Seamless real-time CAD file syncing for remote manufacturing teams
Remote workers in manufacturing struggle with clunky CAD collaboration tools that fail to sync reliably across distributed teams.
CadRelay automatically syncs CAD files across distributed teams with delta updates to minimize bandwidth and handle conflicts intelligently. It provides real-time notifications and presence indicators so engineers know who's editing what. Built for reliability, it ensures no lost changes even on spotty connections.
Remote engineers and designers in manufacturing companies using CAD software for distributed team collaboration
Lightweight delta-sync engine optimized for large CAD files, reducing sync times by 80% compared to full-file uploads
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Upload CAD files (STEP, IGES, etc.) and sync changes in real-time across team members
Only sync file differences to save bandwidth and speed up collaboration
Automatically detect and flag merge conflicts with simple resolution tools
See who is online and editing files live
Browse and revert to previous file versions
Invite teams and set permissions for folders
Add threaded comments to specific file versions
Basic 3D preview on mobile devices
Track all changes and actions for compliance
Webhooks to CAD software like SolidWorks
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| name | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| owner_id | uuid | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | No | |
| team_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| file_count | int | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| folder_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| version | int | No |
| storage_path | text | No |
| last_synced | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| file_id | uuid | No |
| version_num | int | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| changes | text | Yes |
/api/files/uploadUpload new CAD file to folder
/api/files/:id/syncSync delta changes for file
/api/foldersList user's team folders
/api/teams/inviteInvite user to team
/api/files/:id/versionsGet version history
3 active files
Unlimited files
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 1% | $40 | $480 |
| Month 6 | 500 | 4% | $800 | $9,600 |
Reliable real-time syncing with delta updates – no more lost work or clunky tools.
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Full cloud CAD editor
Expensive, steep learning curve
Affordable sync layer for existing CAD users
Integrated Autodesk ecosystem
Sync unreliable for large files
Delta sync optimized for manufacturing files
Network effects from team sharing + data from sync patterns to improve conflict resolution
Rise of remote manufacturing post-COVID + CAD file sizes exploding with complex designs
Handling very large CAD files
Chunked uploads and Supabase storage limits
Low adoption in conservative manufacturing
Free tier + targeted outreach
Sync reliability bugs
Heavy beta testing with real files
Success: 5+ confirm pain and WOYBP
Success: Daily usage >1hr/user
Success: 10% convert to trial
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