks), 3D scanning solutions (Artec, Zeiss, Creaform), and industrial 3D printing hardware (Stratasys, HP, Formlabs, Markforged, MakerBot, UltiMaker, BLT). Additional offerings include advanced simulation (SIMULIA, CST Studio Suite), rendering (SOLIDWORKS Visualize), and AR/VR/XR immersive tools, supported by professional services including training, business process analysis, custom programming, and consultation. Following its acquisition by GoEngineer in January 2025, CAD MicroSolutions continues serving Canadian customers with local support while gaining access to expanded resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD design software for modeling, assembly, and drafting, sold by CAD MicroSolutions as a core product for engineering and manufacturing customers in Canada.
• 3DEXPERIENCE

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Dassault SystèmescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller and specialist provider of Dassault Systèmes products including SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platform. CAD MicroSolutions specializes in these products and serves as the primary Canadian channel for these solutions.
• HPcoreTechnology or IntegrationReseller of HP 3D printers including HP Jet Fusion 5000 and HP Jet Fusion 5600 Series. HP is featured prominently as a key 3D printing partner with dedicated product pages.
• FormlabscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized reseller of Formlabs 3D printers including Form 3L. Featured as a high-resolution 3D printer solution with extensive product detail pages.
• StratasyscoreTechnology or IntegrationReseller of Stratasys 3D printing solutions including FDM and PolyJet technologies. Part of comprehensive 3D printing portfolio.
• MarkforgedcoreTechnology or IntegrationReseller of Markforged industrial 3D printers for metal and composite printing applications.
• UltiMakercoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized reseller of UltiMaker 3D printing solutions as part of the desktop and professional 3D printer portfolio.
• Artec 3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationReseller of Artec 3D scanners for 3D scanning and metrology solutions. Featured with dedicated product pages and reverse engineering capabilities.
• ZeisscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Zeiss 3D scanning and metrology technology as part of the comprehensive metrology solutions offering.
• CAMWORKS (HCL)coreTechnology or IntegrationReseller and specialist of CAMWORKS CAM software for CNC machining, including integration with SOLIDWORKS.
• DriveworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationReseller of Driveworks for design automation and CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) solutions, enabling automated design workflows.
• CadencecoreTechnology or IntegrationReseller of Cadence PCB design software including Allegro X and OrCAD X for electronic design automation.
• SWOODcoreTechnology or IntegrationReseller of SWOOD solutions for woodworking and millwork design including SWOOD CAM, SWOOD Design, and SWOOD Nesting.
• SIMULIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of SIMULIA simulation solutions for advanced structural analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and multi-physics simulation through 3DEXPERIENCE.
• GoEngineerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAD MicroSolutions was acquired by GoEngineer in January 2025. The acquisition expands GoEngineer's presence and product portfolio across North America. CAD Micro customers now receive local service with access to expanded GoEngineer resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fisher Unitech: Fisher Unitech is a US-based SOLIDWORKS and 3D Systems VAR providing the same CAD software resale, certified training, and additive manufacturing hardware distribution as CAD MicroSolutions.
• SolidCAD: SolidCAD is a leading Canadian SOLIDWORKS and Dassault Systèmes value-added reseller, directly competing with CAD MicroSolutions in the same CAD/CAM/3D printing reseller category across the same Canadian customer base.
• GoEngineer: GoEngineer is the largest North American SOLIDWORKS VAR and acquired CAD MicroSolutions in January 2025; it operates the same value-added-reseller business model across the same software, training, and 3D printing product lines.
• Javelin Technologies: Javelin is a Canadian SOLIDWORKS and Stratasys 3D printing VAR offering nearly identical reseller, training, and professional services to manufacturing customers—directly comparable in geography, product mix, and GTM.
• Hawk Ridge Systems: Hawk Ridge Systems is a SOLIDWORKS VAR providing software, training, 3D printing, and 3D scanning solutions across North America—the same core offering bundle as CAD MicroSolutions.
• TriMech Solutions: TriMech is a multi-regional SOLIDWORKS, Stratasys, and Dassault Systèmes VAR offering software, training, and 3D printing/reseller services across North America, overlapping CAD Micro's full stack.

Broad incumbents

• Dassault Systèmes: Dassault Systèmes is the primary vendor for SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE—the products CAD Micro resells. As the global software owner, it competes indirectly through direct enterprise sales and channel-program decisions.
• CDW Corporation: CDW is a large multi-vendor IT and software reseller serving enterprise/government/education with a hardware-plus-services bundle—an analog business model to CAD Micro's reseller + services + training mix, operating at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• 3D Systems: 3D Systems is an industrial 3D printer and on-demand manufacturing services provider with overlapping hardware offerings that CAD Micro resells or competes against via its 3D printing portfolio.
• Stratasys: Stratasys is one of the largest industrial 3D printer manufacturers and a core OEM partner for CAD Micro's 3D printing hardware resale business. Comparable on the additive manufacturing technology axis CAD Micro distributes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CAD_Micro
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCb25bSD_S0bedYAvqd8YOYA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CADMicro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/273576
• Instagraminstagram.com/cad_micro
• TikToktiktok.com/@cad_microsolutions

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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