PDM / PLM – TriMech

Aras Community Event: ACE 2024

Lisa Hill — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:02:58 +0000

The Aras Community Event (ACE) 2024 will take place in Fort Worth, TX on March 4-7. Join us to unlock innovation at your organization.

Come together with product lifecycle management professionals from across the globe to delve into the newest innovations in PLM and Digital Thread. You’ll acquire valuable knowledge and expertise, all while discovering fresh viewpoints on the technology and industry trends.

Why attend ACE 2024?

Join product lifecycle management experts from around the world to explore the latest in PLM and Digital Thread innovation. You’ll gain valuable skills and expertise while exploring new perspectives on the technology and industry trends reshaping the business of innovation.

Business Leaders
- Learn how other organizations are transforming engineering and PLM with Aras.
Aras Admins
- Learn how you can manage complexity, make better decisions, and enjoy a quicker time to market, by connecting your people, data and applications in a single environment.
Aras Users/Developers
- Get inspiration and hands on training to get more out of Aras.

Registration for the Aras Community Event is open

Registration is open. Reserve your spot now for the main event and any pre or post sessions.

SOLIDWORKS PDM and Regulatory Compliance

Sarah Taylor — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:31:05 +0000

Acquiring and maintaining regulatory certifications can be a long and complex process. SOLIDWORKS PDM can help your organization reach various certifications through the secure organization, tracking, and protection of your product data.

Join us as TriMech Solutions Consultant Sarah Taylor reviews some common compliance requirements including FDA, ISO 9001, ITAR, and more. We’ll look inside PDM to see what features of the solution can help your company reach the compliance you need.

During this SOLIDWORKS PDM Webinar, you will learn:

PDM as a Central Repository
Revision Tracking
Workflows
Notifications
File History

Managing Your SOLIDWORKS PDM Archive Size

Rod Mackay — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:46:27 +0000

In this guide, we will show you several methods that will allow you to manage the size of your SOLIDWORKS PDM Archive. You’ll learn about:

Compression Method
Archive Splitting Method
Cold Storage Method and more!

After completing the guide, you will be able to implement these methods and have a more organized and compressed PDM Archive.

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SOLIDWORKS PDM Client Guide

Rod Mackay — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:41:49 +0000

In this guide, we will show you how to understand the three basic types of SOLIDWORKS PDM Client:

Viewer
Contributor
Editor

After completing the guide, you will be able to assess your vault usage expectations and determine the right blend of PDM client licenses for your team environment.

Complete the form to instantly download the guide.

Adding SOLIDWORKS PDM Barcodes to Data Cards

Andrew Lidstone — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:25:31 +0000

Included in the SOLIDWORKS PDM Barcodes on-demand webinar

Watch as TriMech’s Systems Architect, Data Management, Andrew Lidstone, will review how nformation can easily be shown in barcode format on Data Cards in SOLIDWORKS PDM and mapped to display on your SOLIDWORKS drawings and Bill of Materials tables.

You will learn:

How to use and troubleshooting barcode fonts.
Configuring PDM Data Cards to display information as a barcode.
Adding barcodes to SOLIDWORKS Drawings and Bills of Materials.

Using SOLIDWORKS Composer with PDM

Sarah Taylor — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:08:35 +0000

SOLIDWORKS Composer is used to create technical documentation such as assembly instructions, owner’s manuals, part catalogues, and more. Collaborating on designs and manufacturing documents is streamlined when projects are managed by SOLIDWORKS PDM.

Included in the SOLIDWORKS Composer with PDM on-demand webinar

Watch as TriMech’s Solutions Consultant, Applications, Sarah Taylor, explores the connection between SOLIDWORKS Composer and PDM, two popular tools in the SOLIDWORKS ecosystem. Track changes, manage approvals, and stay up to date with the latest revisions of your CAD Model and Composer Project inside of PDM. Tune in to learn how to work smarter in SOLIDWORKS Composer by integrating with SOLIDWORKS PDM.

During this on-demand webinar you will learn:

Technical Documentation Workflow in SOLIDWORKS PDM
PDM Ribbon in SOLIDWORKS Composer
Updating CAD File in Composer
Tracking Revisions of Composer Project

How SOLIDWORKS Electrical and PDM Can Work Together

Sawyer Gara — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:47:35 +0000

Learn how you can benefit from the SOLIDWORKS PDM and SOLIDWORKS Electrical Integration tool and everything it has to offer.

Watch as TriMech Elite Applications Engineer, Sawyer Gara, walks us through the How SOLIDWORKS Electrical and PDM integration tool. SOLIDWORKS PDM is a powerful CAD-aware data management tool that can handle almost anything you throw at it and SOLIDWORKS Electrical is our best-in-class electrical schematic design tool that is integrated into Electro-Mechanical Design Process.

Traditionally, our SOLIDWORKS Electrical Designs have lived solely outside of our vault and short of using the SOLIDWORKS Electrical Viewer, most of our team did not have visibility to the projects. Now there is a direct integration for SOLIDWORKS Electrical to work with our SOLIDWORKS PDM Vault.

During this SOLIDWORKS Electrical and PDM On-demand Webinar you will learn:

How it all works
Key options during the set up process
Things to keep in mind
Where do we go from here

SOLIDWORKS for Startups

Rod Mackay — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:30:40 +0000

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SOLIDWORKS for Startups

Get Free SOLIDWORKS software, training, and co-marketing resources at no cost to help you succeed.

What is SOLIDWORKS for Startups?

Entrepreneurs use SOLIDWORKS to conceive, design, test, manufacture, and launch amazing products. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to reality, the SOLIDWORKS for Startups program is here from you.

Watch a recorded session to learn about the program in detail, and discover how entrepreneur partner Emilio Lopez, Co-Founder & CEO, SOP Technologies, was successful with SOLIDWORKS help.

Video Overview

Am I eligible to receive free SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software?

The SOLIDWORKS for Startups Program is for early- to mid-stage hardware startups. Your company must meet the following acceptance criteria:

Designing and building a physical product with an aim to sell it in the market
Less than $1M in revenue
Not more than 5 years old

The program is not open to current SOLIDWORKS customers, service providers, engineering/design firms, consultants and contract manufacturers.

Overview Demo

Get to know SOLIDWORKS for Startups

SOLIDWORKS for Startups Capabilities

The SOLIDWORKS for Startups Program provides new startup companies and individuals the CAD software, support and guidance to succeed.

Apply Now

Free SOLIDWORKS Software

12-months of 3DEXPERIENCE Works includes SOLIDWORKS CAD, Sim, Visualization & more

Co-marketing Opportunities

Such as speaking at SOLIDWORKS events and promotion in campaigns and social communities

Online Resources

White papers, videos, and articles are available to help you take your product to the next level

Online Training

Get up to speed quickly with 100s of on-demand video based training through MySolidWorks

Design Guidance

Best practices from SOLIDWORKS engineers and technical managers to help with your project

Tech Support

Technical support from TriMech’s team of certified SOLIDWORKS experts to help you succeed

“SOLIDWORKS is doing a great job of helping people in grassroots, helping people get in early and build a company, like I did.”

Josh Shires

CTO of MOUS

“SOLIDWORKS has been critical in all of our product development, and it’s at the core of our mechanical engineering work.”

Sean Grundy

CEO and Founder of Bevi

SOLIDWORKS for Startups Software

3DEXPERIENCE Roles and Apps to help you succeed

3D Creator

3D Mold Creator

3D Sculptor

3D Sheet Metal Creator

3D Structure Creator

Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS

Drafter

Durability and Mechanics Engineer

Durability Performance Engineer

Program Success Story

Learn how Bevi used SOLIDWORKS to get started

How do I get access to free SOLIDWORKS industry-leading software?

Complete the Application.
Review Process and Approval: You will receive an email to confirm that your application has been received and is being reviewed. Please allow a few business days for our team to carefully review your application.
License Access: If your application is approved, you will be contacted by a local reseller partner who will provide you with license access. If your application is not approved, you will be notified by our team who will help you find the next best solution for your needs.

Apply for the Program

SOLIDWORKS for Startups Examples

Visit companies who have participated in the program

Myo

Myo Gesture Control Armband, one of the first wearable technologies, is delivering elegant, functional interaction with computers.

Modbox

Movable temporary storage spaces that expand to three times its original volume, It can be readily deployed and adapted to suit any specific project requirements.

Visit Website

Bug Factory

Produce a continuous supply of sustainable & nutritious animal feed with 3D printed mealworm breeding kits. Ideal for poultry, wild birds, reptiles and fishing.

Visit Website

Apply for the Startup Program

Submit your application with the online questionnaire

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Scheduling SOLIDWORKS PDM Backups

Andrew Lidstone — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:59:05 +0000

Scheduling SOLIDWORKS PDM backups is an essential part of data management. For SOLIDWORKS PDM, there are two key elements that must be backed up to ensure that data is safe, the vault archives, and the vault database.

TriMech Systems Architect, Data Management, Andrew Lidstone, shows how to easily access your archives and how to make sure you always have a backup of your archive server settings. You will also learn how to manually backup your vault and set up a maintenance plan if you need to schedule backups.

During this SOLIDWORKS PDM Backups On-Demand Webinar, you will learn:

How to locate your SOLIDWORKS PDM Archives
How to create a backup of your Archive Server settings
How to manually create a one-time backup of the SOLIDWORKS PDM vault database in SQL Management Studio
How to set up a maintenance plan in SQL Server Standard to schedule backups of the SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional database

Get to Know SOLIDWORKS Manage 2024

Tony Bucchino — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:16:46 +0000

SOLIDWORKS Manage is an advanced data management system that extends the global file management and application integrations enabled by SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional. SOLIDWORKS Manage is a data management software solution for product development and lifecycle management. SOLIDWORKS Manage provides control of product, project, and process data that enables you and your team to quickly transform new ideas into great products.

TriMech’s Solutions Consultant, Tony Bucchino, reviews key features and what is new in SOLIDWORKS Manage 2024. Learn how SOLIDWORKS Manage makes coordinating and collaborating on various activities within the product development process effortless on a single platform.

During this SOLIDWORKS Manage 2024 Webinar you will learn:

Bill of Material (BOM) management
Process management
Project management
Dashboard and reports

Get to Know SOLIDWORKS PDM 2024

Matthew Siddall — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:49:02 +0000

Have you ever struggled to find the latest revision of a file?

Perhaps you’ve found yourself searching through your e-mail inbox for an attachment called “Finished Drawing – mydraft_Version2 – FINAL”… Or maybe your team spent hours setting up the perfect folder organization – just for the new intern to gain access to the Engineering drive and accidentally deleted a whole project folder! If this sounds familiar, you won’t want to miss this webinar reviewing the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS PDM.

SOLIDWORKS PDM 2024 (Product Data Management) is a file management solution that automates file and folder organization, tracks revision history, manages approval workflows, controls file access, and more. SOLIDWORKS PDM is CAD-aware, meaning it can manage the complex associations between Part, Assembly, and Drawing files, as well as other non-CAD file types like PDFs, Word Docs, and Excel Sheets, to name a few.

TriMech Solutions Consultant, Matthew Siddall, takes a closer look at how SOLIDWORKS PDM 2024 can solve some of the most common data management issues Engineering teams face. You will see how SOLIDWORKS PDM integrates with Windows File Explorer and 3D CAD to ensure you can always find the right file for editing, sharing, or sending to the shop.

During this SOLIDWORKS PDM 2024 Webinar, you will learn:

Version and Revision History
Approval Workflows
Manage File Access
Folder Structures
Digital Audit Trail

TriMech Power Suite for SOLIDWORKS PDM

Paige Woolley — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:33:20 +0000

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TriMech Power Suite for SOLIDWORKS PDM

Improve functionality within SOLIDWORKS PDM

The TriMech Power Suite’s feature set enhances SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional’s core features.

Features consist of enhancements to productivity, communication, metadata management, license optimization and SOLIDWORKS reference management.

TriMech Power Suite for SOLIDWORKS PDM software

TriMech’s programming staff has created to make PDM easier to use. Our programs, add-ins, macros and customer-requested tools, help SOLIDWORKS PDM do certain things it can’t necessarily do by itself.

TriMech Power Suite Standard
- Auto Logoff
- Rename
- ECx Tool
- PDM Property
- SOLIDWORKS Property
- Reference Repair
- SOLIDWORKS Update
- Sync Tool
TriMech Power Suite Professional
- Enterprise Metadata Utility (EMU)

Overview

TriMech Power Suite for SOLIDWORKS PDM

Versions

TriMech Power Suite Product Matrix

FUNCTION	STANDARD	PROFESSIONAL
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Rename Tool	●	●
ECx Tool	●	●
PDM Property Tool	●	●
SOLIDWORKS Property Tool	●	●
Reference Tool	●	●
SOLIDWORKS Update Tool	●	●
Sync Tool	●	●
Enterprise Metadata Utility (EMU)		●

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STANDARD

Feature rich, production enhancing and automation for PDM Professional. Power Suite Standard comes with eight unique features to enable you to be more productive with PDM Professional.

PROFESSIONAL

Power Suite Professional comes with everything that Power Suite Standard has, plus our flagship feature, the Enterprise Metadata Utility. This feature enables many high-level business system connectivity capabilities along with many other automation features.

TriMech Power Suite for SOLIDWORKS PDM

Learn more about the Power Suite features

Auto Log Off PDM Rename ECx PDM Property SOLIDWORKS Update SOLIDWORKS Property Reference Sync Enterprise Metadata Utility (EMU)

Auto Log Off

TriMech Power Suite Standard

Auto Log Off

The Auto Log Off feature allows the PDM Administrator to monitor specific disk level and system level activities to ensure the end users are actively interacting with PDM Professional.

Items monitored:

Items Changed
Items Created
Items Deleted
Items Renamed
System Suspend
Windows Log off

The unique capability to this feature is we actively monitor these above activities on a specified path. This specified path and the time out can be unique per workstation.

PDM Rename

TriMech Power Suite Standard

PDM Rename

The PDM Rename feature allows renaming of files stored in SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional based on a complex rename syntax scheme.

Syntax component sources:

PDM File Variables
PDM Folder Variables
PDM Serial Numbers
Rename Tool Serial Numbers
Static Text
User Entered Text

This feature provides powerful capabilities to rename files by triggering it manually on a single file, as a batch job on multiple files or
folders, or automatically as part of a Workflow Action.

ECx

TriMech Power Suite Standard

ECx

The ECx feature helps to simplify managing the Engineering Change process in SOLIDWORKS PDM. The highly customizable interface provides a user-friendly way to attach files to Engineering Change documents.

Special Features:

Uses existing EC template
Validation of EC document based on document path or variable value
Creation of reference table inside EC document (Wordtemplates only)
Customizable file search dialogue

This feature significantly streamlines the process of adding and removing file references from your Engineering Change documents.

PDM Property

TriMech Power Suite Standard

PDM Property

The TriMech PDM Property feature allows users to change the variable values that are currently stored in your PDM Professional database.

Special Features:

Ability to change a variable value on any file type in the vault
Value stored on the data card
Select variables you want to be exported to Excel for modification

The PDM Property feature does the work to change desired variables when it’s convenient for you and does the job of checking out and checking in the files for you, saving the information to the database.

SOLIDWORKS Update

TriMech Power Suite Standard

SOLIDWORKS Update

The SOLIDWORKS Update feature allows the PDM Administrator to update and change features on SOLIDWORKS files after a version upgrade, preventing end-users from checking out and saving files in a PDM Professional vault to the latest release.

Special Features:

Open all sheets or configurations
Restart SOLIDWORKS for improved performance
Set Document Property Units
Change Sheet Formats
Choose to overwrite existing or create new version of files
Update properties to new values

Using this feature allows the files in a vault to be updated, without worrying if a user has the correct permissions to save a file.

SOLIDWORKS Property

TriMech Power Suite Standard

SOLIDWORKS Property

The SOLIDWORKS Property feature allows a user to easily scan SOLIDWORKS files and discover all custom or configuration-specific properties for easy reporting and modification.

Special Features:

Multiple file export types available
Easily delete all old properties to be replaced
Ability to delete specific properties on certain file types

This feature will give users to make changes to custom properties in an easy-to-understand format that can assist in standardizing your company’s data.

Reference

TriMech Power Suite Standard

Reference

The Reference Feature allows SOLIDWORKS to dynamically search through the PDM vault for any missing references when opening files.

Search Result Options:

Return First Found Item
Return List of Items (prompt user)
Return List when Multiple Items Found (prompt user)

This features provides a seamless method to deal with missing components when files have been brought into the vault with reference issues.

Sync

TriMech Power Suite Standard

Sync

The PDM Sync feature provides scheduled caching of folders in PDM. Multiple “Get Latest” methods are available.

Get Latest Methods:

Updated Document Only
All References (Referenced Version)
All References (Missing Only)
All Refences (Latest Version)

This feature allows administrators the ability to ensure that client systems, including unattended task hosts, always have the last version of files cached, without the user needing log in or out of PDM

Enterprise Metadata Utility (EMU)

TriMech Power Suite Professional

Enterprise Metadata Utility (EMU)

The TriMech Enterprise Metadata Utility, known as the EMU, allows PDM Administrators the ability to set up features to update and extract data from PDM and other systems such as ERP/MRP software via multiple methods from direct into a database to APIs. These operations can be done via workflow transitions, right mouse clicks, listening to a folder, or buttons on a data card; whatever fits your business needs.

The feature has several components to meet the client’s need. The Meta Data function is a way to take data card information and put it into a new item in another system, while Sync gives you a bi-directional communication between the SQL of PDM and another software. The BOM function allows PDM Bill of Materials (BOMs) to be exported in generic formats such as XML, CSV, and TXT files. You can choose to have them exported into one or many files, based on the needs of your system

Special Features:

BOM
- Ability to create multiple BOM views to send different BOMs to different organizations based on PDM BOMs
- Choose if you want full or indented structure and if you want “as built” or “latest versions” of components
- Wipe data prior to export
Sync
- Ability to bidirectionally update metadata by mapping from/to values that can be done through tasks for a menu option
- Can force user to checkout files prior to sync if desired
- Ability to override latest version
Meta Data
- Translate data card information into generic format
- Can enforce character length requirements
- Select if you want information from the @ tab or configuration tabs on the data card
Ability to send job individually, automatically, or in batches
Test out options locally without the PDM interface prior to pushing into vault

With the EMU feature inside the Power Suite Professional clients can share data between systems, reducing the time required by personnel to input data and reduce input errors. TriMech can also create scripts to adjust the functionality of the EMU to meet a client’s needs.

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Installation, Configuration, Data Migration & Admin Support Services

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SOLIDWORKS PDM Rapid Deployment System

SOLIDWORKS PDM Rapid Deployment System includes PDM installation, configuration and training using TriMech’s and SOLIDWORKS best practices data management vault

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SOLIDWORKS Manage Deployment System

Get the best start using SOLIDWORKS Manage, our team will help get you set up with best practices so you can begin taking advantage of better SOLIDWORKS Document Control, BOM Management, ECX Process Control, and Project Management.

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SOLIDWORKS PDM Upgrade Service

TriMech’s team of Certified Experts can provide you with a comprehensive SOLIDWORKS PDM Upgrade Service for SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard or Professional.

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Data Migration Services

TriMech’s Data Migration Service is for all customers – whether a new or existing SOLIDWORKS PDM system – adding data to their vaults.

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SOLIDWORKS Electrical PDM Integration Service

The SOLIDWORKS Electrical – PDM Integration Service is designed to expand on the value of both products, allowing electrical designers to enjoy the same streamlined data management tools as mechanical designers.

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Ask a TriMech Expert

Kelly Clancy — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:25:56 +0000

Solution

Ask a TriMech Expert

Get your SOLIDWORKS design and manufacturing questions answered through a LIVE online consultation session with a TriMech certified expert.

Consult with a TriMech Technology Expert

TriMech engineers are here to answer your design and manufacturing questions.

From 3D design to MBD to complex simulations, TriMech experts can solve your technical challenges and answer questions that are not the usual technical support issues.

If you are looking to move your business to the cloud, start reverse engineering, or fully automate your workflow we can offer you the best advice and show you how to make better use of your SOLIDWORKS technology.

NOTE: This technical session is an exclusive benefit for TriMech Elite subscription service clients with a current contract.

Learn what you can expect from a live session and the benefits of consulting with a TriMech engineer:

Types of Sessions

TriMech provides clients with a complete product lifecycle solution from concept to production. Your session could include any of the following SOLIDWORKS topics:

3D DESIGN
ANALYSIS & VERIFICATION
AUTOMATION
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING
CLOUD COLLABORATION
DATA MANAGEMENT & WORKFLOW
ELECTRICAL & PCB DESIGN
INSPECTION & QA
MODEL BASED DEFINITION
ROBOT SIMULATION
VISUALIZATION & ANIMATION

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Session Benefits

Research New Technology Discover New Techniques Improve Your Business

Research New Technology

RESEARCH

Research New Technology

We know that finding the right technology to meet your needs is often time consuming and frustrating. So we want to make it quick and easy for you to research new SOLIDWORKS technology for your business with a live session with an expert.

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Discover New Techniques

Improve Your Business

Session Agenda

We provide a live session with an expert. The process for the sessions includes:

BOOK YOUR SESSION

A Discovery Call

A quick call to determine your requirements for the session.

Live Session

A live online session on your chosen topic that answers your questions.

Session Booking

Arrange a date and time that suits your schedule.

Summary & Next Steps

Confirm that the session met your needs, and determine any next steps.

Innovation from TriMech

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Pick the topic you are interested in talking to an expert about, plus any additional information:

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Please enter your name and contact details for the live session:

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Terms and Conditions

Sessions must be pre-scheduled and are normally available 5 business day lead-time.
Summary of key topics (with examples) should be provided ahead of time, for an optimal experience.
A company will get an equivalent number of “Ask an Expert” sessions to the number of SOLIDWORKS Elite seats on Subscription.
“Ask an Expert” sessions cannot be combined into a larger consulting project, nor can an “Ask an Expert” session be broken up into multiple shorter sessions.
“Ask an Expert” sessions are non-transferrable between companies, not redeemable against other offerings and expire at the conclusion of each Subscription period.
TriMech reserves the right to limit the scope of the “Ask an Expert” session when the topic presented exceeds the available time allowance.
Sessions are delivered online only. We will provide a video/screen sharing app link.
Client retains sole responsibility for the final engineering review of the validity of the design advice given.

The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Michael Ash — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:45:18 +0000

Software

The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Your online collaborative hub for complete product development

What is the 3DEXPERIENCE platform?

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is a business-wide tool that provides access to Dassault Systèmes' huge range of engineering software solutions to enable complete product development through browser-based applications.

As a modular solution, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is scalable, and can be adapted to grow with your business and empower collaboration between departments.

How does the 3DEXPERIENCE platform work?

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is comprised of purchased roles which contain individual applications.

MODULAR

What are Roles?

Functionality on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is broken down into different job roles which can all be licensed separately.

Each role unlocks access to tools from one of Dassault Systèmes' major software brands including CATIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, and many more.

SOFTWARE

What are Applications?

Every role contains a unique set of tools that are the software applications.

For example, the Project Planner role contains applications for project management, while the Structural Engineer role contains applications for linear FEA analysis.

TRACEABILITY

What is the Digital Thread?

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is built around the concept of the digital thread to aid collaboration across departments.

This ensures all users work on the same files by eliminating data silos and file duplication with complete product lifecycle management.

Where do I start with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform?

Explore the three core methods for implementing and using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

Entry Level

SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services

These applications provide a brilliant introduction to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform through seamless integration within the SOLIDWORKS interface.

Access formal CAD data management and open the door to powerful tools for advanced simulation, freeform modeling, marketing, and much more on the wider 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

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Expansion

3DEXPERIENCE Works

Extend your product development capabilities and solve new problems faster with the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio.

This suite of Cloud-connected design, simulation, and lifecycle management applications are perfect for businesses who use SOLIDWORKS and are looking to expand and enhance their workflows.

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Enterprise Solutions

Empower your teams to better design, collaborate, validate, document, and manufacture through our comprehensive Enterprise Solutions.

We partner with businesses to help them realize their visions by implementing advanced design, validation, and PLM solutions optimized for your processes and centered around the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

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WHO USES THE 3DEXPERIENCE PLATFORM?

Trusted by Global Leaders

Client Testimonial

Dexai Robotics - Transforming Commercial Kitchens

"There’s a big human component that I really appreciate about TriMech. It’s very easy to get on the phone with them or email them and get an answer.

Even as we were researching 3DEXPERIENCE and comparing it with other products on the market, they seemed to have unlimited time to go through the decision-making process, which was amazing. And later, TriMech allowed me as an individual with no IT experience to roll out a PLM product to a big team."

Justin Rooney

Hardware Team Lead at Dexai Robotics

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Learn 3DEXPERIENCE

To help you learn how to use the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and get started with the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services, we've prepared a series of short and easy-to-follow guides.

We also offer a paid Quick Start service to get you set up quickly and equip you with efficient workflows to maximize your productivity.

During this service, one of our engineers will run through the initial setup with you and make sure that everything is configured optimally for your company's requirements.

FREE Starter Guides

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3DEXPERIENCE Platform FAQs

What are the benefits of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform?

What areas of 3DEXPERIENCE are most useful for SOLIDWORKS users?

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform provides a vast range of capabilities with solutions for virtually every aspect of product development.

Alongside the cloud data storage, design management and collaboration tools we have mentioned, the areas we believe will be most beneficial to existing SOLIDWORKS users include: advanced cloud data management, sub-divisional modelling and digital manufacturing.

This subsection of the platforms tools is also known as 3DEXPERIENCE Works. Learn more about these advanced capabilities of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on our 3DEXPERIENCE Works page.

How can you purchase 3DEXPERIENCE?

How are the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services related to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform?

The SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services provide a connection from SOLIDWORKS to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and access to a small subsection of tools on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

The platform's capabilities are vast, but they are also completely modular, we recommend that you start by taking advantage of the cloud data storage and collaboration tools and expanding into other areas as and when you need.

Why use the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform as a SOLIDWORKS user?

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There are many potential reasons but one that we can recommend to most users is that with the platform you get secure cloud-based data management.

This data management is CAD intelligent and it has many advantages, you don't need to purchase and maintain servers, you avoid any cyber security issues and you can access your data anywhere and on any device.

How can I get started?

To help you make the most out of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, and the new SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services included in your subscription, we are preparing a self start guide for you to follow.

The guide will be comprised of short tutorial videos that have been grouped into digestible sections, it has been designed to allow you to learn about the different aspects of the platform at your own pace.

This guide will become available later in May on this site, so make sure to bookmark this page.

If you can't wait to get started and want the most efficient set up possible then we also offer a paid Quick Start service. During this service one of our engineers will run through the initial setup with you and make sure that everything is configured optimally for your company's requirements.

Who can use the 3DEXPERIENCE platform?

How can I get more information or see a demo?

Please explore this site for more information about 3DEXPERIENCE or contact us with your questions.

We regularly run online demos though the schedules for these vary between the U.S.A., Canada, the U.K. and Ireland. To find out more or organise a demonstration at a time that is convenient for you then we recommend that you contact us.

During the demo we will cover common use-case scenarios and be available for you to ask questions that apply to your specific project or company needs.

How much does the 3DEXPERIENCE platform cost?

To access different tools on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform you need to purchase roles. There are many different roles available so the cost of purchasing 3DEXPERIENCE will vary depending on your requirements.

We're here to advise you and can help to tailor a package that perfectly suits your company's needs.

For many users the new SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services will be included in the price of their subscriptions, this grants access to three 3DEXPERIENCE roles and provides a perfect entry point for SOLIDWORKS users.

Can I use the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to avoid hardware costs?

What is the difference between SOLIDWORKS Cloud, SOLIDWORKS Desktop with Cloud Services, 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Works?

There are a number of similarly named offers available surrounding SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE, and while there is overlap between them they are not the same thing.

To clear things up here is a brief explanation of the main offerings including SOLIDWORKS Cloud, SOLIDWORKS Desktop with SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services, 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Works.

SOLIDWORKS Cloud
SOLIDWORKS Cloud is a bundle of cloud-based modeling apps that allows users to access and use best in class CAD functionality and files from any device with an internet connection.

These apps provide many of the same design capabilities as SOLIDWORKS Desktop but without the need to install the software on their local devices. These apps will feel very familiar to SOLIDWORKS users but they have been developed from the ground up and are not the exact same as SOLIDWORKS Desktop.

The apps in the SOLIDWORKS Cloud offer make an ideal solution for users who need to access CAD tools on multiple devices or locations and those who do not want to maintain the software locally. These apps all run on the cloud based 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

Learn more about SOLIDWORKS Cloud.

SOLIDWORKS Desktop (with SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services)
SOLIDWORKS Desktop is a standard installation of SOLIDWORKS software on a local device. It provides users with the full range of capabilities and features of SOLIDWORKS but requires the software to be installed and maintained locally.

SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services is a collection of tools that will be included with new SOLIDWORKS Subscriptions and term licenses.

They connect desktop SOLIDWORKS to the cloud based 3DEXPERIENCE platform and enable SOLIDWORKS users to easily share and markup designs, access CAD intelligent online storage and manage their design data effectively. In a nutshell, they provide a secure online hub for storage and collaboration.

SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services is best suited for traditional SOLIDWORKS users that want to take advantage of better design sharing and cloud data storage.

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS
3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS is a cloud-focused version of SOLIDWORKS that has a virtually identical set of capabilities as SOLIDWORKS Desktop but has a built in connection to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS launches from and saves files to the 3DEXPERIENCE but it still runs locally, this means that you still need a machine with the power to run SOLIDWORKS.

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS software provides access to the same tools contained within SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services and can be bundled other cloud applications for flexible sub-divisional modelling and simulation.

Overall using 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS will be very similar to using desktop SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services, it's a great choice for companies looking to simplify license management and consolidate their tools in one place, providing a more consistent user experience.

Learn more about 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS

3DEXPERIENCE Works

3DEXPERIENCE Works refers to a wider portfolio of applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform that are the most beneficial for typical teams that use SOLIDWORKS.

3DEXPERIENCE Works includes 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS alongside a number of cloud-based tools for simulation, manufacturing, data management and marketing.

All of these applications are seamlessly connected and make use of the same SOLIDWORKS CAD data, which enables the key stakeholders of every project to work smoothly together.

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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2024

Michael Ash — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:05:26 +0000

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What's New in SOLIDWORKS 2024

All the latest updates to the popular 3D CAD software

Welcome to the future

SOLIDWORKS 2024 Updates

The latest release of SOLIDWORKS is here. Read on to find out what’s new in SOLIDWORKS 2024, including a new automatic repair command, sheet metal tools, and a much-awaited new saving ability.

Alongside picking out the 'Top 10' best new features of SOLIDWORKS 2024, we’ve dedicated this page to introducing you to all the fantastic new functionality that will enhance your design experience across the SOLIDWORKS portfolio.

SOLIDWORKS 2024 brings enhancements to help you model, visualize, and validate more easily with new cloud-based tools to aid collaboration and boost your productivity.

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Parts & Features

Discover all the new features coming to the core of SOLIDWORKS part modelling.

Fabrication

All the brand-new tools for fabricators coming to SOLIDWORKS 2024.

Cloud Services

The SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services are now integrated directly into your SOLIDWORKS interface.

Across the Portfolio

Browser-Based CAD Software

Supplement your design journey with applications from the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio.

Cloud-powered Design Tools

Access powerful new tools that link seamlessly with SOLIDWORKS and provide new options to efficiently meet complicated design requirements.

Sub-divisional modelling, lattice design, and generative, function-driven design applications can all integrate with SOLIDWORKS.
Combine design tools with native PDM & PLM applications to manage the lifecycle of your products across departments.
Build on the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services and harness even more powerful applications to collaborate and design effectively.

Advanced Simulation

World-leading Abaqus technology powers advanced simulation solutions in your browser.

Run complex structural, fluid, electromagnetic, and plastic injection analyses from your browser or local machine.
Full data associativity with CAD files via a secure connection to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Integrate simulation data with PLM and go beyond the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS simulation to discover versatile solutions.

Digital Manufacturing

Design, monitor, and simulate every stage of your manufacturing process, from order to shipping.

Monitor production of any scale with an integrated ERP & MEP system that puts the shop floor at the center.
Design your shop floor, program CNC machines, tooling operations, and integrate automated robotic solutions to manufacture efficiently.
Accelerate growth with DELMIAWorks, so you’ll always know how much you are making and how well you are making it.

Interested in SOLIDWORKS 2024?

The latest SOLIDWORKS versions are available as free downloads for all SOLIDWORKS subscription customers.

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