What Innova Systems UK Ltd. does

Innova Systems UK Ltd. (now legally Visiativ Solutions UK Limited, trading as Innova Systems) is an authorised UK and Ireland Value Added Reseller for Dassault Systèmes' SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD platform, in operation since 2002 and headquartered in Histon, Cambridge. The company distributes the full SOLIDWORKS portfolio — 3D CAD tiers (Standard, Professional, Premium), CAM (powered by CAMWorks), Simulation (structural, motion, flow, plastics, sustainability), Visualize rendering, PDM data management, PCB design, Technical Communication tools (eDrawings, Composer, Inspection, MBD), DraftSight 2D CAD, and the 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform — alongside complementary offerings such as DriveWorks, Alphacam, SolidCAM, SWOOD, myCADtools, Moovapps (from parent Visiativ), Markforged 3D printers, and 3Dconnexion hardware. It also delivers official SOLIDWORKS certification training and award-winning technical support from certified engineers. The business serves product design and engineering teams across SMEs and mid-market manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, with stated coverage of more than 2,000 customers across sectors including medical devices, agricultural equipment, foundry machinery, precision engineering, inkjet technology, and consumer products. Revenue is generated through annual subscription contracts (recurring), perpetual licences, rental/term licences (3, 6, or 12 months), training courses delivered at nine UK regional offices or on customer sites, and implementation/migration services from competing CAD platforms. The company operates a sales-led direct model (phone, email, web forms) supplemented by a self-serve free trial flow, with nine regional offices spanning South East, West Midlands, East Midlands, London, South West, North West, North East, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. It is wholly owned by Visiativ Group, a French technology company listed on Euronext Growth Paris.

Name

Innova Systems UK Ltd.

Legal name

Visiativ Solutions UK Limited

Website

https://innova-systems.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Innova Systems UK Ltd. (trading as Innova Systems) is an authorised UK and Ireland Value Added Reseller for Dassault Systèmes' SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, distributing software, training, and certified engineering support to over 2,000 product design and manufacturing customers via nine regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D CAD Software Distribution (SOLIDWORKS VAR)

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Design & CAD for Additive Manufacturing (IMAAACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Procurement & Sourcing Services (Hardware/Software) (BPAEAOAG), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Prototype Jigs, Fixtures & Assembly Aids (Additive) (IMAAAFAE)

Keywords

• 3D CAD software
• SOLIDWORKS reseller
• Engineering software distribution
• CAD training services
• Product data management

Headquarters

HQ city

Histon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. SOLIDWORKS Software Resale: Resale of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software (Standard, Professional, Premium) as an authorised UK VAR. Software is sold via annual subscription contracts (recurring revenue) or outright purchase (perpetual license, one-time revenue). Subscription includes technical support, software upgrades, and access to additional modules. Rental/term licensing available over 3, 6, or 12 month terms.
2. SOLIDWORKS Training Courses: Official SOLIDWORKS training courses offered at fully equipped training centres around the UK, online, or on-site at customer premises. Courses include SOLIDWORKS Essentials, Advanced Part Modelling, Assembly Modelling, Sheet Metal, Surface Modelling, Weldments, Simulation, PDM, Routing/Piping, Composer, and DraftSight Essentials. Both scheduled and customized courses available.
3. Technical Support Services: Award-winning technical support services including telephone support, email support, remote access support, and on-site support. Provided by SOLIDWORKS certified engineers. Support is bundled with annual subscription contracts.
4. Hardware Recommendations and Implementation Services: Hardware recommendations to ensure optimal SOLIDWORKS performance. Implementation services including data migration from competing CAD systems (AutoCAD, Inventor) and implementation planning for teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Innova Systems is the official UK and Ireland Value Added Reseller for Dassault Systèmes' SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software, distributing licences (Standard, Professional, Premium), complementary engineering modules (CAM, Simulation, Visualize, PDM, PCB, Composer), the 3DEXPERIENCE Works cloud platform, and Markforged 3D printers and 3Dconnexion hardware. It also delivers official SOLIDWORKS certification training and technical support services from nine UK and Ireland offices.

Product overview

Innova Systems UK Ltd. is an official SOLIDWORKS Value Added Reseller operating since 2002, offering a comprehensive portfolio of 3D CAD software, training, and technical support across the UK and Ireland. The core offering centers on the SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD platform available in three tiers: Standard (entry-level modeling), Professional (mid-tier with PDM Standard, cost estimation, and PCB integration), and Premium (top-tier adding simulation, routing, and Visualize). The product ecosystem extends through integrated add-on modules including SOLIDWORKS CAM (powered by CAMWorks for CNC programming), Simulation suite (structural, flow, plastics, sustainability), Visualize (photorealistic rendering), PDM (data management), Technical Communication tools (eDrawings, Composer, Inspection, MBD), and SOLIDWORKS PCB. Additional offerings include DraftSight 2D CAD, DriveWorks automation, Alphacam/SolidCAM/SWOOD CAM solutions, myCADtools productivity utilities, and Moovapps from parent company Visiativ. The company also resells complementary hardware including Markforged 3D printers and 3Dconnexion input devices, and provides official SOLIDWORKS certification training and award-winning technical support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Standard
• SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Professional
• SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Premium
• SOLIDWORKS CAM (Standard and Professional)
• SOLIDWORKS Simulation Suite
• SOLIDWORKS Visualize
• SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard and Professional
• SOLIDWORKS PCB
• SOLIDWORKS Technical Communication Suite (eDrawings, Composer, Inspection, MBD)
• DraftSight
• DriveWorks
• Alphacam
• SolidCAM
• SWOOD Design and SWOOD CAM
• myCADtools
• Moovapps from Visiativ
• 3DEXPERIENCE Works Platform
• Markforged 3D Printers
• 3Dconnexion Hardware
• SOLIDWORKS Training Courses
• SOLIDWORKS Technical Support
• Innova Flexo Consultancy

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 companies supported in UK and Ireland since 2002
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Visiativ GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVisiativ Solutions UK Limited (formerly Innova Systems UK Ltd.) is a member of the Visiativ Group. Visiativ is the parent company and international SOLIDWORKS distributor that acquired and rebranded Innova Systems UK operations. The company website is now operated by Visiativ Solutions UK Limited.
• SOLIDWORKS (Dassault Systèmes)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial UK Value Added Reseller (VAR) of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software, recognised by SOLIDWORKS for providing the highest rated customer service in Northern Europe four years running. Provides software sales, training, and technical support as an authorised reseller.
• CAMWorks (SolidCAM)coreTechnology or IntegrationSOLIDWORKS CAM is powered by CAMWorks technology. SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard and Professional are integrated add-ons to SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for manufacturing preparation, enabling Knowledge-Based Machining and Tolerance-Based Machining.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Cadline: UK CAD/CAM distributor focused primarily on Autodesk products with related services and training. Adjacent comp because it serves the same UK engineering and manufacturing customers with competing CAD software.
• Majenta Solutions: UK Autodesk Platinum VAR offering CAD software, training, and consultancy across manufacturing and AEC. Comparable regional VAR profile competing for the same UK design and engineering customers.

Broad incumbents

• Dassault Systèmes: Manufacturer of SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. As the upstream vendor, Dassault directly shapes Innova Systems' product roadmap, margins, and VAR economics through its channel policies.
• Autodesk: Manufacturer of competing CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360) and a key alternative to SOLIDWORKS in the UK engineering market. Innova Systems specifically targets Autodesk switchers, making Autodesk a strategic competitor to both Innova and its end customers.
• Visiativ Group: Parent company of Innova Systems (Visiativ Solutions UK Limited) and itself a SOLIDWORKS distributor in France and other markets. Visiativ's broader portfolio of Moovapps and engineering services provides reference points for the parent's wider strategy.

Direct peers

• Symetri: UK and Ireland SOLIDWORKS reseller (part of Addnode Group AB), providing software, training, and support with similar enterprise and SMB focus. Formerly Avtosell, now part of a larger Nordic engineering software group — a direct channel competitor.
• Solid Solutions: One of the largest authorised SOLIDWORKS Value Added Resellers in the UK, offering the same combination of software resale, training, and technical support across multiple UK offices. Directly competes with Innova Systems for the same UK/Ireland customer base.
• FISHER Technical Ltd: UK-based authorised SOLIDWORKS reseller offering the same 3D CAD software, training, and technical support. Comparable business model, customer profile, and geographic scope to Innova Systems.
• CADSPEC: Authorised SOLIDWORKS VAR in the UK, providing software, training, and consultancy to product design and engineering customers. Direct competitor to Innova Systems in the same SOLIDWORKS channel.
• NT CAD/CAM: UK SOLIDWORKS reseller and training provider serving manufacturing and product design customers. Competes head-to-head with Innova Systems in the same region and product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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