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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.

Discover how DriveWorks helps manufacturers improve the customer experience through design automation, 3D product configuration and CPQ technology. Learn how faster quoting, accurate product configuration and streamlined sales processes can increase customer satisfaction, build loyalty and drive business growth.

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.

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.

Discover how DriveWorks helps manufacturers improve accuracy by automating product configuration, design generation and pricing for configurable products. This guide explores the features that reduce errors, streamline workflows and deliver faster, more consistent results across engineering, sales and manufacturing.

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.

Learn how manufacturers are using DriveWorks design automation to speed up SOLIDWORKS design processes, reduce repetitive manual tasks and improve design accuracy. Discover how automation can remove bottlenecks, increase engineering efficiency and free up valuable time for innovation and business growth.

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.

Explore interactive DriveWorks demos to see how product configuration, automation and 3D visualisation work in real-world scenarios. This guide highlights how the technology can streamline processes, improve efficiency and adapt to different industries and applications.

Visiativ UK & Ireland has been certified as a Great Place to Work, recognising our positive culture and employee experience. The award reflects our commitment to creating a supportive, engaging environment where our people can thrive.

This start-up spotlight explores how Bevelo Bikes was helped by Visiativ's SOLIDWORKS for Start-Ups Scheme with free SOLIDWORKS access for 12 months. This, combined with support from Visiativ, allowed the new company to get off the ground.

This case study shows how Frangus used DriveWorks Solo to automate SOLIDWORKS design processes, reducing design time by up to 60x. Learn how automation improved efficiency, reduced manual effort and enabled the team to scale output without increasing resources.

Discover why choosing the right SOLIDWORKS partner in Ireland is about more than just software, and how Visiativ brings a new level of choice, expertise and support to engineering and manufacturing businesses. From industry-leading solutions to training, technical support and exclusive tools, Visiativ helps companies maximise value and drive long-term growth.

This guide explains how DriveWorks Supports Manufacturers across multiple industries by simplifying the design, configuration and sale of complex products. Discover how design automation, 3D product configurators and CPQ solutions help improve efficiency, reduce engineering effort and accelerate quoting.

This Start-Up Spotlight explores how Concept Vacuum, a UK-based engineering company founded in 2022, benefited from the SOLIDWORKS for Start-Ups Scheme from Visiativ. The company has been able to rapidly develop complex, manufacturable designs and scale its capabilities as it grows.

This Start-Up Spotlight explores how Schoolhouse Workshops blends traditional craftsmanship with modern digital design to create bespoke furniture and kitchens. It also highlights how SOLIDWORKS and SWOOD support their design process, from early concepts through to manufacture, enabling precision, efficiency and confidence on complex, high-end projects.

Read about Gradely Engineering Ltd., founded by Lilly Day, and how she was able to get the company up and running quickly with help from the SOLIDWORKS for Start-Ups Scheme from Visiativ.

Sampling Blending Solutions, founded in 2025 by industry expert David Eyre, is tackling a long-standing challenge in oil sampling accuracy with innovative mixing technology. David explains how the SOLIDWORKS for Start-Ups Scheme helped him kick-start his company.

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.

From starting as an Applications Engineer in 2010 to becoming Managing Director of Visiativ UK in 2025, this journey has been marked by growth, leadership and a passion for supporting customers. Along the way, key milestones included achieving the SOLIDWORKS Elite AE award, guiding multiple company mergers and building a talented team dedicated to delivering exceptional service.

According to recent studies, Cambridge is the place to be for start-ups - and if you're producing any kind of device or product, you're going to want to use SOLIDWORKS. That's where SOLIDWORKS for Start-Ups comes in. Here's what you need to know...