The Howdy Glossary

EnSuite is a suite of software tools that help engineers and designers work with data from different computer-aided design (CAD) systems. The platform lets users view, analyze, and convert 3D CAD files across more than 25 file formats. EnSuite can read data from many popular systems — like CATIA, NX, Creo, SOLIDWORKS — without the need for a license of those original CAD applications. The software also provides utilities for diagnostic analysis and preparing models for manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing and numerical control machining (CNC). In addition to its commercial uses in product lifecycle management (PLM), EnSuite offers free viewers that enable collaboration by letting stakeholders access design information without needing expensive CAD licenses themselves.