Dassault Systèmes releases Solidworks 2015

Dassault Systèmes, which provides product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, 3D design software and 3D digital mockup tools, has launched SOLIDWORKS 2015. The 3D design software offers cloud-based capabilities and covers all aspects of the product development process with an integrated 3D development environment.

Source: The SOLIDWORKS blog.

With a new collaborative sharing feature, SOLIDWORKS 2015 enables access to Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and its cloud-based capabilities. Designers and engineers can collaborate to deliver products to market faster. 

“We’ve listened to our users and noted how, as their business success grows, their design needs rapidly expand,” said Bertrand Sicot, CEO, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes. “This is why we are so attentive to our users’ needs. More than 90% of the functionality in SOLIDWORKS 2015 has been directly requested by customers. 

"With the 3DEXPERIENCE platform now accessible, users can connect their existing SOLIDWORKS desktop applications to the cloud and begin developing new business processes and enjoy 3DEXPERIENCE powered new generation apps, such as SOLIDWORKS’ upcoming Industrial Design application.”

The new features and enhancements fall under improvements in productivity, cost reductions and work optimisation. Users can quickly evaluate the effects of various load combinations on a model and track results, for instance, or communicate easily between design and manufacturing with the exchange of product and manufacturing information (PMI) in 3D.

Design challenges have also been addressed:

· Improve manufacturability of products with compound curvature

Automatic flattening of 3D models, to help identify materials and manufacturing issues. This feature is especially helpful to those in the apparel, footwear, upholstery and shipbuilding industries.

· Enhance product aesthetics and usability 

Create asymmetrical fillets for parts, assemblies and surfaces to model more ergonomic and stylised designs.

· Accurate simulations for machine components 

Developing accurate construction machinery and machine tools with automated roller chains helps ensure operation and usability.

SOLIDWORKS 2015 is available worldwide through SOLIDWORKS authorised resellers.