The Proven Standard for Secure, Accessible Model-based Data Transfer
Anark’s 3D PDF software empowers manufacturers, suppliers, and regulators with simple, secure, and standards-compliant access to complete digital product definition. Built on more than a decade of innovation, Anark’s 3D PDFs deliver universal access to high quality engineering data—without CAD or PLM complexity.
Engineering Data is Locked Inside Tools Only Engineers Can Use
Engineering tools are designed for experts that develop and manage complex digital product definition, but lack the accessibility everyone else needs. When downstream teams need the data, engineers manually extract, convert, and recreate complex models. This inefficient process negatively impacts the bottom line in the following ways:
What's Preventing Engineering Efficiency?
Download Collaboration Insights from 200 Manufacturers to learn why engineers spend so much time as the "human powered digital thread". This report documents the results of research conducted by Lifecycle Insights to assess the state of technical data collaboration.
Manual repackaging of engineering data slows cycle times, drives rework and takes engineering time away from product innovation
Lost structure, PMI, and model view states
Converting Creo Combination States, NX Display States, and CATIA Capture States strips out key PMI, leaving incomplete product definition
IP and CUI security risk
Sharing native CAD or uncontrolled screenshots exposes sensitive design data and regulated CUI
Incomplete or untrusted data handoffs
Suppliers, manufacturing, quality and other stakeholders receive inconsistent or outdated product data.
Compliance risk and lost traceability
Uncontrolled files make it hard to deliver on standards like MIL-STD-31000B or FAA type certification
3D PDF Unlocks Rich Product Definition From Your CAD and PLM Tools
Anark’s 3D PDF solution makes it easy to deliver complete, structured engineering data to anyone who needs it—without requiring access to CAD, PLM, or specialized tools. Each PDF includes 3D geometry, PMI, metadata, BOMs, and saved views, viewable in Adobe Reader. The result is a shareable, standards-based format that empowers everyone—from suppliers to certifiers to manufacturing teams—with the clarity and confidence to move faster and make better decisions.
No CAD license. No viewer installs. No guesswork. Just unlocked data.
Universal access for all stakeholders
Anyone can view and interact with 3D PDFs in the free Adobe Reader, no CAD or PLM training required
Complete digital product definition
Delivers 3D geometry, PMI, BOMs, metadata and view states in one portable file
Secure, standard compliant delivery
Meets MIL-STD-31000B, FAA Type Cert, CUI requirements for technical data packages (TDP)
Automated publishing from source systems
Trigger publishing directly from PLM and CAD, eliminating manual repackaging and version related errors
Built for every point in the value chain
Equips manufacturing, suppliers, customers and regulators with accurate, ready-to-use technical data
Digital engineering data governance and compliance is complicated
Anark 3D PDFs take the hassle out of meeting the most rigorous data and security standards including:
MIL-STD-31000B
FAA Type Certification Data Exchange
DoD Instruction 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
DoD Instruction 5000.97 on Digital Engineering
Watch the free on-demand webinar to see how 3D PDF validation ensures accuracy and consistency for secure, compliant 3D PDFs.
Going Beyond 3D PDF for Enhanced Model-based Collaboration
Unlock full collaboration in real time, with the data you already have
Already creating Anark 3D PDFs? Extend their value instantly with Anark Collaborate—a secure, traceable platform for real-time, web-based collaboration. No new tools to learn. No disruption to your workflows. Just more ways to put your digital product definition (DPD) to work.
With Anark Collaborate you can:
Review and markup 2D/3D content with tracked comments and discussions
Simplify supplier and customer data exchange with secure, shared workspaces
Disposition feedback and tasks so teams focus on what matters most
Conduct pre-release reviews of technical data packages (TDP) prior to delivery
Integrate model-based content into portals and platforms via Search API
Enhance security with session-aware markings and identity management integration
Whether you’re sharing data as 3D PDFs or interactive HTML, Anark delivers the right information in the right format with complete traceability and context across your digital thread.
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