SOLIDWORKS
The industry-leading 3D CAD solution for efficient product design, engineering, and development
SOLIDWORKS® is a world-leading, feature-based 3D CAD solution that enables engineers and designers to create, simulate, publish, and manage product designs efficiently. Developed for Windows, SOLIDWORKS provides an intuitive and powerful environment for mechanical design, allowing users to move seamlessly from concept to production-ready models. Its robust toolset supports parametric modeling, assemblies, and detailed drawings, helping teams reduce development time while maintaining high design quality.
Widely adopted across mechanical engineering, product development, and manufacturing industries, SOLIDWORKS integrates design, simulation, and documentation into a single workflow. Engineers can validate designs early using integrated analysis tools, collaborate across teams, and ensure manufacturability through advanced modeling and visualization capabilities.
SOLIDWORKS Modules and Capabilities
The core SOLIDWORKS package provides a comprehensive range of tools covering most mechanical design and engineering requirements. Its functionality can be extended with additional modules for simulation, electrical design, data management, and advanced manufacturing workflows.
Core SOLIDWORKS Design Capabilities
- Parametric 3D part and assembly modeling
- 2D technical drawings and detailing
- Sheet metal design
- Weldment and structural design
- Surface modeling
- Large assembly management
- Design configurations and variants
- Interference detection and fit analysis
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Capabilities
- Linear static structural analysis (parts and assemblies)
- Frequency (modal) analysis
- Buckling analysis
- Thermal analysis (steady-state and transient)
- Nonlinear analysis (material and contact)
- Fatigue analysis
- Motion analysis
- Design studies and optimization
- Validation checks and reporting
- Simulation result visualization and post-processing
SOLIDWORKS Add-ons and Industry Extensions
- SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation (CFD)
- SOLIDWORKS Electrical (Schematics & 3D)
- SOLIDWORKS PDM (data management and revision control)
- SOLIDWORKS CAM (manufacturing workflows)
- SOLIDWORKS Composer (technical documentation and manuals)
- SOLIDWORKS Plastics (injection molding simulation)
- Model-based definition (MBD) and downstream manufacturing deliverables
SOLIDWORKS PDM helps teams manage CAD files, approvals, and revisions in a controlled environment, improving traceability and reducing errors caused by outdated models. With secure access, version history, and standardized workflows, engineering teams can collaborate efficiently and keep design data consistent across departments.