Switching your CAD System? Try SOLIDWORKS

Save time, reduce errors, and increase productivity by switching to SOLIDWORKS.

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Why should I switch to SOLIDWORKS?

If you are considering transitioning your current CAD system to SOLIDWORKS, there are plenty of resources and tools available to support a smooth switch.

From your existing CAD data, upskilling your team, to introducing new workflows, we have experienced it all in our 28+ years in the Engineering and Design industry. Let's start a conversation - we will explain the options available to your business and how we can support you.

Why do companies switch to SOLIDWORKS?

What CAD System are you moving from?

Whether you are currently using AutoCAD Inventor, Fusion 360, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, SolidEdge or another CAD platform, the switch is not complicated. 3D Interconnect allows you to translate CAD data in these formats directly into SOLIDWORKS.

From our experience, the switching process is not the headache people usually expect. You can take your time translating your CAD data, this is not something you have to do all at once.

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Why Choose SOLIDWORKS

Real-world results from the industry’s leading CAD platform

Trusted by Universities

SOLIDWORKS is trusted by leading universities and technical institutions worldwide to equip the next generation of engineers and designers with real-world, industry-standard CAD skills - making it easier for companies to find qualified, job-ready candidates.

Robust User Community

Leverage a global community of SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE users to collaborate with and learn from. Gain insight form other power users and share knowledge and techniques from real world challenges.

Complete Engineering Portfolio

SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio unite your entire ecosystem, allowing you to connect the people, applications, and real-time data from every aspect of your business for improved productivity, increased collaboration, and accelerated innovation.

Why You Should Make the Switch to SOLIDWORKS and TriMech

When transitioning from another CAD platform, businesses often face common challenges that can disrupt productivity and slow down innovation.

SOLIDWORKS addresses these challenges with a robust, proven solution and comprehensive support. Here’s why making the switch is worth it.

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Data Migration & CAD Translation

Moving legacy files can be complex - SOLIDWORKS streamlines this with expert tools and services to retain design intent and history.

Switching to SOLIDWORKS is more seamless than you might think - and it sets your team up for long-term success. TriMech has a proven track record of successful migrations.

Training & Support

Get your teams up to speed quickly and efficiently with our industry leading training. Without proper training, even the best software can fall short. Our experts have years of practical experience across all major industries and engineering solutions including: CAD, FEA, CFD, PDM/PLM, DFM and Advanced Manufacturing.

Software Ownership

Tired of rental-only CAD models with unpredictable long-term costs? With SOLIDWORKS, you choose — rent short-term or invest in a perpetual license that works for your business. We’re here to help you explore your options with confidence.

Integrated Tools for Growth

Our team brings cross-industry experience to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique challenges of your product development process. From design to simulation, data management, and marketing content creation, SOLIDWORKS offers a unified ecosystem to support every stage of product development.

True Cost of Ownership

Beyond upfront costs, SOLIDWORKS helps you understand and manage the long-term value and sustainability of your software investment.

TriMech empowers businesses to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive marketplace, helping you maximize the true cost of ownership through strategic support and expert insight.

Looking to buy SOLIDWORKS?

Now is the time to switch to SOLIDWORKS or 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS from your existing CAD software as we are running a promotion up to 36% OFF.

Developing successful products today amid an abundance of challenges requires the very best design tools; there has never been a better time to make the switch to SOLIDWORKS and join millions of users designing with SOLIDWORKS.

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FAQs

Switching Your CAD System

Review answers to our most commonly asked questions below

Is it easy to migrate?

SOLIDWORKS supports most neutral and native 3D data formats, so migrating data from another system is straightforward. There are various tools within SOLIDWORKS CAD to help with migration, and the extensive network of SOLIDWORKS solution partners can support more complex situations.

Whether it is staged, project by project approach or a one time overhaul of the existing CAD data, TriMech has in house expertise to help map out the best plan forward.

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Additional Benefits

Offers & Resources

Partnering with TriMech also gives you access to additional offers and resources

Exclusive Offer

3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation

A portfolio of connected, powerful and collaborative simulation solutions for SOLIDWORKS powered by Abaqus.

NEW Packages now available with up to 52% OFF!

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TriMech Advantage

Invest in your Skills Development

Customized training plans to fit your needs:
- - Quick Start Passport: Select three of our most popular training courses.
  - Full Passport: The full passport can be used for seven of our most popular training courses, plus the option to select two additional advanced training courses.
Flexible learning: The training passports applies to our SOLIDWORKS public training so you can take a training course online or in a classroom near you. Check our schedule for upcoming courses and locations.
Training coordinated by TriMech: We will track your training, so you'll always know which courses you've completed and when your passport will expire, starting 12 months from your first course attendance.

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