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Browse blog posts, customer success stories, product webinars, datasheets, and ebooks designed to help you stay informed and make the most of SOLIDWORKS solutions. Whether you're looking for industry trends, in-depth guides, or real-world use cases, you’ll find everything you need right here.

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SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Datasheet

Compare the different version of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and see which one best fits your design needs

9 Criteria for Choosing a 3D CAD System

This guide will help you evaluate CAD system criteria such as ease of use, collaboration capabilities, data management, and scalability.

ColdSnap Transforms an Ice Cream Dream into Reality

SOLIDWORKS enables kitchen appliance startup to innovate a full-fledged countertop ice cream maker, creating a new market and class of ice cream.

Recorded Webinars

What Are The 5 Rules of Linear Static Simulation?

Are you curious about setting up and running simulations in SOLIDWORKS®? Simulations play a crucial role in designing better products, yet many SOLIDWORKS users may not fully explore their advantages, which often only need fundamental skills.Watch Episode 1 in our ...

Datasheets and Flyers

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SOLIDWORKS xDesign Flyer

Push the boundaries of product development from concept to production with SOLIDWORKS xDesign. xDesign features innovative design tools ...

SOLIDWORKS 2025 Design, Collaboration, and Data Management – What's New

From selection accelerators for the Chamfer command to the ability to add a SpeedPak configuration at the top level of the assembly ...

SOLIDWORKS 2025 ECAD – What's New

From saving the product structure data for each symbol with the electrical project to selecting specific pins when adding a new ...

SOLIDWORKS 2025 PDM – What's New

From the improved bill of materials visualization to the ability to check out files directly from the Get Latest dialog, and more, see ...

DraftSight 2025 – What's New

From the ability to import STEP files from a local disk to enhanced table functionality with support for auto-filling cells and table ...

SOLIDWORKS 2025 Simulation – What's New

From creating custom spring connectors between surfaces with ease to avoiding gaps between surfaces in Mid Surface mesh studies, and ...

SOLIDWORKS Browser-based Roles – What's New

From the new 2D authoring and dimensioning capabilities to the ability to set up checks to analyze your design for specific errors that ...

Top 6 Reasons to Get SOLIDWORKS Certified

Are you looking to prove your professional SOLIDWORKS® expertise? Our certifications thoroughly evaluate your SOLIDWORKS skills while ...

10 Things You Should Know About SOLIDWORKS R&D

The SOLIDWORKS® R&D team is known for its obsession with user experience and customer feedback. Read this article to learn ten ...

8 Ways SOLIDWORKS Reseller Partners Bring You Value

What is a SOLIDWORKS® Reseller Partner? SOLIDWORKS Reseller Partners work directly with you to ensure you get the maximum value out of ...

SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Product Matrix

Download the complete Product Matrix for SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and explore key capabilities.

5 Fast Facts - Robot Programmer

Learn five fast facts about Robot Programmer, a new role in the SOLIDWORKS Manufacturing portfolio, that enables you to remove the gap ...

eBooks and White Papers

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Engineering the Future: Faster Innovation, Superior Devices

Medical technology (MedTech) companies of all sizes are competing to meet the increasing demand for smarter, smaller and more ...

10 Ways Unified Modeling and Simulation Drives Medical Device Innovation

The medical device industry is one of the most innovative and rapidly evolving sectors globally, with projections to hit $996 billion ...

Know-How Capture and Knowledge Reuse

Acting as a single platform for all information, the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform promotes knowledge sharing and encourages the reuse of past ...

One Unified Product Development Environment

The 3DEXPERIENCE® platform provides a unified environment to imagine, create and deliver the next generation of connected products, ...

Unlock Productivity with Unified Machining Data

Many manufacturers are facing a common roadblock in machining productivity: a lack of accessible, unified data. According to the 3DS ...

Unlock the Future of Machining Efficiency

Manual data handling is costing manufacturers time, resources, and profits. The latest 3DS Technology Barometer — Machining report ...

Unlock Your Manufacturing Potential with Better Data Use

Don’t fall victim to the data challenges plaguing manufacturing companies. Unlock the potential of your manufacturing operations with ...

Wind Saw Design Project

Wind-powered machines typically convert wind power to rotational motion. In this project, you combine purchased parts with components ...

Puzzle Cube Design Project

Puzzle cubes have been used for centuries to teach geometry and problem-solving. In this project, you design and fabricate a puzzle ...

Pen Holder Design Project

Pen holders can be found on every desktop to organize your pens, pencils, and markers. In this project, you design and fabricate a pen ...

Name Tags Design Project

Name tags help identify and personalize your treasured items. In this project, you design and fabricate name tags to learn the basics ...

Bridge Design Project

Bridges are a vital part of a society's infrastructure. In this project, you design and fabricate a model bridge to learn the basics of ...

Customer Stories

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Trident Builds Smarter Hydraulic Solutions

Machinery manufacturing company leverages customer-driven innovation model and SOLIDWORKS to build optimal hydraulic solutions for a ...

Re:3D’s Mission to Democratize Additive Manufacturing

Industrial 3D printer manufacturer leverages SOLIDWORKS to execute its mission to help people around the world make practical tools ...

Arronet Uses SOLIDWORKS and Robotic Automation to Reinvent Boat Building

Boat manufacturer uses SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation to build better aluminum boats faster while boosting quality, efficiency, and ...

RapAdapt Helps Disabled Reclaim Independence Through Adaptive Innovation

Bespoke engineering firm leverages SOLIDWORKS to develop tailored assistive technologies, empowering individuals with disabilities via ...

How Future Motion Created Onewheel with SOLIDWORKS

From rough prototype to radical ride, Future Motion relied on SOLIDWORKS for every phase of design, simulation, and production.

Bullwork Redefines Farming with AI, EV, and Autonomous Tech

SOLIDWORKS helps Bullwork Mobility design a technology-driven approach to farming— reducing costs, boosting efficiency, and modernizing ...

Dolphin Labs Converts Wave Energy into Power

SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD helps develop a rugged self-sustaining platform that turns ocean waves into a sustainable power source for critical ...

Filtr8 Builds an Efficient and Sustainable Air Purification System

Device innovator leverages SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation to optimize airflow, validate performance, and design a recyclable LED-based air ...

SCT Ceramics Leverages the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform to Streamline Manufacturing Workflow

Advanced technical ceramics manufacturing company maximizes efficiencies by centralizing collaboration and leveraging real-time data ...

GRIND Changes the Game in Sports Training Equipment

GRIND leveraged SOLIDWORKS to transform an initial concept into a fully functional, manufacturable product and disrupt an industry ...

Seats, Inc. Drives Innovation with Simulation Solutions

Seat manufacturer reduces design errors and the need for prototypes while optimizing critical manufacturing processes with SOLIDWORKS ...

CRMa: Driving Innovation in Aircraft Maintenance

CRMa’s C.Lab leverages SOLIDWORKS to rapidly design, prototype, and deliver innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that enhance ...

Videos and Recorded Webinars

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Improve Design Innovation While Reducing Reliance on Physical Testing

To improve device innovation and success while reducing the reliance on physical testing, medical device engineering companies need to ...

Recorded Webinars

Electromagnetics are Driving the Products of Tomorrow

As products become increasingly connected, electromagnetics plays a vital role in design and performance. Join us to learn how ...

Recorded Webinars

SOLIDWORKS Simulation vs. Abaqus – Key Differences and Advanced Capabilities

Are you curious about how SOLIDWORKS Simulation compares to Abaqus? While SOLIDWORKS Simulation is a powerful tool for engineers, ...

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Breaking Down Business & Data Silos

Watch our on-demand webinar now to hear our experts break down business and data silos!Data silos occur when information is isolated ...

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Are You Ready to Move Your Data to The Cloud?

Are you exploring how to move and effectively manage your data in the cloud? Watch our on-demand webinar to learn the key ...

Medical Device Product Development Benefits from the Introduction of Simulation Solutions in the ...

This unified modeling and simulation (MODSIM) example highlights drug delivery, drop tests, snap fit, antenna placement, human exposure ...

An Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation

Understanding how air and liquids move in, through, and around your designs is often key to a product's success. Companies are ...

Recorded Webinars

Innovating Patient Care: Designing the Future of Dialysis with Unified MODSIM

Dialysis machines have saved millions of lives; however, they are large and cumbersome and restrict patient mobility. Moreover, the ...

Electromagnetics - Antenna Performance and Safety

From our smart watches, to our cell phones, to our cars, connectivity is key for the smart personal devices we use everyday. As ...

Electromagnetics Engineer Overview

A quick overview of how easily SOLIDWORKS users can explore the electromagnetic performance of electronic devices and machines with ...

Recorded Webinars

Discovering Shop Floor Programmer

NC Shop Floor Programmer is a powerful role that is now available with SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.Watch our on-demand ...

Recorded Webinars

May the Force Be With You: Explicit Dynamics in Action

Are you designing with performance, quality and user experience in mind?Do you rely solely on expensive, physical testing for ...

Blog Articles

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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS R2025x FD03 – Collaboration and Data Management

This update brings exciting new features, including selective loading of assemblies with advanced filtering, along with improvements to ...

What’s New in SOLIDWORKS R2025x FD03 – Design and Modeling

This update has some huge productivity gains, including selective opening of assembly components, automatic fastener recognition and ...

What’s New in SOLIDWORKS xDesign R2025x FD03

The latest update includes 2D authoring for Section and Detail Views, Generative Drawing Views, enhanced control for XR design review, ...

RapAdapt Helps Disabled Reclaim Independence Through Adaptive Innovation

Bespoke engineering firm leverages SOLIDWORKS to develop tailored assistive technologies, empowering individuals with disabilities via ...

Setting Up and Managing SOLIDWORKS Libraries on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

In this post, I’ll guide you through the process of storing and linking SOLIDWORKS libraries to the platform and then walk you through ...

Trident Builds Smarter Hydraulic Solutions with SOLIDWORKS

Machinery manufacturing company leverages customer-driven innovation model and SOLIDWORKS to build optimal hydraulic solutions for a ...

What’s New in SOLIDWORKS ECAD-MCAD Collaboration

The update includes CircuitWorks support for parent-child associations, the ability to undo MCAD changes in CircuitWorks, and a ...

Let’s Talk Shop Live: You’re Invited to Help Reimagine the Fab Lab

Join Chinloo and Sal Lama on June 25 for the next Let’s Talk Shop live Discord session as we design smarter workbench storage for the ...

What’s New in SOLIDWORKS Visualize R2025x FD02

Create more dynamic scenes for your renderings with the randomized transform options and take advantage of enhanced flexibility when ...

The Future of Manufacturing: Data-Driven Excellence

Learn how leveraging data can significantly enhance factory efficiency, reduce costs, and unlock the full potential of manufacturing ...

Rediscovering the Best of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025

Learn how to access the Best of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 session replays. ... Continued

What’s New in Electrical Schematic Designer R2025x FD02

Enhance documentation output with more options for PDF exports and streamline data import using Excel spreadsheets to create libraries ...

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