{"id":58718,"date":"2025-10-28T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/?p=58718"},"modified":"2025-10-17T15:34:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T19:34:31","slug":"celebrate-30-years-of-solidworks-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2025\/10\/celebrate-30-years-of-solidworks-innovation.html","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate 30 Years of SOLIDWORKS Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thirty years ago, the world of product design was radically changed when SOLIDWORKS launched the first professional-grade 3D CAD tool built natively for the Windows operating system. Computer-aided design (CAD), once the domain of expensive, UNIX-based workstations, would now be available to every engineer. This event democratized design, making powerful 3D modeling accessible, affordable, and user-friendly.\u00a0As we celebrate this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/product\/30-years\">three-decade milestone<\/a>, we reflect on the journey, the key innovations that defined it, and the future of product development.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/006020_websize.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Join us for the SOLIDWORKS <strong>30th Anniversary Virtual Celebration<\/strong> on <strong>Wednesday, November 5th, at 3 PM EST<\/strong>. This milestone event brings together the global SOLIDWORKS community to honor three decades of advancing design and engineering, while also looking ahead to future possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Experience a fast-paced program featuring live and recorded segments.<\/p>\n<p>Key highlights will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hear from SOLIDWORKS leadership<\/strong> as they reflect on 30 years of progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>User Forums &amp; SWUGN Recognition:<\/strong> Celebrate Community Champions and their lasting impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SEMA Partner Insights (Live):<\/strong> Discover SOLIDWORKS\u2019 pivotal role in the automotive aftermarket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spotlights on Partners, Start-ups, and Education:<\/strong> See how our ecosystem drives creativity and future talent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vision for the Future:<\/strong> Gain perspective on emerging trends and new directions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Top SOLIDWORKS Features from the Past 30 Years<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/10_1720agenda.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Expect surprises, quick wit, and plenty of insight into SOLIDWORKS\u2019 legacy.<\/p>\n<p>This event is designed for everyone passionate about engineering and technology. Your ideas and dedication have shaped our success\u2014now let\u2019s celebrate together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join us for the SOLIDWORKS 30th Anniversary Virtual Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss this special opportunity to connect and help shape the future of design. You can also read more about this important milestone in <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2025\/09\/30-years-of-solidworks-a-legacy-of-innovation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SOLIDWORKS 30th Virtual Celebration\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d7kvDDC5A90?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sign up for this event, which is designed for everyone passionate about engineering and technology. 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