Automotive Design Software for Indian Vehicle Manufacturers
India is the world's 4th largest automobile market and 3rd largest in production. From Tata's next-generation EVs to Tier-2 component suppliers in Pune, every vehicle starts with design. CADSPro delivers SOLIDWORKS-powered CAD solutions tailored for India's automotive industry.
Automotive clients
Largest auto market
Years experience
CAD Solutions for Automotive Design
Purpose-built SOLIDWORKS workflows for every stage of vehicle development, from concept styling to production-ready engineering.
Exterior Styling & Surfacing
Create Class-A surfaces for body panels, bumpers, and aerodynamic profiles with SOLIDWORKS surface modelling tools optimised for automotive OEM requirements.
Chassis & Frame Design
Engineer robust chassis structures, sub-frames, and suspension geometry with parametric modelling and integrated FEA validation for safety compliance.
Interior Components
Design dashboard assemblies, seating systems, HVAC ducting, and trim components with precise tolerancing and material-aware modelling workflows.
Sheet Metal Body Panels
Develop press-ready sheet metal body panels, closures, and structural reinforcements with automatic flat pattern generation and bend allowance calculations.
Weldments & Frame Design
Build tubular frames, roll cages, and welded structures using the SOLIDWORKS weldments library with automatic cut lists and weld bead calculations.
Design Validation
Validate designs against crash, NVH, and durability requirements using SOLIDWORKS Simulation for static, dynamic, and fatigue analysis before physical prototyping.
Key Capabilities for Automotive Engineering
Deep-dive into the SOLIDWORKS capabilities that matter most for automotive design, validation, and manufacturing readiness.
Class-A Surface Modelling
Automotive exterior design demands curvature-continuous surfaces that meet stringent quality standards. SOLIDWORKS surface tools enable designers to create complex freeform shapes for bonnets, fenders, and bumper fascias while maintaining tangent and curvature continuity across multi-patch surfaces. Indian OEMs like Tata Motors and Mahindra rely on these workflows for new model development.
- G2/G3 curvature continuity across panels
- Zebra stripe and curvature comb analysis
- Deviation analysis against scan data
- Surface quality checks per OEM standards
Large Assembly Management
Full vehicle assemblies can exceed 15,000 components. SOLIDWORKS large assembly mode, SpeedPak configurations, and lightweight loading ensure engineers can navigate complete vehicle assemblies without performance degradation. Assembly-level design reviews become seamless even on standard engineering workstations.
- SpeedPak for sub-assembly simplification
- Lightweight and large assembly mode
- Display states for rapid visual switching
- Envelope components for spatial allocation
Design Validation & Simulation
Reduce physical prototyping cycles by validating structural integrity, thermal performance, and fatigue life digitally. Indian automotive companies using simulation-driven design report 30-50% reduction in prototype iterations, translating to crores in saved tooling costs and months of compressed development timelines.
- Linear and nonlinear FEA
- Thermal and flow simulation
- Fatigue and durability prediction
- Drop test and impact analysis
Manufacturing Integration
Bridge the gap between design and production with integrated CAM, mould design, and tolerance analysis. Generate CNC tool paths directly from SOLIDWORKS models, design injection moulds for plastic components, and validate dimensional stack-ups to ensure first-time-right manufacturing at Indian Tier-1 and Tier-2 supplier facilities.
- Integrated CAM for CNC programming
- Injection mould design tools
- Tolerance stack-up analysis (DimXpert)
- Drawing automation for shop floor
Automotive Segments We Serve
From passenger cars to electric vehicles, our solutions support every segment of India's diverse automotive ecosystem.
Passenger Vehicles
Full vehicle development from concept to production for hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, and MPVs. Supporting India's largest segment with 3.8 million units annually.
Commercial Vehicles
Truck cabins, trailer bodies, bus structures, and LCV platforms. India's CV market produces over 1 million units per year with growing demand for specialised vehicles.
Two-Wheelers
Motorcycle frames, scooter body panels, engine components, and exhaust systems. India is the world's largest two-wheeler market with 18+ million units annually.
Electric Vehicles
Battery enclosures, motor housings, thermal management systems, and lightweight chassis for EVs. India targets 30% EV penetration by 2030 under the FAME-II and PM E-Drive schemes.
Auto Components
Precision components for powertrain, braking, steering, and suspension systems. India's auto component industry is valued at USD 70 billion and exports to global OEMs.
Motorsports
Race car design, aerodynamic bodywork, roll cage structures, and performance components for Formula SAE, BAJA, and professional racing teams across India.
Automotive Success Stories
Real results from Indian automotive companies that transformed their design processes with CADSPro and SOLIDWORKS.
Reduction in design iterations
Bangalore EV Startup
An electric three-wheeler startup in Bangalore adopted SOLIDWORKS with CADSPro's implementation support for their ground-up EV platform development. By leveraging simulation-driven design for battery enclosure thermal analysis and chassis structural validation, the team reduced physical prototype iterations from 5 to 3 cycles.
Key Outcomes
- Battery enclosure passed AIS-156 thermal runaway test on first physical prototype
- Chassis weight reduced by 12% through topology optimisation
- Time-to-market compressed by 4 months
- Saved approximately Rs 45 lakh in prototype tooling costs
Faster design retrieval
Pune Component Supplier
A Tier-1 brake component manufacturer in Pune supplying to Bajaj and TVS implemented SOLIDWORKS PDM through CADSPro to manage 25,000+ part files across 3 design teams. The centralised vault with automated revision control eliminated duplicate part creation and version confusion.
Key Outcomes
- Design retrieval time reduced from 25 minutes to under 10 minutes
- Duplicate part creation dropped by 35%
- ECN processing time reduced from 5 days to 2 days
- Annual savings of approximately Rs 28 lakh in engineering hours
Material cost savings
Chennai Two-Wheeler Manufacturer
A two-wheeler OEM near Chennai engaged CADSPro to optimise their exhaust system and swing arm designs using SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Finite element analysis identified over-engineered sections where material could be safely removed without compromising durability or NVH performance.
Key Outcomes
- Exhaust system weight reduced by 18% with maintained back-pressure targets
- Swing arm redesign saved 0.4 kg per unit across 200,000 annual production
- Material cost savings of Rs 85 per unit at production volume
- Total annual savings exceeding Rs 1.7 crore
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Indian auto component industry
EV target by 2030
Two-wheelers sold per year
Why Indian Automotive Companies Choose CADSPro
Deep industry expertise combined with certified SOLIDWORKS delivery makes CADSPro the preferred technology partner for automotive design.
Automotive Domain Expertise
Our engineers understand BIW, powertrain, and chassis design workflows. We configure SOLIDWORKS specifically for automotive use cases, not generic setups.
Rapid Deployment
Get your automotive design team productive in weeks, not months. Pre-configured templates, material libraries, and standard part databases for Indian automotive standards.
Proven ROI
Our automotive clients report 25-40% reduction in design cycle times and 15-30% savings in prototype costs within the first year of implementation.
Compliance & Standards
Pre-built support for AIS, CMVR, BS-VI, and ARAI/ICAT certification documentation requirements. Stay compliant without additional workflow overhead.
Frequently Asked Questions
For automotive component design, SOLIDWORKS Professional provides the surfacing, sheet metal, and weldments tools most teams need. For full vehicle development with simulation and PDM, SOLIDWORKS Premium is recommended. CADSPro offers a free workflow assessment to recommend the right configuration for your specific automotive design requirements.
Yes. SOLIDWORKS large assembly mode, SpeedPak configurations, and lightweight loading enable engineers to work with assemblies exceeding 15,000 components. Many Indian OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers use SOLIDWORKS for complete vehicle-level assemblies including BIW, chassis, powertrain, and interior systems.
CATIA is traditionally used by large OEMs for Class-A surfacing and full-vehicle digital mockups. SOLIDWORKS offers a more cost-effective solution with faster learning curves, making it ideal for Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, EV startups, and mid-size automotive companies. Many organisations use both, with CATIA for OEM surfacing and SOLIDWORKS for component engineering.
Yes. CADSPro offers industry-specific SOLIDWORKS training modules covering automotive sheet metal design, weldments for chassis, surface modelling for exterior panels, and simulation for structural validation. Training can be customised to your team's specific vehicle programs and component types.
SOLIDWORKS integrates with major PLM platforms including Teamcenter, Windchill, and 3DEXPERIENCE. For companies without PLM, SOLIDWORKS PDM provides robust data management. CADSPro handles the integration and data migration to ensure seamless connectivity with your existing systems.
CADSPro provides specialised support for EV design including battery enclosure thermal simulation, motor housing design, lightweight chassis optimisation, and high-voltage component clearance analysis. We have experience with AIS-156 and AIS-038 compliance requirements for Indian EV homologation.
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