Better-fit options
Agencies are matched to your project type, CAD software, deliverables, timeline and relevant experience. You are not left searching through a generic directory.
CAD agency matching for real project needs
Get the right CAD team on your project. Faster.
Share your requirement once. Marathon identifies relevant CAD agencies from a network of 1,000+ partners, coordinates the initial questions and helps you compare the best-fit options before you choose.
1,000+CAD agencies across software, industries and project types
1 briefOne clear requirement instead of repeating it to multiple vendors
0 commitmentReview the options before deciding who you want to work with
✓ Relevant partner matching✓ NDA available✓ You choose the final partner
Support for the CAD work already on your desk
Mechanical PartsAssembliesTechnical DrawingsProduct EnclosuresManufacturing CADReverse Engineering
Why Marathon
Your CAD requirement should not become another sourcing project.
When your internal team is full, the deadline is close or the work needs specialist expertise, Marathon gives you a faster path to relevant external capacity.
Less time spent sourcing
Share the requirement once. Marathon coordinates the first round of questions, so your team spends less time on outreach, repeated calls and vendor follow-ups.
A decision you control
Compare the proposed approach, timeline and quotation. Choose the agency that fits your project, or decline the options without being locked in.
How it works
One coordinated process from requirement to project start.
You focus on the work that needs to get done. Marathon organises the search and initial coordination.
Step 01
Share the requirement once
Tell us what needs to be designed, the expected output, preferred software and target timeline.
Step 02
We identify relevant agencies
Marathon checks the network for partners that fit the capability, software, scope and availability you need.
Step 03
Review questions and quotations
We coordinate clarifications and bring the relevant responses together so you can compare the available options.
Step 04
Choose the partner and start
Finalise the agency, confirm the working terms, share the detailed files and move the project forward.
Your project details stay controlled. Agencies receive only the information needed to assess fit. Detailed files are shared with the agency you select, under NDA where required.
A better brief creates a better match
Give us the essentials. We will take it from there.
You do not need a long proposal document. A clear project summary is enough for Marathon to understand the requirement and find the right type of CAD support.
1
What needs to be done
Part modelling, assembly work, drawings, enclosure design, revisions, conversion or ongoing drafting support.
2
What you need delivered
Native CAD files, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, exports, revisions or a defined package of outputs.
3
Software and file requirements
Your preferred CAD tool, current file formats and any standards the final work must follow.
4
Timeline and useful context
Your target date, current project stage and any references that help explain the work.
Example of a useful brief
Clear enough to match. Simple enough to submit.
“We need a sheet-metal enclosure model and manufacturing drawings for an electronics product. The PCB layout is ready. The work should be completed in SOLIDWORKS, with the first design version required within two weeks. We can share the full dimensions and internal product files after selecting the agency.”
CAD capabilities
Find support for a single task, a complete project or an ongoing backlog.
The network covers a broad range of CAD work across product development, engineering, manufacturing and documentation.
Mechanical parts and assemblies
3D part modelling, assemblies, mechanisms, engineering changes, revisions and model clean-up.
Technical and manufacturing drawings
Drawing packs, dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, BOMs, detailing and existing drawing updates.
Product enclosures
Plastic and sheet-metal housings, prototype changes, internal layouts and production-ready revisions.
Manufacturing-ready CAD
DFM revisions, reverse engineering, file conversion, production documentation and model preparation.
SOLIDWORKSAutoCADFusion 360CATIACreoInventorSiemens NXOnshapeAnd more
1,000+
Agencies in the network. One process for your team.
The size of the network creates choice. The matching process makes that choice useful by narrowing it to partners relevant to your requirement.
Network depth with project-level matching
More options should lead to a better fit, not more work for you.
Marathon uses the information in your brief to identify agencies that are suitable for the actual work, not simply available in the directory.
✓ CAD software fit
✓ Project and industry relevance
✓ Deliverable requirements
✓ Timeline and availability
✓ Scope complexity
✓ Communication and coordination
Marathon coordinates the early-stage process. Your team gets a focused set of relevant options without managing multiple disconnected vendor conversations.
Common client requirements
Built for the moments when the work cannot wait.
Marathon is most useful when your team needs extra CAD capacity, a specific skill set or a faster route to a dependable external partner.
Capacity gap
Your internal team is already full
A drawing backlog, a new project or a sudden workload spike is taking attention away from higher-priority engineering work.
✓Bring in external capacity without starting a long hiring cycle.
Specialist requirement
The work needs a specific tool or capability
You need an agency with experience in a particular CAD platform, enclosure type, drawing standard or manufacturing process.
✓Compare partners selected for the actual technical requirement.
Time-sensitive delivery
The project cannot sit in a sourcing queue
The next prototype, manufacturing release or client commitment depends on getting the CAD work started quickly.
✓Move from requirement to relevant agency options through one coordinated process.
Frequently asked questions
What clients usually want to know before submitting a brief
What should I include in the project brief?
Include the type of CAD work, expected deliverables, preferred software or file format, target timeline and any useful context. Detailed dimensions and native project files can be shared later with the selected agency.
Will my requirement be shared with all 1,000+ agencies?
No. Marathon uses the brief to identify relevant agencies. The goal is to share only the information required to assess fit, not to circulate your complete project across the network.
When are detailed files shared?
Detailed files are shared after you select the agency and approve the next step. An NDA can be completed before the full technical handover where required.
How are agencies matched to my project?
Matching considers the project type, CAD software, deliverables, industry relevance, timeline, complexity and partner availability.
Do I have to accept a quotation?
No. You can review the available option, proposed scope, timeline and quotation before making a decision. Submitting the brief does not commit you to an agency.
Can Marathon help with ongoing CAD support?
Yes. The same process can be used for a one-time task, a complete project, a temporary workload spike or ongoing external CAD capacity.
Who owns the final designs and project data?
Your files, project information and intellectual property remain yours. Ownership and confidentiality terms should also be documented in the final agreement with the selected agency.
Have a CAD requirement ready to move?
Share one clear brief. Marathon will help you find relevant agency options, coordinate the initial questions and make the selection process easier for your team.
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