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# Why Choose SOLIDWORKS

Technology, Community, Support.

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

[![Make Your Own Future with SOLIDWORKS](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/bg_large/public/migration/2024-03/brand-anthem.jpg.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pczERfol7SE)

### Proof is in the Numbers

Thousands of businesses around the world are succeeding with SOLIDWORKS® Design.

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.

- [Explore the infographic](https://www.solidworks.com/sites/default/filesd10/25docs12/solidworks-by-the-numbers-infographic-latest.pdf)

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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 Design not just the industry-standard in product development, but both fun and easy to use. Simply put, SOLIDWORKS Design 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 how a customer-driven R&D approach turns your feedback into five enhancement releases every year.

![alt](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2023-12/user-feedback-builds-solidworks-cover-3.jpg.webp)User Feedback Builds SOLIDWORKS

![Resellers_and_Partners_R_D_SOLIDWORKS](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-03/r_d_768x432.jpg.webp)10 Things You Should Know About SOLIDWORKS R&D

![](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2026-03/SOLIDWORKS-Design-What_s-New.jpg.webp)SOLIDWORKS Design - What's New 2026xFD01

**Reset**[![alt](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2023-12/user-feedback-builds-solidworks-cover-3.jpg.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48SW3ITiRXw)

[![](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2026-03/SOLIDWORKS-Design-What_s-New.jpg.webp)](https://youtu.be/Sbpigcq8ppc?si=kEZJuoRucfCKr83k)

![Two colleagues discussing design on screen - SOLIDWORKS](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-04/solidworks-industry-standard-cover.jpg.webp)

> “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

### Are You Using the Best CAD Tool? Seven Questions to Ask

Read this survey research report from Tech Clarity to understand what you need in a CAD tool, including artificial intelligence, real-time collaboration, multi-CAD capabilities, and more, to remain competitive today and in the future.

- [Download the Report](/media/are-you-using-best-cad-tool-seven-questions-ask)

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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 Design is beloved around the world, how it can help you expand your business, and beyond.

![Explore Your Passion for Design in the SOLIDWORKS Community](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-04/passion_for_design.jpg.webp)Explore Your Passion for Design in the SOLIDWORKS Community

![Expand Your Networking and Knowledge with SOLIDWORKS](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-04/thumbnail_expand_knowledge.png.webp)Expand Your Networking and Knowledge with SOLIDWORKS

![](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2026-04/3DEXPERIENCE-World-2026-Highlights.jpg.webp)3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 Highlights

**Reset**[![Explore Your Passion for Design in the SOLIDWORKS Community](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-04/passion_for_design.jpg.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBq3IehKI9Y)

[![Expand Your Networking and Knowledge with SOLIDWORKS](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-04/thumbnail_expand_knowledge.png.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CVCNOeBH0A)

[![](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2026-04/3DEXPERIENCE-World-2026-Highlights.jpg.webp)](https://youtu.be/nirzq2MGqqA?si=gGroQmWbNrxMyyEW)

![3DEXPERIENCE World attendings posing for a group photo](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-04/solidworks-community-gallery-cover.jpg.webp)

> “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, Weiss Watch Company

### 10 Ways SOLIDWORKS Helps You Be a Better Designer

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

- [Download the article](/media/10-ways-solidworks-helps-you-be-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.

![Boost Your Career with SOLIDWORKS Certification](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-04/boost_video_thumbnail.png.webp)Boost Your Career with SOLIDWORKS Certification

![Researcher_Partner_SOLIDWORKS](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-03/certification_768x432.jpg.webp)Top 6 Reasons to Get SOLIDWORKS Certified

![Group_of_resellers_partners_SOLIDWORKS](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-03/resellers_768x432.jpg.webp)8 Ways SOLIDWORKS Reseller Partners Bring You Value

**Reset**[![Boost Your Career with SOLIDWORKS Certification](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-04/boost_video_thumbnail.png.webp)](https://youtu.be/8OEN657L3Cs)

![SOLIDWORKS user in a classroom learning](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-04/solidworks-support-career-gallery-cover.jpg.webp)

> “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

### 8 Ways SOLIDWORKS Can Help Grow Your Business

SOLIDWORKS Design is the industry standard in 3D design and mechanical CAD. A trusted solution that can help expand your business by making your teams more efficient and your processes more agile, so it’s easier for you to keep pace with the ever-changing needs of the market.

With powerful design tools—connected to scalable product development solutions in the cloud-based Platform—SOLIDWORKS Design is uniquely qualified to position you for success.

Read this article and learn eight ways SOLIDWORKS Design can help grow your business.

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## Customers Who Choose SOLIDWORKS Succeed

For decades, businesses around the globe in every industry have used SOLIDWORKS Design 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

- [Read Mary Kay Inc. customer story](/story/mary-kay-inc)

#### "We use SOLIDWORKS Simulation quite a bit here because there are many really deep technical problems associated with our device, like structural integrity, heat transfer, and kinematics. SOLIDWORKS Simulation helps us be smarter about our designs and do fewer iterations empirically."

–Russ Layton | Founder and CEO, Sparx Hockey

- [Read the Sparx Hockey Customer Story](/customer-story/science-behind-perfect-edge-inside-sparx-hockey)

#### “We have successfully executed stunning complex surface facades using 3D Sculptor and SOLIDWORKS Design. 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

- [Read Metaguise customer story](/customer-story/metaguise-slashes-design-cycles-and-prototype-costs-45-percent)

#### “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.

- [Read InMotive, Inc customer story](/customer-story/inmotive-and-solidworks-steering-future-electric-vehicles)

## How Can We Help?

### Find the Flexible Solution for You

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