Free Solid Edge Software for Makers & Hobbyists
Whether you are an engineer working on personal projects outside of work or a maker looking to expand your skills, Solid Edge helps bring your ideas to life. It offers an intuitive and flexible product development environment that allows you to easily modify and refine your designs as you experiment and build prototypes. With a range of free tools designed to support your needs, Solid Edge empowers DIY creators to take their projects to the next level.
I’m inspired by what I have around me. I’m inspired by stuff I need – by problems that I need solved.
Evan Alan, i3Detroit Makerspace
Academic Software
Solid Edge Academic Institution Bundle
Our complete Solid Edge portfolio is available to academic institutions free of charge via the Siemens grant process. The academic bundle includes:
Free 2D drafting puts your thoughts on the page
Solid Edge 2D Drafting enables users to create everything from floor plans to shop floor sketches with ease. It provides simple and efficient tools for drawing layouts, diagramming, annotations, and dimensioning. Once your design is complete, you can save it in either Solid Edge or .DWG format, making it easy to collaborate with customers, colleagues, and partners.
Solid Edge 3D Publishing
The Solid Edge Community Edition is designed for the engineering community, including makers and hobbyists who create for personal projects rather than commercial purposes. It allows users to design 3D models for printing and prototyping using a free license that never expires.
