# SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate The ultimate end-to-end product development solution from SOLIDWORKS ![SOLIDWORKS Ultimate](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-06/solidworks_ultimate_header.jpg.webp) - [Request a quote](/how-to-buy/request-a-quote) - [Request a demo](/how-to-buy/request-a-demo) ### Go Beyond Design [![First Look - SOLIDWORKS Ultimate](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/bg_large/public/migration/2024-06/solidworks-ultimate-thumbnail.jpg.webp)](https://youtu.be/1Ud6wVRcutk) Today’s designers and engineers face challenges that extend beyond just design. SOLIDWORKS® Design Ultimate provides a holistic approach to expand into all aspects of product design and development. A foundational solution for professional designers and engineers, SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate builds on 3D design by laying the groundwork for simulation, manufacturing, marketing, and management tools that eliminate silos and optimize your product development processes. Your job does not stop at making great designs. Watch this video to learn how SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate accelerates all phases of your product development process. Learn more about the ultimate product development experience.[Contact sales](/how-to-buy/contact-sales) ## What’s Included With SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate Designers and engineers have to wear many hats. SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate includes everything you may need to go from ideation all the way to manufacturing. All solutions in SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate connect to the same single source of truth in the cloud, allowing for seamless connection between tools, stakeholders, and processes. ![Design Validation](/sites/default/files/icon-085-design-validation-red2.png) #### Design and Simulate **Professional, flexible, and trusted design tools combined with robust simulation solutions** - Industry-standard SOLIDWORKS design solutions found in our Premium offer - Freeform, subdivision design tools - Vast library of fasteners, hardware parts, and a catalog of over 50 million components from manufacturers worldwide through our online catalog - Specialized design tools for routing, large assembly design capabilities, weldments, mold design, sheet metal, and more - Flexible cloud-based tools that support creative design on-the-go - Simulation tools to account for linear stress, frequency/modal, thermal, linear buckling and motion analysis - Ability to leverage cloud-computing for simulation ![Design Validation](/sites/default/files/icon-301-project-management.-red2.png) #### Collaborate and Manage **Cloud-based BOM and product lifecycle management tools that are secure and always available, and greatly improve communication between development teams** - Built to support cross-discipline collaboration between disparate teams - Easy sharing and markup capabilities for outside stakeholders - Secure, CAD-aware cloud storage - Easy revision management with branching and merging - Flexible, cloud BOM and lifecycle management tools - Associate project tasks to your design data - Conceptualize and release entire product structures online - Collaborative planning tools, Gantt charts, and project management - Whiteboarding and organization tools that follow Lean principles ![Design Validation](/sites/default/files/icon-019-produce-red2.png) #### Document and Market **Solutions to create product documentation along with stunning and compelling marketing assets** - Connect engineering and marketing directly to single source of truth - Cloud-based solutions to create technical illustrations, user guides, photorealistic images, and immersive experiences - Cloud-based studio for capturing lifelike photo renderings quickly and easily - Marketing content creation and product illustration for everyone, everywhere, at any time - Impactful 3D experiences for commercial customer engagements from VR to web ![Design Validation](/sites/default/files/icon-180-manufacturing-red2.png) #### Manufacture **Advanced CAM tools combined with cloud-based 3D machine programming that deliver accurate, production-ready parts the first time** - Rule-based machining that enhances programming processes and accelerates quoting - Automated feature and hole recognition - Real-time toolpath verification for improved accuracy and efficiency - Nesting to easily cut multiple parts on one sheet for routers, lasers, plasma, and water-jet machines - Manufacturability checker for quick part design validation to determine optimal manufacturing process - Extended capabilities specific for wire EDM, laser, water-jet, and plasma cutting ## How You Benefit From SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate ### Scalable Solutions SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate lays the foundation for companies at any stage, from startup to sustaining. As you expand beyond design, you can utilize the tools in SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate for managing product development needs and overcome tomorrow’s challenges. ### Single Source Everything in SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate connects to a single source of truth. Seamlessly take your CAD data downstream without the need to export or import, improving accuracy and eliminating the need to move or duplicate data. Your data stays safe and in your control, while providing accessibility to your trusted stakeholders. ### Set Up for Success Engineers and designers can experience challenges when they are required to expand into other disciplines. SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate includes access to thousands of training lessons to help you quickly learn how to use new tools and be productive. You can master the included applications and level up your skills with in-depth learning modules. Take a closer look at SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate - [Read the matrix](/sites/default/filesd10/25docs12/SOLIDWORKS-Design-Product-Matrix-Ultimate.pdf) #### What is SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate? --- SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate is an end-to-end software package from SOLIDWORKS Design that builds on the tools and functionalities included with SOLIDWORKS Design Premium. SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate adds cloud-based design, simulation, marketing, management, documentation, and manufacturing tools, enabling and accelerating seamless collaboration for any product development workflow. By unifying design, engineering, simulation, manufacturing, and go-to-market activities, SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate eliminates siloed processes, allowing rapid iteration and delivery of high-quality products. SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate is available with your choice of SOLIDWORKS Design CAD tools. [Contact your local reseller partner](https://www.solidworks.com/how-to-buy/find-solidworks-reseller/) to discuss which option is best for you. #### Who is SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate for? --- SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate is for today’s engineer or designer who needs the freedom to move between different tools and processes. Power users who need to connect with different team members and look into different phases of the product development workflow will benefit from the solutions found in SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate. #### What industries does SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate support? --- SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate supports all industries, such as industrial equipment, medical devices, high tech, home and lifestyle, and more. #### What is the difference between SOLIDWORKS Design Standard, SOLIDWORKS Design Professional, SOLIDWORKS Design Premium, and SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate? --- SOLIDWORKS Design Standard is the basic SOLIDWORKS CAD package that comes with industry-standard 3D design software, production-ready 2D documentation tools, advanced CAD file import/export, cloud-based share and markup capabilities, and more. SOLIDWORKS Design Professional builds on the design tools in the Standard package with SOLIDWORKS Toolbox, a library of hundreds of thousands of prebuilt industry-standard models and commonly reused CAD data, a design for cost feature, ECAD/MCAD collaboration, and beyond. SOLIDWORKS Design Premium expands your design tools to include specialty tools like wire and tube routing, circuit board import, photo rendering, kinematics, linear static stress, and more. SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate includes SOLIDWORKS Design Premium, and expands your capabilities well beyond design, into simulation, collaboration, management, marketing, and manufacturing. [Learn more by reading the comparison matrix](/sites/default/files/3dexperience_solidworks_offers_product_matrix.pdf) OR - [Watch the video learn more about SOLIDWORKS Design packages](/media/choosing-right-solidworks-package-complete-guide-all-versions). #### Does SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate work with my existing environment? --- SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate includes all of the features and functionalities in the SOLIDWORKS Design Premium packages. In addition, SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate includes cloud-based solutions on the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. These features are completely interoperable with existing SOLIDWORKS Design and **3D**EXPERIENCE platform solutions. #### How much does SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate cost? --- SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate is available with quarterly or yearly licenses and is sold by our reseller partner network. To learn more, [contact your local reseller partner](https://www.solidworks.com/how-to-buy/find-solidworks-reseller/). #### Is SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate in the cloud? --- SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate includes locally installed software and web-browser apps. All of the product development solutions in SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate are interoperable. #### How do I learn how to use the tools in SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate? --- SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate includes access to Learning Experience training content. This includes over 200 learning modules comprising of thousands of lessons for design/engineering, simulation, manufacturing/production, and more. Additional training resources, including in-person classes, are offered by your local reseller partner. #### How does SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate connect to the cloud? --- The cloud-based product development tools in SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate are based on the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform, a business and innovation platform that scales with users. All of the tools in SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate, whether installed locally or in the cloud, are interoperable and connect with one another. #### Can I upgrade from SOLIDWORKS Design Premium to SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate? --- Yes, you can upgrade from SOLIDWORKS Design Premium to SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate. To learn more, [contact your local reseller partner](https://www.solidworks.com/how-to-buy/find-solidworks-reseller/). #### Can I test out SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate? --- [Contact your local reseller partner](https://www.solidworks.com/how-to-buy/find-solidworks-reseller/) to get a demo and try out what’s included in SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate for yourself. # Ready to Start With SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate? ![Ready to Start With SOLIDWORKS Ultimate?](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2021-11/solidworks-footer-roles.jpg.webp) - [Request a demo](/how-to-buy/request-a-demo) - [Contact sales](/how-to-buy/contact-sales) - [Call +1 (781) 810-5011](tel:1-781-810-5011) SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate- [](mailto:?subject=https://www.solidworks.com/product/solidworks-ultimate) - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.solidworks.com/product/solidworks-ultimate) - [](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.solidworks.com/product/solidworks-ultimate) - [](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https://www.solidworks.com/product/solidworks-ultimate)