SOLIDWORKS provides researchers with professional 3D CAD and engineering tools to develop ideas, create detailed designs and bring innovative concepts to life. Whether developing new technologies, researching advanced engineering solutions or working on a university research project, SOLIDWORKS provides an integrated environment for designing, testing and refining ideas.
What's Included in a SOLIDWORKS Research Licence?
SOLIDWORKS Research provides researchers with access to professional engineering tools at special research pricing, helping institutions develop, test and refine innovative ideas. Depending on your research requirements, the SOLIDWORKS portfolio offers a range of solutions to support the complete engineering workflow, including:
- SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD – professional 3D design and modelling
- SOLIDWORKS Simulation – structural analysis and design validation
- SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation – computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- SOLIDWORKS CAM – computer-aided manufacturing
- SOLIDWORKS PDM – product data management
- SOLIDWORKS Electrical – electrical design
- SOLIDWORKS Composer – technical communication and documentation
- SOLIDWORKS Visualize – high-quality rendering and visualisation
Accelerate Your Research
Turn research concepts into detailed 3D designs with powerful and intuitive CAD tools. SOLIDWORKS enables researchers to quickly develop concepts, create accurate models and make design changes throughout the research and development process, helping you spend less time managing software and more time focusing on innovation.
Design, Test & Refine Your Ideas
Research often involves developing and testing multiple design concepts. SOLIDWORKS provides tools for creating detailed 3D models and evaluating designs before moving to physical prototypes. With SOLIDWORKS Simulation, researchers can analyse how designs perform under different conditions, helping identify potential issues and refine designs earlier in the development process.
Advanced Engineering Tools for Research
From 3D design and simulation to technical communication and data management, SOLIDWORKS offers a comprehensive range of engineering solutions to support research projects. Access the tools you need for modelling, analysis, documentation and collaboration in one professional engineering environment.
Research in Action: Waseda University
Researchers at Waseda University’s Humanoid Robotics Institute use SOLIDWORKS Research Edition to develop advanced robotic systems. By bringing mechanical and electrical design together within an integrated environment, the team increased design efficiency and developed more than 20 robots as part of its ongoing research.
Research in Action: National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory
Researchers at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory use SOLIDWORKS to design and develop accelerator components and detectors for nuclear science experiments. The reported benefits included shorter design cycles, improved handling of large assemblies, reduced development costs and improved precision.
SOLIDWORKS Research Solutions from TMS CADCentre
As an authorised SOLIDWORKS reseller and training centre, TMS CADCentre can support researchers and research institutions with SOLIDWORKS software, training and technical support. Whether you are starting a new research project or looking to expand your engineering capabilities, our team can help you find the right SOLIDWORKS solution for your requirements.