What 广州中望龙腾软件股份有限公司 does

广州中望龙腾软件股份有限公司 (ZWSOFT, legal name: 广州中望龙腾软件股份有限公司; brand: ZWSOFT / 中望软件) is a China-based, Shenzhen Stock Exchange–listed industrial software vendor founded in 2002, headquartered in Guangzhou. The company develops and sells a multi-product CAD/CAM/CAE platform built on a fully self-developed 2D and 3D CAD kernel, comprising 中望CAD 2026 (a 2D drafting platform with mechanical, architectural, and GIS-integrated variants), 中望3D悟空 2027 (an integrated 3D CAD/CAE/CAM suite covering modeling, finite-element structural simulation, low-frequency electromagnetic simulation, and fluid dynamics via PHOENICS), Linux-native versions of both platforms, and an education line including the i3DOne youth 3D-creativity community. The platform supports 20+ CAD formats (DWG, DXF, DWF) and is certified compatible with Kylin and Tongxin domestic operating systems under China's Xinchuang (IT sovereignty) initiative.

The company's commercial model combines one-time perpetual licenses ("一次购买，永久使用") for core CAD products, enterprise-level subscription and legitimization (正版化) services for large accounts, dedicated education editions distributed through the Cadexam assessment platform, and standalone CAE simulation modules. Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales for SOEs and large design institutes, self-serve online downloads for SMBs and individuals, an online store, and 1,000+ channel partners across 90+ countries with localized websites in English, Spanish, Japanese, and German. Named enterprise customers span rail (CRRC, China Railway Shanghai Design Institute), automotive (Wanxiang Qianchao), steel (Baosteel), electronics (Skyworth, Jingce Electronics), precision molding (Henglida), construction (Grandland Group, SJKJ Group), and international OEMs (Brazil engetak).

IDC has ranked ZWSOFT #1 in both 2D and 3D CAD categories in China for three consecutive years; the installed base exceeds 1.4 million genuine users across 90+ countries, supported by 15+ language versions and an ecosystem of 100+ third-party industry applications (Tangent 天正 for AEC MEP, Hongye HVAC, Kingdee PLM, South Digital CASS, Misumi stamping, Yanxiu tooling, cloud design platforms). Strategic emphasis is on Xinchuang/government procurement conversion, integrated design-validation-manufacturing workflows, and international expansion via the ZWorld global ecosystem conference. AI capability is presently limited to feature-level use cases such as AI-assisted drawing generation (AI出图) and an education-focused 3D One AI module.

Name

广州中望龙腾软件股份有限公司

Legal name

广州中望龙腾软件股份有限公司

Website

https://zwcad.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ZWSOFT (广州中望龙腾软件股份有限公司) is a Shenzhen-listed Chinese industrial software vendor that develops self-developed 2D/3D CAD, CAE, and CAM platforms with integrated simulation, serving manufacturing, AEC, rail, automotive, and education customers across 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software

akta.pro primary industry

3D Design & CAD for Additive Manufacturing (IMAAACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

3D Printing, CAD & Digital Fabrication Programs (EDAMADAH)

Keywords

• CAD software
• 3D modeling platform
• CAE simulation tools
• Computer-aided manufacturing
• Mechanical design software

Headquarters

HQ city

Guangzhou (广州)

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software License Sales ( Perpetual ): One-time perpetual license sales for 中望CAD and 中望3D. '一次购买，永久使用' (one purchase, permanent use) messaging on website. Commercial enterprise licenses sold to organizations. Includes variant editions: 中望机械CAD (Mechanical), 中望建筑CAD (Architecture), 中望地理信息CAD (GIS-integrated).
2. Enterprise Software Subscriptions & Support: Enterprise正版化 (legitimization) solutions for organizations requiring software compliance. Includes technical support, updates, and maintenance services for commercial users.
3. Education Solutions: Specialized education editions for vocational schools, universities, and K-12 institutions. Includes CAD drawing ability assessment software for academic evaluation and certification purposes.
4. Simulation Software (CAE): Sales of structural simulation, low-frequency electromagnetic simulation, and fluid simulation (PHOENICS) modules as standalone or bundled offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ZWSOFT develops and sells self-developed 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided engineering (CAE), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for industrial and architectural design. Core offerings include the ZWCAD 2D CAD platform, the ZW3D integrated 3D CAD/CAE/CAM platform, vertical add-on modules (mechanical, architectural, GIS), structural/electromagnetic/fluid simulation tools, education editions, and a youth 3D creative community (i3DOne).

Product overview

广州中望龙腾软件股份有限公司 operates a multi-product CAD/CAM/CAE platform ecosystem. The core offerings include 中望CAD (2D CAD software with specialized versions for mechanical, architectural, and geographic information applications), 中望3D (3D CAD/CAE/CAM integrated platform), and simulation software (structural, electromagnetic, and fluid dynamics). The platform architecture combines a standalone CAD core product with specialized vertical add-ons (机械CAD, 建筑CAD, 地理信息CAD), and the 3D platform integrates design, engineering simulation, and manufacturing capabilities. Additional offerings include education-specific versions, youth 3D creative design tools (i3DOne community), and network services enabling cloud collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 中望3D 悟空: 中国自主三维CAD/CAE/CAM一体化软件新一代平台
• i3DOne青少年三维创意社区
• ZWorld
• 中望结构仿真
• 3D One
• 中望CAD教育版

Products and services

• ZWCAD 2026 (中望CAD 2026) The third-generation independently developed 2D CAD general design software with proprietary self-owned kernel technology, supporting Windows and Linux systems. Marketed with one-time perpetual license messaging ("一次购买，永久使用"). Offers stable performance, fast large drawing response, and a comprehensive function system for efficient intelligent design across industrial, architectural, and engineering drafting use cases.
• ZW3D Wukong 2027 (中望3D 悟空 2027) Next-generation China self-developed 3D CAD/CAE/CAM integrated software platform featuring seamless CAE integration, support for 2-5 axis machining, and a unified design-validation-manufacturing workflow. Capabilities include entity and surface design interaction, parametric and non-parametric hybrid modeling, compatibility with 20+ standard CAD formats, intelligent plastic mold design, and a rich standard parts library.
• ZW Structural Simulation (中望结构仿真) Independent finite element structural simulation analysis software featuring an advanced self-developed linear and nonlinear structural/thermal solver. Supports 1D/2D/3D meshes and ten-million-level mesh division. Analysis types include statics, buckling, modal, dynamics, nonlinear, heat transfer, explicit dynamics, and fatigue. Compatible with 20+ standard and mainstream commercial CAD formats.
• ZW Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Simulation (中望低频电磁仿真) Low-frequency electromagnetic simulation software for electromagnetic field analysis and design validation. Sold as a standalone module or bundled within the ZWSOFT simulation suite.
• ZW Fluid Simulation PHOENICS (中望流体仿真PHOENICS) Fluid dynamics simulation software powered by PHOENICS computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology for thermal and fluid analysis. Integrated as a product module under the ZWSOFT simulation suite.
• ZWMeshWorks Advanced mesh generation tool for preparing geometric models for simulation analysis, supporting 1D/2D/3D meshing and ten-million-level large-scale mesh generation.
• ZW Mechanical CAD 2026 (中望机械CAD 2026) Professional mechanical design CAD software built on the ZWCAD platform, providing specialized tools and standard parts libraries for mechanical engineering design workflows in manufacturing organizations.
• ZW Architecture CAD 2026 (中望建筑CAD 2026) Intelligent building architectural design CAD software offering specialized features for architectural drawing, BIM coordination, and design requirements for architecture, engineering, and construction firms.
• ZW Geographic Information CAD (中望地理信息CAD) Domestic self-developed CAD+GIS integrated platform combining computer-aided design with geographic information system capabilities for surveying, mapping, cadastral mapping, and spatial planning use cases.
• Tangent Architecture MEP (天正建筑水暖电) Tangent For ZWCAD multi-discipline application solution providing specialized MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) tools for building services design integrated within the ZWSOFT platform.
• ZWCAD Education Edition (中望CAD教育版) CAD drawing software developed specifically for the education sector, helping students and academic institutions work efficiently with CAD tools. Distributed via the Cadexam education platform.
• ZW3D Education Edition (中望3D教育版) Cost-effective CAD/CAM software providing integrated 3D design-to-manufacturing solutions for educational institutions. Distributed via the Cadexam education platform.
• ZWCAD Drawing Assessment Software (中望CAD图纸评分软件) CAD drawing ability assessment software offered in mechanical and architectural versions, used by vocational schools, undergraduate programs, and engineering technicians in enterprises to evaluate, test, and certify CAD drawing proficiency.
• i3DOne Youth 3D Creative Community (i3DOne青少年三维创意社区) Leading domestic innovation education and 3D creative interaction community in China integrating courses, training, certification, competitions, and teaching management for K-12 STEM and maker education.
• ZW Network Service Suite (网络服务套件) Network service suite providing cloud connectivity and collaborative services for the ZWCAD and ZW3D product lines, enabling multi-user concurrent design and cloud collaboration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Efficiency improved by 30% and cost reduced by 80% in precision mold digitalization (鸿利达 case study)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 天正 (Tangent)coreTechnology or IntegrationTangent provides building MEP (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) application solutions for 中望CAD. Deep integration enabling architectural MEP design workflows within the ZWSOFT platform. Listed as a primary industry application on the official website.
• 金蝶 (Kingdee) PLMcoreTechnology or IntegrationKingdee PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) integration with 中望CAD enables seamless data flow between CAD design software and enterprise PLM systems. Case studies (e.g., Wanxiang Qianchao) reference successful CAD-PLM integration.
• PHOENICS (Fluid Simulation)coreTechnology or IntegrationPHOENICS computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation capability integrated as a product module under 中望仿真 software suite.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Autodesk: Global leader in 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360) serving mechanical, AEC, and manufacturing customers worldwide. Most direct competitor in the 2D DWG-compatible CAD category where ZWSOFT operates.
• Dassault Systèmes: Provider of SOLIDWORKS and CATIA, dominating the professional 3D CAD/CAM/CAE market globally. Direct competitor in 3D CAD with full design-to-manufacturing platform approach.
• PTC: Vendor of Creo (3D CAD/CAM/CAE) and Onshape (cloud CAD), serving mechanical engineering and manufacturing enterprises. Comparable in product architecture to 中望3D.
• Bricsys: Developer of BricsCAD, a DWG-based 2D/3D CAD platform widely used as an AutoCAD alternative. Direct peer to 中望CAD in the DWG-compatible drafting segment.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Provider of NX, Solid Edge, and Teamcenter, serving high-end CAD/CAM/CAE and PLM. Competes with ZWSOFT's integrated 3D platform in manufacturing and AEC.
• Mastercam (CNC Software): Leading CAM software for 2-5 axis machining, directly comparable to ZWSOFT's CAM module within 中望3D 悟空. Targets the same manufacturing customer base.
• Hexagon MSC Software: Provider of CAE simulation tools (Adams, Nastran, Marc) used in structural and mechanical analysis. Comparable to ZWSOFT's structural simulation suite in the CAE category.

Regional players

• Caxa (数码大方): Domestic Chinese CAD/CAM/PLM software vendor and key Xinchuang competitor to ZWSOFT in the China market. Closest peer for competing in Chinese SOE/government procurement.

Emerging players

• Altair Engineering: Provider of simulation, optimization, and CAD-embedded CAE tools with subscription-based delivery. Comparable to ZWSOFT's simulation module strategy and integration approach.

Broad incumbents

• ANSYS: Broad CAE simulation platform spanning structural, fluid, EM, and multiphysics. Overlaps with ZWSOFT's structural, EM, and PHOENICS-based fluid simulation modules.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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