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The aerospace industry involves the design and manufacturing of aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and defense systems. Known for its complexity and precision, this sector demands high-performance design tools to meet strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Engineers focus on lightweight materials, aerodynamic efficiency, and advanced simulation to ensure reliability and innovation in every component.
Aerospace engineering
The aerospace industry thrives on precision and innovation—both made easier with SOLIDWORKS. Using advanced 3D CAD tools, engineers design complex components accurately and efficiently. This powerful CAD software streamlines development and reduces costly errors. With built-in simulation features, teams can test stress, vibration, and thermal performance virtually, ensuring safety and reliability before manufacturing. SOLIDWORKS helps aerospace companies innovate faster, cut costs, and meet strict industry standards.
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How SOLIDWORKS helped these industries
Accelerated Product Development Cycles
SOLIDWORKS enabled aerospace engineers to shorten the aerospace product lifecycle by offering rapid prototyping tools, integrated simulations, and design validation features.
Advanced 3D Modeling for Complex Geometry
With powerful 3D CAD tools, designers could easily model intricate components like turbine blades, airframes, and fuselages with high precision.
Integrated Simulation for Structural & Thermal Analysis
Using SOLIDWORKS Simulation, aerospace teams performed real-time stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis to ensure structural integrity without needing physical prototypes.
Seamless Collaboration Across Engineering Teams
Through SOLIDWORKS PDM (Product Data Management), multiple teams collaborated on large assemblies, ensuring version control and eliminating design conflicts.
Compliance with Industry Standards
SOLIDWORKS helped ensure designs met aerospace industry regulations (like AS9100, FAA guidelines) with built-in documentation tools and traceability features.
Weight Optimization and Material Usage Efficiency
Engineers used SOLIDWORKS to perform lightweighting of components through topology optimization, critical for fuel efficiency and payload management in aerospace.
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SOLIDWORKS Premium
Benefits:
- Advanced part and assembly modeling ideal for complex aerospace components.
- Accurate 3D modeling helps visualize and refine lightweight structures.
- Includes routing for piping and tubing — useful in aircraft systems.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Benefits:
- Test strength, durability, and safety of designs under real-world conditions.
- Perform vibration and thermal analysis critical for aerospace performance.
- Reduce physical prototyping costs with virtual testing.
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
Benefits:
- Analyze airflow around aircraft parts (CFD analysis).
- Optimize cooling systems for avionics and electronic components.
- Predict thermal behavior in extreme environments.
SOLIDWORKS Electrical
Benefits:
- Design complete electrical systems including harnesses and control panels.
- Ensure accurate electrical-mechanical integration.
- Automate wire numbering and connector selection, reducing errors.
SOLIDWORKS PDM (Product Data Management)
Benefits:
- Secure and manage design data efficiently.
- Track revisions and maintain traceability — essential for certification.
- Improve collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.
3DEXPERIENCE Works
Benefits:
- Cloud-based platform for real-time collaboration.
- Manage project lifecycles, tasks, and feedback in one space.
- Ideal for multi-location teams and supplier coordination.
