Oct 10, 2026: Delhi, India: ASCON, one of the leading CAD software development companies in Russia with over 37 years of industry expertise, is making a significant entry into the Indian market. The company offers a new version of its powerful and independent 3D modeling software, KOMPAS-3D, aiming to build partnerships with Indian clients and resellers to fuel the nation’s rapidly expanding industrial automation sector.

ASCON offerings for the Indian market include perpetual licenses for KOMPAS-3D CAD software at a special PROMO price, a Partnership Program with operational flexibility and professional support, an Academic Program including free licenses for universities and students, and a Startup Program featuring special conditions for startups.

A great fit for the Indian industrial automation market

India’s industrial automation market is forecasted to double in the next 5 years, supported by the “Make in India” initiative and widespread Industry 4.0 adoption, creating unprecedented demand for powerful design tools.

Featuring a comprehensive modeling suite encompassing solid, surface, and sheet metal design and various add-ons, the company is certain that KOMPAS-3D is an ideal technical and strategic match for the Indian industrial automation market based on multiple advantages:

• Competitive pricing and perpetual licenses
• Intuitive and modern UI, familiar to users of other CAD systems
• Built-in learning tools, free Online Academy, and YouTube tutorials
• High productivity for smooth work with large assemblies and complex geometry
• Import/Export to work with proprietary formats (UGS/NX, CATIA 5, ProE/Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge) using own in-house developed component
• Powerful parametric 2D drawing editor
• Add-ons for specialized tasks automation (pipelines, steel structures, cables and harnesses, shafts and gears calculations, FEM, CFD)
• Linux version coming in 2027 – a unique offering on CAD market

Not limited to business: developing engineering talent in India

Entering Indian market, ASCON not only focuses on commercial activities and distribution network development, but also supports educational initiatives. For example, ASCON presented its Academic Program at JAIN University in Bangalore and partnered with OP Jindal University, providing it with 50 free licenses of powerful 3D modeling software for use in the university’s educational process.

ASCON also took part in 17th edition of FICCI Global Skills Summit, one of India’s premier platforms on skills and workforce development. At the Summit, ASCON representatives participated in the international panel session and acted as technology experts at BRICS Hi‑Tech Future Skills Competition, conducting a workshop and providing technical guidance on using KOMPAS-3D software to contestants in the “Mechanical Design CAD” discipline.

For 24 years, the company has been conducting 3D Modeling Expert Contest, promoting participants’ works and showcasing them on the website gallery.

CAD Solution Built on Decades of Engineering Excellence

The flagship product of ASCON is KOMPAS-3D, a robust, independent, and intuitive CAD modeling system. Distinguished by its proprietary geometric kernel and parametric technologies, KOMPAS-3D is the result of decades of in-house development by ASCON specialists.

“Being a leading Russian software developer in the field of design and manufacturing processes automation for 37 years, we see the high potential of CAD technologies market in India,” says Alexander Rybinskiy, Head of International Sales at ASCON Group.

A Call for Partners and Clients

To drive wider promotion of KOMPAS-3D across India, ASCON is actively building a strong partner ecosystem—bringing together value-added resellers, system integrators, academic representatives, and expert consultants who can champion the software and extend its reach within the country’s industrial landscape.

“The forecasted market growth reflects a clear demand for both advanced software solutions and a strong supporting ecosystem,” concluded Alexander Rybinskiy. “Our aim is to offer CAD professionals a powerful and competitive tool to enhance their portfolios, building long-term partnerships for mutual growth and success.”

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