SolidWorks is a 3D CAD modeling software created by Jon Hirschtick in 1993 after earning $1 million from participating in the MIT blackjack team. Headquartered in Waltham, MA, SolidWorks allows users to design products in 2D and then view them as 3D models, aiding the manufacturing process. It is used by over 3 million engineers and designers at hundreds of thousands of organizations worldwide. SolidWorks continues to expand its capabilities through acquisitions and new releases to help users design, simulate, and sustainably manufacture products.