SolidWorks

SolidWorks

software
★★★★½4.4(0 reviews)

About

Dassault Systemes' professional 3D CAD software for mechanical design, simulation, and product engineering used widely in manufacturing industries.

Overview

SolidWorks is a gold-standard mechanical CAD tool trusted by engineers worldwide for its robust modeling and simulation capabilities. Its cost and Windows-only requirement are notable drawbacks for some users.

Pros

  • +Industry-leading parametric CAD with deep simulation tools
  • +Large user community and extensive learning resources
  • +Strong manufacturing and documentation automation

Cons

  • -Windows-only with no Mac or Linux support
  • -Expensive licensing, especially for SMBs
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Details

HeadquartersWaltham, MA, USA
Founded1993
Typesoftware

Pricing

Model

subscription

Platforms

windows