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# ELCAD

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> Engineering system for electrical CAD design and documentation for electro-mechanical engineering and plant construction.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses ELCAD?

Manufacturing and engineering companies and consultants.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: AUCOTEC
- **Location**: Hannover, Germany
- **Founded**: 1985

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature
- **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop)
- **Available Countries**: Germany

## Features

- 2D Drawing
- 3D Imaging
- CAD Tools
- Data Import/Export
- Document Management
- Manufacturing Design Data

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software)

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1. [Altium Develop](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/175058/altium-designer) — 4.6/5 (181 reviews)
2. [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/174021/autocad) — 4.7/5 (3205 reviews)
3. [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/93121/solidworks-premium) — 4.6/5 (756 reviews)
4. [Alibre Design](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/172312/alibre-design) — 4.7/5 (182 reviews)
5. [MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/125813/matlab) — 4.6/5 (2090 reviews)

## Links

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