More than 100 internationally renowned component manufacturers are represented by PowerParts with their parts and assemblies.Access to the part geometries takes place via the Internet by using PowerParts on the web, or they can be made available with the CD-ROM version directly on your computer or via the company network.PowerParts is a manufacturer-financed service of the Thomas Industrial Network. For the user, this service is completely free of charge. Foreign languages are supported. The following languages are supported by installing the CD-ROM version of PowerParts: Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portugese, Spanish, Swedish.Specific search functionsThrough efficient selection methods, PowerParts enables fast access to the requested parts. This takes place via the part tree, which can be handled intuitively using the Explorer or by using the key word search. Requested drawings and models can be found within a few moments.direct2CAD: insertion without detoursParts can be inserted directly from the Internet browser or the CD into SOLIDWORKS with direct2CAD technology. No cache, download or email message to slow down the design work. More time can be saved when designing in SOLIDWORKS through direct2CAD.Catalog update via InternetIt's possible to constantly update and expand the manufacturer catalogs on the computer via a download. With this, the CD-ROM version is always up-to-date.
