SolidWorks Sydney – Professional Modelling, Drafting & Engineering Support
Your Local SolidWorks Partner for Mining, Industrial, Construction & Manufacturing Projects Across NSW
Hamilton By Design provides high-accuracy SolidWorks modelling, drafting and engineering services from Sydney, supporting clients across the Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Western Sydney and regional NSW.
Whether you need 3D models, fabrication drawings, product design, engineering validation or as-built documentation from LiDAR scans, our SolidWorks capability ensures accuracy, efficiency and real-world constructability.
The History of SolidWorks – How It Became the World’s Leading Engineering CAD Platform
SolidWorks began with a simple but ambitious vision: make 3D CAD accessible to every engineer, not just those with expensive high-end workstations.
1993 – Founding of SolidWorks Corporation
SolidWorks was founded by Jon Hirschtick, who gathered a team of engineers with a mission to develop the world’s first affordable, Windows-based, parametric 3D modelling software. At the time, 3D CAD was dominated by UNIX-based systems costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
1995 – SolidWorks 95 Launches
SolidWorks 95 became a revolutionary product:
- It ran on standard Windows PCs
- It allowed engineers to build parametric 3D models with ease
- It was far more intuitive than legacy platforms
This accessibility completely reshaped the CAD industry.
1997 – Dassault Systèmes Acquires SolidWorks
Dassault Systèmes (the creators of CATIA) acquired SolidWorks, bringing world-class engineering technology and global resources into the platform. SolidWorks rapidly expanded into assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, drawing automation and simulation.
2000s – SolidWorks Becomes Standard in Industry & Education
By the mid-2000s, SolidWorks became the go-to tool for:
- Mechanical design
- Manufacturing
- Product development
- Industrial equipment
- Training engineers in universities worldwide
Feature by feature, SolidWorks evolved into a complete ecosystem.
2010s – Simulation, Rendering and PDM Integration
Advanced FEA simulation, motion analysis, Visualize rendering and PDM/EPDM vault systems became integral to many engineering workflows.
2020s – Cloud Collaboration & AI Assistance
SolidWorks now integrates with the 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform, enabling:
- Cloud data management
- Online collaboration
- AI-assisted design
- Automated drawing creation
- Design scenarios and validation tools
Today, SolidWorks is one of the most widely used CAD platforms in the world — trusted by engineers, fabricators, researchers and manufacturers from small workshops to global corporations.
SolidWorks Services in Sydney
Hamilton By Design provides expert SolidWorks support for clients across Sydney and regional NSW, including:
- 3D parametric modelling
- Fabrication and machining drawings
- General arrangement (GA) drawings
- Mechanical equipment and structures
- As-built modelling from LiDAR scans
- Reverse engineering
- FEA stress and deflection simulation
- Product design and prototyping
- Design for manufacture (DFM)
- Engineering documentation packages
If you need a SolidWorks modeller or drafter in Sydney, we deliver fast, accurate and site-aware engineering support.
Where to Buy SolidWorks – Official Australian Suppliers & Resellers
These are the authorised Australian SolidWorks resellers — each offering licensing, support and training:
⭐INVENIO PTY LTD
Invenio – Integrated Engineering, Software & Workforce Solutions
⭐ INTERCAD PTY LTD
SolidWorks Intercad | Central Innovation
Each reseller provides:
- Commercial, academic and startup licensing
- SolidWorks training courses
- Technical support
- Subscription renewals
- 3DEXPERIENCE integration solutions
Recommended Computers for SolidWorks
SolidWorks relies heavily on single-core CPU performance, certified graphics cards and fast SSDs. HP and Dell both offer SolidWorks-certified machines designed for CAD workloads.
HP Workstations for SolidWorks
HP Z workstations are widely used in engineering and manufacturing environments.
🔗 HP Workstation Desktops (HP Z Series)
Latest HP Z-station options for SolidWorks:
https://www.hp.com/au-en/workstations.html
🔗 HP ZBook Mobile Workstations (Laptop CAD Machines)
HP ZBook laptops are designed specifically for CAD workloads, with certified NVIDIA graphics:
https://www.hp.com/au-en/workstations/zbook-workstations.html
Dell Workstations for SolidWorks
Dell’s Precision line is one of the most common CAD workstation choices worldwide.
🔗 Dell Precision Desktops
CAD-certified desktop workstations:
https://www.dell.com/en-au/work/shop/workstations
🔗 Dell Precision Mobile Workstations (Laptops)
High-performance engineering laptops:
https://www.dell.com/en-au/work/shop/laptops-2-in-1-pcs/sc/laptops
Both HP and Dell offer systems validated through SOLIDWORKS Certified Hardware Testing, ensuring stability and performance for modelling, assemblies and rendering.
Opportunities to Join Our Team – SolidWorks Careers in Sydney
Hamilton By Design is growing, and we are always excited to meet skilled SolidWorks professionals who deliver exceptional engineering quality.
Full-Time Roles
We welcome expressions of interest for upcoming full-time positions such as:
✔ SolidWorks Mechanical Drafter
✔ Mechanical Designer
✔ Mechanical Engineer (SolidWorks + FEA)
✔ CAD Technician
✔ Product Designer
✔ Engineering Document Controller (CAD/PDM)
If you have a passion for precision, digital engineering and real-world problem solving, we’d love to hear from you.
Contract Roles / Freelance Opportunities
We also engage high-quality contractors for project-based work, including:
✔ Contract SolidWorks Drafter
✔ Contract Mechanical Designer
✔ SolidWorks Modeller for Brownfield Projects
✔ Drafting Support for Shutdowns / Fabrication Packages
✔ LiDAR-to-CAD Modelling Specialists
Contractors can support us remotely or onsite depending on the project.
Related Sydney Services
Hamilton By Design provides engineering-led 3D scanning, LiDAR scanning, mechanical engineering and digital engineering services throughout Sydney and Greater Sydney.
Explore our related Sydney services:
- 3D Scanning Sydney – Engineering-grade terrestrial laser scanning, as-built surveys and point cloud capture for industrial, infrastructure and commercial projects.
- Reality Capture Sydney – High-accuracy reality capture, digital twins, asset documentation and engineering-grade site verification.
- Scan to CAD Sydney – Convert point cloud data into AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor and other engineering-ready CAD deliverables.
- Point Cloud Modelling Sydney – Engineering-grade point cloud processing, clash detection, as-built verification and 3D modelling.
- Mechanical Engineering Sydney – Mechanical design, plant upgrades, materials handling systems, conveyors, chutes, platforms and engineering support.
- Structural Drafting Sydney – Structural steel drafting, fabrication drawings, GA drawings, workshop detailing and as-built documentation.
Hamilton By Design supports projects throughout Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Liverpool, Penrith, Blacktown, Chatswood, Alexandria, Mascot, Newcastle and the Central Coast.
Interested in Joining Hamilton By Design?
If you’re a SolidWorks expert based in Sydney or NSW, we’re always open to connecting with talented designers, modellers and engineers.
📩 Send your CV and portfolio to us today
We’ll be in touch to discuss future opportunities.
Email – info@hamiltonbydesign.com.au
