Software Solutions

We are the #1 reseller of SOLIDWORKS in Australia and New Zealand

Central Innovation delivers the tools manufacturers need to accelerate product development, improve accuracy, and bring products to market faster. Our software portfolio covers every stage of the product lifecycle — from initial design through to validation, data management, and handover to production.

Industry-leading solutions we offer:

  • SOLIDWORKS Design – Comprehensive 3D CAD software for mechanical design, built to streamline the development of everything from individual parts to large assemblies
  • SOLIDWORKS Simulation – Validate product performance under real-world conditions with FEA tools fully integrated into your CAD environment
  • SOLIDWORKS Design with Cloud Services – A unified platform for product development, data management, and team collaboration in the cloud
  • DriveWorks – Automate custom product design with rule-based configurators that reduce manual tasks and quoting time
  • DraftSight – A professional 2D CAD tool for precise drawing, editing, and documentation

Built in-house in Australia for engineers:

  • MaXXlink – Cloud-based BOM management software that transforms CAD data into ERP-ready manufacturing BOMs, enabling faster quoting, procurement, and production
  • #Task (pronounced Sharp Task) – A powerful batch processor for SolidWorks that automates repetitive tasks like exporting files, renaming, updating properties, and more — saving engineers hours of manual effort