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CAD Solutions For Engineer Research, Lead Generation, And Opportunity Intelligence

3D CAD Files are highly valuable lead generation tools for manufacturers looking to engage engineers in the industrial marketplace and generate high-quality sales leads. These assets are critical during an engineer's research phase and create sales leads at a 2.5x greater rate than text-based product information.

Up to 88% of businesses ultimately buy the part after downloading the CAD model...

CAD downloads provide manufacturers with actionable information and advanced visibility into new projects in their early stages as engineers search for parts and components to shortlist. Guarantee your ability to be a first-mover on projects as engineers search for suitable parts by offering the right data.

Use your CAD files to accelerate deals with more than 27 million qualified buyers and engineers in the discovery stage.

The Thomas TraceParts Network combines two of the most powerful B2B networks in the world that include targeted audiences in the engineering research & design, sourcing & procurement, and CAD markets.

This partnership of networks allows users to distribute CAD files across Thomasnet.com, TraceParts, and 44 more marketplaces to put you in front of over 27 million in-market buyers and engineers to generate leads for your business.

The Right Data + The Right Time + The Right Place = High-Quality, High-Value Leads

The Thomas TraceParts Network offers the simplest equation to grow your lead pipeline, complete the digital thread, and grow your business.

The Thomas TraceParts Network program includes:

Lead generation starting with unlimited leads per month
Importing and enhancing up to 1,000 SKUs created in catalog and CAD format using your existing files
Distribution across Thomasnet.com and the TraceParts Network plus 44 more CAD file site portals
An audience of active, in-market design engineers & procurement professionals

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Your Thomas TraceParts Network Guide

In order to give you more detail about where your CAD files will be distributed and the different companies that are searching, we've put together the Thomas TraceParts Network Guide.

This guide will give you additional information including:

Top companies downloading CAD models on the network
An audience breakdown including job titles
The Network list including which websites are used to distribute your models

Get The Audience Guide

Learn about new projects and contact decision-makers before your competitors.

70% of the product manufacturers' buyer's journey is complete before the buyer engages with sales...

CAD files quickly provide the dimensional and performance data that engineers and designers need. Providing these valuable assets gives prospects the information they need right now and gives you the opportunity to have your products specified earlier in the design process before a P.O. is ever issued.

Learn More About Providing The Right Content To Target Your Industrial Buyers

In today’s marketplace, procurement professionals, MROs, and engineers expect the companies they do business with to offer a digital experience that is as smooth and simple as the websites and platforms they shop for personal items. Visit the below resources to ensure your meeting all your buyers' needs and creating more sales opportunities:

Ready to Leverage CAD Assets to Add Value for Visitors to Your Website?

Thomas Navigator

The Thomas Navigator Platform organizes your digital product information, including BIM and CAD files, into a highly-configurable online catalog designed to give your visitors the data they need to make specifications and purchasing decisions.

With Navigator, you can easily deliver rich, detailed product data including product specs and CAD models to engineers and sourcing professionals researching their next supplier online.

Thomas Connect

Thomas Connect is an online product data management tool designed to deliver your Thomas Navigator's detailed product information between OEM and Distributor partners in real-time to account for changes in product dimensions, availability, and more.

Manage your product data effectively and better provide your partners with an optimized online product experience that ensures they have the most up-to-date product information.

Generate High-Quality Leads From More Than 27 Million Engineers and Buyers Using Your CAD Data

CAD Solutions For Engineer Research, Lead Generation, And Opportunity Intelligence

Use your CAD files to accelerate deals with more than 27 million qualified buyers and engineers in the discovery stage.

The Thomas TraceParts Network program includes:

Thomas Navigator

Thomas Connect