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Authentic Design Experience
Design and engineer engaging product experiences with the most powerful, intuitive 2D and 3D product development solutions
SOLIDWORKS® provides powerful, yet easy-to-use 2D and 3D product development solutions accessible to any business. SOLIDWORKS solutions are trusted by leading engineers and designers to create, collaborate, and deliver innovative product experiences.
Focused on enabling users with powerful design workflows, the next generation of SOLIDWORKS browser-based and mobile-ready applications also bring leading edge capabilities, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative design, to every designer. True to its mission to democratize 3D design, SOLIDWORKS continues to empower its passionate community: Millions of students, educators, makers, professionals and life-long learners who create cutting-edge products and develop countless world-changing innovations.
DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP
An end-to-end ERP System developed with a “shop floor first” focus to help mid-market manufacturers increase efficiency and visibility of performance on the plant floor
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The way in which we create products is always evolving, and so should our manufacturing processes, from design through supply chain.
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Simulation
Accelerate the process of evaluating the performance, reliability, and safety of materials and products before committing to prototypes.
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Discover SOLIDWORKS data management solutions designed to scale with your needs. Boost productivity and collaboration with modern tools. Explore now.
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SOLIDWORKS Design
Discover SOLIDWORKS Design, the industry-standard 3D CAD software with cloud collaboration, secure file management, and AI-powered features.
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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS Design
Major enhancements to SOLIDWORKS Design, cloud, and product development solutions are released throughout each year. Explore the latest.
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AI Product Design with AI Tools
Accelerate product development with AI Product Design in SOLIDWORKS. Securely refine with Virtual Companions and AI CAD automation.
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SOLIDWORKS Design AI Virtual Companions
SOLIDWORKS AI Companions guide ideas, craft geometry, fix issues, and accelerate design, simulation, and manufacturing decisions.
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Start Your SOLIDWORKS Upgrade: Top 3D CAD Enhancements
Discover the benefits of upgrading SOLIDWORKS, as expert Sean O’Neill reviews key 3D CAD enhancements and SOLIDWORKS 2026 features.
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What is 3D CAD Design & Modeling Software?
Discover how 3D CAD software improves precision and teamwork, and how SOLIDWORKS Design can transform your workflow.
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Automate, Collaborate and Connect to Uncover Efficiencies and Improve Productivity
Learn how your business can overcome industry challenges and increase productivity with Industry 4.0 initiatives.
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PDM vs PLM: What’s the Difference?
Confused about PDM vs PLM? Uncover the core differences between product data & lifecycle management. Find out which system is right for you.
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What is Schematic Design?
Learn what schematic design is, examples of how it is used, the industries using it, and how SOLIDWORKS Electrical simplifies the process.
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Why Choose SOLIDWORKS
Innovate faster, design better & grow your career with SOLIDWORKS. Choose the industry standard 3D CAD solution trusted by professionals worldwide.
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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2027
Explore SOLIDWORKS 2027 enhancements, including AI, design, simulation, electrical, PDM, and 2D CAD tools to improve workflows.
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Buy SOLIDWORKS Design Solutions
Buy SOLIDWORKS Design solutions online. Cloud native and connected 3D CAD, collaboration, and data management software for designers and engineers.
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Teamwork and Collaboration with SOLIDWORKS Design
Streamline design collaboration with SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services. Connect 3D CAD data to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for easier sharing and storage.
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SOLIDWORKS for Students
As the industry standard for design and engineering, SOLIDWORKS is the perfect software platform to help you jumpstart your career.
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Customer Stories
How Leading Companies Are Using SOLIDWORKS
Proteus Motion
Slashes Product Costs and Assembly Times
Fitness equipment company revolutionizes how physical strength and power are measured by innovating advanced fitness equipment using SOLIDWORKS Design.
On the platform, everything's there at your fingertips, and it's super convenient—I can do it on my phone, I can do it on my tablet, I can do it anywhere I want. I love the 3DEXPERIENCE platform because it has made my life easier.
Plymovent Clears a Path for Product Data
International industrial air-filtration manufacturer uses SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to connect design and production across continents.
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Overkill Racing Brings Wild Ideas to Life
SOLIDWORKS Design helps a custom vehicle fabricator turn ambitious ideas into complete working assemblies before any metal is cut.
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Estanc Expands into The Global Market with SOLIDWORKS Design and PDM Solutions
SOLIDWORKS Bridges the Gap Between the Design, Production, and Project Management of Steel Structures
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CRC Evans Gains a Competitive Edge in Specialty Welding Equipment Development
3DEXPERIENCE Transition Assistant Streamlines Data Access Across The Organization By Moving Legacy Data from PDM Server to the Cloud
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Blogs
Laitram Machinery Advances Food-Processing Equipment Design
Food-processing equipment manufacturer uses SOLIDWORKS to develop smarter, more complex machines while continuing its long-standing legacy of innovation.
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Learn How You can Get SOLIDWORKS-Certified at No Cost at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2027
Find out how you can get the opportunity to take a SOLIDWORKS certification exam for free at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2027.
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SOLIDWORKS 2026 AI Features: Everything Engineers Need to Know
From finding and fixing your biggest assembly slowdowns without manual trial and error, producing consistent assembly instructions, and natural language macro generation, learn about the top SOLIDWORKS AI capabilities available now!
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A Day in the Life on the Platform: From the Perspective of an Executive
In the second blog in the Day in the Life on the Platform series, we discover how the 3DEXPERIENCE platform can help executives make decisions faster by providing visibility to make better ones, by connecting strategy with execution, innovation with profitability, and growth with operational control.
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What's New - SOLIDWORKS 2027 - on Live
The SOLIDWORKS 2027 launch goes live this Thursday at 11AM ET, and this year our team set out to show not just what’s new, but why it matters.Hear from our experts in 3D modeling, AI, electrical design, simulation, 2D drawings, and more, plus launch partner Standard Bots’ hardware engineers on why they’re excited about the release. Set a reminder on the SOLIDWORKS YouTube channel so you don’t mis
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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2027 – CEO Manish Kumar on AI, Raising the Bar, and the Future of CAD
Manish Kumar, CEO and VP of R&D for SOLIDWORKS, shares his favorite SOLIDWORKS 2027 Design enhancements and why you stay in the driver’s seat.Fix slow assemblies faster. Ask LEO how to improve assembly performance and get steps you can act on right away. In testing, load times improved by as much as 10x when suggestions were fully implemented.Get answers from a single prompt. LEO chains multiple s
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AI in Product Development and Manufacturing
Download Tech-Clarity research to see how 220+ engineering leaders are using AI to improve product development and manufacturing.
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SOLIDWORKS 2027 Enhancements
Learn how new features like In-Context Design and Performance Assistants, Natural Language Macro Generation, Automated Assembly Instructions, BREP-to-Parametric Conversion, and enhanced point cloud support reduce repetitive work, simplify complex workflows, and accelerate product development. Whether you're evaluating an upgrade or looking to maximize your team's productivity, download the SOLIDWORKS 2027 eBook to explore hundreds of enhancements that help you design smarter, collaborate more effectively, and bring better products to market faster.
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Companies of all sizes need integrated solutions to help them innovate and grow their business. SOLIDWORKS products are easy-to- learn and use, and work together to help you design products better, faster, and more cost efficiently. Contact a SOLIDWORKS sales expert to discuss your unique needs.
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