Case Study: Leading Global Manufacturer achieves faster 3D reviews and cost savings with Foxit Software

How a Global Manufacturer Boosted 3D Workflow Efficiency and Reduced Costs with Foxit PDF Editor’s Advanced 3D Tools

A leading global manufacturer with production facilities across multiple countries faced slowing 3D workflow reviews as it scaled: engineering used AutoCAD to create detailed 3D floorplans, but legal and executive teams found AutoCAD overengineered, costly (licenses > $2,000/user/year), and difficult for simple review and annotation. Frequent file handoffs, version-control issues, long load times, and software troubleshooting created approval bottlenecks that threatened agility and growth.

The company began exporting CAD drawings to Foxit PDF Editor’s 3D PDFs, enabling non-technical users to view, rotate, annotate, and collaborate in real time while engineers kept using AutoCAD. Foxit’s 3D tools, file compression, and integrations sped approvals, reduced errors, and eliminated the need for costly AutoCAD licenses for reviewers—saving thousands annually and freeing funds to reinvest in production capacity and equipment.