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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP1

May 6, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

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.

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April 29, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

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.

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Tour the SolidProfessor Platform

April 23, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

Tour the SolidProfessor Platform

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

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AI Fastener Recognition in SOLIDWORKS

April 16, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

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.

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Splitting Parts into Multiple Bodies in SOLIDWORKS

April 8, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

Splitting Parts into Multiple Bodies in SOLIDWORKS

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

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April 2, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

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.

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March 26, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

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.

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

March 26, 2026

Digital Classroom

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.

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New Course – Best Practices for Design Speed & Flexibility

March 18, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

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.

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March 10, 2026

New Content Release

SOLIDWORKS 2026 – What’s New for Drawings?

SOLIDWORKS 2026 introduces several enhancements for drawings, including Automatic Drawing Generation and improved magnetic lines, among others.

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