What’s New in SOLIDWORKS EDU 2026

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The following blog is written in conjunction with my colleague, Brian Hillner, SOLIDWORKS EDU Product Manager.

As SOLIDWORKS educators have requested, the SOLIDWORKS Education 2026 correlates with the release of our commercial SOLIDWORKS 2026 products.  Now schools can update at their next break or wait until a future day later in 2026.  It’s your choice.

With SOLIDWORKS EDU 2026, our technology, powered by AI, automate repetitive steps like drawing creation and annotation so students can focus on problem solving.

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Teaching design and engineering is evolving, and the tools you use should keep up as well. The latest release of SOLIDWORKS Education 2026 brings powerful updates that streamline your teaching process and equip students with the skills they need to design, build, and innovate.

With smarter automation and faster performance, these enhancements make engineering education more efficient, engaging, and inspiring than ever.
Key Highlights in SOLIDWORKS Education 2026:
  • Smarter productivity powered by AI– automate repetitive steps like drawing creation and annotation so students can focus on problem solving and creativity
  • Faster performance for large assemblies– smoother, more responsive handling of complex designs for labs with any hardware setup
  • Simplified modeling workflows– intuitive sketching and part tools that help beginners learn faster and advanced students work more efficiently
  • Enhanced visualization and simulation – better rendering, simulation, and analysis capabilities that bring engineering concepts to life
Together, these updates make SOLIDWORKS 2026 more than just a design tool—it’s a complete learning platform that helps educators prepare students for the modern world of engineering and manufacturing.
Provide Your Students with Career-Boosting Benefits:
>>  Academic Curriculum & Training: Access a comprehensive range of resources on the new SOLIDWORKS Academic Curriculum page and thousands of hours of product tutorial videos with MySolidWorks Professional for Students.
>>  Industry-Recognized Certifications: Offer over 15 SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platform certifications to build valuable skills and enhance career prospects. (Students may test for free if their school is a SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Provider and on subscription.)
>>  Student Team Sponsorship: Encourage your students to apply for SOLIDWORKS Sponsorship to support their team in design and engineering competitions.
>>  SOLIDWORKS SkillForce Program: Provide interns with a free SOLIDWORKS Commercial license for their internship.
>>  Collaboration being at the heart of our solutions, explore the 3DEXPERIENCE Edu | Students | and 3DEXPERIENCE Edu | Academics communities.
 EXPLORE SOLIDWORKS EDUCATION 2026 to see how these new features can elevate your program.

 

Note: For schools on SOLIDWORKS subscription, free SOLIDWORKS 2026 Student downloads will be available November 24, 2025.

 

Design well, Marie.

Marie Planchard

Marie Planchard

Senior Director, Early Engagement, 3DEXPERIENCE Works at Dassault Systemes
Marie Planchard is an education and engineering advocate. As Senior Director of Education & Early Engagement, SOLIDWORKS, she is responsible for global development of content and social outreach across all levels of learning.
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