SOLIDWORKS 2020 speeds up the design of large assemblies and design validation (Source: Dassault Systèmes)
Software leader Dassault Systèmes has introduced the latest version of its 3D design and engineering portfolio, SOLIDWORKS 2020.
The software is said to include hundreds of enhancements based on requests from its six million strong user community that improve product development, from concept to manufacturing. With connectivity to Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform, which provides a growing set of cloud-based solutions for design-to-manufacturing, the company says SOLIDWORKS 2020 also addresses the levels of collaboration and agility required by the global marketplace.
Key enhancements include a new Detailing mode and graphics acceleration for drawings which allows users to open their drawing in seconds while maintaining the ability to add and edit annotations, particularly useful for making minor edits to large assemblies. A new Make Part Flexible capability allows users to display the same part, such as a spring or hinge, in different conditions in the same assembly. There are also improvements to SOLIDWORKS PDM, the SOLIDWORKS Electrical connector and a new SOLIDWORKS PCB connector which allows for complete electronics design and data management. Simulation has also been improved with a new Simulation Evaluator feature that checks users Simulation model for common errors related to result location, material and mesh volume.
“We aren’t just bringing powerful new capabilities to the SOLIDWORKS portfolio everybody knows and loves, but also extending it to the cloud through the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, the only holistic digital experience platform in the world. We’ve built a bridge to our platform-based portfolio, empowering our users to take advantage of 3DEXPERIENCE.WORKS offerings,” said Gian Paolo Bassi, CEO, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes. “This gives organisations the environment and the applications to truly embrace the Industry Renaissance and its spirit of discovery for new ways of inventing, innovating, collaborating and producing.”
One user Omax, a manufacturer of easy-to-use abrasive waterjet machines, has been using SOLIDWORKS since 2002 to design every part of its waterjet cutting technology.
Eric A. Beatty, Senior Mechanical Designer, Omax Corporation said: “Omax will continue to innovate and develop its waterjet machines and accessories with SOLIDWORKS 2020, which offers game-changing power, performance, and collaboration in the field by opening up access to the value creation process to everyone, everywhere, on any device.”
