What is 3DEXPERIENCE?
The 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio provides design software solutions, such as SOLIDWORKS, in a single collaborative environment. Dassault Systèmes defines the cloud solutions platform as follows:
“The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is a BUSINESS EXPERIENCE platform. It provides software solutions for every organization in your company - from marketing to sales to engineering – that help you, in your value creation process, to create differentiating consumer experiences.
With a single, easy-to-use interface, it powers INDUSTRY SOLUTION EXPERIENCES, based on 3D design, analysis, simulation and intelligence software in a collaborative interactive environment. It is available on premise and in public or private cloud.”
Capabilities of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
3DEXPERIENCE Cloud allows you to manage all aspects of your engineering business, including secure project data. With the effect of the fourth industrial revolution, digital transformation is ever-increasing. 3DEXPERIENCE takes advantage of all of these technological advances.
Traditionally, branches of your business would be divided, each having their own processes and software. With the power of cloud computing, all aspects of your business can be on the same platform. 3DEXPERIENCE tools are designed to work together seamlessly. These apps are broken into four main subcategories.
Social & Collaborative Apps
Information Intelligence Apps
Simulation Apps
3D Modeling Apps
Many of these apps are from brands you may recognize, including the following and more:
IT Administration is now easier than ever on the cloud. Tracking software assignments and enterprise wide maintenance headaches aren't a problem with 3DEXPERIENCE. You can digitally switch app assignments from person to person with ease and remove access instantly when needed.
Subscription plans offer more flexibility than ever. This allows your business to grow with ease, allowing you to add new apps as your needs expand and assign them out as needed. The apps are designed to work together. Now, you don’t have to worry about problems like software incompatibility.
Who is 3DEXPERIENCE Ideal For?
3DEXPERIENCE is a collaborative solution for businesses across many industries. There are many groups of apps, or “roles”, that are specialized for all aspects of your business processes. It goes beyond the engineering team and brings your engineering, marketing, and sales teams together to collaborate more efficiently.
The platform is ideal for businesses that plan on expanding or want to operate more effectively. The new subscription plans are more flexible. They offer different features that let members start small. Members can easily add more functions as their needs grow.
The cloud features make it great for working with remote teams. It has never been easier to collaborate with coworkers across the country or even around the world!
It provides functionality for people worried about the safety and security of their data. Storing your engineering and project data on the cloud means you don't have to worry about corrupt files anymore.
It is a great solution for businesses looking to reduce their IT overhead. Software administration is much easier with digital control. Traditional tasks, like updates, are managed by Dassault Systèmes since the platform is cloud-based.
3DEXPERIENCE Industries
The platform offers many options. Each solution can be customized to fit your business processes. This applies to various industries, such as:
Transportation & Mobility
Aerospace & Defense
Marine & Offshore
Industrial Equipment
High-Tech
Home & Lifestyle
Consumer Packaged Goods - Retail
Energy & Materials
Architecture, Engineering & Construction
Life Sciences
Financial & Business Services
Job Positions That Could Use 3DEXPERIENCE
Employees that could benefit from using 3DEXPERIENCE include Project Manager, Engineering Manager, Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Industrial Designer, Digital Marketer, Digital Rendering Specialist, Forecasting Analyst, Demand Planner, and many more!
Key Features of 3DEXPERIENCE
Keep Data Secure
Your digital data is stored on Dassault Systèmes servers. With encryption and cloud backups and you never have to worry about unapproved access or loss of data again. With 3DPassport, you’ll be able to access everything through a single sign-on ensuring your data stays secure and your workflow stays streamlined.
Scale as you Grow
With the ability to purchase more specific roles you can start small and scale with your needs. 3DEXPERIENCE has flexible pricing plans, with very low initial costs.
Increased Collaboration
It provides you with tools to collaborate with your team anywhere, on any device, at any time. The platform lets you create communities and have direct conversations. You can also make voice or video calls. This way, you can stay in touch no matter where you are.
Integrated Tools
The tools and apps are all designed with the intention of working together. Seamlessly take your digital design data and pass onto industrial designers and FEA engineers. You can all collaborate in the same place without having to worry about compatibility.
Work From the Cloud
No matter what device you use, you can keep going from where you stopped. Just make sure you have an internet connection. The cloud makes this possible.
3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace
Help out your team by utilizing Engineering, Make, and Part Supply. Engineering and Make provide contract services for all of your engineering and manufacturing services. Part Supply contains an extensive library of part suppliers, many of which provide digital 3D models to use in your designs!
Getting Started with 3DEXPERIENCE
3DEXPERIENCE breaks access down by grouping apps into what are known as “roles”. Each role contains a group of apps that work together to complete certain types of tasks. These roles can be focused on anything from engineering to marketing. With over 500 roles available to the platform, it can be hard to know where to start.
The Collaborative Business Innovator roles gives access to basic functionality and collaboration. The Collaborative Industry Innovator role also allows you to manage project data through the design process. This unlocks lifecycle management, version control, and much more.
The combination of these two roles provides much of the core functionality that ties many of the other 3DEXPERIENCE roles together. If you need assistance selecting additional roles for your processes, contact us to learn more.
3DEXPERIENCE FAQs
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There are hundreds of solutions available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. From SOLIDWORKS design capabilities to world-class simulation solutions from SIMULIA (which uses the Abaquas solver) to CAM capabilities from DELMIA, our team will help you find the best 3DEXPERIENCE package for your engineering and design needs.
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While the traditional Desktop SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS have similar functions, 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS has the ability to store and back up all of your data to the cloud and provides a collaborative environment for your team. For a more in-depth comparison, check out our SOLIDWORKS comparison chart.
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3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS prices vary based on the bundle of solutions your team requires. Connect with a SWYFT team member today, and we’ll help you find the best package for your business. Or, check out our SOLIDWORKS Pricing Guide.