CADmallista

CADmallista is an online marketplace and community for computer-aided design (CAD) assets and resources. It enables designers to upload, license, and sell 3D models, assemblies, 2D drawings, textures, and templates for use in engineering, architecture, and product development. The site provides advanced search, metadata tagging, previews, and license terms to help buyers evaluate assets.

The platform supports multiple CAD ecosystems and common file formats, including STEP, IGES, STL, OBJ, DWG, and DXF, and offers an integrated viewer for both 3D and 2D content. It emphasizes interoperability and aims to streamline procurement of design assets for teams and individuals.

Content on CADmallista is contributed by a global community of designers, engineers, and educators. Submissions undergo basic quality checks and licensing verification. Assets are offered under several licensing models, such as per-download, subscription, and royalty-free terms, with clear usage rights and attribution requirements.

Revenue-wise, the platform earns revenue by taking a commission on sales and offering vendor subscriptions for enhanced exposure. It also provides API access and plugin support for integration with popular CAD environments.

Community and usage: CADmallista hosts tutorials, forums, and design challenges to foster learning and collaboration. It is used by students, freelancers, small studios, and large teams as a resource for rapid prototyping and education. Potential drawbacks include variable asset quality and licensing ambiguity.