# What's New in 3DEXPERIENCE for Education? The **3D**EXPERIENCE for Education public cloud platform is regularly updated with enhancements, fixes, and new features. There are 2 release rhythms you should know: ▪ **GA** (General Availability): the major annual release. It brings significant innovations, new apps, and an enhanced user experience. ▪ **FD** (Functional Delivery): 4 times per year. These boost the platform with functional improvements, performance upgrades, and customer-requested features. February 2026 [Edu What's New banner 2026x FD01](/media/23754) ## R2026x FD01 **| Pedagogical Highlights for Academic Institutions** **![Edu Educators profile](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/inline-images/edu-educator-profile.png) Here's a recap of the key new functionalities delivered in the FD01 upgrade** (available on Feb.9th)**, more details below:** This update delivers powerful enhancements that make teaching and learning faster, smarter, and more engaging. From streamlined classroom management to intelligent modeling in CATIA, enhanced DELMIA and SIMULIA capabilities, and greater flexibility in SOLIDWORKS, every improvement is designed to save time and elevate the student learning experience. - ### **3DEXPERIENCE platform related enhancements:** - **Welcome Page & What's New** related to your Academic roles **on the 3DEXPERIENCE desktop client**. A new interface that provides you with quick access to recent work, content creation, bookmarks, updates, and useful resources. - [**Teacher Experience**](/edu/education/academics/3dexperience/teacher-experience "New Teacher Experience: Teach More, Admin Less") **UI improvement: Assignment Templates** and **Roles** tabs are now available in the curriculums section, ready to teach right away. Creating a class from a curriculum automatically includes the defined roles and generates all related assignments for that class. - ### **CATIA Modeling Apps evolutions:** - [**NEW APPS**](#Brick-9e7762c0-2d7d-4d7d-82ec-54c1c2b95896) **powered with AI**: **Part Design Plus** and **Generative Shape Design Plus** - [Visualizing Clashes](#Brick-998479d4-0df8-47a4-9043-884118844339) and Clearance Situations Using Interference Probes. - Data Migration Enhancement: migrate additional excitations and probes from Mechanical Systems Experience into motion design simulations. - New Enterprise Knowledge Language (EKL) Editor that features performances improvement & intelligent code completion, which provides context-aware suggestions. - ### **CATIA Systems Engineering (MBSE):** - New role: "[**Collaborative Designer for CATIA Magic**](#Brick-42e8e045-976b-4d9d-9ff8-ba7dfb5a9032)" - 3DPlay available for Systems Traceability Analyst for a quick synchronized view of physical components. - Mechatronics Systems Designer: use rules to display different graphical representations of ports and pins across sheets, improving clarity in electrical system designs. - **New** [**CATIA Magic certification**](#Brick-e37e24e6-e16a-4dc9-825b-95e0d38f5f01) "Model Execution with Magic Model Analyst - CATIA Associate" available. - ### **DELMIA enhancements:** - Multi-Axis Machining: improve 5-axis roughing with better feed rate control and more efficient material removal on complex shapes. - Robot Simulation: automatically find the best robot configurations to reduce setup time and manual adjustments. - Factory Flow Simulation**:** manage uni- or bi-directional conveyors by time or part flow to optimize space and throughput. - Ergonomic Workplace Design: use region-specific manikins to design workstations adapted to local populations. - ### **SIMULIA enhancements:** - [**Physics Results Explorer using Scenes**](#Brick-250b4729-33f2-48c0-b9f2-d89e76e96c14) **to capture results**: create, view, switch, rename, and manage your scenes directly from the Scenes panel, with clear visual indicators of what’s currently displayed. - Optimization Process Composer: new Simulation Adapter for Structural, Fluid, Electromagnetics and Plastics to increase efficiency + Train machine learning models on all output variables to predict the impact of design changes faster and with less computational effort. **![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/inline-images/edu-student-profile.png) Key Highlight for Students** - SOLIDWORKS xDesign update: [**your homepage just got smarter**.](/edu/education/students/solutions/solidworks-3dx/xdesign-interface "SOLIDWORKS xDesign New User Experience") The interface has been improved again! You can now see your courses and assignments instantly from your homepage. Track what’s **to do, in progress, or overdue**, check due dates at a glance, and open assignments quickly without breaking your flow. ### **1. NEW CATIA "**PLUS**" APPS, POWERED WITH AI** ### **![CATIA Part Design Plus Icon](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/inline-images/cat_dp3_ap_appicon.jpg)Part Design Plus** Part Design Plus is designed to create precise 3D mechanical shapes with an intuitive and flexible user interface, from sketching in an assembly context to iterative detailed design. Feature-based design with the flexibility of Boolean modeling, enabling a highly productive and intuitive workflow. ### **![CATIA Generative Shape Design Plus Icon](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/inline-images/cat_gs3_ap_appicon.jpg)Generative Shape Design Plus** Generative Shape Design Plus is an enhanced version of Generative Shape Design allowing you to quickly model both simple and complex shapes using wireframe and surface features. It provides a large set of tools for creating and editing shape designs. Included with new commands: "Generative Shape Develop" & "Generative Shape Morphing". ### **COMMON AI Augmented features ![AI icon ](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/inline-images/3dxedu-apps-ai-icon-128.png)** - **MODULES FEATURE: access to the modular technology** Design smarter with modular units that let you explore ideas faster, adapt instantly, and build robust, future-ready models from concept to creation. - **Boosted with COMMAND INTELLIGENCE** Design faster and smarter as AI-powered Command Intelligence suggests the best tools for every step of your model. - **Included New NAVIGATION BAR** Navigate and explore your 3D models effortlessly with instant access to all viewing and navigation tools in one intuitive bar, dynamically adapting to the apps you’re using. Navigation Bar Command Intelligence ### **2. VISUALIZING CLASHES AND CLEARANCE SITUATIONS USING INTERFERENCE PROBES** When using interference probes, you can visualize in the 3D area the volume mesh during clashes, and the minimal distances for clearance situations. **Benefits:** You can see exactly where the clash and clearance situations occur, and which areas of the bodies and model are impacted. ### **3. NEW ROLE: COLLABORATIVE DESIGNER FOR CATIA MAGIC** Equip your students with the new CATIA Magic role *(reach out to your* [*education partner*](/edu/education/preferred-partners "Preferred Partners for Education") *for details and pricing)* and connect CATIA Magic with the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform to: - Save UML, SysML and UAF models in the **3D**EXPERIENCE Platform. - Provide **3D**EXPERIENCE Platform Services to these models (change management, collaborative modeling management, secured data access and control). - Support digital thread from mission to physical by enabling collaboration between systems architects and discipline design to accelerate product delivery). [](/media/23800) [ https://youtu.be/gsSjLv\_25Dg 14 seconds ](https://youtu.be/gsSjLv_25Dg) ### **4. CATIA MAGIC MODEL ANALYST - ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION** Discover the brand new Catia magic certification: "Model Execution with Magic Model Analyst - CATIA Associate" A new opportunity to let your students pass certification thanks to the [certification](https://www.3ds.com/edu/skills/certification) credits included natively in your subscription. At any time, students can take exams using 3D Learn. [![CATIA Magic Model Analyst - associate certification](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-01/cat-mag-msi.png)](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-01/cat-mag-msi.png) ### **5. PHYSICS RESULTS EXPLORER - SCENES** Physics Results Explorer using Scenes to capture results. Create, view, switch, rename, and manage your scenes directly from the Scenes panel. The panel reports the synchronization state of what displays in the viewer. It uses clear visual indicators to differentiate which scenes are currently shown in the viewer and which are not. November 2025 [Edu 3DEXPERIENCE for Education r2026x GA](/media/22536) ## R2026x GA **| Pedagogical Highlights for Academic Institutions** **![Edu Educators profile](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/inline-images/edu-educator-profile.png) Here's a recap of the key new functionalities delivered in the upgrade, more details below.** - ### **Education-related enhancements** - A new “**3D Learn**” application has been added, allowing users to learn directly within the platform. Working and learning in the same environment has never been easier, giving students seamless access to the right learning content. - **Certification** now included natively in your subscription: boost your students employability by certifying them with the right Associate exams, without the extra hassle. At any time, students can take exams using 3D Learn (*4 credits are delivered per user, enabling up to 2 certifications).* - [**Teacher Experience**](/edu/education/academics/3dexperience/teacher-experience "New Teacher Experience: Teach More, Admin Less") **UI enhancements**: a revamped interface for clearer insights and faster interactions with your curriculum and classrooms. - ### **CATIA-related Apps and evolutions:** - [**Command Intelligence**](#Brick-2a3d27c2-6755-464b-8415-d4fc1e3b0ac6) to accelerate students’ learning curve with AI support. - [3D Tolerancing & Annotation](#Brick-432184e2-48eb-4231-ae08-4bd3c00b3db1): automates 2D drawings from the 3D virtual twin with AI support. - [Enhanced human centric user experience](#Brick-447cd8c4-8ab8-4607-b452-a2ce53407ff3) with the motion designer improvements that includes a better motion simulation. - ### **SOLIDWORKS xDesign-related enhancements:** - [Generative Picture to Mechanism](#Brick-9f765358-e523-44fc-94c2-5dab2769687f): AI converts sketches to mechanisms - Create Design configurations with Part Tables: students can explore real engineering scenarios, compare variations, and manage parameters, all in a single web-based environment. - ### **3DEXCITE enhancements:** - [Build interactive labels](#Brick-4469b145-f019-4084-bfce-692ec7986bb6) to design seamless learning scenarios in digital twins. - Easily publish simulation results into [immersive experiences](#Brick-f9bd4f03-047d-44b1-99c1-5943448e7674), ready for your students on Apple Vision Pro. - **New webinar for Educators on Thursday, November 20**: discover the AI Capabilities for CATIA & DELMIA! ## **Webinar | AI-Powered CATIA and DELMIA for Educators** The future of engineering is powered by AI. Watch the webinar replay and equip your students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the new era of digital design and manufacturing. [Edu webinar AI CATIA DELMIA](/media/23074) [ Watch the webinar (replay) ](/media/ai-powered-catia-and-delmia-educators) ### **1. CATIA COMMAND INTELLIGENCE** Accelerate students’ learning curve with **AI support**. AI prediction will guide them through complex operations by suggesting the most relevant commands with Command Prediction, streamlining design steps with Smart Command Completion, enabling intuitive choices with Smart Selection (either in 3D or in the tree), and much more! [](/media/23004) [ https://youtu.be/x1P2s3Ooaw4 2 minutes ](https://youtu.be/x1P2s3Ooaw4) ### **2. 3D TOLERANCING & ANNOTATION** Teach dimensioning and tolerancing directly in 3D and help your students embrace the industry shift. While many still teach 2D drafting, industry now defines and communicates tolerances directly in 3D. With **AI-driven 3D Tolerancing**, your models carry all the information with embed annotations automatically and the system generates 2D drawings instantly on the fly, helping your students learn the industry’s model-based approach. [](/media/23007) [ https://youtu.be/i9cp6ZOBqv0 1 minute ](https://youtu.be/i9cp6ZOBqv0) ### **3. HUMAN ANIMATION ENHANCEMENTS** Bring dynamics and realism to your lessons with a **more intuitive, human-centric interface** and **improved motion simulation**. The latest Motion Designer empowers students to visualize, test, and refine how mechanisms truly move, helping them connect theory with real-world engineering behavior. A powerful way to teach kinematics, design validation, and system thinking. [](/media/23008) [ https://youtu.be/67EXy100lAw 37 seconds ](https://youtu.be/67EXy100lAw) ### **4. SOLIDWORKS GENERATIVE PICTURE TO MECHANISM** Bring creativity to life in seconds. With **AI-powered image-to-mechanism**, SOLIDWORKS xDesign transforms a simple sketch or photo into a functional 3D mechanism automatically. It’s the perfect way to teach design thinking, mechanical principles and AI-assisted innovation helping students grasp how ideas move, connect, and come alive through intelligent automation. [](/media/23009) [ https://youtu.be/qWiFdd91tFc 24 seconds ](https://youtu.be/qWiFdd91tFc) ### **5. 3DEXCITE INTERACTIVE LABELS** 3DEXCITE now integrates Interactive labels for creating **seamless learning scenarios** in digital twins, empowering educators to build intuitive lessons, streamline student guidance, and enhance skill mastery. [](/media/22977) [ https://youtu.be/wRHsDfIoqNw 34 seconds ](https://youtu.be/wRHsDfIoqNw) ### **6. 3DEXCITE IMMERSIVE SIMULATION** Easily publish simulation results into immersive experiences your students can explore on Apple Vision Pro, **bringing complex engineering concepts to life** through hands-on learning. 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