Highlights from Dassault Events & Product Launches

Curious about what Dassault Systèmes was up to recently? Let’s say—it wasn’t your usual round of updates. They rolled out game-changing product launches and events that have already shaken up the way industries work. From global design challenges to webinars packed with real innovation, these sessions gave professionals in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing a fresh perspective on how to build smarter, faster, and better.

And yes, SOLIDWORKS 2025 made its debut—speeding up product development like never before. Add to that the launch of SOLIDWORKS CPQ, a smart solution that simplifies product customization and sales processes. Pair all this with Dassault’s bold new partnership with Apple, and it was a future-forward lineup. Need help catching up? GDS, a trusted Dassault reseller across the GCC, offers the latest software, expert support, and training—whether you’re in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or Bahrain. In this blog, we break it all down—what happened, why it matters, and how GDS can help you lead the change.

What’s Buzzed at Dassault: A Look Back at Online Events That Mattered

If you’re serious about innovation, these events weren’t just worth watching—they were a goldmine. Dassault Systèmes hosted a robust lineup of live webinars, expert talks, and industry roundtables, covering a range of topics from eVTOL battery integration to cloud-powered product design.

Here are a few highlights:

Mastering Battery Integration for eVTOLs

Industry: Aerospace, Urban Air Mobility

What’s powering the future of urban air mobility? This on-demand session unlocked deep insights into one of the biggest challenges in electric aviation—battery integration for eVTOLs. From thermal safety to performance trade-offs, the session tackled it all.

Led by Rudy Pastuzak, Battery Industry Solution Experience Director at Dassault Systèmes, and Arvind Krishnan, Industry Analyst at Lifecycle Insights, the webinar explored the real-world challenges eVTOL manufacturers face—and the intelligent tools that address them.

Top Takeaways

• Clear understanding of battery complexities in eVTOL systems
• A look at breakthrough tech redefining sustainable aviation
• How digital tools (like virtual twins) can fast-track design
• A replay of the Q&A with expert responses
• Networking value for anyone in the AAM space

Whether you’re designing next-gen aircraft or just getting into electric aviation, watch the replay and stay ahead of the curve.

Chart the Course to Sustainable Aviation

Industry: Aerospace, Green Tech, Policy Makers

The race to green aviation is on—and this roundtable, in partnership with Engineering.com and Ascendance Flight Technologies, dived straight into the heart of it. Attendees heard from the trailblazers redefining low-carbon flight, as they tackled real-world hurdles like certification, safety, and noise reduction for hybrid eVTOLs, drones, and UAVs.

Key Takeaways

• Why global demand for sustainable aircraft is soaring (and what it means for your business)
• How startups and SMBs can seize new opportunities in the clean-air mobility market
• Practical strategies for scaling hybrid eVTOL technology faster and smarter
• The latest regulatory and safety checkpoints you need to know
• Live Q&A insights from Ascendance Flight’s innovators and industry experts

Whether they were policymakers shaping regulations or tech leaders driving green breakthroughs, attendees gained a clear roadmap to sustainable air travel. The replay is available at Dassault’s event hub for those who want to stay ahead of the curve.

Interested? Check out the complete list here and start bookmarking your favorites.

https://www.3ds.com/cloud/events

What’s Fresh from Dassault: Tools That Redefine Design?

SOLIDWORKS 2025

Dassault Systèmes just dropped SOLIDWORKS 2025, and honestly, it’s a pretty solid upgrade. This isn’t one of those minor refreshes—there are serious improvements here, many based on real feedback from users who live and breathe product design.

The focus? Making everyday work smoother, smarter, and more collaborative. Whether you’re designing from scratch or tweaking assemblies, you probably feel the difference right away.

Here’s what stands out:

• You can now collaborate with other designers inside SOLIDWORKS—with real-time notifications and easy access to shared work.
• Part design just got easier. New tools for fillets and chamfers help you move faster with cleaner results.
• Building assemblies? You can copy parts along with their mates—a huge time-saver.
• Need sign-offs? Add multiple approval stamps on your drawings, even from a mobile device.
• Broken sketches? Fix them quicker with cleaner dimension tools.

Why does it matter?

• You’ll move from idea to output faster.
• It’s easier to work with teams, especially in the cloud.
• Less back-and-forth. More progress.
• You’ll waste less time on cleanup and spend more time creating.

Want the full scoop? Check out the official release and see if it’s time to upgrade your workflow.

SOLIDWORKS CPQ: Configure, Quote, Deliver—Now Smarter and Faster

At 3DEXPERIENCE World, Dassault Systèmes introduced SOLIDWORKS CPQ, a solution that has the potential to revolutionise the way businesses sell customised products. This isn’t just another quoting tool. It’s a full-blown smart system that connects product design, sales, and manufacturing in one seamless experience.

So what does that mean in simple terms? If your team deals with made-to-order products, SOLIDWORKS CPQ helps you configure what the customer wants, price it accurately, and quote it instantly—all while making sure the design actually works in real life.

What Makes It Special?

• It runs on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, meaning your sales, design, and production teams stay in sync.
• Powered by generative AI and virtual twin technology, it checks everything from material choices to structure and cost—before you hit send on a quote.
• Customers can interact with a fully 3D version of the product before placing the order. That’s a game-changer.
• It also adjusts easily when trends or customer needs shift—so your product offering stays relevant.

Why It Matters for Businesses?

• Cuts down the time between inquiry and final order
• Reduces back-and-forth between departments
• Minimizes errors in quoting and product feasibility
• Brings sales and engineering into the same conversation (finally)
• Creates a better buying experience with immersive visuals

Apple Vision Pro + 3DEXPERIENCE: Design Meets Spatial Computing

Dassault Systèmes just teamed up with Apple—and it’s not just for buzz. This is about bringing spatial computing into product design in a whole new way.

The two giants are integrating Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to help designers and engineers step into their virtual twins—literally.

Imagine walking around a product you’re designing, checking it from every angle, and making decisions in real time with your team. That’s what this collab is unlocking.

What’s Actually Happening?

• Dassault is rolling out a new 3D Live vision OS app that brings virtual twins into your real space via Vision Pro.
• Teams can now step into lifelike environments, see designs from every angle, and make changes together—just as though they stand right next to each other and work, even if they’re miles apart.
• It’s more than just impressive tech—it’s practical. This kind of immersive collaboration speeds up everything from training to design reviews, and makes decision-making feel way more natural.
• And it doesn’t stop there.
• Dassault also launched the HomeByMe Reality app for Vision Pro users. It allows people to explore interiors, furniture stores, and even real estate spaces in full 3D—without leaving their homes.
• Think of it as a virtual walk-through before the real one.

Why does this matter?

• It helps teams stay in sync and catch design issues early
• Cuts down delays through quick and visual feedback
• Clients can “see” the final product before it’s built
• And it’s opening up new possibilities in fields like education, architecture, and R&D

This isn’t just fancy tech. It’s a more natural, hands-on way to design, review, and bring ideas to life.

GDS: Helping GCC Businesses Design Smarter, Faster, Better

Looking for software that doesn’t just tick boxes, but actually transforms how you work? That’s where Generative Design Solutions Middle East (GDS) comes in.

We’re not just resellers — we’re your technology partners. As an authorized partner of Dassault Systèmes, GDS gives businesses across the GCC access to powerful tools like SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE — at the best prices, with full local support.

Our job doesn’t stop at delivering software. We help your teams make the most of it. From setup and training to ongoing support, our experts walk with you every step of the way.

Here’s why many businesses choose GDS:

✔ We’re a certified reseller and training center

✔ You’ll get unmatched technical support from an experienced team

✔ We offer value-driven pricing

✔ Offices across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and India

✔ Real results across industries: manufacturing, AEC, oil & gas, education, and more

We understand the region. We know what challenges your teams face. And we’ve helped hundreds of businesses move faster, collaborate better, and build with confidence.

Let’s build smarter, together.📞 UAE: +971 4 5478080 | ✉ info@gdsmiddleeast.com