SolidWorks 2017 Premium - Single-User License

SolidWorks 2017 Premium - Single User License

Unlock the full power of 3D design and engineering with SolidWorks 2017 Premium. This single-user license provides a comprehensive suite of tools that takes you from concept to manufacturing, even as an older version, it remains a robust and reliable choice for many design challenges. SolidWorks 2017 Premium encompasses all the capabilities of SolidWorks Professional, plus powerful simulation, motion, and design validation tools, advanced wire and pipe routing functionality, and much more.

What Can You Do with SolidWorks 2017 Premium?

• 3D Solid Modeling: Create complex parts and large assemblies with intuitive and powerful parametric modeling tools.
• 2D Drawings: Automatically generate production-ready 2D drawings from your 3D models, complete with dimensions, tolerances, and annotations.
• Assembly Design: Design and manage large and complex assemblies, check for interferences, and simulate assembly motion.
• Sheet Metal Design: Design sheet metal parts with specialized tools for bends, flanges, and flat patterns.
• Weldments: Create welded structures with standard structural members and automatically generate cut lists.
• Mold Design: Develop sophisticated mold tooling directly from your part designs.
• Advanced Surface Design: Create complex, organic shapes with advanced surfacing tools.
• Photorealistic Rendering (PhotoView 360): Create stunning, high-quality images and animations of your designs.
• Design Validation (SimulationXpress & Full Simulation):
  • Perform stress, strain, and displacement analysis on parts and assemblies to ensure structural integrity (FEA - Finite Element Analysis).
  • Analyze motion, including kinematics and dynamics, for mechanisms.
  • Conduct basic thermal analysis to understand temperature effects.
  • Simulate fluid flow (CFD - Computational Fluid Dynamics) with SolidWorks Flow Simulation.
  • Optimize plastic part and injection mold designs with SolidWorks Plastics.
• Piping and Tubing Design: Easily route pipes and tubes in your assemblies, complete with fittings and BOMs.
• Electrical Cable Harness and Conduit Design: Streamline the routing of electrical cables, harnesses, and conduits.
• Cost Estimation (SolidWorks Costing): Automatically estimate manufacturing costs for sheet metal and machined parts.
• Sustainability Analysis: Assess the environmental impact of your designs throughout their lifecycle.
• Tolerance Analysis (TolAnalyst): Automatically check the effects of tolerances on assemblies to ensure proper fit and function.
• ECAD/MCAD Collaboration (CircuitWorks™): Facilitate collaboration between electrical and mechanical design teams by sharing data between ECAD and SolidWorks.

Who is SolidWorks 2017 Premium For?

This software is ideal for a wide range of industries and professionals, including:

• Mechanical Engineers: For designing machinery, components, and systems.
• Product Designers: For developing new consumer or industrial products from concept to manufacturing.
• Industrial Designers: For creating aesthetically pleasing and functional product forms.
• Machine Designers: For building custom automated machinery and equipment.
• Manufacturing Engineers: For optimizing designs for production and creating tooling.
• Automotive Industry: For component design, assembly planning, and vehicle systems.
• Aerospace Industry: For designing complex parts and assemblies with high precision.
• Medical Device Manufacturers: For creating innovative and precise medical equipment.
• Consulting Engineers: Providing design and analysis services across various sectors.
• Small to Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs): Looking for a powerful, yet potentially more cost-effective CAD solution compared to the latest releases.

Note: As this is an older version, please ensure your hardware and operating system are compatible before purchasing. This license is a single-user, standalone license.