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#  Standard Bots: The Value of Upgrading SOLIDWORKS

See how Standard Bots, a pioneer in AI-native industrial robotics, uses SOLIDWORKS to develop robots that learn through demonstration instead of traditional programming.

In this video, Mechanical Engineering Manager Ben Niewood shares the SOLIDWORKS 2027 enhancements he's most excited about, including AI-powered assembly optimization, drawing automation, and automatic fastener recognition, while explaining why staying up to date helps engineering teams work faster and stay compatible.

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- [SOLIDWORKS 2027 website](/whats-new-2027) to see demos and top enhancements across Design, AI, PDM, Simulation, Electrical, 2D CAD, and more.

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