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Switching CAD Systems

Ready to switching CAD systems to SOLIDWORKS? We offer complete CAD transition support, from data migration to team training, backed by 28+ years of engineering and design expertise.

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Switching CAD Systems

Why Consider Switching CAD Systems to SOLIDWORKS?

Growth and business success is driven by the employees who design, make, sell and support the products you offer and the clients you serve. If they have the best tools, and more importantly, the best training and support to do their job, you have a recipe for success.

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A common driver for customers switching from other CAD software like Siemens NX, PTC Creo and SolidEdge, is the difference in users compared to SOLIDWORKS. Solid Solutions provide SOLIDWORKS to over 80% of the universities in the UK and a staggering 100% to Schools, Colleges and Universities in Ireland.

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Our Expert Guidance

Switching to SOLIDWORKS with Ease

Data Migration

When moving to SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, it's paramount that your data remains intact and all files and transferred safely.

Our team ensures a smooth transition by preserving design history, metadata, and file relationships, so you can pick up right where you left off.

CAD Translation

While CAD systems share similarities, switching to SOLIDWORKS can involve a learning curve.

Our experts guide you through the translation process, resolving any compatibility issues and ensuring models are ready to use.

Pricing

Our experts provide clear, transparent advice to help you understand the true cost of ownership – not just the upfront price.

We’ll show you how SOLIDWORKS compares to alternatives like AutoCAD, Solid Edge, and Siemens NX, helping you make a confident, long-term investment.

Answering your key concerns

How to Switch to SOLIDWORKS?

Whether you're a small start-up or a large enterprise, Solid Solutions is here to support you at every stage of the transition. Our video walks you through the process of migrating to SOLIDWORKS.

7,500,000

SOLIDWORKS users worldwide

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Years since SOLIDWORKS first launched

400,000

Companies use SOLIDWORKS

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Irish school and most U.K universities teach SOLIDWORKS

Interviews

First-Hand Experience on Switching to SOLIDWORKS

Something that would have taken us a few hours to perform before, now can get done with two clicks using SOLIDWORKS.

Vicky Chambers

Design Engineer at Coco Lighting

We had a trial, and found SOLIDWORKS to be good enough to adopt and go in line with the company direction.

Richard Smith

Design Engineer at SP Genevac

We had training from Solid Solutions tailored to what we needed, making it easy for users to adapt.

Gary Hughes,

Product Design at Barden

Want to try SOLIDWORKS first?

Before switching CAD systems, you can experience a free trial of SOLIDWORKS from us. Choose between a 7-day online trial or an extended desktop trial of SOLIDWORKS.

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Customer Stories

What our Customers are Building with SOLIDWORKS

Discover what our customers are creating with SOLIDWORKS. Learn about real-world projects, innovative designs, and success stories that showcase the power of SOLIDWORKS with the support of Solid Solutions.

PlasmaTrack

PlasmaTrack develops technology which cleans and resurfaces train tracks, aiming to remove residue from debris and leaves in order to improve braking and handling.

Lunaz Design

Lunaz re-engineer and electrify to further the legacies of the most beautiful cars in the world. Some of its investors include the likes of ex-footballer David Beckham.

Flit Bikes

Flit create beautifully designed e-bikes that are portable, functional and simple to use. Their FLIT-16 e-bike can fold together in 10 seconds and weighs just 14kg, meaning it is easy to lift, roll and store.

Uniphy

Uniphy Beyond Touch™ enables plastic & glass surfaces of any shape to be made smart, resulting in products that are Beautiful, Intuitive, Robust, Safe & Economic

Itero Tech

Itero is an engineering company whose technology converts hard-to-recycle waste plastic back into a chemical feedstock for brand new circular plastics products. Complementing traditional recycling methods, Itero diverts plastics from landfill and incineration, while increasing recycling rates and reducing dependency on crude oil.

Boost Innovation

Boost are the makers of a revolutionary new breast form for women who have had breast cancer, restoring shape with a comfortable and recyclable bra insert.

Flux Aviation

Flux Aviation is on a mission to accelerate the transition of aviation towards sustainable power. We are developing high-performance electric motors and batteries that will make air travel clean, quiet and affordable.

Modbox

Modbox are on a mission to bridge the gap between easily movable temporary spaces and the quality of permanent buildings.

BeoBia

BeoBia are an edible insect company that design, ship and manufacture 3D printed insect growing pods around the world to allow people to grow a sustainable protein source in their own home.

Electrified Automation

Electrified Automation’s mission is to make electric motor manufacturing more accessible to enable companies globally to realise their electrification ambitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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