SOLIDWORKS is a CAD software made by SOLIDWORKS Corporation, a part of Dassault Systèmes company based in France. Dassault Systèmes S.A. is a global company specializing in 3D design and visualization software, as well as product lifecycle management. It operates in 140 countries and employs around 20,000 people.
SOLIDWORKS was first introduced in 1995 as a competitor to CAD programs like Pro/ENGINEER, Unigraphics, I-DEAS, CATIA, and AutoCAD Mechanical. By 2007, it became one of the leading CAD design programs on the market, competing mainly with Autodesk Inventor and Solid Edge.
The software features an easy-to-use interface, extensive design capabilities, rich libraries of pre-made components, and an attractive price point. SOLIDWORKS solutions include tools for integrated product design workflows, encompassing design, project verification, eco-friendly design, data communication, and management. Its main products include SOLIDWORKS CAD 3D, SOLIDWORKS PDM, SOLIDWORKS Simulation, SOLIDWORKS Manage, SOLIDWORKS MBD, and SOLIDWORKS eDrawings.
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