Every stage of your manufacturing journey, connected.
We bring together tools, expertise, and services to help you move seamlessly from concept to market.
Manufacturing solutions
Central Innovation exists to help customers optimize the power of their technology and people.
We ensure your success at every stage of your innovation journey, regardless of your business’s scale.
Trust us to deliver unmatched expertise and support tailored specifically for you.
#TASK 2.5 is here
Supercharge your SOLIDWORKS with #Task - the most powerful batch automation engine in the industry that just got an upgrade - explore the new capabilities.
BOM Management tools up to 25% off
Purpose-built by Australian engineers, MaXXlink connects your CAD to your ERP and gives you full control of BOM workflows from design to production. *Offer applies to MaXXlink Enterprise Licence only
Built by Australian engineers and used in over 100 countries
At Central Innovation, we build tools that don’t just make work easier — they make it faster, smarter, and more scalable. Our in-house software solutions are built locally and trusted globally, to reduce manual workload, improve accuracy, and enable seamless design-to-production transitions.
Supercharge your SOLIDWORKS.
#TASK (pronounced Sharp Task) is your personal assistant for SOLIDWORKS.
It turns repetitive, error-prone steps into fast, reliable batch runs - so engineers spend time solving problems, not clicking through menus.
Connect your CAD and ERP without the spreadsheets.
MaXXlink is purpose-built BOM management solution for manufacturing of all shapes and sizes - fast to deploy, simple to customise.
And supported by local experts who understands the systems manufacturers prefer.
Full control of workflows from design to market
The ecosystem of manufacturing tools and expertise - because great ideas deserve a path to market
Engineering & design solutions
From 3D CAD in SOLIDWORKS Design to 2D detailing in DraftSight, electrical design, and Cloud Services, we help you choose, implement and support the mix that fits your products and processes.
SOLIDWORKS Design with Cloud Services
Cloud-connected SOLIDWORKS with collaboration built in.
The industry-standard CAD platform for parts, assemblies, and drawings.
Electrical design that links seamlessly with your mechanical models.
Automate design variants, quotes, and documentation.
Create, edit, and share 2D drawings with ease.
Simulation & validation solutions
We help you test and prove your designs before they reach the shop floor, using simulation, model-based definition and practical engineering advice.
Run stress, motion, and flow studies inside SolidWorks.
Communicate manufacturing information directly in 3D models.
Design & Validation Consulting
Expert services to help with simulation, testing, and design optimisation.
Data management & collaboration tools
We help you get control of your engineering files and versions using SOLIDWORKS PDM and practical data management consulting.
We design and implement PDM setups, clean up existing vaults, and define naming, revision and approval rules so your team always knows which file is correct, who’s changed what, and what’s ready for release.
Store, control, and version your CAD files securely and across the entire team.
Tailored guidance to set up and streamline your data processes.
Production & integration solutions
We help you move from finished design to ready-for-production data, without manual rework and spreadsheet chaos.
Product communications & marketing visuals
We help you turn CAD data into clear visuals for customers, installers and sales teams.
Turn CAD data into stunning visuals for sales, marketing, and reviews.
Turn CAD data into stunning visuals for sales, marketing, and reviews.
Training & support
We don’t just install software and walk away. Central Innovation provides ongoing training and support from engineers who use these tools every day.
One pass for unlimited SolidWorks training courses.
Learn SolidWorks skills anytime, anywhere. Private and group training available.
Build skills with structured instructor-led SolidWorks training courses.
What do our customers say?
"Central Innovation gave us a lot of support as we worked through the design process and the technical issues that naturally come with complex software systems."
Kimberley Attwell
Production Team Lead, Clutterbot
"Whenever I've needed assistance or clarification, they've (Central Innovation) been quick to respond and genuinely supportive."
Daniel Booth
Founder, PROCADFAB
"No one in our organisation had any formal training in SOLIDWORKS, the training team at Central Innovation got us up to speed quickly with the software."
Wayne Schafer
CAD Administrator, Kawasaki
"Central Innovation's Implementation team are extremely knowledgeable and spent two days on site with us, which was extremely beneficial - We're now fully implemented across the business workflow and getting the most out of the functionality which we're using so far. And we know we can call on Central Innovation for further support whenever we need it."
Carl
Design Manager. Frontline Fire & Rescue
"We contracted Central Innovation (Ci) to do the Data Migration part of the project to ensure the highest level of accuracy was achieved. Ci did multiple test migrations of all CAD data to ensure any issues were identified and rectified. Any remaining issues were generally due to legacy or corrupt CAD data, which we were made aware of."
Jonathan Roberts
Engineering Manager, Goldacres
"Central Innovation have not only supplied us with the design simulation and verification tools we need – their training has also given us the expertise to be
able to conduct simulation and verification using these tools inhouse, rather than having to subcontract out. I think this project of moving to the next step in design simulation and verification would never have happened without Central Innovation’s help."Jim Kingston
Product Line Manager, Matrix Composites & Engineering