# Onshape by PTC

> Onshape by PTC combines browser-based parametric mechanical CAD, built-in product data management and collaboration in a shared cloud database. Its subscriptions serve product-development teams, while free noncommercial and education plans introduce individuals and classrooms to the same design environment.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Boston, United States
- **Founders:** Jon Hirschtick (Co-founder; CEO at the time of the 2019 acquisition), John McEleney (Co-founder), Dave Corcoran (Co-founder), Tommy Li (Co-founder)
- **Products:** Onshape CAD and PDM, FeatureScript, CAM Studio, AI Advisor, Onshape Enterprise
- **Notable:** Acquired by PTC in November 2019 after an approximately $470 million agreement., Reached its 200th product release in 2025., Reported more than 1.2 million students and teachers using Onshape in the academic year discussed in July 2025.

## Products & services

- **Onshape CAD and PDM** — Browser-based parts, assemblies and drawings with integrated history, versioning and collaboration.
- **FeatureScript** — Language and integrated Feature Studio for custom parametric CAD features; standard library source is publicly viewable.
- **CAM Studio** — Integrated machining preparation, toolpath generation and simulation; beta launched in January 2025.
- **AI Advisor** — Natural-language guidance grounded in Onshape learning materials; integrated in-product in October 2025.
- **Onshape Enterprise** — CAD/PDM subscriptions with analytics, advanced administration, SSO and PLM connections.
- **Education plans** — Free student and educator plans plus paid Education Enterprise.

## Achievements

- Acquired by PTC in November 2019 after an approximately $470 million agreement.
- Reached its 200th product release in 2025.
- Reported more than 1.2 million students and teachers using Onshape in the academic year discussed in July 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Release 1.221 on September 18 added Feature Studio history comparison, a Professional/Enterprise read-only document mode and AI-powered public-document thumbnail search as a Labs feature.
- **2026-08** — Release 1.220 added a sheet metal jog feature and drawing/MBD refinements.
- **2026-02** — Release 1.211 introduced model-based definition and AI Advisor support in Help.
- **2025-10** — AI Advisor became available directly inside Onshape; the release announcement said it had no access to users’ design data.

## Links

- Website: https://www.onshape.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onshape/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Onshape
- GitHub: https://github.com/onshape
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnshapeInc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onshapeptc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onshapeInc/

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Last updated: 2026-10-01