SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD

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3D CAD Software

SOLIDWORKS® 3D CAD software, the foundation of the entire SOLIDWORKS portfolio of solutions, provides engineers, designers, and manufacturers with easy-to-learn, extremely powerful functionality to design and deliver products. All SOLIDWORKS solutions support a single-window complete integration with SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software.

As a result, all SOLIDWORKS products work together seamlessly, using the same design data, so each design change is updated automatically across all applications.

Why Choose SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Software?

SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software enables rapid creation of parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings, and is extensively used in many applications, including automotive, shipbuilding, and aerospace industries, industrial and architectural design, prosthetics, and many more.

It allows engineers to create, validate, communicate, and manage the product development process effectively and efficiently. It is the most user-friendly CAD solution that enables companies to shorten their product development time, reduce manufacturing costs, and improve the quality and reliability of their products.

Key Benefits of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Software:

Create sophisticated part and assembly designs quickly and efficiently using powerful, easy-to-use software
 

Easily find and leverage existing engineering data to create new designs and speed up product development

 

Flexible 3D modeling tools cover the full range of design tasks to quickly develop your product concepts

 

Verify operation and performance while creating your design with fully integrated simulation and analysis tools

Create production-ready 2D drawings that communicate how your design should be manufactured and assembled
Quickly and easily create powerful images and animations to communicate your design intent and functionality
Reduce costs and get to market faster with simulation tools for motion and structural analysis
Verify that components can be assembled properly before going into production

Choose the right SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Software package for you

SOLIDWORKS Standard

SOLIDWORKS Professional

SOLIDWORKS Premium

Delivers comprehensive 3D design capabilities, performance, and ease-of-use. Not only can users create parametric parts, assemblies, and production level drawings, but they also have all the needed tools to generate complex surfaces, sheet metal flat patterns, and structural weldments.
Gives users integrated file management tools that securely store all project information and track all design changes to help streamline the design process and increase overall design productivity.
Accelerate your designs with SOLIDWORKS Premium 3D Modeling, increase productivity, and reduce cost with 3D solid modeling with lifelike visualisation and virtual testing before manufacturing.
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Large Assemblies
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Mold Design
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Weldments Design
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Collision and Interface Detection
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Draft and Undercut Analysis
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3D for Rapid Prototyping
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Full ECAD/MCAD Data Exchange
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SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard
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Data Vaulting and Revision Control
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Part Manufacturing Cost Estimation
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SOLIDWORKS Sustainability
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Import Scanned Data
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3D SOLID Modeling
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Structural Validation
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Routing of Rectangular Sections
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Kinematic Motion Simulation
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Routing of Pipes and Tubes
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Electrical Cable Harness
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Choose the right SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Software package for you

SOLIDWORKS Standard

Delivers comprehensive 3D design capabilities, performance, and ease-of-use. Not only can users create parametric parts, assemblies, and production level drawings, but they also have all the needed tools to generate complex surfaces, sheet metal flat patterns, and structural weldments.
^
Large Assemblies
^
Mold Design
^
Weldments Design
^
Collision and Interface Detection
^
Draft and Undercut Analysis
^
3D for Rapid Prototyping
Buy Now

SOLIDWORKS Professional

Gives users integrated file management tools that securely store all project information and track all design changes to help streamline the design process and increase overall design productivity.
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Full ECAD/MCAD Data Exchange
^
SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard
^
Data Vaulting and Revision Control
^
Part Manufacturing Cost Estimation
^
SOLIDWORKS Sustainability
^
Import Scanned Data
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SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium

Accelerate your designs with SOLIDWORKS Premium 3D Modeling, increase productivity, and reduce cost with 3D solid modeling with lifelike visualization and virtual testing before manufacturing.
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3D SOLID Modeling
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Structural Validation
^
Routing of Rectangular Sections
^
Kinematic Motion Simulation
^
Routing of Pipes and Tubes
^
Electrical Cable Harness
Buy Now

What is the feature difference between the 3D CAD packages?

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on 3D CAD software

1. How does 3D CAD software work?

3D CAD software creates and manipulates three-dimensional digital models of objects or structures, allowing users to design, simulate, and document their ideas. Users can define shapes, dimensions, and materials, and the software calculates geometry and properties, enabling precise visualization and analysis of designs.
2. What is 3D CAD Software

3D CAD stands for “Three-Dimensional Computer-Aided Design,” and it refers to the use of computer software to create and manipulate three-dimensional models of objects or products for various design and engineering purposes.

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