History of Papacad.com – Professional CAD Designs & Projects
Introduction
Since 2014, Papacad.com has been delivering professional CAD designs and ready-to-use CAD projects for engineers, students, makers, and DIY enthusiasts worldwide.
Our mission: to make precise, production-ready CAD packages available to anyone, anywhere.
The Beginning (2014)
In 2014, Papacad.com was born from a simple idea – to create a global platform for high-quality CAD models and engineering projects that were hard to find online.
Our first projects included:
- Free Mobile Gantry Crane A‑Frame – Full 3D CAD + DWG Drawings
- Free Snap-Off Knife CAD Plans – 3D & 2D Detailed Design
- Rotary Separator – Mechanical Engineering Design
From the very start, our goal was to serve a global audience, offering both free and premium CAD content.
Growth and First Clients
Within the first month, our first sale was made – a Volumetric Liquid Filling Machine – to a client in the Philippines.
Today, Papacad.com has customers in over 40 countries, with the USA, Canada, Turkey, Brazil, and the UK leading the way.
What Makes Papacad Different
Our designs are:
- Fully editable
- Complete with 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings
- Prepared using professional tools like Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks
This means every project is ready for production – no incomplete files, no guesswork.
Categories and Specialties
Our growing library includes:
Whether you’re a professional engineer, maker, or student, you’ll find precise designs that save time and reduce cost.
Future Plans
We aim to grow from 46 available projects to over 200–300 designs, expand into new categories like:
- Furniture & industrial design
- RC vehicles & mechanical toys
- Advanced engineering solutions
A blog, video tutorials, and downloadable learning resources are also in the works.
Conclusion
From a small idea in 2014 to a trusted source of CAD projects worldwide, Papacad.com continues to deliver high-precision engineering solutions for professionals and enthusiasts alike.