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Average Ratings 1,347 Ratings

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support

Average Ratings 5 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

Description

Altium Develop is a collaborative innovation environment that connects design, engineering, and manufacturing stakeholders in one place. Instead of teams working in isolation, it provides a shared space where feedback, design changes, and requirements are tracked as they happen. Built on the Altium 365 ecosystem, it bridges disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, software, and sourcing to reduce miscommunication and delays. By giving suppliers and production engineers an early voice in the process, it minimizes rework and accelerates product delivery. The result is a faster, more transparent path from concept to production, with alignment across every stage of development.

Description

SOLIDWORKS is a world-leading 3D design, CAD, and product development platform that has defined innovation for engineers and creators for over three decades. Built by Dassault Systèmes, it delivers a unified environment for design, simulation, documentation, and manufacturing—all with the goal of helping users bring ideas to life faster. The 2026 version marks a major leap forward with AI-powered automation, including selective loading for large assemblies, fastener recognition, and AURA AI, an intelligent design companion that boosts productivity. Deep integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE cloud ecosystem allows teams to collaborate securely, access designs anywhere, and connect real-time data from concept to production. With powerful simulation tools, electrical design integration, and streamlined workflows, SOLIDWORKS reduces manual effort and design iteration time dramatically. Its intuitive interface and broad compatibility make it ideal for both professionals and students. Trusted by innovators like Future Motion, Toyota, and Vermeer, SOLIDWORKS continues to shape the future of design and engineering. Whether you’re creating consumer products, vehicles, or complex machinery, it provides everything you need to go from idea to reality.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

3D ContentCentral
CAD Blocks Free
CMM-Manager
CrossCad/Ware
Curtain LogTrace File Activity Monitoring
Curtain MonGuard Screen Watermark
EDGECAM
Esko Software
FactWork
Glovius CAD Viewer
HSMXpress
MISys Manufacturing
NVIDIA Iray
PDM Studio
Poliigon
ProfiCAM VM
Propel
SEE Electrical
SolidView
iRender

Integrations

3D ContentCentral
CAD Blocks Free
CMM-Manager
CrossCad/Ware
Curtain LogTrace File Activity Monitoring
Curtain MonGuard Screen Watermark
EDGECAM
Esko Software
FactWork
Glovius CAD Viewer
HSMXpress
MISys Manufacturing
NVIDIA Iray
PDM Studio
Poliigon
ProfiCAM VM
Propel
SEE Electrical
SolidView
iRender

Pricing Details

$1990/year
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Altium

Founded

1985

Country

Australia

Website

altium.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.solidworks.com

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

PCB Design

3D Visualization
Autorouting
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

Architecture

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
BIM Modeling
Bills of material
Building Information Modeling
Client Management
Contact Management
Contract Management
Document Management
Drafting
Manufacturing Design Data
Presentation Tools
Project Management
Proposal Management
Quotes/Proposals
Visualization / Presentation

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

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