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CATIA vs. SOLIDWORKS: Which One Should You Choose Based on Your Industry?

CATIA vs. SOLIDWORKS: Which One Should You Choose Based on Your...

SOLIDWORKS for everyday mechanical design; CATIA for complex surfaces, very large assemblies, and integrated workflows. Comparat...

PDM: Technical Data Management Explained (and When to Implement It)

PDM: Technical Data Management Explained (...

PDM centralizes and secures your design data: definition, differences from PLM, trigger thresholds, and SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERI solutions...

Symmetries in SOLIDWORKS: sketch, feature, body, mirrored part

Symmetries in SOLIDWORKS: Sketches, Features...

Symmetry in sketches, functions, and solids; left/right mirror images: which method to use in which case, and the pitfalls of left/right.

SOLIDWORKS sheet metal Tables: how to create accurate flat patterns

SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Tables: How to Create...

K-factor, bending tables, gauge tables: How SOLIDWORKS calculates your sheet metal flat patterns, and why the default values can be misleading....

Multiple Extrusions in 3D: mastering SOLIDWORKS 3D sketches

Multiple Extrusions in Space: Mastering...

When and how to use SOLIDWORKS 3D sketches to build structures and extrusions oriented in space, without struggling with...

How to organize your CAD files effectively: A practical guide

How to Organize Your CAD Files Effectively: The Guide...

Organize Your CAD Files Effectively: Methods, Directory Structure, Versions, and Secure Sharing for Startups and Industrial SMEs in 2026.

Documenting a CAD project like a pro: A step-by-Step guide

Documenting a CAD Project Like a Pro: A Step-by-Step Method...

Discover a structured method for documenting your CAD projects: organization, specifications, version control, and automation tailored to small and medium-sized businesses...

Concrete benefits of PLM Cloud for industrial sMEs

Tangible Benefits of Cloud PLM for Manufacturing SMEs...

Discover the tangible benefits of cloud-based PLM for industrial SMEs: cost savings, increased productivity, enhanced collaboration, and deployment...

Innovative CAD tools: selection for startups and sMEs

Innovative CAD Tools: A Selection for Startups and ...

Fusion 360, Onshape, or FreeCAD: Find out which CAD tool to choose based on whether you’re a startup, an SME, or a freelancer to innovate faster in 2026. ...

Sovereign AI: Why Companies Are Shifting to Industrialization (and How to Succeed Without Compromise)

AI sovereignty: why companies are switching to...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a subject of experimentation. In 2026, French and European companies have entered a phase of i...

Qualifying your 3D files: An effective 5-step guide

Tagging Your 3D Files: A Practical 5-Step Guide...

Learn how to prepare your 3D files in 5 steps to avoid import and simulation errors in SOLIDWORKS and CATIA. Practical guide...

SOLIDWORKS Simulation: Reduce Physical Prototypes with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

SOLIDWORKS Simulation: Reduce physical proto...

In modern engineering, the race for innovation requires a drastic reduction in development cycles. However, traditionally...

SOLIDWORKS Canada: Pricing & Offers

SOLIDWORKS Canada: Pricing & Offers

SOLIDWORKS 2026 Pricing: Why Is a Subscription More Cost-Effective Than a Perpetual License? This article was written by Steven Poirier of Kotona V...

Types of 3D visualization: A complete guide for CAD

Types of 3D Visualization: A Comprehensive Guide to ...

Discover the different types of 3D visualization in CAD: solid, wireframe, photorealistic, and VR/AR. Criteria, comparisons, and tips for engineers and designers...

3D Design Guide: Mastering 3DEXPERIENCE in 2026

3D Design Guide: Mastering 3DEXPERIENCE in 20...

Master the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and CATIA to optimize your 3D design projects in 2026. A comprehensive guide featuring advanced techniques, simulations, and more...

SOLIDWORKS Running Slowly: Optimize Your Performance with the Cloud-Based Software

SOLIDWORKS Running Slowly: Optimize Your Performance...

Why can SOLIDWORKS constraints slow down assemblies? SOLIDWORKS is the global leader in CAD. However, some pro...

SOLIDWORKS Piracy: Legal Risks and Free Alternatives (2026)

SOLIDWORKS Piracy: Legal Risks and Consequences...

SOLIDWORKS Piracy: Why take such a risk when the best CAD software on the market is (almost) free? In the world of...

Lium Is Revolutionizing Aerial Surveillance with SOLIDWORKS in Avignon

Lium is revolutionizing aerial surveillance with SO...

Aviation security at sensitive industrial sites reimagined with SOLIDWORKS through Ohmycad’s Startup program: Lium, a rising star in GreenTech...

Ohmycad & Technowest: How CAD and Incubators Are Accelerating Industrial Startups with SOLIDWORKS

Ohmycad & Technowest: When CAD and the in...

Why incubators bet on Ohmycad and SOLIDWORKS to accelerate startups' industrial projects In an ecosystem where innovation is u...

Nereids: the French student project that revoluti...

Néréides: When Student Green Tech Becomes a True Innovation Accelerator At the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT), the Néréides project...

Calomatech: A Startup That Became a Leading SME Thanks to SOLIDWORKS!

Calomatech: A Startup That Became a Leading SME Thanks to SO...

Calomatech: From Incubated Startup to Leading SME in Custom Thermal Solutions Some entrepreneurial adventures are worth following closely...

DraftSight Integrated with SOLIDWORKS: A Winning Combination...

Why choose DraftSight for your 2D/3D projects? Benefits, uses, SOLIDWORKS connection, and limitations. DraftSight, the professional 2D/3D solution...

Mistral AI integrated into SOLIDWORKS 2026 in the Cloud

Mistral AI integrated into SOLIDWORKS 2026 in the Cloud...

SOLIDWORKS 2026 is becoming a real springboard for industrial startups! A revolution that's just beginning: 40 years of concept evolution...

CATIA at the heart of hydrogen innovation: Hyliko revolutionizes transport

CATIA at the heart of hydrogen innovation: Hyliko r...

🚛 Hyliko bets on Ohmycad to digitize its hydrogen chain A collaboration for decarbonized mobility At Ohmycad, official reseller...

Ohmycad, an official SOLIDWORKS reseller – A revolution in access to 3D software

Ohmycad, an official SOLIDWORKS reseller – A revolution...

Ohmycad, the Netflix of 3D, A revolution in access to 3D software. A groundbreaking subscription model for SOLIDWORKS: flexibility, accessibility...

SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE: How Can You Get Set Up Under the Best Conditions?

SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE: How to Get Started in...

Subscriptions, pricing, free licenses, comparisons… The ultimate guide to choosing the right plan in 2025. TL;DR SOLIDWORKS Connected, via the 3DEXPERIENCE...

eDrawings is not powerful enough to be truly useful in CAD.

eDrawings, not powerful enough to be viewed...

SOLIDWORKS Cloud vs. eDrawings: Which CAD Solution Is Best for Effective Collaboration? In the world of 3D design, eDrawings is often used...

The Impact of AI Integrated into SOLIDWORKS and CATIA 2026 on Design

The impact of AI integrated into SOLIDWORKS...

AI & CAD: What SOLIDWORKS and CATIA Are Changing for Designers. Artificial intelligence is no longer an “add-on” in CAD: it's a new...

Optimize Your Use of SOLIDWORKS

Optimize Your Use of SOLIDWORKS

Get the Most Out of SOLIDWORKS Welcome to the Ohmycad blog! Today, we're going to explore how to download SOLIDWORKS and ...

New: Buy SOLIDWORKS Online – Discount Coupons

New: Buy SOLIDWORKS Online – Coupo...

Introduction Do you want to buy SOLIDWORKS online at the best price? Discover how to take advantage of SOLIDWORKS coupons, exclusive discounts...

What is the price of 3DEXPERIENCE?

What is the price of 3DEXPERIENCE?

A SOLIDWORKS license on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform starts at €290 per month per workstation, or €3,480 per year for the Standard plan. The rest...

Rendering Optimization with SOLIDWORKS Visualize: Creating Photorealistic Visuals

Optimizing Rendering with SOLIDWORKS Visualize: ...

Optimizing Rendering with SOLIDWORKS VISUALIZE: Creating Photorealistic Visuals The ability to create photorealistic renderings is essential for...

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE: Innovation at Your Fingertips

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE: Innovation at Your Fingertips...

#3DXSPOT EP 7: CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE: Innovation at Your Fingertips CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE is much more than just a design software suite...

How to get a SOLIDWORKS license?

How to get a SOLIDWORKS license?

Who said getting a SOLIDWORKS license was complicated and out of reach? SOLIDWORKS Standard: This version includes features such as...

SOLIDWORKS simulation and I just don't mix

SOLIDWORKS simulation and I just don't mix

#3DXSPOT Episode 6: SOLIDWORKS Simulation and I Just Don't Mix… Discover the importance of simulation in design with SOLIDWORKS ...

CATIA and Simulation: From Design to Validation

CATIA and Simulation: From Design to Validation...

CATIA and Simulation: From Design to Validation In the field of computer-aided design, CATIA stands out as one of the...

SOLIDWORKS Online | Cloud Offer – The Benefits Revealed

SOLIDWORKS Online | Cloud Offer – The Benefits ...

#3DXSPOT EP 4: Is There Really Such a Thing as Free SOLIDWORKS? A New Paradigm: SOLIDWORKS Online | Cloud Offer, The Benefits Revealed. Just imagine: the p...

Collaborative Design: 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS

Collaborative Design: 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS

#3DSPOT EP 3: Designing Is Good, but Collaborating Is Better In the world of industrial design, collaboration is essential...

SOLIDWORKS, the indispensable asset for Greentech Startups

SOLIDWORKS, the essential asset for start-ups...

SOLIDWORKS, an Essential Tool for Greentech Startups: Design a Sustainable Future Much more than just design software, SOLI...

Why choose CATIA for industrial projects?

Why Choose CATIA for Industrial Projects...

3DX’Spot Episode 2: Why Choose CATIA for Industrial Projects? In the demanding world of industrial projects, success often depends on ...

SOLIDWORKS with 3DEXPERIENCE: the next generation

SOLIDWORKS with 3DEXPERIENCE: the new generation...

3DX’Spot Episode 1: SOLIDWORKS Powered by 3DEXPERIENCE—Everything You Need to Know About the New Generation In this first article of our web series...

Vuala – Revolutionizing Food Recycling with SOLIDWORKS on the Cloud

Vuala – Revolutionizing food recycling...

Vuala: Revolutionizing Food Recycling with SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE At a time when innovation meets sustainability, Vuala, a...

SOLIDWORKS Simulation: Analysis of the Leading Mechanical Simulation Software Programs on the Market, Strengths and Weaknesses

SOLIDWORKS Simulation: Analysis of the Main Loads...

SOLIDWORKS Simulation: Analysis of the Leading Mechanical Simulation Software Programs on the Market, Strengths and Weaknesses Mechanical simulation, a key...

Hydrogen: A Pillar of Zero-Carbon Technology with Dassault Systèmes

Hydrogen: Carbon-neutral pillar with Dassault Syst...

As part of the transition to a zero-carbon economy, hydrogen has emerged as a central player, whose importance cannot be overstated...

Interview – HESTIIA – SOLIDWORKS ECO DESIGN

Interview – HESTIIA – SOLIDWORKS CONCE...

Hestiia & Ohmycad: Reinventing heating through the circular economy and the 3DEXPERIENCE Hestiia’s mission: To transform the “c...

ILYA – SOLIDWORKS eco-Friendly Design

ILYA – SOLIDWORKS eco-Friendly Design

ILYA has chosen to work closely with Ohmycad to implement its 100% collaborative cloud solution, thereby ensuring a ...

Interview – ELYSE TECHNOLOGY – SOLIDWORKS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Interview - ELYSE TECHNOLOGY - SOLIDWO...

ELYSE TECHNOLY has chosen to work closely with Ohmycad to implement its 100% collaborative cloud solution, offering support...

Interview – ACED

Interview – ACED

When you think of design firms, you think of SOLIDWORKS! Today we’re visiting our subscriber, Aced, a hybrid design agency that supports...

Interview – WAKAFOILS

Interview – WAKAFOILS

""Dassault Systèmes' #3DEXPERIENCE, powered by its collaborative #Cloud ☁ platform, makes it possible to tap into expertise wherever it is ...

Interview – Sanisphère

Interview – Sanisphère

Eco-design: a key priority for Sanisphère! "Manufacturing eco-friendly products is a key step that requires careful consideration...".

3DEXPERIENCE® – CST studio suite

3DEXPERIENCE® – CST studio suite

#3DEXPERIENCE® is, above all, a portfolio of applications—such as SIMULIA—that can give you, as a startup, access to numerous...

Women in Tech’

Women in Tech’

The tech world remains predominantly male... but we're changing the game. For a long time, tech was seen as a man's world. Ch...

News sites that talk about the industry

News sites that talk about the...

Our best sources of information in the industry Today, I'm going to tell you about the best sources of...

Industry 4.0 and 3D CAD software, what are the links?

Industry 4.0 and 3D CAD software, what are the...

Industry 4.0 and Virtual Twins, same subject? In today's world, industry faces many challenges, such as competition, l...

SOLIDWORKS training: who is it for? what is it for?

SOLIDWORKS Training: Become a 3D CAD Champion in 4 Days! SOLIDWORKS is 3D CAD software that lets you create 3D models of parts, d&#...

3DEXPERIENCE ABAQUS and ABAQUS: what are the differences?

3DEXPERIENCE ABAQUS and ABAQUS, what are the differences...

What's New in ABAQUS with 3DEXPERIENCE Just this once, let's talk a little about numerical simulation on the Ohmycad blog. ABAQUS is renowned...

What version of CATIA?

What version of CATIA?

Updated: August 2026. Which version of CATIA should you choose in 2026? The short answer: In 2026, two versions of CATIA are available: CATIA V5 (latest re...

What is the difference between Edrawings and the 3DEXPERIENCE viewer?

What is the difference between eDrawings and Visio?.

eDrawings vs 3DPLAY What is eDrawings, the free viewer from Dassault Systèmes? eDrawings is a visualization, communication, and...

Why trust Ohmycad for your training?

Why trust Ohmycad for your format...

Why choose Ohmycad for your training? Ohmycad is the new 3D startup, an independent subsidiary of the Prodways Group, responsible for...

Interview – EHM

Interview – EHM

“Competing on equal footing with major industrial groups thanks to top-of-the-line software accessible to startups.“🚀! #Énergies: the...

Interview – MIDIPILE

Interview – MIDIPILE

Midipile partnered with Ohmycad for its 100% collaborative cloud solution and personalized support for our tech teams! ’Avo...

Interview – CURVWAY

Interview – CURVWAY

Curvway has chosen Ohmycad for its 100% Cloud solution on the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform! "Surfing all year round" is the challenge 💪🏼 that...

Interview – REFBIKES

Interview – REFBIKES

REFBikes trusted Ohmycad for its expertise and technical support! REF Bikes and David Carneiro contacted us some time ago...

How do I become a SOLIDWORKS or CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE instructor?

How to Become a SOLIDWORKS or CATIA 3DEX Instructor...

TL;DR Becoming a SOLIDWORKS or CATIA instructor requires expert knowledge of the software, certification, and teaching skills. Useful certifications: CS...

How to optimize complex assemblies in SOLIDWORKS?

How to optimize complex assemblies in S...

How can you optimize the performance of complex assemblies (large and extensive) in SOLIDWORKS? If you have large and ...

How do you work with surfaces and design in SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE?

How to master surfaces and design in S...

SOLIDWORKS Surfacing Module Creating complex surfaces in SOLIDWORKS may seem daunting to novice users, but with the...

What is the best CAD tool for an industrial startup?

What is the best CAD tool for a startup...

There isn't really a single best CAD tool that's suitable for all industrial startups. The choice of CAD tool will depend on ...

You can use CATIA and SOLIDWORKS for free, and completely legally

CATIA and SOLIDWORKS for free, legally, and...

Free SOLIDWORKS or CATIA? What are the options? In 2026, there are several ways to download 3D CAD software such as CATIA or SOLIDWORKS...

Who are we to Dassault Systèmes?

Who are we to Dassault Systèmes?

Ohmycad (formerly XDI): Your Dassault Systèmes Partner for SOLIDWORKS Cloud Discover how Ohmycad, formerly known as XDI, is reinventing...

Buy, subscribe, or rent SOLIDWORKS?

Buy, subscribe, or rent SOLIDWORKS?

Buy SOLIDWORKS? Subscribe to SOLIDWORKS? Rent SOLIDWORKS? Updated May 25, 2023 Let's get right to the point: There are three ways (for companies...

Interview – URGO Group

Interview – URGO Group

Urgo Group has entrusted Ohmycad with its innovative project. Here is a project that could very well revolutionize the treatment of severe burn victims:...

Interview – BLACKSTRIX

Interview – BLACKSTRIX

XDI is the former name of Ohmycad. The comments below were made prior to the name change and have not been edited. Interview: Blackstri...

Interview - AERIX SYSTEMS

Interview - AERIX SYSTEMS

XDI is the former name of Ohmycad. The comments below were made prior to the name change and have not been edited. Interview: AERIX SYS...

Interview – MYAGO3D

Interview – MYAGO3D

XDI is the former name of Ohmycad. The comments below were made prior to the name change and have not been edited. Interview: MYAGO 3D ...

Interview - Off-Road

Interview - Off-Road

XDI is the former name of Ohmycad. The comments below were made prior to the name change and have not been edited. Interview: OFFROAD L...

Interview – THE HONEYCOMB OF BIKES

Interview – THE HONEYCOMB OF BIKES

XDI is the former name of Ohmycad. The comments below were made prior to the name change and have not been edited. Interview – The ...

SOLIDWORKS Data Management – 3DEXPERIENCE PDM

SOLIDWORKS Data Management – 3DEXPERI...

SOLIDWORKS PDM with 3DEXPERIENCE® SOLIDWORKS PDM: 3DEXPERIENCE & Ohmycad Pack—the ultimate new solution for SOLIDWORKS PDM users...

A New Collaboration Platform: 3DEXPERIENCE®

A new collaboration platform: 3DEXPER...

TL;DR 3DEXPERIENCE is a 100% cloud-based platform that brings together design, data, simulation, and collaboration in one place. It prevents the loss of ...

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS accessible for startups

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS accessible for start-ups...

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Now Available as a Subscription for Startups For all startup founders looking for CAD software...

A New Era: The Cloud

A New Era: The Cloud

While some are already familiar with the concept of the cloud, others are still waiting for the concept to fully prove itself before adopting it. ...

The Top 5 Benefits of Subscribing to 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS

The 5 main benefits of subscribing to 3D...

Yes, you read that right—3DEXPERIENCE is now available as a monthly subscription. By subscribing, you can access...

Subscribe to 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS?

Subscribe to 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS?

How do I subscribe to 3DEXPERIENCE? Ohmycad answers your questions. Are you looking to switch to 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS? Are you new to the platform, or...

Phoenix Mobility Becomes a CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE Subscriber

Phoenix Mobility Becomes a CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE Subscriber...

Press release dated May 14, 2020. XD Innovation Europe has become Ohmycad. The prices listed are those for 2020. PHOENIX MOBILITY has subscribed to CATIA 3DEXPE...

10 points to discover CAD with xDesign

10 points to discover CAD with xDesign

XDesign is a cloud-based 100% CAD application on the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform. It allows users to create 3D parts and assemblies using an interface...

But what is the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform?

But what is the 3DEXPERIENCE ® platform...

What exactly is the 3DEXPERIENCE platform? It’s a platform that provides access to a catalog of applications divided into four categories...

CAx in the cloud with 3DEXPERIENCE

CAx in the cloud with 3DEXPERIENCE

Bring all of your departments together (including your design and manufacturing departments as well as your service and marketing departments) in an environment...

Dassault Systèmes Cloud Security

Dassault Systèmes Cloud Security

Download the free Dassault Systèmes white paper on Cloud Security The growing interest in Software as a Service (SaaS) has led...