6 New CATIA Books Shaping Engineering Design in 2025

The methods Ionuţ Gabriel Ghionea developed while deeply involved with CATIA v5 Finite Element Analysis offer a fresh perspective on mastering this engineering tool. You gain a clear grasp of finite element concepts tailored specifically to CATIA v5, enriched by practical examples that walk you through parametric modeling, assembly, and stress distribution analysis. Whether you’re a mechanical engineering student or an industry professional in automotive or aerospace design, this book equips you with the skills to verify and optimize 3D parts and assemblies using FEM. Ghionea’s stepwise tutorials demystify complex simulations, making it accessible without oversimplifying the engineering rigor.

Mastafe Cerldawell approaches CATIA V5 with a clear focus on empowering beginners to master the software’s core capabilities, from 3D modeling to 2D drafting and animation. This guide walks you through the interface and essential tools, then advances into parametric modeling and assembly design, giving you hands-on practice to build precise, professional designs. Chapters on sketch creation and multi-body modeling stand out, offering concrete skills for real-world CAD tasks. If you’re starting out or want a solid foundation in CATIA’s latest 2024 features, this book delivers a thorough and practical pathway without overwhelming jargon.

This personalized book explores the latest developments and innovative features introduced in CATIA software for 2025, tailored specifically to your background and skills. It examines cutting-edge techniques and emerging tools that are transforming 3D design workflows, focusing on areas that align with your interests and goals. By concentrating on your unique objectives, this tailored guide reveals how to harness recent advances in modeling, simulation, and drafting within CATIA, providing an engaging learning experience that keeps you at the forefront of engineering design. The content matches your expertise level, ensuring you can effectively integrate new discoveries into your projects and stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

Drawing from his extensive mechanical engineering background and research at Qatar University, Abdellatif Sadeq developed this guide to demystify automotive wiring harness design in CATIA V5. You’ll learn how to define connectors, apply protective coverings, route bundles, and create assembly annotations through detailed examples and projects. The book breaks down complex wiring harness challenges into manageable steps, making it accessible whether you’re a professional engineer or a student aiming to sharpen your CAD skills. For instance, the chapters on flattening and drawing the harness provide concrete techniques that bridge design and manufacturing needs. It’s a focused resource for those wanting practical mastery rather than theoretical overviews.

The methods ASCENT developed while creating this guide reflect deep expertise in CATIA's advanced capabilities. You’ll find a wealth of hands-on projects designed to sharpen your skills in complex part design, from mastering multi-section solids to automating repetitive tasks with Knowledge Templates. The book dives into troubleshooting feature failures and using analysis tools, which are crucial for boosting design efficiency and accuracy. If you’re already comfortable with CATIA basics and want to push your modeling skills further, this guide offers the targeted exercises and techniques to elevate your work. However, beginners without prior CATIA experience might find some content challenging without supplementary introductory materials.

The breakthrough moment came when the Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge distilled complex generative drafting functions into a guide accessible to new 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA users. You learn how to efficiently create ANSI-ASME drawings from 3D solid models, mastering tasks like defining multiple view types, editing sheet properties, and generating assembly drawings with annotations and balloons. This book caters especially to engineers and designers transitioning to the latest CATIA 2022x environment who need to understand the nuances of generative drafting within this software. Chapters on managing drawing updates and linking to 3D parts provide concrete skills to streamline your drafting workflow without overwhelming you with extraneous details.

This tailored exploration delves into the upcoming innovations shaping CATIA workflows for 2025 and beyond. It examines the latest software developments and emerging design techniques, focusing on your specific industry and interests. By matching your background and goals, this personalized guide helps you understand how new features and workflows may transform your design processes. The book reveals insights into anticipated capabilities and evolving best practices, encouraging proactive adaptation. Through this focused study, you gain a nuanced understanding of CATIA’s future landscape, empowering you to stay ahead of changes and integrate novel approaches effectively within your work environment.

Prof. Sham Tickoo and the CADCIM Technologies team bring decades of combined academic and industrial expertise to this detailed guide for CATIA V5-6R2022 users. The book breaks down complex features—like the DMU Kinematics for mechanism simulation and the FreeStyle workbench for surface design—into approachable tutorials and real-world mechanical examples. By walking you through over 40 projects and illustrating each concept with clear, stepwise instructions, this edition equips you to master everything from sketching to advanced structural analysis. Whether you're a student or a practicing engineer aiming to deepen your CATIA skills, this text offers structured learning that aligns closely with industry demands.