Solid mechanics
Branch of mechanics concerned with solid materials and their behaviors
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| February 2024 |
Onshape
Onshape releases iOS support for the Apple Vision Pro, enabling real-world applications of CAD models and prototypes.
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| 2023 |
SolidWorks
Five companies presented their experiences with the SOLIDWORKS for Startups Program at 3DEXPERIENCE world 2023, highlighting the program's support for early-stage hardware startups by providing free design tools, training, and co-marketing resources.
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| February 2023 |
SolidWorks
Released 3DExperience DraftSight Mechanical version.
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| September 2021 |
SolidWorks
Launched 3DExperience DraftSight Professional version.
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| January 2021 |
SolidWorks
SolidWorks launched three new tools: 3D Structure Creator, 3D Mold Creator, and Manufacturing Definition Creator.
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| January 2021 |
SolidWorks
Introduced 3D Mold Creator, providing features for designing mold core, cavity, and inserts.
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| January 2021 |
SolidWorks
Launched 3D Structure Creator, a 3D modeling tool with dedicated structure design interface and feature set.
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| January 2021 |
SolidWorks
Released Manufacturing Definition Creator, combining model-based and drawing-based capabilities in one integrated solution.
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| July 2020 |
SolidWorks
DraftSight Premium is released as part of the 3DExperience Works portfolio.
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| July 2020 |
SolidWorks
Launched Collaborative Designer for DraftSight, combining 2D drafting tools with cloud-based collaboration and product lifecycle management tools.
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| July 2020 |
SolidWorks
Launched 3D SheetMetal Creator, offering associative parametric sheet metal design capabilities.
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| July 2020 |
SolidWorks
Introduced 3DExperience SolidWorks, providing desktop CAD with browser-based solutions and cloud data management capabilities.
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| February 2020 |
SolidWorks
Released Collaborative Designer for SolidWorks, enabling users to access the cloud-based 3DExperience platform from within SolidWorks.
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| November 2019 |
Onshape
PTC completes the acquisition of Onshape for $470 million.
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| October 2019 |
Onshape
Onshape agrees to be acquired by PTC.
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| July 2019 |
SolidWorks
Launched 3D Creator, a browser-based 3D parametric design solution providing users with design freedom.
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| July 2019 |
SolidWorks
Introduced 3D Sculptor, a browser-based solution for creating stylized, ergonomic 3D designs using subdivision-modeling technology.
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| January 2018 |
SolidWorks
SolidWorks Manage was introduced, providing advanced data management tools with project, process, and item management capabilities, including interactive dashboards and reports.
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| September 2017 |
SolidWorks
SolidWorks CAM was launched, enabling users to program milled parts and configurations within the SolidWorks 3D CAD environment, integrating design and manufacturing processes.
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| May 2016 |
Onshape
Onshape releases FeatureScript, an open-source (MIT licensed) programming language for creating and customizing CAD features.
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| April 2016 |
Onshape
Onshape introduces its Education Plan, providing a free version of Onshape Professional for college students and educators.
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| December 2015 |
Onshape
Onshape releases its full commercial version and launches the Onshape App Store with 24 developer partners, offering CAM, simulation, rendering, and other cloud-based engineering tools.
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| October 2015 |
SolidWorks
SolidWorks Visualize was introduced, allowing users to create photo-quality content from 3D CAD data, including images, animations, interactive web content, and Virtual Reality experiences.
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| August 2015 |
Onshape
Onshape launches its Android mobile app.
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| March 2015 |
Onshape
Onshape releases the public beta version of its cloud CAD software, following pre-production testing with over 1,000 CAD professionals from 52 countries. The beta launch includes Onshape for iPhone.
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| September 2014 |
SolidWorks
SolidWorks MBD was launched to define, organize, and publish 3D annotations and model data in industry-standard file formats.
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| April 2014 |
SolidWorks
SolidWorks Inspection was introduced, automating the creation of ballooned inspection drawings and sheets for first article and in-process inspections.
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| November 2012 |
Onshape
Jon Hirschtick and John McEleney, former SolidWorks CEOs, launch Belmont Technology (later renamed Onshape), securing $9 million in initial funding from North Bridge Venture Partners and Commonwealth Capital.
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| August 2012 |
SolidWorks
SolidWorks Electrical was launched, providing a unified electrical toolset with single- and multi-line schematic tools for synchronized 2D and 3D mechanical and electrical parts work.
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| April 2012 |
SolidWorks
SolidWorks introduced SolidWorks Plastics, a finite element analysis tool for simulating plastic injection molding processes and predicting manufacturing-related defects.
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