THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, Feb 5, 2025 – DigiKey has announced a partnership with TraceParts , a provider of CAD content for engineering, industrial equipment, and machine design.
How to download CAD Models from DigiKey.
Download TraceParts CAD-content from the DigiKey website in 5 steps:
Step 1: Go to the DigiKey platform and select the type of component you’re looking for.
Step 2: In the filters, in the “Media” section, check “EDA/CAD Models” and click “Apply all”.
Step 3: Search for your desired component and go to its Product Page. Here, click the link in EDA/CAD models.
Step 4: It opens a new page, scroll down to the bottom of the page to see TraceParts 3D viewer.
Step 5: Choose from over 60 CAD Formats and download the one you need.
The partnership brings together DigiKey’s range of electronic components and TraceParts’ 3D CAD models and design tools. This integration will help engineers, makers, and product developers work faster, improving design cycles and simplifying workflows for a more efficient 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.”
“We are thrilled to collaborate with DigiKey to bring our extensive CAD content and technology to their website,” said Leia Sanderson Teixeira, chief commercial officer for TraceParts. “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.”
About TraceParts
TraceParts, established in 1990 and headquartered in Saint Romain de Colbosc, France, is a leading provider of 3D digital content for engineering. The company offers a comprehensive platform featuring CAD part libraries, electronic catalogs, and product configurators, assisting engineers and designers to access over 100 million CAD models and product datasheets. This library supports various stages of product development, including design, purchasing, manufacturing, and maintenance. TraceParts serves a diverse range of industries, including 3D printing, rapid prototyping, design software, and computer hardware, facilitating efficient product development and innovation. As of August 2024, TraceParts reported an annual revenue of approximately $15 million and employed around 100 people across four continents, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
About DigiKey
DigiKey, founded in 1972 by Ronald Stordahl, is a distributor of electronic components headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. The company offers an inventory of over 15.9 million products, including integrated circuits, connectors, capacitors, resistors, and relays, catering to design engineers and manufacturers across industries such as automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. DigiKey serves customers in more than 180 countries, providing services like same-day shipping and a user-friendly online platform. As of 2023, the company reported annual revenues of approximately $5 billion and employed over 5,000 people. DigiKey’s commitment to innovation and customer service has solidified its position as a global leader in electronic component distribution.
Source: TraceParts
