Real-time CAD collaboration for remote manufacturing teams.
Remote manufacturing workers cannot collaborate in real-time on CAD files due to tools lacking seamless syncing and version control for distributed teams.
CadSyncLive enables multiple engineers to edit CAD files simultaneously with live cursors and instant updates, eliminating version conflicts. It integrates directly with popular CAD tools via plugins for seamless syncing. Distributed teams stay aligned without endless file exchanges.
Remote manufacturing engineers and designers in distributed teams using CAD software for product development.
Sub-100ms real-time syncing optimized for large CAD files, with conflict-free merging powered by operational transforms.
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Real-time simultaneous editing with live cursors and presence indicators.
Automatic bi-directional sync between local CAD apps and cloud.
Create/share editable sessions for specific files and teams.
Role-based access: view, edit, admin per file/session.
Timeline of edits with undo/redo across users.
In-file annotations and threaded discussions.
Read-only mobile app for reviews.
Visual change highlights.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| name | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| owner_id | uuid | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| workspace_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| file_url | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| file_id | uuid | No |
| active | bool | No |
Relationships:
/api/filesUpload new CAD file
/api/sessionsCreate live session
/api/sessions/:id/joinJoin session for real-time collab
/api/workspacesList user workspaces
1 active session
Team SSO
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 1% | $12 | $144 |
| Month 6 | 500 | 4% | $240 | $2,880 |
End version hell for remote manufacturing teams with instant syncing and live editing.
Post in r/MechanicalEngineering and r/cad Reddit threads targeting remote teams, offer free Pro access for feedback. DM 10 manufacturing LinkedIn groups admins. Attend virtual CAD webinars and share MVP demo.
Full cloud CAD
Expensive, forces workflow change
Affordable overlay on existing CAD tools
Good cloud collab
Heavy, not real-time for large teams
Lightweight real-time sync
Network effects from team sessions; data lock-in via edit history.
Boom in remote work post-COVID and global supply chains demand distributed manufacturing collab.
Real-time perf with large CAD files
Use Liveblocks + chunked syncing
Low adoption if CAD plugins hard
Start with web viewer fallback
Solo dev overload
Prioritize MVP features
Success: 5+ confirm pain
Success: Daily usage
Success: 5% conversion
Success: 100 MRR
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