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Every great design starts with a conversation — this newsletter is ours.

Welcome to the first edition! We wanted to create a space to keep you closer to what happens at SOLIDWORKS — the launches, the learnings, and the moments when a customer solves a problem no one thought was solvable.

In this first edition, we share new releases worth knowing about, content you won't want to miss, and a few tips that might change how you work tomorrow.

Welcome to the SOLIDWORKS INSIDER Newsletter. We hope it feels worth opening every time.

Justin BURTON
Director, Industry Consultant Management
Mainstream Innovation Team

NEW RELEASES

LATEST UPDATES FROM SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS Design R2026x FD02 is here! From AI-powered assembly insights to smarter drawing generation — here are the highlights you need to know about.

MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTATION

Auto-Generate Drawings (Beta)

NEW

Customize auto-generated drawings — tables, layouts, and more — through natural-language text prompts, directly from the Drawing Creation skill.

INTENT TO CAD

BREP to Parametric CAD (Beta)

NEW

Convert imported STEP and IGES models into fully editable SOLIDWORKS components using AI — no rebuilding from scratch.

ASSEMBLY OPTIMIZATION

Assembly Performance Evaluator (Beta)

NEW

Ask questions about your assembly and get AI-powered analysis that pinpoints issues and recommends targeted improvements — no manual diagnosis needed.

DESIGN VALIDATION

Design Change Impact (Beta)

NEW

See which parts, assemblies, and downstream dependencies are affected before making a change — so your team can assess risk and move forward with confidence.

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NEWS & UPDATES

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SOLIDWORKS

From AI advancements to simulation breakthroughs and smarter manufacturing — here's what's new, what's worth reading, and what could change how you work.

		AI SPOTLIGHT SOLIDWORKS AI Updates Check out the NEW SOLIDWORKS Design AI Overview web page, your central hub for all current and upcoming AI content — bookmark it now! READ MORE ->

		FEATURE STORY World-Class Simulation, World-Class Football How do you figure out the physics behind the world’s favorite sport? We used the FEA, CFD, and electromagnetic simulation tools in the SOLIDWORKS simulation portfolio to find out! Learn more about how simulation can optimize anything, from your own products to the biggest sports. READ MORE ->

		EBOOK Build it Better with a Platform Approach to Manufacturing Read our [NEW] eBook, Build it Better with Platform-Based Manufacturing, which explains how deploying production through a platform gives SMBs a game-changing opportunity to connect their people, processes, and data — driving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring long-term competitiveness. READ MORE ->

LEARNING SERIES

TOPICS OF THE MOMENT

Resources hand-picked to help you get the most from SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

SOLIDWORKS Design

New to SOLIDWORKS? Start here.

Step-by-step setup from installation to platform connection, with links to training and support.

GET STARTED ->

SOLIDWORKS + 3DEXPERIENCE

Keep your files local — still gain the platform.

Not ready for the cloud? This guide shows you how to unlock collaboration and task management tools while your designs stay local.

READ THE GUIDE ->

Platform Implementation

Ready to go all-in? Here's your roadmap.

This resource outlines best practices for managing data, users, and lifecycle processes, helping your team to confidently scale into a fully connected environment.

EXPLORE THE GUIDE ->

Latest Release

SOLIDWORKS AI Labs is here! Get Started

Get everything you need to install and access Virtual Companion Skills, all in one step-by-step guide.

ACCESS THE GUIDE ->

QUICK TIPS

SOLIDWORKS TIPS OF THE MONTH

Short, actionable tips your team can apply right away.

	Master 3D Sketch Basics in 4 Minutes This short tutorial covers a sketching technique that quietly becomes one of your most-used moves, helping you build cleaner models without the usual back-and-forth. WATCH NOW AND DESIGN SMARTER ->

	Build Smarter Cut Lists with Custom Weldment Profiles Learn how custom weldment profiles automatically generate accurate material lists, reducing waste and saving time. Simple to set up — and a game-changer for cleaner, easier-to-build designs. WATCH THE TIP ->

	Speed Up Your Workflow with Smarter Feature Control A small change in how you manage features can make a big difference. This tip shows you how to reduce unnecessary edits and improve design intent — less time fixing models, more time building them right. WATCH THE TIP ->

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