7 Reasons You Need an Elite Subscription Plan for SOLIDWORKS

If there’s one thing you can count on in the engineering field, it’s that change is inevitable.

From constant upgrades and enhancements to new technologies and even economic shifts, there’s a lot of evolving that organizations (and engineers like you) must do to stay current.

While engineering solutions are steadily expanding and becoming more sophisticated, the need for quality training and technical support has greatly increased – especially in the last couple of years.

With that in mind, Hawk Ridge Systems reimagined its subscription services.

Instead of providing basic upgrades and standard, industry-wide features, we wanted to give users everything they needed to be successful in today’s climate, including:

• Highly experienced technical support
• 3D printing vouchers
• SolidProfessor training and resources
• Software upgrades
• And much more

Whether you’re at a Fortune 500 company or launching a new start up, an expert in analysis, or creating your first CAD designs, there are subscription resources for your needs.

Not quite convinced? Read on for an in-depth look at seven of the most exciting benefits of the Hawk Ridge Systems Elite Success Subscription plan.

1. Technical Support

At Hawk Ridge Systems, when we say our support team is kind of a big deal, we mean it.

Boasting a 12-hour support window and coast-to-coast coverage, they are available and willing to help with any issue you’re having. With live phone, chat, web, and email support – as well as access to hundreds of informative articles in our Knowledge Base – there’s always somewhere to turn for answers.

Regardless of the product or level of complexity, our technical support experts have likely encountered the issue you’re facing and can help you find a solution.

Elite and Enterprise members also receive priority queue access, so when something’s blocking your team, you move to the front of the line.

2. 3D Printing Vouchers

We’re passionate about utilizing available resources to make the most of your designs. That’s why we’ve added 3D printing vouchers through our partner, A3D Manufacturing.

Many organizations get caught on the fence when it comes to additive manufacturing and aren’t exactly sure how it could benefit their production process. With a $500 3D printing voucher, we hope to help demonstrate that impact in a tangible way by letting you work with our additive experts to craft a solution for your projects.

3. Services Discounts

We want you to make the most of your SOLIDWORKS portfolio and utilize the tools to their full potential. With the Elite Subscription package, you can take advantage of a significant discount on our wide range of services.

From implementation to upgrades and consulting, our dedicated services team can get your team up and running quickly and efficiently.

4. On-Demand Training

Have you ever considered how much time is spent looking for answers to basic questions on forums, YouTube videos, or from one teammate to another? Wouldn’t it be nice to eliminate some of the basic knowledge gaps that exist within your organization?

With over 15,000 on-demand tutorials, an expansive resources library, and certification prep and exams, SolidProfessor can help your team enhance their skillset and boost productivity. Whether you need to sharpen your CAD skills or gain knowledge in CAM, 3D printing, or other areas, there’s a SolidProfessor resource that can get you humming along. You can also take advantage of fully customizable online training programs and monitor progress with the SolidProfessor dashboard.

The on-demand library is available anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace, so your team can learn mid-project, prep for certification, or go deeper on the tools they use every day, all without leaving their workflow.

You also get a site license with logins for up to three users per one Elite Subscription plan. That’s 15,000+ lessons available anytime, at your team’s pace.

5. Unlimited Live Instructor-Led Training

Starting May 2026, Elite members get something no other SOLIDWORKS reseller offers: unlimited access to live, instructor-led SOLIDWORKS training through SolidProfessor. No credits to track, no purchase orders to submit, and no approval process every time someone wants to enroll in a class or learn a new skill. It’s simply included with Elite, so when SOLIDWORKS releases new tools or updates, your team can stay current without waiting for a separate training budget to open up.

Whether you’re onboarding a new engineer, brushing up on best practices, or helping your team build confidence with a new workflow, SolidProfessor Live gives you a direct path to expert-led training when you need it. Instead of treating live training like a one-time purchase, Elite makes it an ongoing resource your team can use to keep learning, reduce knowledge gaps, and get more out of the SOLIDWORKS tools you already rely on.

6. Software Upgrades

We know that creating the best designs requires the best tools, and that means having the latest and greatest technology in the channel.

With our Elite Subscription, you automatically receive new versions of SOLIDWORKS when they are released; allowing you to stay current and work more efficiently with all of the latest features and enhancements.

7. Additional Elite Subscription Benefits

While we covered a handful of our favorite perks of our Elite Subscription plan, there are still more great benefits worth mentioning, including:

• SOLIDWORKS Certifications
  Want to measure your knowledge? SOLIDWORKS Certifications can be used as a benchmark to see where you (and your team) stack up, as well as prove your competency.
• SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard
  Take advantage of this integrated CAM system software that allows you to get your designs into production faster than ever and save on costly rework.
• SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard
  Create impressive renderings, interactive images, and so much more from your 3D CAD data, all included in your Hawk Ridge Systems subscription plan.

Our Elite Subscription plan was designed with your success in mind. Rather than simply providing software updates and standard software add-ons, we wanted to give your team everything they need to actually succeed — from our renowned technical support and priority queue access to unlimited live training through SolidProfessor.

We believe that by providing the right solutions, support, and educational resources, we can help the scribbled ideas of today become innovative products that will change the world tomorrow.

If you’re interested in our Elite Subscription plan, contact us at Hawk Ridge Systems, and our team of experts will get you started.