Dassault Systèmes unveils the SOLIDWORKS 2014 product portfolio 

Dassault Systèmes, provider of 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management solutions, today introduced SOLIDWORKS 2014, a 3D software portfolio delivering a rich array of product offerings including 3D CAD, Simulation, Product Data Management, Technical Communication and Electrical Design.

Dassault claims that SOLIDWORKS 2014 allows companies to spend more time on knowledge-centric tasks that help push innovation to the forefront. Productivity boosters, workflow and mobility enhancements enable users to re-use data more dynamically, expediting the sharing of design data to help accelerate collaboration within product development. Added mobility support for Android and iOS devices allows SOLIDWORKS users to connect and experience new 3D designs anywhere and anytime.

Recent market studies reinforce the importance of product aesthetics in that initial customer purchase and experience.  Whether the end product is an industrial machine, a smartphone or a medical device, customers want both product functionality and appealing designs. SOLIDWORKS 2014 helps product designers transfer their creative ideas from design sketches and images into 3D models faster than before, while expanding the set of design tools to transform ideas into products for new markets.

"New features like the ‘history tab,' which allows multiple users to see and track recent design changes with the click of a mouse, are essential for collaborative work. Enhanced features such as assembly mates, known as ‘common mates' in the context menu, offer intelligent choices based on previous usage patterns and apply new options that make sense while performing assemblies," said Michael Lewis, senior mechanical engineer, Rethink Robotics.`

The integrated SOLIDWORKS 2014 product portfolio includes new tools and enhancements to shorten the design process, enhance collaboration and increase productivity across four key areas: design tools, integrated workflows, performance increases and enhanced visualization for improved collaboration.