SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD

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SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD is more than just a CAD tool, it is at the center of an entire ecosystem of design solutions, from analysis and data management to technical communication and CAM – it all starts here.

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Intuitive and Powerful Product Design With SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD

There’s a reason many designers, engineers, students, and hobbyists choose SOLIDWORKS over any other CAD tool in the market. SOLIDWORKS uses underlying intelligence to drive your design and make changes easy.

You can design and document your products in collaborative workflows, create robust parts and assemblies, and use specialized tools for weldments, sheet metal, plastic molded parts, pipe routing, and more.

SOLIDWORKS uses parametric designs, so when you change parts and assemblies, they automatically update in drawings and other places you use your component. It adds time back to your day when you don’t have to spend updating new dimensions.

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PROFESSIONAL
PREMIUM
3D Modeling for Parts and Assemblies
Synced 2D Drawings
Search, Automation, and Configuration Tools
Share and Collaborate Designs
Collision and Interference Detection
Part-level Analysis Tool
SOLIDWORKS CAM/CAMWorks Tools
3D Interconnect for CAD File Import and Export
SOLIDWORKS Toolbox
SOLIDWORKS Costing
ECAD/MCAD Connection
Design Checker
eDrawings® Professional
Tolerance Analysis
Photorealistic Rendering
Data & File Management
Reverse Engineering
Time-Based Motion Analysis
Linear Static Analysis
Routing: Pipes, Tubes, Electrical Cables, Wiring Harnesses
Surface Flattening Functionality
CATIA V5 Import

HOW CAN HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS HELP?

We helped thousands of customers take their first steps into SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD.

Here are a few customers’ stories:

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INCREASE EFFICIENCY AND PROJECT COLLABORATION


A major industrial machinery manufacturer needed help converting from another 3D CAD system. We helped them convert and work more efficiently with SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD.

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STREAMLINE PROCESSES WITH ONE INTEGRATED SYSTEM


A medical device manufacturer adopted SOLIDWORKS as a design platform. We helped them streamline several disparate processes and align their design operations in one system.

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IMPROVE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING QUALITY


An architectural components manufacturer needed to move from AutoCAD 2D to SOLIDWORKS. We helped them decrease design and manufacturing errors working in SOLIDWORKS 3D.

HOW CAN HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS HELP?

At Hawk Ridge, we have one of the largest SOLIDWORKS technical teams in North America and have helped thousands of customers take their first steps into SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD. A few examples include:

  • We helped a major industrial machinery manufacturer convert from another 3D CAD system, helping to plan the conversion of files and migration of prior data, user training, and adapting the software to the customer’s specific practices.
  • We helped a medical device manufacturer adopt SOLIDWORKS as a design platform, and then quickly integrate a PDM system, analysis tools, and electrical design within the same platform. This streamlined several disparate processes and helped align design operations in one system.
  • We worked with a manufacturer of architectural components to move from AutoCAD 2D to SOLIDWORKS. We helped recreate important 2D files in SOLIDWORKS 3D, and retrained users to apply their 2D design skills in a 3D environment. The company saw a significant decrease in design and manufacturing errors working in 3D.
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SERVICES

MORE THAN JUST A PROVIDER

Your CAD system is one of the key platforms for your business, and keeping it running is a major business priority. We can help you efficiently project-manage the implementation of a new version of SOLIDWORKS. Our dedicated services team can also help with other projects, such as automating parts of your design process or implementing valuable tools like the Design Checker or Costing.

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TRAINING

IMPROVE PERFORMANCE THROUGH TAILORED LEARNING

As one of the largest SOLIDWORKS training providers in the world, we provide a full suite of training offerings. Our instructor-led classroom and online training provide detailed and personalized instruction from SOLIDWORKS experts, and our supplementary on-demand training from SolidProfessor helps you retain valuable techniques and ongoing skill-building.

SUPPORT

TOP-RANKED SUPPORT, COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS

Our best-in-class technical support provides troubleshooting advice for issues you have with your SOLIDWORKS usage. Our team has a mix of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and computing specialists to solve your SOLIDWORKS challenges. You can schedule a customized Ask-an-Expert session to review a particular concept.

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SUBSCRIPTION

GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SOLUTIONS

Whether you are looking for on-demand training, access to the latest software releases, exclusive resources, and offers, or need expert support – there's a subscription option for you.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What version of SOLIDWORKS do I need?
There are three levels of SOLIDWORKS available – Standard, Professional, and Premium. Check out the feature matrix on this page for more information on what is available at each level. Our team is also happy to review your design needs and help guide you to the best version for your business.
How do I buy SOLIDWORKS?
SOLIDWORKS has a wide range of purchase options that should meet all needs. It is available as a perpetual license with an annual subscription cost and a term license with one-year or one-quarter terms. We’re always happy to help you evaluate the best purchase solution for your business.
How is SOLIDWORKS licensed?
SOLIDWORKS is available as standalone licenses, which are activated on a specific computer and can be moved by the user. Alternatively, a shared network license can be purchased at a small additional cost, allowing licenses to be shared among team members on a network. A shared network license is often the ideal solution for larger teams.
How difficult is it to learn SOLIDWORKS?
SOLIDWORKS is designed to be the most intuitive 3D CAD package on the market. While it is a very powerful tool, most users pick up the software quickly, and you can learn it even quicker with training. Hawk Ridge Systems offer instructor-led courses and on-demand training with SolidProfessor.
As a manager, will I be able to find employees who know SOLIDWORKS?
SOLIDWORKS is the most popular professional 3D CAD software in the market, and most universities and vocational training schools worldwide teach students how to use SOLIDWORKS. With an enormous community of users, you should be able to find skilled employees with experience using the software.
What file types can SOLIDWORKS read in, and what file types can it produce?

SOLIDWORKS reads in all major neutral 3D file formats, such as STEP, IGES, Parasolid, and ACIS. It will read 2D and 3D files from AutoCAD (DWG, DXF) and native files from most other 3D CAD systems (Creo, Inventor, NX, SolidEdge, Rhino). SOLIDWORKS Premium can open CATIA V5 files.

For output, SOLIDWORKS can save PDF and DWG/DXF 2D files and all major neutral formats (STEP, IGES, Parasolid, ACIS) of 3D outputs.

Many other options and file types are always being added to this list. Contact us if there’s a specific file type you’re interested in.

Does SOLIDWORKS include FEA or CFD simulation?
Every license of SOLIDWORKS includes simple finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools to provide basic information about the performance and strength of your design. For robust simulations, SOLIDWORKS Simulation for static analysis is part of SOLIDWORKS Premium, and more advanced FEA simulation or CFD analysis tools are available as additional simulation modules.
Do I need to think about data management?

CAD systems create many interconnected files that are constantly changing as your designs evolve. Most engineering design organizations manage this challenge with a data management system.

We can help you evaluate the best fit for your organization. That might be the PDM Standard functionality included with SOLIDWORKS Professional and Premium, more robust workflows in PDM Professional, or cloud-hosted data management with 3DEXPERIENCE Data Management.

What is 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS?

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS is a newer variant of the traditional desktop SOLIDWORKS solution. It contains the same functionality as the desktop SOLIDWORKS and still installs on your system, but there are three significant differences:

1. Installs and updates are automatically deployed over the internet, meaning your SOLIDWORKS will always be at the latest version. You cannot run older versions of the software.

2. Some add-in functionality, like SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation or Inspection, may not be supported.

3. It automatically contains cloud data management routines for safely storing and managing your files in a secure cloud environment.

We’d be happy to discuss the pros and cons of these solutions to help you pick the right tool for your situation.

What is 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers?

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers is a software offer available for non-commercial applications. It provides a license of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS functionality, but all files and documents are watermarked with a “not for commercial use” message and cannot be opened in a commercial license of SOLIDWORKS. It is only available for direct purchase from the SOLIDWORKS website.

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