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The UK Innovation Report 2026 from Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy (CIIP), part of the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge, provides a clear view of how innovation is shaping the future of UK manufacturing. Visiativ takes a closer look...

Understand why the ‘SOLIDWORKS licences will expire in 30 days’ warning appears and how annual reactivation works for both standalone and network licences. This guide explains the simple steps to quickly reactivate your licence and keep your software running without interruption.

Learn how to manually update the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox after an upgrade to resolve version mismatch errors and restore full functionality. This step-by-step guide walks you through backing up your data and updating the toolbox database safely and efficiently.

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.

Approvals are an essential part of any data management workflow. This guide shows how to set up automatic approval routes for SOLIDWORKS files in 3DEXPERIENCE which ensures seamless and timely data release.

This guide explains how to view SOLIDWORKS files on a mobile device using the eDrawings Mobile app, outlining the differences between the free Viewer and paid Professional versions and their key features. It also provides step-by-step instructions for installing and upgrading the app on both Android and iOS devices.