The foundation of ISO 9001 is documentation and consistency. SOLIDWORKS Inspection enables teams to standardize their FAI and in-process inspection documents using customizable templates. Ballooned drawings, characteristic tables, and report formats can be reused across projects, ensuring uniform quality across departments and suppliers.

Traceability is another core ISO principle. Every inspection report generated by SOLIDWORKS Inspection is linked to the CAD model it originated from, along with revision history and user input. This digital thread helps teams trace issues back to their root cause and demonstrate due diligence during audits or customer evaluations.

Additionally, SOLIDWORKS Inspection simplifies corrective action processes. When non-conformances are detected, engineers can quickly update drawings, reissue ballooned characteristics, and regenerate reports—reducing downtime and preventing repeated errors. Integration with SOLIDWORKS MBD further strengthens traceability by capturing 3D PMI in reports without reverting to 2D documentation.

Beyond compliance, using SOLIDWORKS Inspection supports continuous improvement initiatives. It enables teams to track inspection outcomes, monitor key metrics, and identify patterns over time. This analytical insight can inform design improvements and supplier evaluations.

In short, SOLIDWORKS Inspection is more than an inspection tool—it’s a strategic asset for achieving and maintaining ISO 9001 certification. With built-in automation, robust traceability, and integration with other SOLIDWORKS tools, it helps companies meet quality standards while saving time, improving accuracy, and future-proofing their quality management systems.

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It all begins with SOLIDWORKS MBD, where design teams embed Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) directly into 3D models. These models—with dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications—become the single source of truth. SOLIDWORKS Inspection can then pull this data to generate ballooned inspection reports, ensuring every measured feature ties directly to the model’s design intent.

Add in SOLIDWORKS Simulation, and that same model can be tested for mechanical performance, thermal loads, and stress behavior. The results highlight critical features that require closer inspection or tighter tolerances. These insights can be looped back into the inspection process, creating an adaptive and proactive quality control system.

This integration reduces redundant data entry, minimizes human error, and improves cross-functional collaboration. Design changes flow downstream instantly, while quality teams receive real-time updates to inspection plans. The result? Reduced quality escapes, faster time to market, and better alignment across departments.

Furthermore, digital traceability across design, simulation, and inspection strengthens compliance efforts. Whether for internal audits or regulatory certification, this closed-loop approach provides complete visibility and a robust digital paper trail. Companies aiming for ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA standards benefit from this unified framework.

By using all three tools in concert, organizations can achieve quality by design—where validation and verification are built into the product lifecycle from start to finish. This not only ensures better products but creates a culture of continuous improvement driven by data and digital innovation.

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Using SOLIDWORKS Inspection, users can extract inspection data directly from 2D drawings or 3D CAD models. Features such as dimensions, geometric tolerances, and notes are automatically captured and ballooned, eliminating the need for repetitive manual tasks. This alone can reduce FAI preparation time by up to 70%.

With support for standard templates (like AS9102, ISO 13485, or custom ones), the software enables consistent and professional inspection documents every time. Teams can configure reports to meet specific customer or industry needs, improving communication and reducing the chance of rework or non-conformance.

Another key advantage is integration with SOLIDWORKS MBD (Model-Based Definition). When combined, users can directly utilize 3D PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) to generate inspection reports—completely bypassing 2D drawings. This makes workflows more efficient, accurate, and ready for the future of digital manufacturing.

By eliminating manual steps and reducing the time required to generate FAI packages, SOLIDWORKS Inspection enhances productivity and ensures greater traceability. Teams can track revisions, respond quickly to design changes, and create digital records that simplify audits and customer reviews. As organizations scale or seek ISO compliance, automation becomes not just helpful—but essential.

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