1992  |  In the beginning there was construction...

Initially founded as design engineering department, CADENAS soon realized the potential of the emerging computer age and specialized on software, which simplifies the work of engineers by providing CAD models.

1995  |  Software development moves into focus

The young and flexible company early entered the 3D software market place with the CADENAS PARTsolutions software.

1999  |  First international convention CADENAS Industry-Forum

The CADENAS Industry-Forum targets component manufacturers and buyers of the mechanical, plant and electrical engineering industries and offers an ideal platform to experience how other companies use CADENAS software solution for their business.

2000  |  Successfully entering the world´s largest mechanical engineering market

CADENAS expands its sales potential to the North American market. With the new location based in the USA CADENAS is even closer to the American customers and their needs.

2002  |  Foundation of new subsidiaries in Europe

CADENAS founded subsidiaries in many European countries to support the existing European sales network.

2005  |  Breaking into Asia

CADENAS expands its excellent global position to the Asian market, to profit from the potential of the world´s fastet growing markets. Now customers in China, Japan, and South Korea have their own subsidiaries with their local contact person.

2007  |  Setting new standards with the Geometric Similarity Search

The Geometric Similarity Search is successfully presented on the annual convention CADENAS Industry-Forum as innvoation of the PARTsolutions software.

2010  |  (R)Evolution of classification

The new version of the Strategic Parts Management PART solutions reveals a new, intelligent approach to find 3D CAD components at your company. For example searching with a 2D sketch and with the help of topologies.