Dassault Systèmes has unveiled SolidWorks 2022, the latest version of its 3D design and engineering suite used by millions of inventors around the world. SolidWorks 2022 offers hundreds of enhancements based on users’ feedback, considerably simplifying and speeding up the product development process — from creating a concept to the actual production.

With an array of customizable and flexible solutions, SolidWorks 2022 enhances design, documentation, data management and validation workflows. When developing new features and improving performance, the company relied on feedback from the SolidWorks user community. The novelties will allow designers to optimize and accelerate their work, thus creating better products in a shorter time. SolidWorks 2022 opens up collaboration feasibility for Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform. In addition, the suite helps users become more competitive with the access to the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio of solutions.

The SolidWorks 2022 package includes:

new workflows and feature enhancements for part and assembly design, drawing detail, process modeling, and product data management;
new functions for working with parts, including the possibility of hybrid modeling and standardized external threading;
user interface improvements: quick access toolbar, configuration management, geometric tolerance settings, etc.;
improved quality and performance when working with large assemblies, importing STEP, IFC and DXF/DWG files, detailing drawings, and managing product data;
auto assembly performance optimization without having to select modes or change settings;
the fastest graphics available today with improved responsiveness and image quality;
access to the digital environment of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to improve innovation and decision making;
access to a cloud-based portfolio of advanced 3DEXPERIENCE Works applications for design, development, modeling, manufacturing, and management.

Another great addition for SolidWorks is the Mesh2Surface plugin from Quicksurface, enabling one to convert 3D scan data into professional CAD models in simple steps.

SolidWorks 2022 from Dassault Systèmes Includes Custom Enhancements to Accelerate Product Development