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Design, Engineering & Manufacturing Software
We’re a Platinum-rated supplier of Commercial, Research and Educational SOLIDWORKS Licenses in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
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Official SOLIDWORKS Training & CAD Services
Our training courses run year-round and can be taken online, or in person, with our professional instructors. Get up to 20% off when you book before September 30th!
From configuring your templates to model creation and everything in-between, our CAD services an extra pair of hands when you need them.
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Technical Support for SOLIDWORKS
Our Value-Added Subscription Service gives you direct access to our UK-based, award-winning team of experts.
Whatever you need to do, we’re here and ready to help you solve your design and engineering challenges.
Trusted partner for over 25,000 companies worldwide
Our highly qualified team of engineers, product designers and industry experts are here to help you.
Whatever you need to do, and no matter the size of your business, we’ll work with you to ensure that you get the best out of your investment with us.
Who are Visiativ?
Established in 1987, Visiativ is a French-listed technology and consulting group servicing over 25,000 businesses worldwide. Focused on strong corporate risk and control governance, our strong balance sheet enables us to continually invest in the customer experience.
With reported revenues of €230 million in 2025, we have more than 1,200 employees and operate around the world with offices in: Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Poland, Luxembourg, Morocco, the Netherlands, USA, Switzerland and, of course, the UK and Ireland.
Useful Resources
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SOLIDWORKS AI: What It Is, How It Works & Why It Matters in 2026
Most people are still thinking about AI in CAD the wrong way. They see it as a feature. A tool. Something extra – It’s more than this. We explore SOLIDWORKS AI to find out how it works, its key features, real-world use cases and how it’s transforming design, automation and engineering workflows…
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What is SOLIDWORKS? Everything you need to know…
Did you know that SOLIDWORKS is used by 7.5 million engineers and designers worldwide? This means that with SOLIDWORKS you can have the confidence that you are not just buying a CAD system, you’re buying into the industry standard for Mechanical Design. Here’s what you need to know…
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What is PLM software? Everything you need to know…
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is a comprehensive approach to managing a product’s entire lifecycle, from inception through development, production, maintenance, and disposal. Many companies use multiple systems to manage product lifecycles, leading to inefficiencies and communication issues.
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Why Design Automation Is Shaping the Future of Engineering
In today’s competitive landscape, businesses face mounting pressure to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and stay ahead of the curve with continuous innovation. Design automation is emerging as a critical solution to meet these challenges, offering a transformative approach for the future of engineering.
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Unlocking the future with SOLIDWORKS Research Edition
When the moment arrives to bring your innovative concepts to life, does your current design and analysis software meet the challenge? If not, consider SOLIDWORKS Research Edition as the bridge to take your ideas to the next level…
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Start-Up Spotlight: Welsh ICE
Discover how the partnership between Welsh ICE and Visiativ is helping innovation-led businesses turn ideas into successful products. This article explores how founders across Wales can benefit from business support, expert guidance and access to the SOLIDWORKS for Start-Ups scheme.
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Start-Up Spotlight: ARMEXIS
Discover how ARMEXIS is using SOLIDWORKS and the SOLIDWORKS for Start-Ups scheme to develop next-generation tactical armoured vehicles. This start-up spotlight explores the company’s design process, favourite SOLIDWORKS tools and ambitious plans for future growth and large-scale production.
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How SOLIDWORKS Helps Bulk Automation Design Better Packaging Solutions
Discover how Bulk Automation uses SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE and myCADtools to streamline the design and manufacture of end-of-line automation systems. This customer story explores how the technologies have improved collaboration, reduced manual processes and supported the company’s continued growth.
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Start-Up Spotlight: SolarSub
Discover how SolarSub is using innovative passive cooling technology to improve solar panel efficiency, durability and long-term performance. In this start-up spotlight, the Edinburgh-based team shares how SOLIDWORKS and the SOLIDWORKS for Start-Ups programme have helped accelerate product development and support their growth towards commercialisation.
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Frangus & SOLIDWORKS: Two Decades of Engineering Innovation
For over 23 years Frangus has partnered with Visiativ to design and manufacture rail and materials handling equipment using SOLIDWORKS. By adopting a wide range of tools, they’ve streamlined design processes, reduced development time and continued to deliver high-quality engineering solutions for their clients.
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Start-Up Spotlight: 3DTankMod
Discover how 3DTankMod is using SOLIDWORKS for Start-Ups to turn a passion for military vehicle modelling into a growing business. This spotlight explores his design process, experience with SOLIDWORKS and ambitions to expand 3DTankMod into a globally recognised engineering and modelling brand.
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