Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation in Chemical Drawing
Join us on a journey from a groundbreaking idea to the world’s leading chemistry drawing software. Discover how ChemDraw revolutionized the way chemists communicate their discoveries.
ChemDraw Anniversary Day
Marking a Milestone Moment
On July 17th, 1985, ChemDraw was unveiled at the Gordon Research Conference on Reactions and Processes, captivating the scientific community by enabling chemists to create beautiful chemical drawings in a fraction of the time previously needed. This landmark day is celebrated as the true birth of ChemDraw—the moment when chemists instantly adopted it.
ChemDraw Anniversary Day
Latest Achievements
Continuing to Lead the Future
Explore our latest advancements, including the launch of Signals ChemDraw in 2024, including a cutting-edge web-based application fully integrated with Revvity Signals solutions, designed to empower chemists with seamless digital workflows.
Advanced biopolymer (HELM) improvements
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Chemists can now manually draw hydrogen bonds
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Enhanced Chemical Intelligence
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History of ChemDraw
From a Lab Inspiration to a Global Phenomenon
Dive into the fascinating story of ChemDraw’s creation in 1985 by Stewart Rubenstein and David & Sally Evans at Harvard University, and its evolution into the indispensable tool for chemists worldwide.
Explore Andy Brunning's 40 year timeline of ChemDraw.
Testimonials around the Digital Revolution of Chemistry
ChemDraw Museum
Step Back in Time
Explore the ChemDraw Museum, showcasing vintage versions, milestone releases, and memorable moments that highlight four decades of innovation and dedication to chemical communication.
ChemDraw Museum
ChemDraw Museum Tour
The Macintosh 128K (1984) was instrumental in the development of ChemDraw thanks to its graphical interface, the use of a mouse as a pointing device, and its affordable price
Originally, ChemDraw was distributed on a 3½-inch floppy disk, such as this one from 1994.
CS Catalyst was the name of the newsletter originally published by Cambridge Scientific Computing. This 1994 issue announces the first release of ChemDraw for Windows.
Early ChemOffice infosheet (approx. 1994)
Early ChemDraw infosheet in French (approx. 1994)
Early ChemDraw infosheet in German (approx. 1994)
Early ChemDraw infosheet in Japanese (approx. 1994)
Front page of CS ChemDraw user manual (approx. 2004)
Illustration of the evolution of the ChemDraw logo since 2009.
Facts & Figures
Trusted by Leading Chemists and Institutions
See the impact of ChemDraw through fun facts and logos from our prestigious customers across academia, industry, and research institutions who rely on ChemDraw every day.
Then, discover the creative touch of Andy Brunning, the mind behind Compound Interest, as he marks the 40th anniversary of ChemDraw with a special set of infographics.
Known for his engaging approach to chemistry communication, Andy has crafted a series packed with fun facts and surprising figures, bringing to life the history and impact of ChemDraw in the world of science.
