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SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard is a ‘first article’ and in-process inspection solution that optimises the creation of inspection documentation. With a standalone application and embedded SOLIDWORKS plug-in, SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard allows you to lev

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Generate First-Article Reports in 5 Minutes

Automatically extract dimensions, tolerances and GD&T from 2D drawings or 3D PMI, then create ballooned drawings, Excel/PDF inspection reports and CMM programs in one click. Compliant with AS9102, PPAP and ISO 13485 templates, it slashes QC documentation time by 90 % and eliminates manual errors.

Intelligent 3D PMI Ballooning

Read SOLIDWORKS MBD models natively, automatically recognize 3D dimensions, tolerances and notes, and generate interactive ballooned drawings and inspection lists. Direct connectivity to Mitutoyo, Hexagon and other CMM systems closes the loop from design to quality assurance.

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One-Click Smart Ballooning

Instantly detect every dimension, tolerance and GD&T symbol in 2D drawings or 3D PMI, generate interactive balloon callouts in seconds, then export to Excel or PDF reports with a single click—say goodbye to manual numbering forever.

Automatic CMM Program Generation

Convert detected features and tolerances directly into CMM programs compatible with Mitutoyo, Hexagon PC-DMIS and other leading metrology systems—cut programming time by 80 % and guarantee a 1:1 match between design intent and measured data.

Industry Templates & Compliance at One Click

Pre-loaded templates for AS9102, PPAP, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820 automatically populate characteristic dimensions, tolerances, sample sizes and acceptance criteria, ensuring your first-article and in-process inspections pass customer or regulatory audits on the first submission.

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