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  • 3G.author - design analysis, validation, optimization of designs created in Autodesk Inventor, Solid Edge, Pro/Engineer, Widlfire, SolidWorks, CATIA, others (reviews)
  • 3D Instant Website - free SolidWorks download provides wizard to build fully functioning website to present your design, allows viewers to rotate, pan, zoom design in real time
  • 3DQuickForm - SolidWorks add-in for inverse forming simulation, imports different types of CAD data, more, by 3D QuickTools
  • 3DQuickMold - tool for plastic mold design with functions like product assembly, layout, mold base, ejector manager, more, by 3D QuickTools
  • 3DQuickPress - SolidWorks add-in for progressive die design, by 3D QuickTools
  • 3DQuickStrip - developed on SolidWorks technology, imports types of 3D data into system for unfolding, bending, cutting operations for die design, by 3D QuickTools
  • Activault - advanced file management for SolidWorks with vaulting that allows design teams to control, collaborate when making changes to engineering files, from SolidPartners.
  • AeroHydro - MultiSurf, focusing on marine design, SurfaceWorks, for SolidWorks users
  • BatchProcess - automates repetitive task in SolidWorks such as printing multiple drawings, exporting to different file formats, updating drawing templates, more, by AngelSix
  • Bluebeam Pushbutton Plus for SolidWorks - pdf output
  • BuiltWorks new - AEC extension for SolidWorks for steel design application, detailing, parametric, physical 3D modeling, detailing, prototype libraries, analysis, more, by SolidACE
  • Camnetics - makers of GearTrax, for solid models of gears, CamTrax for cams, works with SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor
  • Centare Group - custom API development for SolidWorks, plus packaged products like Simple PDM, Simple eRouting, Simple STATS, Simple Scan
  • CFD-CADalyzer - fluid flow mesh generation, analysis operates directly on native SolidWorks geometry, by ESI Group
  • CircuitWorks - fully integrated tool for PCB design that runs inside SolidWorks, from Priware (reviews)
  • COSMOSFloWorks - fluid flow simulation intended for non-experts, by SolidWorks
  • COSMOSMotion - mechanical simulation software based on ADAMS, by SolidWorks
  • COSMOSWorks - linear stress, strain, displacement, thermal, design optimization, nonlinear, more, by SolidWorks
  • DesignDataManager - data management for SolidWorks, Pro/E, Inventor, IronCAD, by CSI
  • DriveWorks - knowledge based engineering for capturing design rules, automating tasks by KB4 Limited
  • DezignWorks - reverse engineering software compatible with Microscribe, Faro, Romer measuring arms or use with SolidWorks, Pro/E, Inventor
  • Dynamic Designer - works with Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, by Design Simulation Technologies
  • ElectronixWorks - software suite for designing, analyzing electronic product outer shells, internal component fittings. Combines SolidWorks as platform, along with CircuitWorks, FloWorks, EMbassyWorks
  • EMbassyWorks - SolidWorks-based software for design of wiring harnesses, cables, from Linius Technologies.
  • Exicad - custom software for SolidWorks, Solid Edge, PTC users, also, FEA
  • FeatureWorks - feature recognition software, fully integrated with SolidWorks
  • FloEFD - CFD integrated with  Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, CATIA, allows flow, heat transfer analysis, by Mentor Graphics
  • GearTeq - beta release of GearTeq for SolidWorks announced by Camnetics
  • GearTrax - creates solid models of spur, helical, involute splines gears with true involute tooth profiles, by Camnetics
  • GeometryWorks3D - surfacing system is for use with SolidWorks for complex surfaces, suited for mold making, automotive, aerospace, by CAD/CAM Components (3Ci)
  • GrafiCalc - pre-modeling analysis, optimization software allows evaluation of design alternatives, backsolves geometry, by GEOMATE (reviews)
  • Inoxtools - SolidWorks integrated for vessels modeling, library of vessel components, models for metal structures design, layout, by ALTHIMA
  • InspectionXpert - application for creating inspection sheets, sampling sheets from SolidWorks drawings, by Extensible CAD Technologies
  • Logopress - unfolding, unstamping of 3D pieces for tool designers, creation of flat pattern
  • MITCalc - calculations, parametric modeling, interface to Excel, for SolidWorks, as well as as Inventor, Solid Edge, Pro/E
  • MoldWorks - 3D solid-based molding design application that enhances creation of mold base assemblies, from R&B Mold, Die Design.
  • MotionWorks - mechanism simulation software that allows engineers to simulate how assemblies of any size, complexity operate in motion to ensure accurate design, eliminate production errors through virtual prototyping, from Solid Dynamics.
  • MSC.visualNastran Desktop 2001 - provides intuitive motion, simulation capabilities, from MSC.Software Corporation
  • OptisWorks - lighting simulation software integrated in SolidWorks, by OPTIS (reviews)
  • PartsWorks.com - more than 2 million parts for AutoCAD, SolidWorks are downloadable through built-in Web browser that lists categories, displays parts families, specific dimensions or part numbers, from EMT Software
  • PDM/Works - suite of project data management software from DesignSource Technology
  • PhotoWorks  - photorealistic rendering software, fully integrated with SolidWorks
  • PowerTools - SolidWorks integrated tool set for creation of beams based on splines, automatic length, weight calculation, more, by ALTHIMA
  • Quadrispace - publishing software uses CAD files to create interactive 3D documents (reviews)
  • RevWorks - CAD driven reverse engineering software for SolidWorks
  • RuleStream - captures rules or processes related to product design, executes them in real-time
  • Sheet Metal Guy - sheet metal fabrication tools, CAD software information for sheet metal fabricators, users of AutoCAD, Inventor, Solid Edge, SolidWorks; focuses on designing self-paced training books for all knowledge levels of 3D CAD software users
  • ShipWorks - metal ship design add-in for SolidWorks, with set of naval specific drawing creation, reporting, by ALTHIMA
  • SimMechanics - directly model mechanical components (bodies, joints), simulate their motion, analyze results, by MathWorks
  • SMARTEAM - SolidWorks - SolidWorks integration for SMARTEAM environment for collaborative PDM
  • SolidMap - SolidWorks add-on gives insight into models by showing interdependencies such as parent/child, mates, more, by KollabNet
  • SolidProfessor - multimedia instruction for both novice, experienced SolidWorks users, as well as update training
  • SolidWorks Animator pdf - animation software, fully integrated with SolidWorks
  • SolidWorks/GibbsCAM Add-In - interoperability tool facilitates push-button transfer of model files from SolidWorks to GibbsCAM (available at Gibbs Online maintenance section) 
  • SolidWorks Labs - develops handy utilities, add-ons like SustainabilityXpress, Tagger, Treehouse, Collada Export, Presentation Studio, Drawing Tube, more, by SolidWorks
  • SolidWorks Routing - automates design of tubes, pipes, cables, by SolidWorks (reviews)
  • SolidWorks Toolbox - (previously Toolbox/SE from CIMLOGIC) set of tools for mechanical design for adding standard features, such as fastener hardware, power transmissions, structural shapes (reviews)
  • SolidWorks Utilities - suite of productivity tools that allow you to find difference between two versions of same part quickly, easily; identify, highlight problematic imported geometry in part;, find, modify, suppress features within model
  • SPI - sheet metal design for AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, SolidWorks, more, Autodesk MAI partner
  • SplitWorks - mold design tool that streamlines process of creating core, cavity inserts, pins, electrodes, from R&B Mold, Die Design.
  • SurfaceWorks- advanced surfacing for SolidWorks with this add-on
  • SYCODE - offers SolidWorks add-ins: DWG Import for SolidWorks, DXF Import for SolidWorks, STL Import for SolidWorks, 3DS Import for SolidWorks, 3DM Import for SolidWorks, OBJ Import for SolidWorks, PIX Import for SolidWorks, PLT Import for SolidWorks, NC Import for SolidWorks, Points Import for SolidWorks
  • TactonWorks -  design automation tool embedded in SolidWorks single window, from Tacton
  • TandVsTech - maker of EZ Custom Properties, which enters text into title blocks, EZ Equivalents (free), EZ Conversions (free)
  • ToolWorks - XML driven design data management product include BOM Manager, Document Creator, ERP-Link, by SDH Development ApS
  • TreeWorks - automatically creates family tree of SolidWorks assembly by Delta Group, Ltd
  • Vuuch - instant messaging within SolidWorks
  • WoodTools - automatically creates drawings for assembly components for wood furniture design, customized reports with data for manufacturing, purchasing, quoting, by ALTHIMA



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