CAD data acquisition · Latin America & worldwide
Your CAD archive is an asset. We buy it.
Blueprint Data acquires and licenses engineering CAD (parts, assemblies and drawings) to build training data for the next generation of design software. We work with engineering teams across Latin America, and you get paid for files that are sitting in storage.
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What we buy
Native files with full feature history are worth the most, because they show how a part was designed, not just its final shape. Neutral exports and drawings still have value.
| Data type | Description | Relative value |
|---|---|---|
Native parts with history | Parametric models with the feature tree intact: sketches, constraints, extrudes, fillets, patterns. | HIGH |
Assemblies | Multi-part assemblies with mates, BOM structure and component references resolved. | HIGH |
Drawings with GD&T | 2D drawings linked to their 3D models, with dimensions, tolerances, datums and PMI. | HIGH |
Neutral B-rep exports | STEP, IGES or Parasolid geometry without design history. Valued on volume and variety. | MEDIUM |
Legacy 2D | DWG and DXF archives, including scanned drawing sets that pair with existing models. | MEDIUM |
How a sale works
You don't send a single file until there is a signed agreement. Most deals close in three to six weeks.
Share a manifest
Send a file listing: extensions, counts, folder structure and CAD system. No geometry leaves your servers.
Get a valuation
We price the archive by format, completeness and variety, and propose either an outright purchase or a license.
Screen & clean
Under NDA we run export-control screening and strip title blocks, customer names and part numbers.
Transfer & get paid
Files move over an encrypted transfer. Payment is released when the delivery is verified against the manifest.
Your IP stays protected
Selling design data shouldn't mean giving away your customers or your competitive edge.
De-identification
No names, no part numbers
Title blocks, file metadata, customer references and proprietary part numbers are removed before files enter any dataset.
Compliance
Export-control screening
Every archive is screened for ITAR and EAR-controlled content. Anything flagged is returned or destroyed, never used.
Ownership
You choose the terms
Sell outright, or license for training only with no redistribution. You can exclude specific projects or customers.
Built for Latin America
Decades of tooling, automotive, agricultural and industrial design live in Latin American archives. We work with sellers across the region in their own language, currency and legal framework.
Language
Português, español, English
Talk to us, sign contracts and receive documentation in Portuguese, Spanish or English.
Payment
Local currency or USD
Get paid in BRL, MXN, ARS, CLP or COP through local transfer, or in US dollars if you prefer.
Compliance
Local data law
De-identification follows LGPD in Brazil and the equivalent data protection laws in each country we operate in.
Who sells to us
Find out what your archive is worth
Tell us roughly what you have. We reply within two business days with next steps and a manifest template.
Or write to hello@blueprintdata.co
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Questions
Do I need to own the rights to the files?
Yes. We only buy designs you own, or that your contracts allow you to transfer or license. During screening we help you separate customer-owned work from your own.
How is the price calculated?
Mainly by file count, whether native feature history is present, how many assemblies and linked drawings there are, and how varied the parts are. Duplicate and near-duplicate files are counted once.
What do you use the data for?
To train and evaluate machine-learning models for engineering design, such as part generation, drawing interpretation and design search. Files are never resold as individual models.
Can I keep using my files after the sale?
Yes. Both a purchase and a license are non-exclusive by default, so your own use of the designs doesn't change.
What about very old or messy archives?
We handle broken references, mixed versions and legacy formats. Archives from the 1990s and 2000s are often among the most interesting.