Solid World

What Solid World does

Solid World Group Spa (DBA: SolidWorld) is an Italian value-added reseller and systems integrator specializing in SOLIDWORKS and the broader Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE portfolio. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Treviso, the company is publicly listed on Euronext Growth Milan under ticker S3D and operates 9 regional offices across Italy with more than 50 specialists serving over 8,000 clients. Its core business is the distribution, implementation, training, and support of 3D CAD, CAM, PDM/PLM, simulation, and 3D scanning/metrology solutions to Italian manufacturing and engineering companies.

The product portfolio spans the full product-development lifecycle: SOLIDWORKS tiers (Standard through Ultimate), the cloud-connected 3DEXPERIENCE platform, SolidCAM for manufacturing, SOLIDWORKS Simulation and Flow Simulation, technical communication tools (Composer, Visualize, MBD, Inspection), and data management (PDM, Manage, PLM, SolidSearch). Complementary offerings include Creaform and Peel 3D scanners, 3Dconnexion input devices, certified Dell/NVIDIA workstations, and SolidWorld's own proprietary services such as the WebPortal, 3D Platinum Service, SolidFacile training, SolidSearch document management, and the Integr@ Premium Suite for PDM/ERP integration developed with SolidInnovation. Recent launches include Integr@BOM (April 2025) and Nuovo SOLIDWORKS AI (2026).

SolidWorld generates revenue through a mix of software licensing and subscriptions (SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE), hardware resale (Creaform scanners, Dell/NVIDIA workstations, 3Dconnexion mice), recurring support contracts (3D Platinum Service), and professional services (training, certification, integration). GTM is sales-led via 9 Italian offices with a quote-based enterprise model, complemented by an online shop (shop.solidworld.it), webinars, events, and content marketing. Customers span automotive, aerospace, marine, hydraulics, electrotechnical, pharmaceutical, furniture, and education segments, with named accounts including DKC GROUP, Clementoni, Fedegari, Baltur, Crizaf, Archimede Marine, IronLev, and Novac.

Name

Solid World

Legal name

Solid World Group Spa

Website

https://solidworld.it

Company type

Public

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SolidWorld is an Italian value-added reseller and implementation partner for Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, SolidCAM, and Creaform 3D scanning solutions, serving over 8,000 manufacturing and engineering clients through 9 regional offices and an Euronext Growth Milan listing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/CAM Software Distribution

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Design & CAD for Additive Manufacturing (IMAAACAA)

Keywords

• 3D CAD software
• Engineering design tools
• 3D scanning solutions
• Manufacturing technology
• Product lifecycle management

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Resale and distribution of SOLIDWORKS, Creaform, and third-party CAD/CAM/PLM software licenses. Revenue is generated through perpetual licenses and subscription renewals, supported by Dassault Systèmes as the software vendor.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of complementary hardware including 3Dconnexion 3D mice, Dell/NVIDIA workstations, and Creaform 3D scanners
3. Training and Certification Services: SOLIDWORKS education and certification programs for students, teachers, and professionals through SolidFacile and the CSWA certification pathway
4. Support and Maintenance Services: 3D Platinum Service for priority technical support and ongoing maintenance contracts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SolidWorld distributes and implements Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software and a complementary ecosystem of CAM, CAE simulation, PLM/PDM, technical communication, and 3D scanning/metrology solutions for Italian manufacturers, engineering firms, and educational institutions. The company operates as a value-added reseller, bundling software licensing with hardware resale (Creaform scanners, 3Dconnexion mice, Dell/NVIDIA workstations), professional services (training, certification, implementation, priority support), and proprietary integration tools.

Product overview

Solid World is an Italian value-added reseller and systems integrator specializing in SOLIDWORKS software and complementary 3D technologies. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around several pillars: (1) Core CAD Platform - SOLIDWORKS as the primary 3D CAD software with multiple tiers (Standard, Professional, Premium, Ultimate) plus xDesign browser-based CAD; (2) CAM Solutions - SolidCAM for manufacturing operations; (3) 3D Scanning & Metrology - Creaform scanners (HandySCAN, MetraSCAN, Go!SCAN series in various models including Silver, Black, MAX, Pro, Evo, and BLACK+ Elite) and Peel 3D scanners; (4) Specialized Add-ons - SWOOD (woodworking), DriveWorks (automation), Integr@ Suite (PDM/ERP integration with Encoder, Bridge, Eco, Publisher, BOMXpress, Configuration Tool modules), CADfeature, Logopress, Power Surfacing, Smap3D Plant Design; (5) Data Management - SOLIDWORKS PDM, Manage, PLM, and SolidSearch; (6) Technical Communication - Composer, Visualize, MBD, Inspection, eDrawings; (7) Simulation - Simulation, Flow Simulation, Plastics, and electromagnetic simulation; (8) Cloud Platform - 3DEXPERIENCE integration; (9) Education & Research - Education licenses, Research licenses, and CSWA certification; (10) Services - WebPortal, 3D Platinum Service, Cybersecurity, and Dell/Nvidia workstations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOLIDWORKS
• SolidCAM
• 3DEXPERIENCE
• DraftSight
• SWOOD
• DriveWorks
• Integr@ Premium Suite
• Logopress
• Power Surfacing
• Smap3D Plant Design
• CADfeature
• Creaform 3D Scanners (HandySCAN, MetraSCAN, Go!SCAN series)
• Peel 3D Scanners
• CUBE-R
• 3Dconnexion 3D Mice
• SOLIDWORKS Education
• WebPortal
• 3D Platinum Service
• Cybersecurity Services

Quantifiable outcome

• DKC GROUP reported near-zero paper usage and significant error reduction after implementing SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and PDM across 12 plants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dassault SystèmescoreTechnology or IntegrationSolidWorld is an authorized partner of Dassault Systèmes, distributing and implementing SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platforms in Italy. This is the primary vendor relationship underpinning the entire product portfolio.
• Creaform (AMETEK)coreTechnology or IntegrationSolidWorld distributes Creaform 3D scanning solutions including HandySCAN 3D, MetraSCAN 3D, Go!SCAN 3D, and automated scanning systems (R-Series, CUBE-R) for metrology and quality control applications.
• SolidInnovation (Integr@)coreTechnology or IntegrationSolidWorld distributes the Integr@ Premium Suite developed by SolidInnovation for CAD/PDM/ERP integration, BOM management, engineering change control, and product configuration, with 25 years of market experience.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GoEngineer: Major North American SOLIDWORKS/3DEXPERIENCE value-added reseller offering the same CAD/CAM/PLM/3D scanning portfolio as SolidWorld. Closest direct comparable business model (VAR + training + implementation) outside Italy.
• TriMech: Large US-based SOLIDWORKS reseller and 3D engineering services provider with similar mix of CAD, CAM, simulation, 3D printing, and 3D scanning distribution plus professional services — strong functional analog.
• Hawk Ridge Systems: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE VAR in the US and Canada with comparable enterprise sales motion, training, and PDM/PLM implementation focus. Effectively the same playbook executed in a different geography.
• Solid Solutions: UK and Ireland's largest SOLIDWORKS reseller, offering CAD, simulation, CAM, training, and managed services. Comparable by product mix, customer segment (manufacturing SMEs/enterprises), and VAR+services model.
• Cadac Group: European engineering software VAR distributing Dassault products (CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE) and Siemens NX, with a multi-country footprint. Overlaps with SolidWorld on CAD/PLM distribution and engineering services.
• Man and Machine: European SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE and Rhino reseller offering software, training, and technical services. Comparable VAR+services model, primarily UK/DACH focused versus SolidWorld's Italian focus.

Broad incumbents

• Dassault Systèmes: Parent software vendor for SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE — the platform on which SolidWorld's entire business depends. Not a competitor but the principal counterparty whose channel strategy directly determines SolidWorld's addressable opportunity.
• PTC: Provider of competing CAD/PLM platforms (Creo, Windchill, Onshape) that compete head-to-head with SOLIDWORKS. Indicates the competitive platform environment SolidWorld's customers evaluate.

Regional players

• CadLinea: Italian engineering software VAR distributing Autodesk (and adjacent CAD/CAM/PLM) solutions. Comparable by geography and customer base, with a competing VAR/vendor portfolio (Autodesk ecosystem vs. SolidWorld's Dassault ecosystem).

Others

• 3Dconnexion: Supplier of 3D mice (SpaceMouse, CadMouse) that SolidWorld resells as complementary CAD hardware. Adjacent ecosystem participant with shared customer base but different core business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/3DSolidWorld
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/SolidWorld/61558366506768
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solid-world
• Instagraminstagram.com/solidworld3d
• Xx.com/SolidWorld3D

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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