Hexagon VISI
Hexagon VISI: A focused Windows CAD/CAE/CAM suite for complex tooling and integrated machining. Ranked #13 of 80 in 3D CAD Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for mold, tooling, and integrated machining.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forMold, tooling, and integrated machining
- Assembly designYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines hybrid modelling, tool design, analysis, and machining
- Supports mould, progressive-die, sheet-metal, and electrode workflows
- Translates major CAD formats and integrates with WORKNC and ESPRIT
Where it doesn't
- Designed for Windows 11 Professional 64-bit
- Sales contact is required for pricing
- Its tooling focus may exceed the needs of general CAD teams
Our verdict on Hexagon VISI
Hexagon VISI is CAD/CAE/CAM software for manufacturers, mould makers, die designers, and engineering teams working with complex tooling and production data. Its scope covers hybrid solid, surface, and wireframe modelling; mould base and tool assembly design; progressive-die unfolding; sheet-metal workflows; electrode management; and CNC machining from 2.5-axis through 5-axis, including Wire EDM. Assembly management, bills of materials, CAD translation, and manufacturing modules support a connected tooling workflow from design through production.
The strongest fit is for organisations that need dedicated mould and die capabilities rather than a general-purpose modelling package. VISI includes plastic injection mould-flow and thermal analysis, surface repair, standard component catalogues for 3D tool design, and interoperability with WORKNC, ESPRIT, and Machining Strategist. Its supported import formats include CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo, Parasolid, STEP, IGES, STL, DXF/DWG, and other formats; exports include STEP, Parasolid, CATIA V5, STL, IGES, and 3D PDF. That breadth can help teams working across mixed design and manufacturing systems.
Platform and purchasing requirements narrow the audience. The current system requirements specify Windows 11 Professional 64-bit, so teams standardised on other operating systems should look elsewhere. Pricing requires contact with sales, making VISI a fit for organisations evaluating a specialist tooling environment rather than buyers seeking a simple self-serve purchase. Choose it when mould, die, electrode, analysis, and machining workflows need to sit within one product family. Choose an alternative when the priority is broad general CAD, cross-platform access, or a lightweight design tool without dedicated tooling functions.
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Hexagon VISI fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Modeling method | Hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Windows 11 Professional 64-bit |
| File import and export | Import: ACIS, CATIA V4/V5, STL, PLY, DXF/DWG, IGES, STEP, VDA, Inventor, NX, JT Open, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Parasolid and Creo. Export: 3D PDF, ACIS, CATIA V5, DXF/DWG, STL, IGES, JT Open, Parasolid, STEP and VDA. |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: WORKNC, ESPRIT, Machining Strategist |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | hexagon.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Hexagon VISI integrations
Hexagon VISI lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- WORKNC
- ESPRIT
- Machining Strategist
Alternatives to Hexagon VISI
- Siemens NXDeep hybrid CAD with Teamcenter integration for large engineering organizations.9.4
- CATIAA deep engineering suite for complex products, with enterprise pricing to match.9.3
- SOLIDWORKSFull mechanical CAD with broad design, manufacturing, simulation, and collaboration tools.9.2
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