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SOLIDWORKS® is the most widely used 3D CAD package in education and industry today. Learning SOLIDWORKS apps helps you rise above your peers by developing the design and engineering skills you need to be successful for the next step in your education, or when it is time to enter the job market.

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SOLIDWORKS Design Standard for Students

FREE!

Industry-standard and intuitive CAD package

Features include:

3D CAD
Local Storage
Access to Learning Content and Student Community

Devices Supported:

Windows PC only
Installation required

You will need to create a free 3DEXPERIENCE ID to access SOLIDWORKS Design Standard for FREE

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SOLIDWORKS Design Premium for Students

$60 USD/year

Proven and Powerful SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD

Features include:

3D CAD
Local Storage
Simulation: Structure, Flow, Plastics
Photorealistic Rendering
2.5 & 3-Axis CAM
Access to Learning Content and Student Community
Free CSWA and CSWP Certification ($198 value)

Devices Supported:

Windows PC only
Installation required

USA price for single user excluding local taxes. Local pricing listed in cart.

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SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Students

$60 USD/year

Next-generation of browser-based 3D CAD Apps with Collaboration

Features include:

Cloud 3D CAD
Cloud Storage
AI-powered Design Guidance and Design Assistant
Access to Learning Content and Student Community
Free 3D Creator and 3D Sculptor Certifications ( $148 value)

Devices Supported:

Chromebooks, MACs, Tablets, Windows PC
No installation required

USA price for single user excluding local taxes. Local pricing listed in cart.

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		SOLIDWORKS Design Standard for Students	SOLIDWORKS Design Premium for Students	SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Students
	Deployment: DESKTOP
	A machine-locked license accessible on a single device. A Windows PC is required for installation.
	Parametric CAD
	Part and assembly modeling and 2D drawings.
	Learning Content
	Expand your knowledge through dedicated learning paths to upskill and get prepared for the competitive workplace.
	Online Communities
	Connect with SOLIDWORKS experts and student peers to reinvent the way you learn, teach, make, and share to imagine and design sustainable innovations.
	Model-Based Definition
	Define, organize, and publish 3D annotations, including 3D model data in industry-standard file formats.
	CNC Machining
	Automate CNC programming with Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and toolpath creation directly from SOLIDWORKS models.
	Simulation
	Use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to test product designs for structural, motion, thermal, and optimization performance.
	Rendering
	Leverage your 3D CAD data to create photorealistic product shots and interactive 360° views in the fastest and easiest way possible.
	Technical Illustrations
	Easily create outstanding product shots, renderings, videos, interactive presentations and technical illustrations from your CAD model.
	Certification
	In today’s competitive job market, CAD professionals need every advantage they can get. Receive the same certification as the professionals! Multiple certifications included for Students.
	Deployment: CLOUD
	A cloud-based, named user license built with the students of tomorrow in mind and featuring our next-generation CAD technology. Accessible directly in a browser anytime, anywhere and on any device (Chromebook, Macs, tablets). No installation required!
	Freeform Design
	Create organic shapes and complex surfaces easily with a cloud-based subdivision (Sub-D) modeling.
	Data Management
	Easily store, access, and share data in one location, improving the way you manage and access your data - including file management, design and resue, and revision control.

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