Nation sees more demand for 3-D software products

China's manufacturing sector requires more 3-D computer-aided design, or CAD, software products as it moves up the value chain and competition intensifies, said Zi Yingkun, general manager of the 3-D division of ZWCAD Software Co Ltd, a major domestic CAD software developer.

The Guangzhou-based ZWCAD made its foray into the 3-D market in 2010 after acquiring VX Corp, a US company that focuses on 3-D products.

"The number of our 3-D clients has doubled every year since then," Zi said.