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3D CAD for product design and engineering
SolidWorks is 3D CAD software offering a widely used 3D CAD suite (Dassault Systemes) for mechanical design and product engineering. Founded in 1993 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, SolidWorks helps mechanical engineers and product designers work more efficiently and achieve better outcomes.
SolidWorks is built for mechanical engineers and product designers. It suits teams that want parametric 3D CAD without spreadsheets and disconnected tools.
Compared with alternatives like PTC Creo, SolidWorks differentiates on parametric 3D CAD. Pricing is quote-based and scoped to your usage and team size.
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SOC 2 Type II
EnterpriseISO 27001
EnterpriseGDPR Compliant
GlobalHIPAA
HealthcarePCI DSS
FinanceCCPA
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GovernmentCSA STAR
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