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What is SolidWorks?

SolidWorks is a solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) computer program that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows. While it is possible to run SolidWorks on other operating systems, it is not natively supported. SolidWorks is used by engineers, designers and other professionals to create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings of mechanical parts and systems. It is widely used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, machinery, and consumer products for product design, simulation, and manufacturing.

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SolidWorks Competitor Technologies

AutoCAD is a general-purpose CAD software that competes with SolidWorks in 2D and 3D design, although SolidWorks is stronger in 3D.
mentioned alongside SolidWorks in 8% (85.9k) of relevant job posts
Creo is a direct competitor offering similar 3D CAD and simulation capabilities.
mentioned alongside SolidWorks in 33% (20.1k) of relevant job posts
CATIA is a high-end CAD software, often used in automotive and aerospace, competing with SolidWorks, especially for complex surface modeling.
mentioned alongside SolidWorks in 29% (22.5k) of relevant job posts
Inventor is a CAD software by Autodesk that directly competes with SolidWorks for mechanical design.
mentioned alongside SolidWorks in 34% (16.7k) of relevant job posts
NX (formerly Unigraphics) is a CAD/CAM/CAE software suite competing with SolidWorks, particularly in high-end manufacturing and simulation.
mentioned alongside SolidWorks in 25% (11.6k) of relevant job posts
Pro-E is an older name for Creo, a direct competitor offering similar 3D CAD and simulation capabilities.
mentioned alongside SolidWorks in 36% (4.5k) of relevant job posts
Fusion 360 is a CAD/CAM/CAE software by Autodesk, and competes directly with SolidWorks especially for hobbyists and small businesses.
mentioned alongside SolidWorks in 46% (3.1k) of relevant job posts
DraftSight is a 2D CAD software that can be used as an alternative to AutoCAD, and used for 2D drafting work.
mentioned alongside SolidWorks in 62% (2.3k) of relevant job posts

SolidWorks Complementary Technologies

ANSYS is a simulation software that can be used to analyze SolidWorks models, providing advanced FEA capabilities beyond SolidWorks Simulation.
mentioned alongside SolidWorks in 24% (12.8k) of relevant job posts
FEA (Finite Element Analysis) is a simulation technique used to validate designs created in SolidWorks.
mentioned alongside SolidWorks in 31% (6.8k) of relevant job posts
Mastercam is a CAM software used to create toolpaths for machining parts designed in SolidWorks.
mentioned alongside SolidWorks in 33% (5.8k) of relevant job posts

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