About Us
Advanced Digital Manufacturing at the Heart of Everything We Do
Embark on a journey with DSI, where every step is a step forward in advancing digital manufacturing. Our essence is rooted in innovation, driven by a desire to create solutions that not only meet today's needs but also anticipate tomorrow's challenges.
With an emphasis on talented people with actual industry-proven skills, we are not just keeping pace with the industry; we are setting the standard.
Explore our story and discover how our commitment to innovation in digital manufacturing is shaping a brighter future in a globally competitive landscape. Technology should improve the quality of life, not just be expected to exist.
Now
March 2025
DSI remains the only Autodesk Gold or Platinum Partner focused on Advanced Manufacturing. Supported by an engineering-focused business model. Comprising a team of over 75% of the staff dedicated to customer outcomes
March 2025
Jan 2022
Keeping with its core focus, DSI becomes the largest Autodesk Fusion partner in North America.
July 2019
DSI Expands into Canada, Better Servicing the Manufacturing Industry.
July 2019
February 2016
DSI becomes an Autodesk Gold Partner, being the only Autodesk Partner solely focused on Advanced Digital Manufacturing
February 2014
DSI becomes an Autodesk Master Reseller through the Autodesk acquisition of Delcam.
February 2014
October 2000
DSI partners with Cimco to provide better CNC (IoT) communications and locally cloud program management
September 1998
Identifying a shift in technology, DSI evaluated the best-in-class products available and entered into an agreement to partner with Delcam, publishers of PowerMill, PowerShape, PowerInspect, CopyCAD, and ArtCAM
September 1998
December 1996
Recognizing DSI as a respected thought leader and understanding the substantial value they provided, the start-up software company SolidWorks reached out to DSI to partner.
October 1995
DSI develops its first commercial software product, Vedit. Vedit was developed to satisfy the needs of 5-axis plastic trimming, using 3D wireframe and tool vector definitions to easily program 5-axis gantry machines.
October 1995
March 1995
Design and Software International was incorporated in the State of Ohio
June 1993
DSI Partners with Surfware, the first CAD system on the market that can program 3D and 5 Axis toolpaths using NURB surfaces
June 1993
1990
DSI was founded as Design and Software International Inc.
As the name suggests, Design and Software was born as a service provider that offered contract design services along with the ability to sell and support software.
DSI was born in a Machine Shop as a journeyman (and second-generation) pattern maker. Jim Caliguri was a thought leader adopting CAM software in the late 1980s. Being an early technology adopter, he soon branched out to focus on CAD/CAM software, as it was clear this was the future of manufacturing technology.