EMPOWERING INDUSTRIAL DESIGNERS WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS
Whether you’re a professional industrial designer or an industrial design student, having the right tools can mean the difference between a good idea and a product that gets made. That’s why ACIDO is proud to collaborate with GoEngineer Canada (formerly CAD Micro) to bring members valuable resources and insight into SOLIDWORKS tools for industrial design.
What GoEngineer Canada Offers ACIDO Members:
- Free SOLIDWORKS licenses for Qualified Startups
- 5% off SOLIDWORKS perpetual or term commercial licensing (on top of current promotions)
- 15% off SOLIDWORKS Education licensing
- $100 off SOLIDWORKS Annual Subscription Renewal
- Automatic 5% discount code for materials and desktop printers (online store)
- 25% off 3D printing services
- 25% off 3D scanning services
- Data Management Evaluation and Annual Checkup – FREE
- 25% off SOLIDWORKS trainingFree training for coop students using SOLIDWORKS
- Guidance on choosing the right SOLIDWORKS tools for your design practice
- Access to free webinars, workshops, events, and certification resources
- Guidance on how to work with clients using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
- Insights into Visualize and xShape for rendering and conceptual modeling
- Opportunities to explore 3D printing and 3D scanning workflows to complement your design process
- Help getting free SOLIDWORKS or 3DEXPERIENCE licenses for your student interns through the SOLIDWORKS SkillForce Program
Why SOLIDWORKS for Industrial Designers?
We know there are many great design tools out there – and many industrial designers use a combination of platforms. So why SOLIDWORKS?
SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS are trusted by industrial designers and product developers around theworld because they bridge the gap between inspired design and functional product. SOLIDWORKS enables you to turnyour ideas into manufacturable, client-ready products.
Here’s why:
- Design for reality – Go from beautiful form to manufacturable parts in one environment
- Integrated simulation & visualization – Test strength, fit, airflow, and more before prototyping
- Photorealistic rendering with SOLIDWORKS Visualize – Perfect for portfolios and client approvals
- Cloud-based collaboration with 3DEXPERIENCE – Share your work, manage revisions, and collaborate seamlessly
- Model complex organic shapes with xShape – A powerful tool for conceptual surfacing and ergonomic forms
- Built-in pathways to production – Easily hand off to engineering, manufacturing, or 3D printing workflows
- A complete ecosystem – From concept through production
Beyond Design: Build, Validate, and Prototype
While SOLIDWORKS is at the core of great design, CAD Micro also supports the tools that bring your ideas to life.
We offer industrial and desktop-grade 3D printing and 3D scanning solutions to help you:
- Rapidly prototype your designs
- Create physical models for client presentations
- Reverse-engineer or validate parts with ease
Whether you’re exploring new materials, testing form and fit, or building short-run components, we’re happy toguide you – no pressure, just expertise.
For Chartered and Professional Designers:
Need to speed up client approvals? Create better visuals? Share design files easily?
We’ll help you get the tools you need – without the pressure. GoEngineer is here to guide, not sell.
For Students:
Looking to purchase a student SOLIDWORKS license, or get access to a free license as a student intern? Do you need help prepping for your CSWA or CSWP certification? Speak with GoEngineer’s dedicated Education team.