SolidWorks was founded in 1993 by Jon Hirschtick to create easy-to-use and affordable 3D CAD software. It was later acquired by Dassault Systemes and has grown to over 1.5 million licenses worldwide. SolidWorks uses a parametric, feature-based approach with a history-based modeling technique to allow for design flexibility. It stores files using the Microsoft Structured Storage format. The document also provides an overview of engine blowers and superchargers, describing roots-style blowers and screw-type compressors as two main positive displacement types that deliver constant pressure increases at all engine speeds.