In an industrial world where the precision and integrity of 3D data are crucial, CAD modeling errors can lead to significant costs and unacceptable delays. How can you ensure that your 3D models retain their accuracy throughout the digital chain? CAD model validation has become a strategic issue for any company using digital mockups in their engineering, manufacturing, and quality control processes.
As multi-CAD environments proliferate and compliance requirements intensify, technical data interoperability is no longer optional but an absolute necessity. The consequences of an undetected error in a 3D model can be catastrophic, both financially and operationally.
CADIQ: The Reference Solution for CAD Model Validation
CADIQ is a software solution developed by ITI (a Wipro company) that enables companies to automatically validate their 3D CAD model data across all formats. This 3D model quality verification software stands out for its ability to deeply analyze native models without any intermediate translation, ensuring maximum reliability of results.
Unlike traditional approaches that are limited to superficial checks, CADIQ inspects the entire model: geometry, assembly structure, PMI (Product Manufacturing Information), and attributes. This comprehensive approach allows potential issues to be identified before they impact downstream processes.
Key Points
- Automatic validation of 3D data
- Analysis of native models without translation
- Multi-CAD system support
- Proactive defect detection
- Complete PLM integration
Three Essential Use Cases to Secure Your Technical Data
Model Quality Control
Identification of geometric, structural, and PMI defects that can compromise downstream processes such as manufacturing or analysis.
Derived Validation
Rigorous comparison between native CAD models and their derivatives (STEP, JT, QIF, PDF3D) to ensure exact data equivalence.
Revision Comparison
Detailed analysis of changes between versions of the same model, enabling identification and documentation of all modifications made.
Advanced Features for Complete Validation
Quality Verification
CADIQ performs neutral checks regarding:
- Geometry: detection of degenerate geometries, sharp edges, empty volumes, narrow spaces
- PMI: validation of annotations, incorrect dimensions, inconsistent tolerance symbols
- Attributes: verification of properties and metadata associated with the model
- Assembly structure: integrity of relationships between components
These automated checks allow early identification of anomalies that could generate costly errors during manufacturing.
Derived CAD Validation
When exporting a native CAD model to a neutral format (STEP, JT, QIF, PDF3D), CADIQ:
- Accurately compares the two models to identify any deviation
- Checks equivalence of shape, mass properties, and topology
- Verifies preservation of PMI and annotations
- Generates detailed reports on detected differences
This systematic validation ensures data integrity when exchanging between partners or systems.
Revision Comparison
For change tracking and management, CADIQ offers:
- Automatic identification of modifications between revisions
- Detection of unintentional changes
- Support for ECO/ECN processes
- Clear visualization of geometric differences
- Precise documentation of PMI changes
- Complete traceability for compliance audits
These features enable rigorous control of design changes throughout the product lifecycle.
Technical Architecture Optimized for Performance
CADIQ stands out for its robust and modular architecture designed to integrate seamlessly into complex engineering environments. This approach ensures precise and efficient analysis of CAD models while facilitating user adoption:
Controller
User interface for creating and managing batch analysis tasks.
- Real-time monitoring
- Distributed parallel processing
- CAD session sharing
- Command line interface
- Excel statistics generation
Key advantage: Significant reduction in analysis time for model batches
Analyzer
Application that analyzes a model via the native interface of the CAD system.
- Use of native APIs
- No data translation
- Consistent diagnostic algorithms
- Comparison between two models
- Specialized modules for PMI
Key advantage: Maximum precision thanks to direct analysis without conversion
Viewer
Diagnostic interface to visualize analysis results.
- Visualization of up to 4 models
- Dynamic 3D configuration
- Issue documentation
- Animation between views
- Side-by-side synchronized view
Key advantage: Intuitive defect identification with interactive documentation
3D PDF Viewer
3D PDF report generation module.
- Detailed diagnostic reports
- Automatic generation
- Visualization with Adobe Reader
- Customizable views
- Issue animations
Key advantage: Simplified sharing of technical results at the enterprise scale
Extensive CAD Format Support
Native CAD Systems
- CATIA V4 and V5
- NX
- Creo Parametric
- Inventor
- Solid Edge
- SOLIDWORKS
CADIQ uses the native APIs of each CAD system to ensure faithful analysis without intermediate translation.
Neutral Formats
- STEP (AP203, AP214, AP242)
- JT
- QIF
- 3D PDF (PRC & U3D)
- Parasolid
- ACIS
- IGES
This broad coverage allows validation of the entire digital chain, regardless of the exchange format used.
Seamless Integration with PLM Systems
CADIQ natively integrates with leading PLM systems, enabling automated validation driven by enterprise workflows:
- Teamcenter Integration: TcCADIQ offers fully automated validation in the Teamcenter environment
- Windchill Integration: Model validation directly within the Windchill data management process
- Command Line: Possibility to integrate with other systems via the command line interface
Complete Automation
Tangible Benefits for Your Company
Measurable ROI
Significant reduction in costs related to modeling errors and design rework. Customers report up to a 30% reduction in engineering change requests.
Time Savings
Automation of verification processes that would take hours manually. Validation becomes systematic rather than occasional, eliminating bottlenecks.
Data Security
Protection of technical data integrity throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
CADIQ Sector Applications
Aerospace and Defense
- Compliance with Boeing D6-51991 (DPD) standard
- Support for LOTAR (Long-Term Archival and Retrieval) processes
- MBD validation for critical applications
Manufacturing Industry
- Validation of the company's digital thread
- Improvement of CAD model quality
- Reduction of manufacturing errors
Automotive
- Validation of exchanges between OEMs and suppliers
- Certification of data deliveries
- Quality control of models for tooling
Equipment Manufacturers
- Quick verification of customer models
- Validation of conversions for CAM
- Early detection of manufacturability issues
Evaluate CADIQ for Your Company
By adopting CADIQ, you ensure that your technical data retains its integrity throughout your digital chain. This robust CAD model validation solution becomes a strategic element of your digital engineering infrastructure.
Automatic verification of 3D models and their derivatives allows you to:
- Guarantee the accuracy of data transmitted to partners and suppliers
- Significantly reduce errors and costly rework
- Accelerate development cycles through early problem detection
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements
Don't let modeling errors compromise the quality of your products and the efficiency of your processes. Request a personalized evaluation of CADIQ today.
