| Topic | PartDatum | CADIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Primary workflow | CAD revision comparison and inspection preparation | CAD quality checking, derivative validation and revision comparison |
| Native model access | STEP workflow today; native reading is on the roadmap | Vendor describes native CAD APIs and several native systems |
| Enterprise integration | No PLM connector claimed in the current release | Vendor documents Teamcenter integration and automation |
| Archival workflow | Comparison evidence only; no LOTAR compliance claim | Vendor describes LOTAR-related validation properties and workflows |
| Inspection preparation | Supported ballooning, Form 3 and QIF exports | Confirm the required characteristic/FAI workflow with ITI |
How to use this comparison
CADIQ’s published scope includes native-model evaluation and enterprise integration. PartDatum is a narrower pilot offering for comparison and inspection preparation. A shared file set should test transfer quality, unsupported content, report interpretation and the actual review effort.
Evaluation checklist
Use a known revision pair. Record CAD/exporter versions, units, PMI coverage and any unresolved items. Inspect the report with the engineer responsible for acceptance. Ask each vendor to demonstrate requirements that are not documented here.
Method and limits
Reviewed on 1 October 2026. Competitor entries summarise the linked vendor pages; they are not independent performance tests. Undocumented coverage is recorded as unknown, not as absence. Product scope, licensing and availability can change.