Average Ratings 5 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

Average Ratings 2 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

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.

Description

Aspire offers a robust yet user-friendly software solution tailored for crafting and cutting components on a CNC router. It includes features for 2D design and the computation of 2D toolpaths like profiling, pocketing, and drilling, as well as 2.5D toolpaths such as V-carving, prism carving, moulding paths, fluting, chamfering, and even intricate texturing strategies. What distinguishes Aspire as our premium offering is its advanced 3D design capabilities, allowing users to create custom 3D relief models and employ sophisticated 3D machining techniques. The combination of Aspire’s distinctive 3D modeling features and a comprehensive array of 2D design and editing tools makes it simple to generate both 2D and 3D components from the ground up, while also facilitating the import and modification of external 2D and 3D files. This powerful software not only encourages creative exploration but also provides an extensive suite of editing tools to effectively manipulate 3D data, ensuring users can bring their imaginative projects to life with precision and ease. Whether you are designing intricate parts or developing unique relief models, Aspire empowers you to achieve exceptional results in your CNC machining endeavors.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

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CADbro
CAMplete TruePath
Canvas Envision
CoLab
Cut3D
DFMPro
FactWork
Fishbowl
Global Shop Solutions
GoSaaS Integrator
ImageSite
K-Display View
MIDAS FEA NX
Plasticity
SEE Electrical
SimLab CAD Viewer
SolidView
Store Visualizer
WinMan ERP

Integrations

BeamWise
CADbro
CAMplete TruePath
Canvas Envision
CoLab
Cut3D
DFMPro
FactWork
Fishbowl
Global Shop Solutions
GoSaaS Integrator
ImageSite
K-Display View
MIDAS FEA NX
Plasticity
SEE Electrical
SimLab CAD Viewer
SolidView
Store Visualizer
WinMan ERP

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$1,995 one-time payment
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

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.solidworks.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Vectric

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.vectric.com/products/aspire

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

Product Features

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Automatic Feature Recognition
CAD
CNC Machining
Custom Commands
Raw Material Management
Toolpath Simulation

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