Dassault Systèmes Announces SOLIDWORKS 2026

Companies looking to accelerate their development processes and adapt to an increasingly data-driven and sustainable industry often ask what specifically differentiates SOLIDWORKS 2026 from other CAD and PLM solutions. The latest version addresses common challenges in design, simulation, electrical engineering and product data management, integrating AI features that significantly boost productivity and decision-making.

How SOLIDWORKS 2026 Integrates AI into the Development Process
SOLIDWORKS 2026 expands the portfolio with numerous AI-supported functions that speed up the creation, editing and management of 3D content. Generative AI assists with drawing creation, automatically recognizes fasteners and assembles them without manual intervention. At the same time, a virtual assistant leverages knowledge from community and company sources to deliver context-relevant answers, helping teams reach actionable results faster.
These capabilities create a noticeable productivity advantage over traditional CAD environments without AI support, especially in complex projects and large development teams.




Optimized Performance for Large and Complex Models
The software introduces new workflows designed specifically for large assemblies. Selective loading and optimized production-ready processes reduce waiting times and enable more efficient work, even on very extensive projects. SOLIDWORKS 2026 responds to the growing need to complete complex models in shorter timeframes—an area where many competitors still struggle with performance bottlenecks.

Improved User Experience and Higher Resilience
The user experience has also been enhanced for greater continuity and speed. The software remains operational even during short network interruptions, highlights relevant commands contextually and makes it easier to access infrequently used features with extended search capabilities. This stability and ease of use offer greater reliability in everyday development work.

New Functions for More Efficient Manufacturing
SOLIDWORKS 2026 improves key features that are essential for downstream manufacturing. Sketching is faster, sheet metal parts can be defined more precisely and part functions have been optimized for quicker preparation for production. Enhanced drawing stamps support seamless change management and ensure traceability in regulated or highly complex projects.




Closer Integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform has been expanded, especially in the area of data management. Managed cut lists consolidate information from engineering and manufacturing, reducing coordination efforts. A new file view displays only relevant tenant-specific content, eliminating distractions and avoiding duplicates.

This level of integration gives SOLIDWORKS 2026 a clear competitive advantage, enabling seamless connection to scalable cloud and collaboration environments.

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