I started using Components Engine about eight months ago to manage our spare parts catalogues, and I can honestly say it has been one of the best choices we’ve made in recent years for our after-sales service. The integration between the 3D model, bill of materials, and exploded view is genuinely smart and well executed. Once the files are imported (even from SolidWorks or other CAD programmes), the software links almost everything automatically, which greatly reduces manual work and, above all, the risk of errors. The editor is intuitive and fast, and it lets you work with real precision on exploded views without going crazy. Online publishing works very well, and the online catalogue is highly appreciated by both customers and technicians in the field. They can order parts in just a few clicks, zoom in, rotate the 3D model, and immediately check availability and prices. As a result, we’ve drastically reduced calls and emails asking for clarification about spare parts, and incorrect requests have dropped significantly. Support is responsive (we almost always get a reply within five hours), and updates are released regularly, adding genuinely useful features, such as integrated claims management, which we’re now starting to use. Overall, it’s clear that the developers really understand the needs of anyone dealing with after-sales spare parts.

The new 3D explode feature for design "groups" is fantastic! It allows for navigation logic never before experienced.

One of the most obvious strengths of Components Engine is its ability to retrieve and enhance historical PDF catalogs, even rasterized ones, transforming them into truly usable digital tools. The software allows you to quickly index even very old documentation, maintaining high loading and navigation performance. A particularly valuable feature is the ability to apply different configurations based on the structure of each individual PDF. Catalogue with different layouts, not uniform explosion logic, or heterogeneous graphic styles can be managed without any constraints. This approach allows you to preserve your existing information assets, avoiding costly and time-consuming content re-engineering activities.