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AVA CAD/CAM
Professional CAD/CAM system for apparel manufacturing
As of 30 August 2026, AVA CAD/CAM starts at $180/month. AVA CAD/CAM is a professional system for pattern design, grading, and production planning. Softwr lists it under Fashion. AVA CAD/CAM is made by AVA Enterprises, launched in 1995, available on Windows, macOS.
Overview
What AVA CAD/CAM does
AVA CAD/CAM is a professional system for pattern design, grading, and production planning. It offers integrated CAD and CAM solutions for efficient apparel manufacturing.
What people use it for
- Design and colour separation for printed textiles
- Repeat and surface pattern creation
- Colourway development for home furnishing and apparel prints
- Preparing artwork for digital and conventional textile printing
- Wallcovering and floor covering print design
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Where it falls short
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- Built for Apple Macs, so a Windows-based studio is not the target platform
- Scoped to decorative print for textiles, wallcoverings, flooring and ceramics rather than general CAD
- Pricing is not published
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- AVA CAD/CAMvsTukatech Designer
Tukatech Designer: Pattern design software for fashion and apparel with design and production features.
Pricing
What AVA CAD/CAM costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Standard
$180 /mo
- Basic features
Professional
$350 /mo
- Advanced features
Enterprise
On request
- Full solution
Capabilities
Features
Pattern design
Grading
Marker creation
Nesting optimization
CAM integration
Production control
Manufacturing systems
Integration with Manufacturing systems
CAM equipment
Integration with CAM equipment
User authentication
User authentication security feature
Desktop deployment
Supports desktop deployment
Windows support
Available on windows
English language support
Interface available in English
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Questions people ask
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What industries does AVA CAD/CAM serve?
AVA serves fashion and apparel, home furnishings, wallcoverings, flooring, ceramic tiles, furniture, and rugs and carpets industries with design and production solutions.
SourceWhat design features does AVA CAD/CAM provide?
AVA provides design/edit/repeat capabilities, color separations, colourway management, digital print solutions, 3D design and emboss capabilities, and photorealistic visualization tools for design presentation.
SourceHow long has AVA CAD/CAM been in business?
AVA CAD/CAM has been providing specialist design and colour software to the decorative printing industry for more than 40 years.
SourceDoes AVA support design workflows for printed and woven products?
Yes. AVA offers an integrated suite of software modules for both printed and woven design workflows, from initial design through color separation to production.
SourceBehind it
Who makes AVA CAD/CAM
- Company
- AVA Enterprises
- Based in
- Manchester, UK
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