Engine model being emailed to China

National Security: Why your SOLIDWORKS reseller matters

The Importance of Working with a U.S.-based Engineering Software and Services Provider for National Security 

In today’s increasingly adversarial global landscape, the collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), U.S.-based defense contractors, and domestic companies with U.S. citizens as employees is critical in ensuring national security and maintaining a competitive edge. These partnerships foster technological innovation, enhance data security, and strengthen national security infrastructure. In this article, we will explore the significance of hosting data within the United States and how it provides unparalleled advantages regarding privacy, legal protection, and control over sensitive information. 

Ensuring Data Security and Control 

We prioritize your organization’s and our country’s national security at Design and Process. One vital aspect is that all our client, contact, and support data is hosted entirely on our systems within the United States.  

In today’s digital era, digital data is increasingly significant in intellectual property protection, military operations, weapons design, research and development, and design personnel identities. By partnering with Design and Process, the DoD, defense contractors, and domestic companies can benefit from our stringent privacy controls, at-rest encryption, and encrypted email communications that safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized access or breaches.  

Complete Control and Security 

When you choose to work with Design and Process, a U.S.-owned and operated company that employs only U.S. citizens, you can rest assured that your organization will comply with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and other national security regulations. Unlike multinational CAD software and support vendors that share data and technical support across international borders, partnering with Design and Process guarantees compliance with these essential regulations, mitigating potential risks and ensuring the utmost security for your sensitive design information and design personnel identities. 

By entrusting Design and Process with your organization’s CAD software licensing, support, software training, data management, process optimization, or strategic business support, you can be confident that your data remains within the United States, safeguarded from external threats. Any time you share data with us, email us, call for technical support, or make a purchase, that content always remains in the U.S. and is never seen by outside eyes.  

Conclusion: Safeguarding National Security through CAD Vendor Selection 

In conclusion, collaborating with Design and Process, a U.S.-based company exclusively employing U.S. citizens, ensures compliance with crucial regulations such as ITAR while providing unparalleled privacy advantages, legal protections, and control over sensitive design information. By working with us, the DoD, defense contractors, and domestic companies can prioritize national security, foster design innovation, and safeguard their intellectual property. We can create a more secure future for our warfighters and our country. 

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

More From Design & Process

Embedded AI in SOLIDWORKS

If you haven’t already been using the embedded AI tools within SOLIDWORKS, you should check it out immediately.

Here are all the embedded AI tools you can use now to help you design faster.

Read More »

AI in SOLIDWORKS in 2026

AI in SOLIDWORKS is here. It’s evolving and evolving fast. Let’s look at  the current state of AI in SOLIDWORKS 2026. Native AI to SOLIDORKS comes in two flavors – there’s embedded AI and AI Virtual Companions. Here’s what that means for you:

Read More »

Mastering SOLIDWORKS Routing: Build Intelligent Piping and Electrical Systems Faster

Model Mania is a fantastic way to hone, refine, and extend your CAD skills with SOLIDWORKS. In this example we look at the Model Mania Challenge from 2025. Let’s highlight some of the tips and tricks in this specific challenge that can really help you model quickly in your day to day CAD work. Here you’ll find the drawing for phase 1 and then the changes required for phase 2. If you want to follow along, the answers are shown at the end of the article.

Read More »

Submit Quote Request

Request a Quote

Network vs. Standalone

A Network license allows multiple users to share a pool of licenses across a network, while a Standalone license is tied to a single computer and can only be used by one user at a time.

  • If you are a sole user or prefer to have dedicated licenses for each machine, a standalone license will likely be the best option. However, for teams that need to share licenses across multiple users or locations, network licenses offer greater flexibility.

 

Term vs. Perpetual

With a perpetual license, you own the software and can use it forever, while with a term license, you only have access to the software for the duration of your subscription period. 

  • If you have stable design needs, a predictable budget and want to own the software outright, perpetual is your best option. For companies with fluctuating project needs who want lower upfront costs and flexibility to adjust their software usage, term licenses are your best option.

Change Reseller Request Form

SOLIDWORKS Account Change Request

SOLIDWORKS SUPPORTING RESELLER ACCOUNT CHANGER REQUEST (ACR)

You have a choice when it comes to who you work with for your SOLIDWORKS licensing, training and support. By submitting this form you are informing SOLIDWORKS that you would prefer to work with DESIGN and Process LLC. 

While Government entities MUST purchase through Lyme Computer Systems the sole-source vendor for GSA, and ESI purchases, each government entity may select their SOLIDWORKS supporting reseller by filling out this form.


*(5) Original Customer Information


*(6) Original Contact Information

*AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZATION, AND CERTIFICATION (Read Carefully):  I, the undersigned, submit and verify that the Account Change Request form and information, to the best of my knowledge, contain true and correct statements. I understand that knowingly making a false or inaccurate statement on this form may result in a rejection of my request.  I hereby authorize Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. to verify the information on this form and this authorization should any questions arise.


Request Government Quote

Government Training Quote

Request Commercial Quote

Training Quote Onsite

Event Registration

0