Empower engineers to design a better future
We want to create a positive impact on the world by providing engineers with tools that help them work faster and smarter.
Our Story
Open Domain was founded by Uli Dreifuerst in 1996 because he believed that business software should be more than solving problems with code. He believed that business software should be simple, user-friendly, and affordable.
For 25+ years, Open Domain has served the engineering design and public healthcare industries with more meaningful software.
Our mission continues to be to have a positive impact on communities around the world through software that is simple, user-friendly, and affordable.
Who we are
Open Domain strives to create a culture of creativity and empowerment. To empower engineers we need to be empowered ourselves.
We are passionate about helping engineers and creating tools that have a positive impact on the world.
Where we are
Timeline
1996
Open Domain founded
Open Domain was founded by Uli Dreifuerst in 1996 after finding a need for business software that is simple, user-friendly, and affordable.
1998
Public Healthcare Initiative
Developed a platform that enabled different healthcare organizations to exchange information, among them programs for mothers, children, immunization, and private providers.
2000
Open CAD Manager introduction
Open CAD Manager is introduced after a need for document management systems (DMS) to handle linked CAD files was discovered.
2005
Open Domain expanding
Open Domain opens a branch office in a historic building in Germany.
2010
Web-based solutions for public healthcare
Open Domain develops web-based client management system for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.
2015
Open CAD Manager redesigned for more flexibility
Open CAD Manager was redesigned on a new service-oriented architecture that enhances customization features.
2019
Vistapoint introduction
Open Domain introduces Vistapoint after discovering a need for a simple and connected approach to Product Data Management.
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Products / Vistapoint
Product data management made simple and connected
Vistapoint is an easy-to-use Product Data Management (PDM) system that connects teams across the product lifecycle. Work faster and smarter.
Products / Open CAD Manager
Engineering document management for an enterprise DMS
Link engineering teams to the rest of the company. Open CAD Manager (OCM) is an add-in to an enterprise Document Management System (DMS). Work faster and and break down data silos.