Why Choose SOLIDWORKS

Technology, Community, Support.

SOLIDWORKS has the tools to bring your projects and career to the next level.

Proof is in the Numbers

Hundreds of thousands of businesses around the world are succeeding with SOLIDWORKS®.

From providing industry-standard product development tools and cultivating the most engaged community in CAD to creating resources that further your career, SOLIDWORKS is the partner to trust when you need results. Explore the infographic to learn how we can succeed together.

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Industry-Standard Technology Built by Users

SOLIDWORKS is built by engineers and designers for engineers and designers. Decades of user-driven enhancements and a relentless R&D focus on user experience has made SOLIDWORKS not just the industry-standard in product development, but both fun and easy to use. Simply put, SOLIDWORKS is the trusted choice for professionals who need to take their ideas from design to manufacturing in one seamless solution. Hear from users and learn about the customer-driven approach to R&D.

“One of the things that distinguishes SOLIDWORKS is they hear their users, they know what designers want, and they make the effort to actually make those changes happen.”

–Sankit Patil

Team Lead, Bowhead Corporation

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The SOLIDWORKS Community at Your Side

The SOLIDWORKS community is like no other. Engineers, designers, educators, students, makers, and more come together to support each other, share and teach skills, and much more. This global community is brought together by their love of SOLIDWORKS and design. See why SOLIDWORKS is beloved around the world, how it can help you expand your business, and beyond.

“I think with as diverse a community as we are, with talents in all areas of the earth, we really are just making the world a better place one by one.I think it's just fascinating and beautiful to be a part of the SOLIDWORKS community. All of us individually offer so much. And I love getting to know other people in this community who have the same passions I do.”

–Kara Tucker

Product Development CAD Designer, Gibson Brands

10 Ways SOLIDWORKS Helps You Be a Better Designer

SOLIDWORKS is the trusted industry standard for 3D design, mechanical CAD, and production ready documentation. Read this article and learn ten ways SOLIDWORKS can help you become a better designer.

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Supporting Your Skills and Career

Industry recognized credentials are a great way to stand out when applying for jobs, or to search for qualified applicants when hiring. SOLIDWORKS has a robust certification program that thoroughly evaluates skills while offering a respected industry benchmark. How about maximizing the value of your SOLIDWORKS investment? That’s where SOLIDWORKS Reseller Partners shine. With dedicated, local support, training, and experience with your business needs, SOLIDWORKS Reseller Partners are your partners in success. Discover how SOLIDWORKS and its Reseller Partners support your business goals and professional development.

“Once I got my CSWP certification, I was promoted to CAD Administrator. That was a job requirement and I was the only user that had the CSWP title. This has been a dream job for me and I love doing it—and yes, I got an increase in pay.”

–Rob Jensen

SPX

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Customers Who Choose SOLIDWORKS Succeed

For decades, businesses around the globe in every industry have used SOLIDWORKS to create innovative new products and change the world. Learn more about our customers and see how SOLIDWORKS enables their success.

“SOLIDWORKS allowed me to take what was in my brain, my idea, my invention, and build it into something that millions and millions of people now can use.”

– Jamie Siminoff | Founder and Chief Inventor, Ring

“I worked with an intern to revamp the [glass bottle] design, and then used SOLIDWORKS Visualize software to present realistic renderings of our concept. We not only were able to get back on track, we also cut time-to-market by 50 percent.”

–Jenny DeMarco Staab | Senior Industrial Engineer, Mary Kay Inc

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Shifting from AutoCAD® 2D tools to SOLIDWORKS enabled Resemin to shorten analysis run times from two days to two hours, reduced prototyping by 70 percent, cut its machine delivery times in half, and increased throughput, according to Engineering Manager Fernando Díaz.

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“We have successfully executed stunning complex surface facades using 3D Sculptor and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS. We’re not only creating more innovative, artistic products but have also cut design cycles and project completion timelines by 40 to 45 percent, shortening time to market by 35 percent while sustaining explosive growth.”

–Anuj Raheja | Founder and CEO, Metaguise

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“SOLIDWORKS has truly been an accelerating tool for us, enabling us to quickly progress from initial ideation to the testing bench.”

–Misagh Tabrizi | Advanced R&D Manager, Inmotive, Inc.

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