Webinar
Design Validation & Prototyping Workflows for Startups
19 August 2026 11:00 Europe/London
In part two of the Startups Success Series, learn how to validate your models, test performance early, and reduce physical prototype costs using Simulation and assembly checking tools included in your Startup programme.
What You’ll Learn
Basic Simulation setup
Quick stress and performance checks
Why materials matter
Assembly clearance + interference checks
Production‑ready drawing improvements
Custom properties + BOM workflows
Intro to cloud collaboration
About the Series
This session is part of the SOLIDWORKS for Startups Success Series, a three‑part webinar journey designed to help early‑stage hardware teams get more value from the tools included in the Startups programme.
Across the series, you’ll learn how to:
Build cleaner models
Validate designs earlier
Prepare for manufacturing and scale
Each session builds on the last, so join all three for the full experience.
Speaker Spotlight
James Hankins
James Hankins is an Applications Engineer at Solid Solutions, helping engineering teams develop their skills and get the most from their SOLIDWORKS investment. As a SOLIDWORKS Certified Expert (CSWE), James delivers training courses, customer workshops, technical seminars and pre-sales demonstrations, drawing on extensive experience supporting users across a wide range of industries. With a background in Product Design and a passion for engineering education, he specialises in translating complex CAD workflows into practical, effective solutions that help customers improve productivity and design confidence.
Jonathan Hill-Davies
Jonathan Hill-Davies is responsible for supporting innovators, entrepreneurs and early-stage product development companies through the SOLIDWORKS for Startups Programme at Solid Solutions. Working closely with hardware startups across the UK, he helps founders gain access to industry-leading design, simulation and product development technologies, alongside the training, guidance and support needed to bring new products to market. With a strong focus on building relationships and understanding business challenges, Jonathan works with organisations at every stage of their growth journey, connecting them with the resources and expertise that help accelerate innovation and commercial success.