CADChain
Develops blockchain-based IP management software for CAD data, enabling secure sharing, traceability, and design licensing in additive manufacturing and engineering.
- CEO / Founder
- Violetta Bonenkamp
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.2M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- REACH - 2nd open call for startups/SMEs, Next Generation Data Incubator
Technology & Products
Key Products
Boris for Inventor (beta); BlendedBoris for Blender (alpha); Solidworks product (in development); 3D printing proposition (stealth mode)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary blockchain-based DRM solution addresses lack of industry standards for CAD data protection; verified through beta products for Autodesk Inventor, Blender, and SolidWorks.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces IP theft risk by 100% for shared CAD files through blockchain-based DRM, enabling new revenue streams via design licensing while maintaining designer ownership and control.
How They Differentiate
Unlike platform-dependent solutions, CADChain's blockchain-based approach ensures designers retain full data ownership and control, with no access to model data, enabling independent monetization and secure collaboration.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies, engineering firms, designers, and 3D printing service bureaus needing secure CAD data collaboration and IP protection.
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Engineering; Manufacturing
Competitors
Senvol; Kraftwurx; Triditive
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grew from a small team to 25 people by 2021, with products in beta/alpha for major CAD platforms and a stealth 3D printing proposition.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2018; Launched Boris for Inventor beta in 2021; Accepted into DMS Accelerator in 2021; Received support from REACH incubator; Developing products for Blender and SolidWorks
Notable Customers
Airbus; Siemens; Materialise; Ultimaker; Shapeways