SolidWorks: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
imported>GhostInTheMachine Changing short description from "Commonly used software for 3D modeling" to "Desktop software for 3D modeling" |
imported>MusikBot II m Removing protection templates from unprotected page (more info) |
||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
| caption = SolidWorks 2023 displaying a 3D assembly. | | caption = SolidWorks 2023 displaying a 3D assembly. | ||
| developer = [[Dassault Systèmes]] | | developer = [[Dassault Systèmes]] | ||
| released = {{Start date and age|1995|11|01}}<ref name="The future of Solidworks">{{cite web |url= http://blog.dasisolutions.com/2011/09/27/the-future-of-solidworks-has-always-been-in-your-hands/ |title=The future of Solidworks |date= September 27, 2011 |access-date= May 6, 2016}}</ref> | | released = {{Start date and age|1995|11|01}}<ref name="The future of Solidworks">{{cite web |url= http://blog.dasisolutions.com/2011/09/27/the-future-of-solidworks-has-always-been-in-your-hands/ |title= The future of Solidworks |date= September 27, 2011 |access-date= May 6, 2016 |archive-date= April 12, 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170412180053/http://blog.dasisolutions.com/2011/09/27/the-future-of-solidworks-has-always-been-in-your-hands/ |url-status= dead }}</ref> | ||
| latest release version = SolidWorks 2024 | | latest release version = SolidWorks 2024 | ||
| latest release date = {{dts|2023|09|26}} | | latest release date = {{dts|2023|09|26}} | ||
| Line 22: | Line 22: | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
SolidWorks Corporation was established in December 1993 by [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology|MIT]] graduate [[Jon Hirschtick]], who used funds from his time with the [[MIT Blackjack Team]] to start the company.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SolidWorks Founders Reunite to Ponder Their Second Act |url=https://www.thecadinsider.com/2012/11/solidworks-founders-reunite-to-ponder-their-second-act.html |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=The CAD Insider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Bob Tremblay|date=2008-03-26 |title={{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|Fomer}} MIT blackjack team member talks about breaking the bank |url=https://www.standard-journal.com/article_7ad892c5-7cbd-5144-aa7d-2036702b5d68.html |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=standard-journal.com |language=en}}</ref> Hirschtick's aim was to develop a user-friendly, cost-effective 3D CAD software for the Windows desktop. Originally based in [[Concord, Massachusetts]], the company later moved to [[Waltham, Massachusetts]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Solidworks: Engineering 4.0 |url=https://www.tecnetinc.com/Solidworks%20engineerng%204-0.html |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=www.tecnetinc.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Petrock |first1=Stephen |title=An Introduction to SOLIDWORKS |url=https://www.engineering.com/story/an-introduction-to-solidworks |website=Engineering.com |date=September 22, 2023 |publisher=Copyright 2024 WTWH Media LLC |access-date=17 April 2024}}</ref> Its first product, SolidWorks 95, was released in November 1995.<ref name="The History of SolidWorks">{{Cite web |last=Brejcha |first=Bart |title=From Origins To Now: The History Of The SolidWorks Saga |url=https://design-engine.com/from-origins-to-now-the-history-of-the-solidworks-saga |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=www.design-engine.com |date=March 14, 2024 |language=en-us}}</ref> In 1997, Dassault Systèmes, known for its [[CATIA]] CAD software, acquired SolidWorks for $310 million in stock.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1997-06-25 |title=Dassault Systemes Is Acquiring SolidWorks |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/06/25/business/dassault-systemes-is-acquiring-solidworks.html |access-date=2023-09-05 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> | SolidWorks Corporation was established in December 1993 by [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology|MIT]] graduate [[Jon Hirschtick]], who used funds from his time with the [[MIT Blackjack Team]] to start the company.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SolidWorks Founders Reunite to Ponder Their Second Act |url=https://www.thecadinsider.com/2012/11/solidworks-founders-reunite-to-ponder-their-second-act.html |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=The CAD Insider |archive-date=September 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905182839/https://www.thecadinsider.com/2012/11/solidworks-founders-reunite-to-ponder-their-second-act.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Bob Tremblay |date=2008-03-26 |title={{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|Fomer}} MIT blackjack team member talks about breaking the bank |url=https://www.standard-journal.com/article_7ad892c5-7cbd-5144-aa7d-2036702b5d68.html |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=standard-journal.com |language=en |archive-date=September 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905182839/https://www.standard-journal.com/article_7ad892c5-7cbd-5144-aa7d-2036702b5d68.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Hirschtick's aim was to develop a user-friendly, cost-effective 3D CAD software for the Windows desktop. Originally based in [[Concord, Massachusetts]], the company later moved to [[Waltham, Massachusetts]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Solidworks: Engineering 4.0 |url=https://www.tecnetinc.com/Solidworks%20engineerng%204-0.html |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=www.tecnetinc.com |archive-date=May 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520054614/http://tecnetinc.com/Solidworks%20engineerng%204-0.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Petrock |first1=Stephen |title=An Introduction to SOLIDWORKS |url=https://www.engineering.com/story/an-introduction-to-solidworks |website=Engineering.com |date=September 22, 2023 |publisher=Copyright 2024 WTWH Media LLC |access-date=17 April 2024}}</ref> Its first product, SolidWorks 95, was released in November 1995.<ref name="The History of SolidWorks">{{Cite web |last=Brejcha |first=Bart |title=From Origins To Now: The History Of The SolidWorks Saga |url=https://design-engine.com/from-origins-to-now-the-history-of-the-solidworks-saga |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=www.design-engine.com |date=March 14, 2024 |language=en-us}}</ref> In 1997, Dassault Systèmes, known for its [[CATIA]] CAD software, acquired SolidWorks for $310 million in stock.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1997-06-25 |title=Dassault Systemes Is Acquiring SolidWorks |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/06/25/business/dassault-systemes-is-acquiring-solidworks.html |access-date=2023-09-05 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=September 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905182838/https://www.nytimes.com/1997/06/25/business/dassault-systemes-is-acquiring-solidworks.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
In 1999, SolidWorks started introducing software for 3D modeling, and in 2006 introduced SolidWorks Design-to-Manufacturing solutions, an integrated system enabling design and manufacturing teams to work together concurrently. {{cn|date=April 2025}} | In 1999, SolidWorks started introducing software for 3D modeling, and in 2006 introduced SolidWorks Design-to-Manufacturing solutions, an integrated system enabling design and manufacturing teams to work together concurrently. {{cn|date=April 2025}} | ||
| Line 35: | Line 35: | ||
SolidWorks software includes tools for analyses and simulations, such as Finite Element Analysis, which supports modeling, design, and collaborative work.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alba |first1=Michael |title=Sports Cars and Chin-Up Bars: Accelerating Designs with SOLIDWORKS Simulation |url=https://www.engineering.com/story/sports-cars-and-chin-up-bars-accelerating-designs-with-solidworks-simulation |website=Engineering.com |date=July 14, 2020 |publisher=Copyright 2024 WTWH Media LLC |access-date=17 April 2024}}</ref> | SolidWorks software includes tools for analyses and simulations, such as Finite Element Analysis, which supports modeling, design, and collaborative work.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alba |first1=Michael |title=Sports Cars and Chin-Up Bars: Accelerating Designs with SOLIDWORKS Simulation |url=https://www.engineering.com/story/sports-cars-and-chin-up-bars-accelerating-designs-with-solidworks-simulation |website=Engineering.com |date=July 14, 2020 |publisher=Copyright 2024 WTWH Media LLC |access-date=17 April 2024}}</ref> | ||
SolidWorks offers multiple work tools to be used when building system assemblies such as the interference detection tool. This enables the detection of potential interfering part which could cause issue in the assembly system. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Patil |first=Rajesh V. |date=2025 |title=Performance Assessment of Sagacious E-Powertrain Tiller for Smart Farming. |url=https://doi.org/10.25103/jestr.184.20 |url-status=unfit |access-date=November 6, 2025}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Comparison of computer-aided design software]] | * [[Comparison of computer-aided design software]] | ||
* [[List of 3D printing software]] | * [[List of 3D printing software]] | ||
* [[Power Surfacing]] – allows users to create and edit complex freeform surfaces in SolidWorks | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
| Line 46: | Line 47: | ||
{{Commons category}} | {{Commons category}} | ||
*{{Official website}} | *{{Official website}} | ||
* SOLIDWORKS Value Added Partner :[https://www.goengineer.com/ Goengineer], [https://www.visiativ.com/ Visiativ], [https://www.ohmycad.com/en/ Ohmycad], ... | |||
{{Dassault Systèmes}} | {{Dassault Systèmes}} | ||
| Line 54: | Line 56: | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Solidworks}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Solidworks}} | ||
[[Category:3D graphics software]] | [[Category:3D graphics software]] | ||
[[Category:Windows-only | [[Category:Proprietary software]] | ||
[[Category:Windows-only software]] | |||
[[Category:Solid mechanics]] | [[Category:Solid mechanics]] | ||
[[Category:Product design]] | [[Category:Product design]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:12, 24 December 2025
Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template other Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters".
SolidWorks (stylized as SOLIDWORKS) is a brand of software used for solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE).[1] It was one of the first 3D CAD applications designed to run on a desktop PC.[2]
The brand is owned by French software company Dassault Systèmes.
History
SolidWorks Corporation was established in December 1993 by MIT graduate Jon Hirschtick, who used funds from his time with the MIT Blackjack Team to start the company.[3][4] Hirschtick's aim was to develop a user-friendly, cost-effective 3D CAD software for the Windows desktop. Originally based in Concord, Massachusetts, the company later moved to Waltham, Massachusetts.[5][6] Its first product, SolidWorks 95, was released in November 1995.[7] In 1997, Dassault Systèmes, known for its CATIA CAD software, acquired SolidWorks for $310 million in stock.[8]
In 1999, SolidWorks started introducing software for 3D modeling, and in 2006 introduced SolidWorks Design-to-Manufacturing solutions, an integrated system enabling design and manufacturing teams to work together concurrently. Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
As of 2024, SolidWorks had an estimated 7.5 million users.[9]
Modeling technology
SolidWorks is a solid modeler, and utilizes a parametric feature-based approach which was initially developed by PTC (Creo/Pro-Engineer) to create 3D CAD models and assemblies. The software uses the Parasolid modeling kernel.[10]
SolidWorks software includes tools for analyses and simulations, such as Finite Element Analysis, which supports modeling, design, and collaborative work.[11]
SolidWorks offers multiple work tools to be used when building system assemblies such as the interference detection tool. This enables the detection of potential interfering part which could cause issue in the assembly system. [12]
See also
- Comparison of computer-aided design software
- List of 3D printing software
- Power Surfacing – allows users to create and edit complex freeform surfaces in SolidWorks
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
External links
- Script error: No such module "Official website".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- SOLIDWORKS Value Added Partner :Goengineer, Visiativ, Ohmycad, ...
Template:Dassault Systèmes Template:CAD software Template:CAE software Template:PDM software
Categories:
- Pages with script errors
- Pages using Infobox software with version errors
- Pages with broken file links
- 3D graphics software
- Proprietary software
- Windows-only software
- Solid mechanics
- Product design
- Computer-aided design software for Windows
- 1995 software
- Dassault Systèmes
- 1993 establishments in Massachusetts
- Companies established in 1993