Put SOLIDWORKS AI to work in real engineering workflows
Meet AURA, LEO and MARIE — and see how Central Innovation helps teams buy, connect and upgrade SOLIDWORKS for faster design, stronger decisions and more connected product development.
Why buy SOLIDWORKS with us?
- #1 SOLIDWORKS reseller in ANZ
- 35+ years of local engineering support
- Largest local team of engineering experts across ANZ
- Longest support window from 7am NZT to 5pm AWST
Less searching. Less manual setup. More engineering momentum.
Why SOLIDWORKS AI matters now
Engineering teams are under pressure to move faster without losing control. SOLIDWORKS AI is built to reduce repetitive work, support better decisions and help teams stay focused on the engineering that matters. From knowledge discovery and guidance to assembly generation, drawing support and issue resolution, AI is becoming part of the daily SOLIDWORKS workflow.
Less searching
Surface answers, guidance and relevant knowledge without leaving the engineering context.
Less setup
Reduce repetitive manual work in drawings, structures and downstream documentation.
More momentum
Help teams move from concept to validated design decisions faster and with more confidence.
Meet the three SOLIDWORKS AI assistants
AURA
Find the right knowledge faster
AURA helps engineers find answers, surface trusted information and work with company and platform knowledge without leaving the design context. It is your best assistant for discovery, guidance and faster learning.
LEO
Solve engineering tasks faster
LEO is the hands-on engineering assistant. It supports tasks like generating assembly structures, helping diagnose model issues, supporting validation workflows and accelerating problem-solving inside the SOLIDWORKS environment.
MARIE
Bring deeper scientific insight
MARIE brings research-oriented intelligence into the product development conversation, helping teams explore materials, science-heavy questions and unfamiliar problem spaces with more confidence.
Daily workflows
What users can actually do with AI today
Find answers in context
Ask questions from within the SOLIDWORKS ecosystem and get grounded guidance faster.
Generate a starting assembly structure
Use prompts to create a draft structure, then refine it instead of building everything from zero
Resolve model problems faster
Use AI-guided issue analysis to identify likely root causes and reduce rework
Generate drawings with more control
Set drawing intent up front, refine with prompts and cut down repetitive setup
New to SOLIDWORKS? Buy SOLIDWORKS with AI in mind
Start with the industry-standard CAD environment and build on a cloud-connected foundation that supports collaboration, revision control, markup, connected data and the next generation of AI-assisted workflows. Central Innovation helps you choose the right package, deploy it properly and get productive faster.
Already using SOLIDWORKS? Upgrade for a more connected AI-ready workflow
If you already use SOLIDWORKS, the opportunity is no longer just to stay current. It is to connect your environment more effectively, activate cloud-based capabilities and create the foundation for AI-assisted design, issue resolution and knowledge access.
30+ years supporting engineering teams
Why buy from Central Innovation?
Software is only part of the decision. What matters is how well it gets deployed, supported and connected to the rest of your workflow. Central Innovation helps teams get more value from SOLIDWORKS through local support, structured training, cloud services, data management, BOM continuity and practical engineering guidance from people who understand the work.
Extend your story beyond your CAD seat
Build a stronger engineering environment around SOLIDWORKS
Cloud Services
Collaboration, markup, storage, revision and the cloud-connected foundation for AI workflows
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need cloud-connected SOLIDWORKS to take advantage of AI capabilities?
Yes, most SOLIDWORKS AI capabilities are powered by cloud-connected services. A cloud-enabled SOLIDWORKS environment allows you to access real-time AI insights, automation tools, and data-driven recommendations. This connection ensures your design tools stay up to date, scalable, and capable of leveraging the latest AI advancements from the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
What is the difference between AURA, LEO and MARIE?
AURA, LEO, and MARIE are specialised SOLIDWORKS AI assistants, each designed to support different aspects of the engineering and design process:
- AURA focuses on design assistance, helping users create, optimise, and refine CAD models more efficiently.
- LEO supports engineering analysis and simulation, providing insights that improve performance and validate designs faster.
- MARIE enhances data management and collaboration, ensuring teams can access, organise, and share engineering data seamlessly.
Can you help with setup, training and rollout?
Absolutely. Central Innovation offers end-to-end support, including SOLIDWORKS setup, system configuration, user training, and full rollout assistance. Their team works closely with your organisation to ensure a smooth transition, minimal disruption, and rapid user adoption. From onboarding to advanced training, Central Innovation helps your team fully leverage SOLIDWORKS AI tools and achieve long-term success.