Understand who uses the TraceParts.com platform and how to effectively engage with them

Discover the trends, behaviors and preferences of professionals who rely on the TraceParts.com platform

How TraceParts effectively reaches engineers and designers, and why it works

TraceParts is one of the world’s leading CAD-content platforms, trusted by over 5.8 million engineers and designers worldwide. These professionals use the platform to search, select and download 3D models of industrial components, seamlessly integrating them into their designs.

Who are these engineers and designers?
Which industries do they represent?
How do they source and select components?
What role do CAD models play in supplier selection?

This overview provides a detailed analysis of TraceParts users, their expectations and their journey on the platform, helping you better understand and connect with this audience.

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5 reasons why engineers and designers choose TraceParts

Instant access to 2D and 3D technical data: Engineers and designers can explore millions of CAD models with immediate, unrestricted download access.
Intuitive navigation and rapid visualization: A user-friendly interface and integrated 3D viewer make it easy to search, view, and evaluate components quickly.
Significant time savings: By downloading existing models, engineers and designers save valuable time on design and sourcing tasks.
Discover new suppliers: Published CAD models help engineers identify alternative suppliers that meet their project requirements.
Compatibility with leading CAD software: With 3D files available in over 70 formats, TraceParts ensures seamless integration with all major CAD software (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, AutoCAD, etc.).

How do engineers and designers use the TraceParts.com platform?

Step 1: Searching for solutions for a design project

Engineers prefer to use existing CAD models rather than redesigning components, saving time in the design process.

Step 3: Downloading CAD models

Once the right component is found, engineers log in to their account and choose from over 70 CAD formats compatible with their design tools.

Step 2: Visualizing components in 3D

The integrated 3D viewer enables users to examine the components from different angles and in various renderings (solid, wireframe, transparent) to ensure they meet technical requirements.

Step 4: Integrating into the project

Downloaded components are imported into CAD software and added to the project’s Bill of Materials (BOM).

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Who are the engineers and designers on the TraceParts.com platform?

An international community of engineering professionals

5.8+ million registered engineers and designers
30,000+ new members every month
113+ million CAD references available
2,100+ supplier-certified product catalogs

Detailed reports accessible via this document

Demographic profile of engineers

by industry

TraceParts.com engineers and designers form a truly international community, with users from 195 countries representing 49 different industries:

Demographic profile of Engineers

by category of products downloaded

Detailed insights are available on the most downloaded CAD model categories and the user profiles engaging with them:

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Whether you’re looking to understand the dynamics of this global community or refine your marketing strategy, this eBook delivers actionable insights.

You can also find out more about these topics in the ebook:

CAD resources used by engineers and designers
How designers and parts suppliers interact
Marketing preferences of engineers and designers