Solidworks World 2019, Where Possibility Takes Form

After four intense and very interesting days in Dallas, Solidworks World 2019 has come to an end. Dassault Systèmes continues to host this annual event attended by designers, engineers and users of Solidworks from all around the world. More than 6,000 people and 100 partners attended the grand opening of the event, surpassing last year’s numbers. Gian Paolo Bassi, CEO of Dassault Systèmes Solidworks, presented this year’s theme: “Where Possibility Takes Form”. 3Dnatives was there to learn everything about the latest innovations and technologies.

As expected, this year’s show had no shortage of significant updates. 3DEXPERIENCE.WORKS, a portfolio of industry-aware applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, was announced on Day 1. The platform was created following the recent acquisition of IQMS, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software company. IQMS will be integrated in the 3DEXPERIENCE software and will be known as DELMIAWORKS. Also, xShape, a modelling tool for organic and smooth shape design, will become part of the platform. Such additions will allow Solidworks to offer a wider range of solutions to their 3D design and engineering audience.

Entrance of the exhibition hub

3Dnatives had the opportunity to speak with Mark Rushton, Product Portfolio Manager of Dassault Systèmes, who has attended 5 Solidworks shows and has great experience in the additive manufacturing field. When asked about how he sees this year’s event compared to the recent years’ ones he answered: “ This year definitely feels even bigger and more energetic. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is generating a lot of excitement in the Solidworks user base because it really opens up a lot more doors and increases the scalability of what’s on offer.”