Nordcad has been part of the industry since the era of floppy disks and walkmans. We know what it takes to succeed in electronics design today.
While many know us as experts in OrCAD and Allegro, our expertise covers the full spectrum of disciplines – from simulation, RF, and CFD to library management and custom software development.
We function as a natural extension of your team, whether you need help with migration, data conversion, or technical support for your license. For us, it is not about quick wins, but about delivering the thoroughness and insight that ensures a predictable process from the first idea to the finished PCB.
Nordcad Systems A/S is founded, and becomes a distributor of the OrCAD products for schematics (SDT) and print layout (PCB2/PCB386). At this time, the PC has entered the development of electronics, and the first deliveries of software takes place via motorbike and are in the form of floppy disks. Soon after, sales and support of Microsim PSpice for mixed analog/digital simulation begins.
In 1988, Arvid Thorndahl starts in sales and marketing.
In 1994, Arvid Thorndahl takes over the ownership and is inlisted as CEO. At the time, OrCAD was becoming the industry's preferred diagramming tool. At the same time, PSpice had a good hold both in industry, schools and students, e.g. with their lite version. Many orders came in by fax and licenses were sent out by carrier. There were thick manuals for the tools and training was conducted using overhead projectors.
In 1995, Ole Ejlersen is enlisted as CTO, and he quickly becomes a major asset for Nordcad. Ole sets new standards for technical support, and has been a decisive factor in Nordcad consistently providing unsurpassed support to all users. In 2001, Ole becomes part of the ownership group, and together with Arvid, a race to become the Nordic region's leading ECAD supplier begins.
On January 1st 2017, the opportunity to service electronics companies in Norway opens up, and Nordcad becomes responsible for distribution to Norwegian electronics companies under the subsidiary Nordcad AS. At this point, Nordcad becomes Scandinavia's largest supplier of software for electronics development.
In Nordcad, we are constantly working towards the goal of strengthening Danish and Norwegian electronics development, which is why a physical office was opened in Forskningsparken in Oslo in 2019. Here, we will contribute to the development of the innovation environment, as well as share our knowledge and skills with the network.
The growth in Nordcad continues as we help a large number of Danish companies integrate the electronics design tools and other systems such as PLM/ERP/financial systems.
On September 1st 2019, Nordcad takes over negotiations from Cadence in Sweden, Finland and Estonia. Nordcad acquires the Swedish distributor Gateline and thus becomes represented throughout the Nordic region. At the same time, Søren Jul Christiansen and Ulrich Jespersen join the ownership circle, and Nordcad is now run by a team of four people. The technical department grows with another 3 people to a total of 9 technicians, who cover a wide range of skills such as PCB design, software development, simulation, signal integrity, power integrity, component management, hotline support, etc.
On July 1st 2020, the Finnish company Nordcad OY is established as an affiliated company to Nordcad Systems A/S, and is no longer under the Swedish supplier GATEline by Nordcad. At the same time, the Finnish company continues the distribution of Cadence to Estonia.
On July 1st 2021, GATEline by Nordcad officially changes its name to Nordcad AB, and all four companies in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark now bear the same name in order to achieve greater synergy across national borders. This means that the companies can jointly contribute to raising the standard for electronics development across the entire Nordic region.
On the same day, Nordcad AB moves to new premises: Elektronvägen 4, 141 49 Huddinge.
On August 15th, Nordcad Systems A/S moves to larger premises: Ryesgade 60b, 9000 Aalborg.
At Nordcad, we build our partnerships on three core values that ensure a stable workday and a responsible development process.
We focus on the details. Whether it involves library setup or complex simulations, our goal is to eliminate uncertainty.
When we provide advice, we do so based on years of experience, so you can trust that the decisions we make together will stand the test of time.
We believe in long-term relationships. For you, this means meeting the same specialists over time. We get to know your company’s standards and workflows, minimizing the risk of errors and misunderstandings in support and consultancy.
By using analysis and simulation at the level that fits your project, we catch errors on the screen rather than in production. This minimizes the number of prototypes and reduces e-waste.
A well-thought-out process saves both the environment and your costs – regardless of the project's size.
