CATIA (Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application) Initial release 1977 ; 39 years ago As Initially named CATI ( Conception Assistée Tridimensionnelle Interactive – French for Interactive Aided Three-dimensional Design ) it was developed in 1977 as a surface modeler to assist in designing the Dassault fighter jets. Based on ten years of 3-D mathematics research, the program allowed designers and engineers to create complex three dimensional oblects and provide documents for manufacturing. In 1981 the program was renamed CATIA and Dassault Systemes was formed to develop and sell the program CATIA is a 3D Product Lifecycle Management program that supports product development from design to the manufacturing and construction stage. at that time to develop Dassault's Mirage fighter jet. It was later adopted in the aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, and other industries. CATIA can be used to create 3D parts made of sheet metal, composites or molds, base