SolidWorks design 2026 brings you enhancements across the portfolio. In this video, we'll focus on the new functionality coming to SolidWorks for plastics. For those who spend their time designing plastic parts in SolidWorks. Understanding manufacturability can dramatically impact both cost and time to market. SolidWorks plastics 2026 introduces powerful new enhancements that every part designer and mold maker can appreciate. To showcase what's new. Let's look at the joystick control for the Vermeer Horizontal drilling machine. Plastic providers are constantly introducing new polymers to the market, and the SolidWorks plastics 2026 material database continues to keep pace. In this release, users will find 85 new materials that have been added and 12 existing materials which have been updated. In addition, the solver has been optimized to reduce solve times by up to 30% depending on the type of analysis that you're running. The first analysis on this part shows a short shot caused by relatively thin walls and rips. In previous versions, plastics could detect a short shot, but users had no clear way to visualize the unfilled volume. New in 2026, the unfilled volume result is displayed as the first result when a short shot occurs, ensuring these errors never go unnoticed. After thickening the ribs and overall wall sections, improving both parts strength and flow, the analysis is rerun. The model now fills successfully, eliminating the short shot. With the fill complete. We can now check for secondary manufacturing concerns like weld lines and air traps. Weld lines are minimal and mostly appear in non cosmetic areas. Air traps are also calculated and highlight several zones where trapped air could affect the part. To get a better understanding of these air traps. This study also sold for venting pressure. Results show a high pressure region at the top of the part, reaching around three mega pascals. At this level, burn marks and material degradation may occur during the filling. In past versions, venting could only be defined at vertices, but in real modes. Vents often follow split lines and edges where air naturally escapes. New in 2026, users can now define edges for venting. In this example, rib vents and parting line vents have been added. After updating the boundary conditions. Results show a dramatic reduction in venting pressure and proper filling across the part. Mitigating any concerns of material degradation during fill. SolidWorks plastics also support thermoset materials. These materials cure through chemical reaction instead of cooling. These include things like epoxies, phenolic resins, silicones, and other specialty materials. For this joystick, the palm and finger grips will be made of a silicon. This requires a thermoset definition pulled from the material, database or defined by the user. When simulating thermoset, the solver runs until the part reaches the target cure level. New. In 2026, a parameter called volume percentage above target curing and injection has been added. This ensures that the parts are properly cured before the injection takes place. Providing valuable insights into cycle times and preventing unwanted warping or breakage after injection takes place. With enhancements in materials solver speed. Short shot visualization. Venting. Definition and thermoset curing. SolidWorks plastics 2026 helps designers and mold makers ensure parts are manufacturable, reliable and ready for market. Together with our TriMech Group partners, we are showcasing the latest and greatest enhancements across the SolidWorks 2026 portfolio. On our dedicated What's New Web page. There, you can dive deep into our blogs and videos that outline everything you need to know about the new release, and you'll also be able to get in touch with our experienced engineers. For a tailored look at how SolidWorks design 2026 could boost your business.