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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP1

SOLIDWORKS 2026 Service Pack 1 features AI tools and virtual companions that streamline design, drawings, and workflows with prompt-based automation.

May 6, 2026 | Jacob Ames

AI Tools & Virtual Companions

SOLIDWORKS 2026 Service Pack 1 features AI tools and virtual companions that streamline design, drawings, and workflows with prompt-based automation.

April 29, 2026 | Jacob Ames

Tour the SolidProfessor Platform

The SolidProfessor Platform Tour provides a demonstration of the user interface, course library, and additional professional and team development tools.

April 23, 2026 | Jacob Ames

AI Fastener Recognition in SOLIDWORKS

AI Fastener Recognition provides automatic mating for all nuts, bolts, and washers in SOLIDWORKS format, including those outside of the Toolbox add-in.

April 16, 2026 | Jacob Ames

Splitting Parts into Multiple Bodies in SOLIDWORKS

Use the Split feature to divide a part into multiple bodies without removing material.

April 8, 2026 | Jacob Ames

SOLIDWORKS 2026 – What’s New for PDM?

SOLIDWORKS PDM has received several enhancements for 2026, including the ability to assume ownership of a checked-out file without losing local changes.

April 2, 2026 | Jacob Ames

Approving Documents in 3DEXPERIENCE with the Route Management App

The Route Management App can be used to define and implement data management standards to control documents on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

March 26, 2026 | Jacob Ames

Unlocking Success Through Peer-to-Peer Support in Postsecondary Programs

Peer-to-peer learning boosts confidence, skills, and certification readiness by empowering students to teach, collaborate, and grow together.

March 26, 2026 | SolidProfessor

New Course – Best Practices for Design Speed & Flexibility

This live presentation introduces techniques for designing CAD models faster while maintaining accuracy and flexibility in anticipation of future revisions.

March 18, 2026 | Jacob Ames