This document discusses how providing CAD drawings on ThomasNet.com can help manufacturers attract customers. It notes that 58% of industrial buyers are looking for CAD drawings and only 13% of suppliers provide them. Making CAD drawings available online allows buyers to directly download and specify parts in their designs. ThomasNet.com sees millions of downloads annually from engineers at top companies and universities. Providing CAD drawings helps manufacturers differentiate themselves and increases the chances of repeat business from satisfied customers.

1. CAD Audience
Turn Your CAD Drawings
into Customers
Downloadable CAD drawings save your potential customers time and money.
It eliminates the need to redraw parts and products and allows them to be What ThomasNet
directly specified into their design. Clients Say About
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General Manager, Magnecraft, Inc.
Manufacturer of Automation Equipment
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average when a purchase need arises.
Source: Industrial Purchasing Barometer
Make sure the engineers that research your company can download
CAD drawings of the parts or products they need.
Once an engineer has a great download and buying experience with a
manufacturer, they are more likely to become a repeat customer.

2. Who Downloads CAD Drawings from ThomasNet.com?
Companies and Organizations You Want to Do Business With.
CAD Audience
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Arizona State University
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For more information:
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