Cadmes offers SOLIDWORKS software for engineering, design, manufacturing, simulation, electrical design, data management, technical communication, inspection, and drafting workflows. As an authorised SOLIDWORKS reseller, Cadmes helps South African businesses choose the right software for the way their teams design, validate, manage, manufacture, and communicate technical information.
SOLIDWORKS software supports a wide range of engineering, design, manufacturing, and product development requirements. Some businesses need a strong 3D CAD environment for modelling, assemblies, and drawings, while others need specialist tools for simulation, electrical workflows, product data management, CAM, plastics analysis, inspection, visualisation, or technical documentation.
Cadmes helps businesses compare SOLIDWORKS products based on their workflow, team requirements, and long-term goals. This makes it easier to choose software that supports the way your business works, instead of selecting tools without understanding how they fit into your wider design and manufacturing process.
Create accurate models, assemblies, drawings, and product documentation with professional CAD tools built for engineering teams.
Test ideas earlier in the design process with simulation tools that help users make better-informed engineering decisions.
Connect design and manufacturing with tools for CAM, model-based definition, and production preparation.
Manage files, product data, technical documentation, inspection information, and visual content more clearly.
Cadmes provides engineering-focused SOLIDWORKS software for teams that need to design products, create drawings, test performance, manage engineering documentation, and support better product development decisions. These solutions help businesses move from concept to validated design with stronger control over the engineering process.
SOLIDWORKS Design supports professional 3D modelling, assemblies, drawings, and product development workflows. It is often the starting point for businesses that need reliable CAD software for design and engineering work.
DraftSight provides professional 2D drafting and DWG-based design tools for users who need to create, edit, and manage technical drawings. It is suitable for teams that need dedicated 2D CAD capability alongside broader design workflows.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation helps engineering teams evaluate product behaviour before physical testing. It supports design validation so users can assess performance and make better decisions earlier in development.
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation helps users analyse fluid flow and thermal behaviour as part of the design process. It supports teams that need to understand airflow, cooling, heat transfer, or fluid movement before production.
SOLIDWORKS Electrical supports schematic design, electrical documentation, and connected electrical workflows. It helps electrical and mechanical teams work more closely together when developing products with electrical systems.
SOLIDWORKS Plastics helps users evaluate injection moulding behaviour and identify possible manufacturing issues before production. It supports plastic part and mould design by helping teams assess filling, cooling, and manufacturability risks.
Manufacturing teams need software that helps move information from design into production more clearly. Cadmes offers SOLIDWORKS manufacturing solutions that support model-based definition, CAM workflows, and machining preparation, helping businesses connect engineering intent with downstream manufacturing processes.
SOLIDWORKS MBD helps teams define product and manufacturing information directly within the 3D model. It supports model-based workflows where dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing details can be communicated without relying only on traditional 2D drawings.
SOLIDWORKS CAM supports machining preparation by helping users move from design to manufacturing more efficiently. It allows manufacturing planning to connect more closely with the CAD environment.
CAMWorks supports advanced CAM workflows for machining and manufacturing teams. It helps users generate toolpaths and prepare parts for production through integrated manufacturing software.
Manufacturing teams need software that helps move information from design into production more clearly. Cadmes offers SOLIDWORKS manufacturing solutions that support model-based definition, CAM workflows, and machining preparation, helping businesses connect engineering intent with downstream manufacturing processes.
SOLIDWORKS PDM helps teams manage design files, revisions, approvals, and engineering data. It supports businesses that need stronger control over product information and more consistent collaboration across projects.
SOLIDWORKS service solutions help teams turn design data into useful communication assets. These tools support technical documentation, visualisation, inspection, service instructions, product manuals, and product communication, making it easier to share complex information with internal teams, customers, and production departments.
SOLIDWORKS Composer helps users turn 3D design data into technical communication content such as assembly instructions, service guides, product manuals, and training material. It helps teams explain products and processes more clearly.
SOLIDWORKS Visualize helps users create high-quality images, animations, and visual content from CAD data. It is useful for product presentations, marketing visuals, design reviews, and communication before physical products are available.
SOLIDWORKS Inspection supports inspection documentation and quality control workflows. It helps teams create inspection reports and manage quality-related information more efficiently.
Cadmes offers SOLIDWORKS software for design, simulation, electrical workflows, manufacturing, data management, technical communication, visualisation, inspection, and drafting. The product range includes SOLIDWORKS Design, SOLIDWORKS Simulation, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, SOLIDWORKS PDM, SOLIDWORKS CAM, SOLIDWORKS Plastics, SOLIDWORKS Visualize, SOLIDWORKS Composer, SOLIDWORKS Inspection, SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation, DraftSight, and CAMWorks.
The right starting point depends on your workflow. Many businesses begin with SOLIDWORKS Design for 3D modelling, assemblies, and drawings. Teams with specialist requirements may also need Simulation, Electrical, PDM, CAM, Plastics, or other supporting products.
SOLIDWORKS Design is used for professional 3D CAD modelling, assemblies, drawings, and product development. DraftSight is focused on 2D drafting and DWG-based drawing workflows. Some businesses use both depending on their design and documentation requirements.
Yes. Cadmes offers SOLIDWORKS Simulation products that support engineering validation and performance testing. These tools help users evaluate product behaviour earlier in the design process before physical testing or manufacturing.
Yes. SOLIDWORKS Electrical supports schematic design, electrical documentation, and collaboration between electrical and mechanical design teams.
SOLIDWORKS PDM is used to manage design files, revisions, approvals, and engineering data. It helps teams reduce version confusion and improve control over product information.
SOLIDWORKS CAM is used to support machining preparation and connect design data with manufacturing workflows. It helps teams bring design and production planning closer together.
Yes. Cadmes can help businesses compare SOLIDWORKS products and choose the most suitable software based on their workflow, team requirements, and technical goals.
Yes. Cadmes supports entrepreneurs and start-ups with an offering aimed at helping qualifying businesses get going with SOLIDWORKS and cloud capabilities, backed by the right support.
Yes. Cadmes provides SOLIDWORKS training and support to help customers adopt the software, build user skills, and get more value from their investment.