SolidCAM for Research License Conditions 

Eligibility: 

  • Available to Qualified Research Institutions, including:  Universities, colleges, research labs, teaching hospitals, non-profits, and consortia. 

  • Not available for for-profit companies, technology incubators, accelerators, public libraries, maker spaces, or hobby centers. 

  • To obtain a SolidCAM Research License, you must already hold a Research license for SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor, or Solid Edge (in general – CAD in Research version is a prerequisite). 

 

Usage Restrictions:

  • Strictly for non-commercial purposes, including: Academic research, student projects, and publication development.

  • Not to be used for professional consulting, hardware production for resale, or any commercial services.

  • Licenses are non-transferable and must be managed on institutional computers.

  • Training is restricted to students; the general public cannot be trained under this license.

Key Benefits: 

  • Unrestricted use for publications, industry-funded projects, IP transfer, and patent applications. 
  • No educational watermarks. 
  • Full compatibility with the commercial version of SolidCAM. 
  • Special pricing to support research funding. 

 

Educational vs. Research Purposes:

  • Educational Purpose: Classroom instruction and student projects, with results entering the public domain. 

  • Research Purpose: Research-related activities involving problem-solving, programming, and analysis, excluding commercial purposes and curriculum development. 

 

Availability:

  • Research licenses will be available starting from November 1, 2024.