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The manufacturing industry involves the production of goods using machinery, tools, and labor across various sectors. Efficiency, precision, and scalability are key. CAD solutions support every stage—from product design and prototyping to tooling and production—helping manufacturers optimize processes, reduce errors, and bring high-quality products to market faster.
Manufacturing
SOLIDWORKS streamlines the manufacturing process with powerful 3D CAD tools that enable precise product and tooling design. This versatile CAD software helps reduce design errors and ensures smooth transitions from concept to production. With integrated simulation, engineers can test parts and assemblies for strength, motion, and efficiency before manufacturing begins. SOLIDWORKS boosts productivity, shortens development time, and improves overall product quality in the manufacturing sector.
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How SOLIDWORKS helped these industries
End-to-End Product Development
SOLIDWORKS enabled a complete digital workflow—from concept design to final production, helping manufacturers reduce design iterations and improve product development speed.
Parametric Modeling for Custom Parts and Assemblies
Engineers used parametric 3D CAD modeling to quickly modify and update designs of jigs, fixtures, production tools, and assemblies, ideal for mass customization.
Seamless Integration with CAM for CNC Machining
With SOLIDWORKS CAM and third-party CAM plugins, manufacturers directly generated toolpaths from CAD models, improving machining accuracy and reducing setup time.
Simulation for Performance and Durability
Designers validated parts using finite element analysis (FEA) for load-bearing, fatigue, and thermal performance, reducing the need for multiple prototypes.
Sheet Metal, Weldments, and Mold Tool Design
SOLIDWORKS offers built-in tools for sheet metal parts, weldment structures, and injection mold tooling, streamlining processes in fabrication and mold making.
Automated Drawings, BOMs, and Production Documentation
It simplified the creation of 2D technical drawings, Bills of Materials, and assembly instructions, ensuring smooth communication between design and shop floor teams.
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SOLIDWORKS Premium
Benefits:
- Design everything from small components to full production machines or factory layouts.
- Includes powerful tools for part modeling, assemblies, and routing (pipes, tubes, cables).
- Handle large assemblies for equipment, fixtures, jigs, and production lines.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Benefits:
- Validate strength, durability, and performance of components and machines before production.
- Analyze stress, fatigue, and deformation to ensure reliable manufacturing tools.
- Reduce prototyping costs and shorten design-to-manufacturing cycle.
SOLIDWORKS CAM
Benefits:
- Automate CNC toolpath creation directly from 3D models.
- Speed up the machining process with integrated manufacturing preparation.
- Improve accuracy and reduce errors in production by syncing design and machining.
SOLIDWORKS Electrical
Benefits:
- Design electrical panels, automation systems, and machine wiring.
- Ensure accurate integration of mechanical and electrical components.
- Reduce errors in wiring and improve efficiency in automated production systems.
SOLIDWORKS PDM (Product Data Management)
Benefits:
- Manage all CAD files, BOMs, and documentation centrally.
- Control revisions and collaborate across engineering, production, and QA teams.
- Improve traceability and reduce risk of using outdated designs on the shop floor.
SOLIDWORKS Composer
Benefits:
- Create work instructions, assembly guides, and service manuals from 3D models.
- Support manufacturing teams with clear visual documentation.
- Improve training, reduce downtime, and minimize assembly errors.
3DEXPERIENCE Works
Benefits:
- Manage product lifecycle from design to production on a cloud-based platform.
- Collaborate with suppliers, engineering, production, and quality teams in real time.
- Track project timelines, tasks, and product changes efficiently.
