Solidworks Corporation

Standard program for modeling, but all the different versions make it a nuisance to use when vendors are running a different versions than you.

Strengths: One of the greatest tools out there for designing and visualizing devices of medium complexity.

Needs to improve: Sometimes AutoCAD is easier and faster when the drawing doesn't need to be to scale

Probably the industry standard and most R&D/manufacturing engineers should learn how to use it.

Strengths: CAD software that has lots of features. Does everything you need for design, modeling and prototyping work.

Needs to improve: Licenses can be pricey and there is a pretty steep learning curve. It does seem to crash at times too.

They are willing to answer questions regarding upgrades and bugs.

Strengths: They provide good updates and help menu's. Their software is easy to use and can be used for many industries.

Needs to improve: Sometimes their software requires a lot more updates, where my recent update is not too compatible with my computer.

Highly recommend.

Strengths: It is the market leader in 3D CAD and simulation. It is well renowned and well accepted in the marketplace. Offers wide range of sub-contracted training courses as well.

Needs to improve: Software has too many features, and has a very high potential. Needs long time to understand.

this is the standard for 3D modeling/drafting software. very easy to use and everyone just about uses it.

Strengths: easy to use

Needs to improve: no backwards compatibility, requires annual upgrades if you need to share files with vendors back and forth that may have newer versions, etc.

I go back and forth between using Solidworks and Autocad. For 3D modeing, Solidworks is the best choice around. Great for designing and modeling.

Strengths: Ease of use. Great for 3D modeling. You can design whatever you need.

Needs to improve: Cannot draw PCBA layouts. License is expensive.

This is the industry standard for 3d modeling. Every engineer should know this as their best friend. I prefer this to ProE, but I was taught both in school.

Strengths: Customer service, reliability, industry standard

Needs to improve: new release every year, very expensive

Solidworks makes it happen for all the design and modelling u need. I go for solidworks all the time.

Strengths: Awesome software! Much easier to use than any other programs when it comes to 3D modelling. Never ending possibilities.

Needs to improve: $$$$$ per seat.

All engineers and many technicians utilize SolidWorks for product/tooling design. There is no way we could operate without this programming. The program allows for almost anybody to learn how to use it rather quickly.

Strengths: Ease of use, quality

Needs to improve: none

Lab and R&D purchase the 3d modeling SW for new product devleopment or current product improvements. This tool makes it easier and is being used for so many applications. Especially in medical!

Strengths: Good reliable technical SW

Needs to improve: Nothing

very easy 3D modeling software to use. Been great for engineering applications. I have used it at many places and seems to be the industry standard software to use.

Strengths: Easy to use, 3D modeling

Needs to improve: NA

Good Service with contract, have used Solidworks with every company I've been with,

Strengths: Intuitive and fairly easy to learn, powerful modeling and analysis tools

Needs to improve: Very expensive to start out, files are not backwards compatable

Amongst the other choices, SW should be up there.

Strengths: Great software package for 3D Modeling, Simulation, and creating a good base model for assemblies.

Needs to improve: Minor crashes. Save often, I say...

great product; useful to me once I learned how to use the program

Strengths: depth of well-developed software for stated purpose

Needs to improve: you need to be educated to use the system

Industry standard solid modeling and drafting software. It works well, and it easy enough to learn.

Strengths: Easy-Use Solid Modeling Software

Needs to improve: Lack of reverse compatibility across versions

Self-learned SolidWorks. awesome product. able to do anything needed to design parts and molds.

Strengths: Easy to use and learn; can do everything better then AutoCad

Needs to improve: None

Our office uses Soildworks for rendering orthodontia. Solidworks offers good customer support and are very responsive.

Strengths: robust designing software

Needs to improve: Expensive

I have use Solidworks software, friendly user, compare to others similar 3D modeling software.

Strengths: 3D modeling software.

Needs to improve: none

excellent 3d modeling software for engineers. very easy to use and very powerful/functional.

Strengths: 3d modeling software, intuitive

Needs to improve: none

This is a very easy to use 3D modeling software.

Strengths: 3D modeling software, Easy to use

Needs to improve: Price