CAD package covers, design, PDM, molded parts

Feb. 17, 2005
SolidWorks 2005 includes more than 250 customerrequested features and enhancements.

The CAD software is the only one to encompass 3D design, analysis, product-data management, collaboration, and injectionmolded-plastic-part validation in a single package. Key improvements include an extensive design library for machine designers, the first mold-design validation tool built into a solid-modeling environment, and enhanced loft features for consumer product designers. Additional features include application-specific user interfaces and an embedded editor for Auto-CAD files.

SolidWorks Corp.,
300 Baker Ave., Concord, MA 01742,
(508) 371-2910,
solidworks.com

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