SolidWorks Labs Launched for Beta Products
 CONCORD,
Massachusetts, February 6, 2007 - SolidWorks Corporation launched SolidWorks
Labs, an online destination that lets product designers behind the curtain
of SolidWorks R&D. They can tinker with emerging technologies, test-drive
new SolidWorks functionality through their Web browser, and weigh in on the
company’s product direction.
At labs.solidworks.com, visitors will find new offerings to communicate,
share, and manage designs. These offerings are available to SolidWorks and
non-SolidWorks users alike. For example, anyone with a browser and a CAD
file can sample the power of COSMOS analysis software and perform basic
design validation. Users can upload and share their 2D files with colleagues
online without resorting to e-mail, just like the Internet’s most popular
sharing sites. Users can download software to search, organize, share, and
manage all their DWG data, converting files created by AutoCAD software to
any older or newer format for shareability. They can also test drive
SolidWorks’ new visualization experience for CAD.
SolidWorks CEO John McEleney today demonstrated SolidWorks Labs from the
stage here at the SolidWorks World 2007 International User Conference and
Exposition in the Morial Convention Center. At the close of the session,
conference attendees had immediate access to SolidWorks Labs. The site is
now public.
“SolidWorks Labs is an innovation playground for anyone interested in
designing better products, whether or not they’re a professional product
designer or SolidWorks software customer,” said Austin O’Malley, SolidWorks
Corporation’s chief technology officer. “This site expresses our passion for
enriching the engineering community, easing the adoption of 3D CAD, and
occasionally coloring outside the lines.”
SolidWorks Labs resources include:
- Drawings Now – Anyone can upload a DWG or SolidWorks drawing
file and share it with friends and partners of their choice. Neither
party will need to download any software. Users can share their designs
with people using multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, or Linux) and
various browsers.
- COSMOSXpress Now – Anyone can upload any CAD file, run a
basic design analysis on it, and receive instant results. This service
requires no downloads, and the user doesn’t need SolidWorks software to
taste the power of COSMOS analysis capabilities.
- ZoomIn – ZoomIn is a new communication and visualization
experience for CAD data. Users can easily view, render, texture-map, and
animate their designs, adding effects like custom fly-throughs. The
software employs a game-like interface to immerse users in their design.
It allows them to mix and merge designs from different CAD systems (such
as Pro/ENGINEER software).
- DWGnavigator – Anyone can manage their 2D files using
DWGnavigator. Users can perform powerful searches, find references,
view, and package up files for sharing. Best of all, they can save their
files to the various versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT software for
unmatched interoperability.
SolidWorks Labs will regularly update the offerings and provide new ones
based on user feedback. SolidWorks Labs is free to anyone in the community
who wants to try new ideas and innovations.
About SolidWorks Corporation
SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext
Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets software for design,
analysis, and product data management. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD
technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them
design better products. For the latest news, information, or an online
demonstration, visit the company’s Web site (www.solidworks.com)
or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-978-371-5000).
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