DigiKey, an automation and technical component distributor, has partnered with TraceParts, a provider of computer-aided design (CAD) content for engineering, industrial equipment and machine design.
The partnership expands the availability of downloadable CAD model offerings for engineers, makers and product developers.
The collaboration combines DigiKey’s selection of electronic components with TraceParts’ 3D CAD models and design resources. Engineers, makers and product developers could experience faster product design cycles and more efficient workflows for a streamlined overall approach to the design and prototyping process.
"We are excited to integrate TraceParts’ extensive 3D model library to our product catalog, making it easier than ever for designers and engineers to move seamlessly from ideation to CAD tool to finished product,” said Cody Walseth, digital product owner for DigiKey. “This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to empowering our customers and accelerating their journey from concept to creation.”
Leia Sanderson Teixeira, chief commercial officer for TraceParts, added: “We are thrilled to collaborate with DigiKey to bring our extensive CAD content and technology to their website. This integration highlights our shared commitment to supporting engineers and designers with seamless access to the tools they need to innovate. We’re confident that this partnership marks the beginning of an exciting journey with significant potential to enhance the design experience for DigiKey’s customers worldwide.”
