SOLIDWORKS 2021 Premium for Windows is a professional 3D CAD, product design, engineering, and simulation software developed by Dassault Systèmes. Designed for mechanical engineers, product designers, manufacturers, industrial designers, and engineering teams, SOLIDWORKS Premium provides a comprehensive solution for creating parametric 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings, simulations, routing systems, and product documentation.

Built on a powerful parametric modeling engine, SOLIDWORKS 2021 Premium enables users to design everything from individual components to large, complex assemblies with precision and efficiency. The Premium edition extends the Professional version by adding advanced simulation, routing, motion analysis, and reverse engineering tools, making it suitable for complete product development workflows.

Key Features

• Professional 3D CAD design and parametric modeling
• Create complex parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings
• Advanced sheet metal, weldments, and surface modeling tools
• Assembly design with collision detection and interference checking
• Built-in Motion Analysis for mechanical movement simulation
• SOLIDWORKS Simulation tools for structural validation
• Pipe, tube, cable, and electrical routing capabilities
• Reverse engineering with ScanTo3D functionality
• Automatic Bill of Materials (BOM) generation
• Design validation, tolerance analysis, and interference detection
• Rendering with SOLIDWORKS Visualize support
• Import and export support for STEP, IGES, Parasolid, STL, DWG, DXF, 3MF, and numerous CAD formats

What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2021

SOLIDWORKS 2021 introduced numerous productivity and performance enhancements, including:

• Improved graphics performance with GPU acceleration
• Faster assembly handling and rebuild times
• Enhanced Detailing Mode for large drawings
• Improved Sheet Metal and Weldment workflows
• Better Large Design Review performance
• Enhanced Simulation capabilities
• Improved collaboration with 3DEXPERIENCE platform
• Expanded CAD interoperability and file compatibility
• Workflow improvements for drawings, assemblies, and part modeling
• Better overall stability and user experience

Premium Edition Features

Compared with lower editions, SOLIDWORKS Premium includes:

• Motion Analysis
• Simulation tools
• Routing (Piping, Tubing, Electrical Cable & Harness)
• ScanTo3D reverse engineering
• TolAnalyst tolerance analysis
• Advanced collaboration and product validation tools

These capabilities make the Premium edition ideal for complete engineering and manufacturing workflows.

Professional Applications

SOLIDWORKS 2021 Premium is ideal for:

• Mechanical engineering
• Product design and development
• Industrial equipment design
• Automotive engineering
• Aerospace components
• Manufacturing and fabrication
• Machine design
• Consumer product development
• Reverse engineering
• Engineering documentation

System Requirements (Windows)

Minimum Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Processor: Intel or AMD 64-bit processor
• RAM: 16 GB recommended for optimal performance (8 GB minimum for lighter workloads)
• Storage: SSD recommended with at least 20 GB available space
• Graphics: Certified OpenGL workstation graphics card recommended
• Display: 1920 × 1080 resolution or higher
• Internet: Required for installation, activation, and updates

Recommended Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Processor: Intel Core i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9
• RAM: 32 GB or more for large assemblies and simulations
• Storage: NVMe SSD
• Graphics: NVIDIA RTX A-Series/Quadro or AMD Radeon Pro certified GPU
• Display: Full HD, QHD, or 4K monitor