Widom Associates

What Widom Associates does

Widom Associates is a privately held Authorized Autodesk Dealer and System Integrator headquartered in Northport, New York, founded in 1989 and operating across the USA and Canada. The company specializes in CAD/CAM software and services for the woodworking, furniture manufacturing, and custom fabrication industries. Its customer base is primarily woodworkers, furniture designers, cabinetmakers, CNC machine operators, furniture production shops, and custom fabrication shops, with named enterprise users across furniture, sheet metal, laboratory equipment, and construction segments.

The company's core product is Woodwork for Inventor, a 3D furniture design software suite fully integrated as an add-on within Autodesk Inventor and built around a skeletal modeling approach with parametric design, automatic cut-list and BOM generation, automatic mortise and tenon creation, IBOX multi-body skeleton components, and CNC preparation. It extends into multiple CAM and optimization layers via distributed partner products, including CIM-TECH's CNC solutions (Router-CIM Automation Suite, Solid-CIM 3D, AutoNEST, Advanced AutoNEST, CAM Companion, Cut-SIM) and ARDIS Panel Saw Optimization. In 2025, the company launched the STURDY Add-In, developed in partnership with Design Simulation Technologies (DST), to enable furniture manufacturers to virtually validate STURDY Act compliance via multi-body dynamics simulation. Integrations span Autodesk Vault, ERP/MRP systems, multiple CNC post-processors, and SQL databases. Multilingual UI support covers English, French, German, Russian, Polish, Italian, and Spanish.

The firm operates on a three-stream revenue model: (i) one-time/perpetual and subscription software licensing for Woodwork for Inventor and distributed products, (ii) Authorized Autodesk software resale with 30-day refundable terms, and (iii) professional consulting services covering implementation, customized training, and ongoing technical support. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct website sales with a 30-day free trial, content marketing (website, blog, YouTube, email newsletter), webinars and trade-show events, and enterprise field sales through the Autodesk Authorized Dealer channel. The company is one of only 5 Autodesk dealers out of 4,000 worldwide — and the first in New York State — to receive the Autodesk Customer Service Award, and is privately held with no external funding, parent company, or M&A activity disclosed. Reported headcount is 1–10 employees, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Widom Associates

Legal name

Widom Associates

Website

https://widom-assoc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Widom Associates is a privately held Authorized Autodesk Dealer and System Integrator that sells and supports Woodwork for Inventor and complementary CAD/CAM software for woodworking, furniture manufacturing, and CNC production shops across the USA and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Northport

HQ country

United States

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. Software Licensing: Sale of Woodwork for Inventor software as an add-on to Autodesk Inventor, with both perpetual and subscription licensing options. Also distributes CIM-TECH CNC solutions, ARDIS optimization software, and STURDY Add-In products.
2. Autodesk Software Resale: Authorized Autodesk dealer reselling Autodesk software products with support services. Software is refundable 30 days from original order.
3. Consulting Services: Implementation, customized training, and technical support services for manufacturing companies. Includes software consulting, process optimization, and system integration assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Widom Associates develops, licenses, and resells specialized CAD/CAM software for the woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry. Its flagship product is Woodwork for Inventor, a 3D CAD/CAM add-on for Autodesk Inventor that automates cabinetry, carpentry, and furniture design. The company is an Authorized Autodesk System Integrator and also resells CIM-TECH CNC programming tools, ARDIS Panel Saw Optimization software, and offers implementation, training, and consulting services.

Product overview

Widom Associates is an Authorized Autodesk Dealer offering a portfolio of CAD/CAM software products and services for the woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry. The core product is Woodwork for Inventor, a specialized add-on that transforms Autodesk Inventor into a woodworking design platform. Complementary products include ARDIS Panel Saw Optimization for cut list optimization and panel saw management, and CIM-TECH's suite of CNC Router Solutions (Router-CIM Automation Suite, Solid-CIM 3D, AutoNEST, Advanced AutoNEST, CAM Companion, and Cut-SIM) for Computer Integrated Manufacturing. The company also offers the STURDY Add-In for furniture safety simulation compliance. Services include implementation assistance, customized training, technical support, and CAD/CNC/ARDIS consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Woodwork for Inventor: 3D furniture design software fully integrated into Autodesk Inventor for woodworking, cabinetry, and furniture design.
• STURDY

Products and services

• Woodwork for Inventor 3D furniture design software fully integrated into Autodesk Inventor, providing specialized CAD and CAM tools for woodworkers including automatic cutlists, material assignment, BOM generation, CNC preparation, and drawing automation for cabinetry, carpentry, and furniture design.
• ARDIS Panel Saw Optimization Panel saw optimization software that ingests data from ERP/MRP and CAD systems, optimizes cutting patterns, manages stock and offcuts, and exports to postprocessors for edge banders, panel saws, CNC, and nesting machines.
• Router-CIM Automation Suite Complete CNC machine programming package combining CAM features with woodworking AutoCAD software, supporting CNC routers, point-to-point boring machines, machining centers, profile cutting machines, material handling systems, and beam/table saws.
• Solid-CIM 3D CAM solution for programming and nesting 3D solid parts and assemblies imported from AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SOLIDWORKS, and other popular solid modeling products.
• AutoNEST Add-on to Router-CIM technology that automates the nesting process, optimizing the placement of parts on material to reduce waste and programming time.
• Advanced AutoNEST Advanced nesting features including Automated Two-Sided Nesting, StayDown Nesting, Common Line Nesting, Cart Control Nesting, and Multiple Stock Control Nesting.
• CAM Companion OEM version of AutoCAD that powers Router-CIM, providing CAD functionality for woodworking users requiring CAD capabilities alongside CNC programming.
• Cut-SIM CAD/CAM component solution providing fast, highly accurate simulation of stock removal for CNC operations, ideal for cabinetry and molding applications.
• STURDY Simulator Multi-body dynamics simulation Add-In for Autodesk Inventor, developed in collaboration with Design Simulation Technologies, enabling virtual testing for STURDY Act furniture safety compliance and tip-over risk evaluation.
• Woodworking Design Consulting Services Consulting services including business analysis, team training, product recommendations, technical support, software customization, hardware/software installation, and CAD consulting for optimizing woodworking design workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production increased by up to 40% using Woodwork for Inventor's automated features
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature17 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Design Simulation Technologies (DST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership to develop STURDY Add-In for Autodesk Inventor, combining DST's multi-body dynamics simulation technology with Widom Associates' Autodesk integration expertise. The STURDY Simulator enables furniture designers to validate compliance with the STURDY Act through virtual testing within the CAD environment.
• CIM-TECHcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for CIM-TECH CNC software solutions including Router-CIM Automation Suite, Solid-CIM 3D, AutoNEST, CAM Companion, Advanced AutoNEST, and Cut-SIM. These solutions bridge CAD and CAM for woodworking and CNC machining operations.
• ARDIScoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized reseller and integrator of ARDIS Panel Saw Optimization software. ARDIS provides cutting optimization for furniture manufacturing, handling data from ERP/MRP systems, CAD systems, and various formats including SQL, CSV, XML, TXT.
• AutodeskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Autodesk dealer and System Integrator in USA/CANADA. One of only 5 Autodesk dealers worldwide to receive the prestigious Customer Service Award. Distributes Autodesk Inventor, provides implementation, training, and technical support services.
• Microsoft ClarityminorOthersMicrosoft Clarity is used for capturing website usage data through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Widom-Associates-151469038257483
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/widom-associates

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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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