Solidworks

As a foundational pillar in mechanical design, Dassault Systèmes’ Solidworks initiated a profound transformation in the product development and engineering worlds upon its release in 1995. It single-handedly democratized parametric 3D solid modeling by migrating the technology from exclusive, high-cost Unix workstations to the much more accessible Windows-native personal computer. This pivotal shift dismantled previous barriers of cost and usability, placing professional-grade part and assembly design tools into the hands of countless mechanical engineers globally.