ZWCAD MFG 2026 adds new part libraries, automation, and compatibility for mechanical design.
ZWSOFT has announced the release of ZWCAD MFG 2026, its mechanical CAD solution developed for engineers and manufacturers. The latest version includes tools aimed at improving design efficiency and data management, supporting users across various stages of mechanical product development.
Why Choose ZWCAD MFG 2026?
ZWCAD MFG 2026 introduces expanded part libraries, automated workflows, and improved compatibility to support mechanical and industrial design tasks. It is designed to work with both modern teams and existing legacy data, helping users transition to updated workflows with ease.
What’s New in ZWCAD MFG 2026?
Product Inplace Manager: smarter data, better collaboration
Modern mechanical design projects require both accurate drawings and efficient data management. The new Product Inplace Manager includes a visual assembly tree that enables users to create, browse, and open part drawings from a single interface.
It allows users to update and manage BOM data without opening each individual drawing. Parent-child relationships are linked to help ensure updates are applied consistently across assemblies. The tool also supports batch operations such as printing, running scripts, and exporting files, helping reduce repetitive manual tasks in routine workflows.
Screw Connection: 65% faster design for the most common assembly task
Screw connections are foundational in mechanical design and often a major time sink. ZWCAD MFG 2026 introduces a wizard-based Screw Connection tool that boosts efficiency by over 65%.
Engineers can now insert full assemblies—such as bolts, washers, and nuts—by selecting a nominal diameter. The system automatically matches sizes and determines bolt lengths based on hole depth. This update supports use cases such as pressure vessels, gear housings, and control panels, and allows users to create and reuse templates, switch view styles (such as section views), and make post-insertion edits.
Hole Generator: parametric precision, effortlessly delivered
The Hole Generator in ZWCAD MFG 2026 provides a straightforward and customizable way to place various types of holes, including straight, stepped, tapered, and center holes. It supports built-in international standards to streamline the process.
Users can specify the hole type and diameter, and the system completes the remaining specifications. The tool includes support for local section views, automatic dimensioning, and two annotation modes (Leader and General) to help ensure clear and accurate drawings.
Part Library Expansion: over 370 new parts, countless possibilities
ZWCAD MFG 2026 adds over 370 new JIS and KS standard parts, including structural steel profiles, bearings, and fasteners. This update allows engineers to insert region-specific components directly into their designs, supporting local standards and reducing the need for manual part customization. The expanded library is intended to simplify workflows for projects requiring compliance with Japanese and Korean specifications.
Multi-language support
ZWCAD MFG 2026 adds support for Czech, Spanish, and Hungarian. It now supports a total of 11 languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, German, Korean, Turkish, Polish, Czech, Spanish, and Hungarian.
Broad AutoCAD Mechanical compatibility: From AM6 (2004) to 2024
ZWCAD MFG 2026 ensures seamless import and export of legacy drawings by supporting all AutoCAD Mechanical versions from AM6 (2004) to 2024. This minimizes file conversion issues, enabling engineers to protect existing investments and reuse years of design assets.
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