Manufacturing workflows rely on the communication of clear data between all involved in design and production. PDF3D understands how important collaboration is to professionals working in aerospace and manufacturing, and has taken 3D PDF publishing and conversion beyond what you thought was possible.
The Perfect CAD Partner for STEP, STL & DWG
The PDF3D suite of tools has been designed to convert complex information and models from multiple CAD formats, such as STEP, STL and DWG, into 3D PDF with just one click of a button, without the need for any additional software or plugins. Each PDF3D product and plugin works straight out-of-the-box and will seamlessly integrate with the systems you already use. See how DWG converts to PDF or how to convert STEP to 3D PDF.

Improved Workflows with Collaboration Logic
With ReportGen, SDK, PDF3D.IO, and our plugins, you can quickly create, share, amend and share your 3D data in a format everyone can instantly view, markup and comment. With rich viewing controls and animation within the PDF, users can deeply inspect 3D drawings, products and prototypes, and batch-instantly compare multiple files, drastically speeding up decision times and workflows.

High Compression without Loss of Data
The sophisticated PRC technology intelligently compresses large, complex files without losing critical data or image quality meaning that your drawings and models can be shared in file sizes that can be emailed or uploaded easily. PDF3D tools do all the hard work in the background, intelligently compressing data without distorting the information you need to communicate to your teams and stakeholders.

Feature-Rich
Whether you use PDF3D ReportGen, SDK Pro or PDF3D.IO, you’ll have all the features you need, at the click of a button, to convert your data and create rich, animated and interactive 3D PDFs that can be stored, shared, viewed and amended securely and centrally if required. Learn more about our how our tools are used in your industry.

How Other Manufacturing Are Working With PDF3D
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DWG 4 Inch Chuck
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: DWG 4 Inch Chuck
PDF3D Demo from DWG 3D CAD Model Converted to 3D PDF
Application: Engineering CAD PLM
Produced: using PDF3D ReportGen
Size: 2.1 Mb Credit: Dominic Notman
HiCAD 3D – ISD Group
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: HiCAD 3D Example
PDF3D Generated 3D PDF Example integrated into HiCAD from ISD Group
Application: Engineering CAD PLM
Produced: using PDF3D SDK
Size: 206 Kb Credit: ISD Group
Suspension, Brake Dimensional Annotations
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: Suspension, Brake Dimensional Annotations
PDF3D Generated 3D PDF Example with automatically generated dimensional markup PMI annotation
Application: Engineering CAD PLM
Produced: using PDF3D ReportGen
Size: 414 Kb Credit: VTSL
Exhaust Manifold MFG Report
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: Exhaust Manifold MFG Report
PDF3D Generated Manufacturing Change Order with Exhaust Manifold from ImmersiveSIM.de Engineering Report Table Format
Application: Engineering CAD
Produced: using PDF3D ReportGen
Size: 86 Kb Credit: VTSL
Multiple STL Merged Yin Yang Vase
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: A two-part STL design for 3D Printing converted to 3D PDF using the PDF3D ReportGen. Model of light-dark material assembled after printing. Julia Vase #2 Yin Yang
Application: Manufacturing
Produced: using PDF3D ReportGen
Size: 1.8Mb Credit: Virtox on Thingverse
Story Telling View Sequence
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: Automatic view sequence with timed transitions, dynamic captions explain each view. Technical note and tutorial files available on request.
Application: CAD, Manufacturing
Produced: using PDF3D ReportGen
Size: 144Kb Credit: PDF3D
Orthodontic Treatment Plan
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: Dobson Ortho Laboratory 3Dx enhances communications with orthodontists by converting 3D STL orthodontic treatment plans into 3D PDFs.
Application: Dental, Medical, Manufacturing
Produced: using PDF3D ReportGen
Size: 1.4Mb Credit: Dobson Ortho Laboratory
Preference Fenestration Frame Options
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: PrefSuite Fenestration Options in 3D PDF, from ERP software specialized for windows, doors, curtain-walls. Comparison view of frame sections.
Application: AEC, Architecture, Fenestration, Manufacturing
Produced: using PDF3D-SDK
Size: 450Kb Credit: Preference
Preference Fenestration PL12 Unit
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: PrefSuite Fenestration Model in 3D PDF, from ERP software specialized for windows, doors, curtain-walls. Window 3x glazed unit (PL12)
Application: AEC, Architecture, Fenestration, Manufacturing
Produced: using PDF3D-SDK
Size: 300Kb Credit: Preference
Preference Fenestration Curtain Wall
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: PrefSuite Curatin Wall in 3D PDF, from ERP software specialized for windows, doors, curtain-walls. Windows, Doors, Layout with GD&T PMI
Application: AEC, Architecture, Fenestration, Manufacturing
Produced: using PDF3D-SDK
Size: 450Kb Credit: Preference
Model Based Definitions (MBD) Demo
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: Model Based Definitions (MBD) Sample in 3D PDF
CAD STEP Model with Metadata Part Attributes, parts list, cross-highlight, isolation and automatic sequencing.
Application: Manufacturing
Produced: using PDF3D ReportGen
Size: 1.7 Mb Credit: PDF3D
Case Study: MBD in 3D PDF Explained
Kinematic Physics Animation
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: 3D Rigid-Body Physics (Kinematic) Simulation of a stack of falling boxes in 3D PDF
Virtual Simulation & Commissioning of Factory, Warehouse and Industrial environments with animations captured within PDF reports, Digital Mock-up (DMU)
Application: Engineering, Manufacturing
Produced: using PDF3D-SDK
Size: 5.8 Mb Credit: Emulate3D - Demo3D
Welding Robot Kinematics Animation
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: Motion of Robotic Welding system demo, articulated kinematic movement of 3D model part hierarchy in 3D PDF, with Play, Pause, Stop buttons to control animation.
Application: Manufacturing, Simulation, Robotics
Produced: using PDF3D SDK Pro
Size: 542Kb Credit: PDF3D-Spatial Corp.
IronCAD ext. I-XPro4D Automatic Bottling Machine
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: Fronema's I-XPro4D IronCAD-based 3D PDF editor and publishing app example of automatic packaging and bottling machine. Spare parts navigation of machine's assembly for industrial maintenance documentation, product description.
Application: Manufacturing, Parts List Navigation
Produced: using PDF3D SDK Pro
Size: 3.9Mb Credit: Fronema
Case Study: T.B.D.
IronCAD ext. I-XPro4D Stirling Motor
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: Fronema's I-XPro4D IronCAD-based 3D PDF editor and publishing app example of Stirling Motor's assembly for part identification, documentation, product description.
Application: Manufacturing, Parts List Navigation
Produced: using PDF3D SDK Pro
Size: 1.7Mb Credit: Fronema
Case Study: T.B.D.
IronCAD ext. I-XPro4D Crimping Machine
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: Fronema's I-XPro4D IronCAD-based 3D PDF editor and publishing app example of Crimping operating sequence and assembly for industrial equipment documentation and product description, showing view carousel and annotated view sequence.
Application: Manufacturing, Parts List Navigation, Operating Sequence
Produced: using PDF3D SDK Pro
Size: 2.7Mb Credit: Fronema
Case Study: T.B.D.
STEP Caster Wheel Parts List
Preview Open 3D PDFAbout: Example of STEP to PDF Conversion with Part-list profile for internal part navigation and display.
Application: Manufacturing, Parts List Navigation, Operating Sequence
Produced: using PDF3D ReportGen
Size: 7.3Kb Credit: PDF3D
Video: https://youtu.be/CjewFBTS6JQ