SOLIDWORKS
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.
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AutoCAD
Autodesk AutoCAD is a complete computer-aided design and drafting solution that transforms the way professionals conceptualize, document, and deliver projects. Built for precision and creativity, AutoCAD supports 2D drafting and 3D modeling with intelligent tools for solids, surfaces, and meshes. The AutoCAD 2026 release integrates Autodesk AI, automating repetitive tasks like object placement, markup interpretation, and drawing comparisons to save hours of manual effort. Users can collaborate seamlessly using Autodesk Docs, ensuring consistent document management and version control across teams. With built-in AutoLISP, APIs, and the Autodesk App Store, the software is endlessly customizable for specialized workflows. Its seven industry-specific toolsets—including Architecture, MEP, and Plant 3D—optimize productivity and deliver specialized functionality for each discipline. AutoCAD’s cloud connectivity enables real-time co-authoring and access from any device. Whether for buildings, infrastructure, or products, AutoCAD remains the most trusted platform for professional design innovation.
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HydroCAD
HydroCAD Stormwater Modelling allows for easy TR-20, TR55, SBUH and Rational hydrology calculations, as well as TC calculations, storage, outlet hydraulics and pump routing, underground storage, pollutant loads, and more. You can import CAD directly, bypass routing, siphons, skimmers and tubes, as well as local rainfall data import. There is also an expanding chamber library. Interactive graphical environments are intuitive and fast, resulting in better results every time.
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Manifold GIS
Manifold Release 9 is an innovative GIS that operates with remarkable speed, enhances data science functionality, simplifies routine GIS operations, and effectively manages larger datasets with improved quality when compared to ESRI and other GIS platforms, all while being more affordable than free options at a one-time payment of $95. This software showcases exceptional performance and dependable reliability, even when handling extensive data sets. As highlighted in a YouTube video, Manifold accomplishes tasks in just nine seconds that ESRI's Spatial Analyst takes twelve minutes to perform, utilizing all the processing cores in your computer rather than a limited number. The rapid capabilities of Manifold allow ESRI users to save significant time by exporting their data, performing swift geoprocessing, and then re-importing it back into ESRI. Users can effectively manage a variety of data types, including tables, vector geometry, raster data, drawings, maps, and images. Additionally, Manifold allows for simultaneous connections to multiple data sources, enabling users to blend, prepare, extract, transform, load, analyze, validate, visualize, and explore their data seamlessly and efficiently. Overall, Manifold Release 9 stands out as a comprehensive solution for modern GIS needs.
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