SOLIDWORKS + 3DEXPERIENCE: What It Means in 2025
Back in 2022, the big news was SOLIDWORKS officially joining the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Fast forward to today, and the platform has grown into a central hub for design, simulation, collaboration, and data management — all in the cloud, all on-demand.
Here’s what matters most for engineering teams in 2025:
Work Anywhere, Anytime
3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS is no longer “desktop software in the cloud.” It’s a connected environment where your CAD, PDM, and simulation tools live side by side. Whether you’re on a laptop at home or a workstation in the office, your projects, data, and workflows stay synced.
Roles > Licenses
Instead of buying “packages,” teams now choose roles. From 3D Creator to Structural Mechanics Engineer, each role bundles the apps you need — no more piecing together toolsets. Roles can be scaled up or down instantly, giving teams the flexibility to add advanced simulation or data management only when it’s needed.
Smarter Design with AI
Machine learning is no longer a novelty — it’s built into everyday design. Tools like Sketch Helper, Mate Predictor, and Design Assistant use AI to reduce clicks, predict intent, and automate routine tasks, so engineers can spend more time innovating.
Collaboration + Data Security
With built-in version control, encrypted cloud storage, and global collaboration, 3DEXPERIENCE offers a Cloud-based option that breaks the old cycle of emailing files and hoping everyone’s on the same revision. Teams design, simulate, and review in real time, with a single source of truth.
Why It Matters
For most SOLIDWORKS users, the move to 3DEXPERIENCE isn’t about “switching software” — it’s about removing IT roadblocks, streamlining workflows, and making CAD accessible wherever your team needs it.
Converge + 3DEXPERIENCE
At Converge, we help engineering teams decide the best path forward — whether that’s adopting 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS, staying hybrid with hosted desktop tools, or building a clear roadmap to the cloud.
Ready to explore what 3DEXPERIENCE looks like for your team? Talk to us today.
