French artificial intelligence (AI) virtual twin corporations Dassault Systèmes said on the 20th it unveiled the latest version of its AI-based 3D design, collaboration, and data management software SOLIDWORKS.
SOLIDWORKS 2026, introduced this time, focuses on solving shop-floor challenges—rising complexity, shorter time to market, labor shortages, and knowledge search—more quickly and effectively. For example, it uses Generative AI to speed up drafting tasks and applies features that automatically recognize and assemble parts to improve design efficiency and accuracy. It strengthens large assembly functions and improves the user experience so work can continue even when the internet connection is unstable.
An AI-based virtual companion feature that summarizes diverse information—such as community posts, wikis, questions, and ideas—to extract key points has also been added.
A Dassault Systèmes official said, "We improved hundreds of functions across design, simulation, electrical, and product data management (PDM)," and added, "This reflects the opinions of users who have called for greater efficiency and productivity."