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Manage BOMs in 3DEXPERIENCE with the Engineering Release App

February 24, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

Manage BOMs in 3DEXPERIENCE with the Engineering Release App

Bills of materials can be managed, modified, and exported in 3DEXPERIENCE by using the Engineering Release app, part of the Product Release Engineer role.

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SOLIDWORKS 2026 – Access Cut List Properties from File Properties 

January 14, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

SOLIDWORKS 2026 – Access Cut List Properties from File Properties

SOLIDWORKS 2026 allows Cut List properties such as Total Length to be accessed, linked, and used downstream similar to standard File Properties.

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Abstract digital stream representation of electronic documents and data flow

January 7, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

SOLIDWORKS 2026 – Recover Data from Another User or Machine (Transfer Ownership)

PDM 2026 introduces automatic synchronization, which lets you transfer ownership between users/machines and recover stranded data.

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Abstract vector of low poly magnet illustration of points and lines on dark blue background

December 23, 2025

CAD, CAM, & BIM

SOLIDWORKS 2026 – Magnetic Line Support for Additional Annotations

Magnetic Lines in SOLIDWORKS 2026 now work with notes, weld symbols, GD&T, surface finishes, and revision symbols for faster, cleaner drawings.

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Human mind with glowing question marks above and a checkmark symbol representing decision making and uncertainty

December 19, 2025

CAD, CAM, & BIM

Making Sense of SOLIDWORKS Product Names (2026 Edition)

SOLIDWORKS branding has caused recent confusion, using several terms which have since been abandoned.

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December 17, 2025

CAD, CAM, & BIM

SOLIDWORKS 2026 – Rendering in SOLIDWORKS with Visualize

Photorealistic images can now be generated directly from the SOLIDWORKS CAD interface using improved appearances for faster, more realistic renderings.

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Precision steel gear flange component on technical drawing, machined industrial part with cog teeth, mechanical engineering manufacture concept, automotive machine detail, modern production technology

December 11, 2025

CAD, CAM, & BIM

SOLIDWORKS 2026 – Sheet Metal Base Flange Start Conditions

New “From” conditions in SOLIDWORKS 2026 let Base Flanges start from faces, vertices, or offsets, enabling both simple/multibody design and sketch reuse.

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Industrial Engineering Blueprint with Mechanical Details

December 3, 2025

CAD, CAM, & BIM

SOLIDWORKS 2026 – Enhancements for Sketches, Features, & Parts

SOLIDWORKS 2026 introduces several enhancements related to sketches, features, and parts, each of which makes design work simpler and more effective.

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November 25, 2025

CAD, CAM, & BIM

SOLIDWORKS 2026 – Fundamental & User Interface Enhancements

SOLIDWORKS 2026 includes several fundamental and user interface enhancements to improve working efficiency and quality of life while designing.

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Series Announcement – What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026

October 13, 2025

CAD, CAM, & BIM

Series Announcement – What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026

Our What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026 series has arrived, featuring dozens of enhancements with more planned throughout the year.

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