SoftwareSOLIDWORKS
3D CAD software for physical simulations
SOLIDWORKS is a 3D CAD software with extensive, integrated functions for physical simulations. It is available as an Education Edition (for use by teachers and students up to and including the Master's thesis at the university).
SolidWorks Simulation does not perform multiphysics simulation (multiple simulation types at the same time), but it is very easy to combine different simulations, e.g. to include pressure results from a flow simulation in a structural study.
Optional add-ons are:
- SolidCAM
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SOLIDWORKS Electrical:
- SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematics
- SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D
- SOLIDWORKS Composer
SOLIDWORKS is available in an Education Edition.
The current version for study and teaching is called SOLIDWORKS Education Edition 2020/2021. SOLIDWORKS Electrical is integrated into this new version.
Target group
Education Edition
- Students (including those working on their Master's thesis)
- University employees, who work as teachers
In this case, Master's theses are included under "Education", but doctoral dissertations are not. For doctoral dissertations and other research activities, you have to use a SOLIDWORKS Academic Research License.
Use
Integrated functions:
- 3D CAD: part, assembly, production drawings
- Structural simulations, incl. fatigue, nonlinear
- Thermal simulation
- Flow simulation, incl. extra functions and library parts for HVAC and cooling of electronics
- Kinematic simulation
- Environmental impact simulation
- Manufacturability test for injection, molding, turned and milled parts
- Manufacturing cost calculation for sheet metal, turned and milled parts.
Access and requirements
If you are interested in SOLIDWORKS, please contact the URZ IT Service by email.
Cost
Education Edition
The license is free for students. Institutes that would like to use SOLIDWORKS for teaching can participate in the license agreement by making a contribution to expenses.
Technical information
SOLIDWORKS is available for Windows and MacOS.