BEACON INDIA · SOLIDWORKS AI

Intelligent design automation, built for engineers

AI that works inside your design workflow — not around it.

SOLIDWORKS AI brings artificial intelligence directly into the SOLIDWORKS design environment, helping engineering teams accelerate product development without leaving their familiar workspace. BEACON India brings this to manufacturers and design teams across India — reducing design cycle time, improving documentation accuracy, and freeing up engineering capacity for higher-value work.

VIRTUAL COMPANIONS REV 01
AURA
Context & knowledge
LEO
Engineering design intelligence
MARIE
Scientific & materials intelligence

Purpose-built for real engineering work

SOLIDWORKS AI is engineered to support engineering judgment, not replace it. From automating repetitive modeling tasks to generating drawings, diagnosing errors, and building assembly structures, it combines embedded assistive intelligence with conversational Virtual Companions to support design, validation, and documentation at every stage of the product development process.

BEACON India helps organizations evaluate, implement, and adopt these capabilities aligned to their own design and manufacturing workflows.

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Virtual Companions embedded directly in SOLIDWORKS — AURA, LEO, and MARIE.

Why SOLIDWORKS AI

Assistive intelligence for design, validation, and documentation — at every stage of product development.

PILLAR · 01

Accelerate design & improve quality

Generate, evaluate, and refine multiple design concepts in the time it previously took to complete one.

PILLAR · 02

Reduce repetitive work

Automate manual, repetitive modeling and documentation tasks so engineers can focus on solving real design problems.

PILLAR · 03

Capture & reuse knowledge

Capture design and engineering knowledge once, and reuse it consistently across projects to avoid repeat errors.

SOLIDWORKS AI Virtual Companions

An expert-level assistant inside the design process — combining engineering context with intelligent capabilities to move faster through design, validation, and documentation.

SOLIDWORKS AI Virtual Companions
AURA CONTEXT & KNOWLEDGE

AURA connects engineering context, documentation, and knowledge directly within the design environment.

  • Get context-aware answers about the active design, assembly, or project
  • Access relevant documentation and design process knowledge without leaving SOLIDWORKS
  • Summarize technical discussions, design review notes, and engineering documents
  • Navigate SOLIDWORKS and platform resources faster
LEO ENGINEERING DESIGN INTELLIGENCE

LEO extends mechanical design intelligence across modeling and validation workflows.

  • Convert specifications, requirements, and natural language prompts into structured parametric CAD
  • Diagnose model issues and improve design performance
  • Transform legacy or imported data into parametric models that capture design intent
  • Support engineering review and documentation workflows
MARIE SCIENTIFIC & MATERIALS INTELLIGENCE

MARIE brings deep scientific and materials expertise into engineering and research workflows.

  • Supports materials science evaluation and hypothesis development
  • Assists with laboratory-oriented analysis and technical research
  • Best suited to novel, complex, or uncharted design and research challenges

Core AI capabilities inside SOLIDWORKS

Designed to work within the existing 3D CAD workflow — eliminating repetitive tasks and accelerating design delivery.

AF‑01

Auto-fastener recognition

Identifies fastener-like geometry — nuts, bolts, washers — as components are inserted, and mates them automatically, including custom, third-party, and imported STEP geometry.

CP‑02

Command predictor

Analyzes the tools in use and anticipates the most likely next step, surfacing relevant commands in a dynamic toolbar as the workflow evolves.

GD‑03

Generative drawings

Produces manufacturing documentation directly from 3D models. Templates, standards, and sheet size are defined ahead of time and refined through iterative prompts.

AS‑04

AI-powered assembly structure generator

Describe an intended assembly in natural language and generate a complete starting structure — top-level assemblies, subassemblies, and components.

WW‑05

What's wrong analysis

Resolves modeling errors faster with natural language feedback and root-cause analysis, reducing the trial and error required to isolate design conflicts.

DP‑06

Drawing to parametric model

Converts legacy PDF drawings — often kept for regulatory reasons like FDA or nuclear compliance — into structured parametric models, giving teams a working foundation instead of manual reconstruction.

Optimized simulation and validation

Validation plays a critical role in reducing production errors and ensuring product quality. AI Virtual Companions make simulation more accessible, enabling teams to test early and often and reduce the risk of costly rework during manufacturing.

Accelerated mesh generation
Component geometry is evaluated automatically to generate optimal mesh densities, delivering accurate results in a fraction of the time required for manual meshing.
Real-time performance feedback
Immediate insight into structural integrity as designs are modified, flagging potential stress points or compliance issues before a full simulation study is run.
Material selection guidance
Based on performance requirements and cost constraints, AI can suggest optimal materials to balance durability and production cost.

Intelligent design assistance

Engineering teams often lose valuable development time to manual model adjustments and administrative overhead. AI Virtual Companions address these inefficiencies by analyzing workflow patterns and suggesting optimal next steps.

Automated geometry creation
Necessary geometric constraints are predicted based on sketching history, reducing time spent on complex part modeling.
Predictive command access
The most relevant tools are surfaced instantly based on the current task, reducing menu navigation time.
Smart mate references
Logical mate references are suggested for components during assembly, helping ensure accurate fit and function without manual trial and error.

Built on security you can trust

Innovation and data protection go hand in hand. SOLIDWORKS AI is built with customer intellectual property as the top priority.

No training on proprietary customer data AI models are trained only on proprietary or synthetic data.
Transparent governance controls Supports compliance and data protection requirements.
Secure cloud infrastructure Aligned with ISO and SOC compliance standards.
Clear data separation A defined boundary between SOLIDWORKS-owned data and customer-protected IP.

Measurable engineering value

SOLIDWORKS AI is designed to deliver impact across three key areas of product development.

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Faster design cycles

Generate and refine multiple design concepts in a fraction of the time.

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Reduced manual effort

Automate documentation, drawing creation, and repetitive modeling tasks.

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Consistent, reusable knowledge

Standardize design decisions across teams and projects to reduce errors.

Frequently asked questions

What is AI in SOLIDWORKS?

A set of intelligent capabilities that assist engineers by automating repetitive tasks, providing design guidance, and enabling natural-language interaction through Virtual Companions such as AURA and LEO.

What AI features are currently available?

Automated drawing generation, design assistance through interactive chat, command prediction, sketch analysis and repair, fastener recognition, and more — with new capabilities released regularly.

Does SOLIDWORKS AI use customer data for training?

No. Customer data is never used to train AI models. Governance controls ensure customer intellectual property remains protected and isolated at all times.

Can AI create drawings automatically?

Yes. SOLIDWORKS AI can auto-generate 2D drawings based on natural language prompts, following specified standards, templates, and dimensioning schemes.

Will AI replace design engineers?

No. It automates repetitive tasks and surfaces relevant knowledge. Engineers remain responsible for design intent, validation, and final decision-making.

How can teams get started with SOLIDWORKS AI?

Organizations using SOLIDWORKS Design with Cloud Services gain access to Virtual Companions and their AI-powered capabilities. BEACON India can help assess current workflows and guide implementation.

Bring AI into your engineering workflow

SOLIDWORKS AI is already helping engineering teams design faster, reduce repetitive work, and deliver higher-quality products in shorter timeframes. BEACON India helps organizations evaluate, implement, and adopt SOLIDWORKS AI capabilities aligned to their design and manufacturing workflows.

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