Inside Dassault’s 3D Experience Lab: How Startups Build, Scale, And Ship

Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] the CES show floor goes dark and the crowds thin out, the real conversations begin.We sat down with Dassault Systèmes’ Fred Vacher and Abhishek Bali to explore how early-stage startups turn flashy demos into certified, manufacturable products. Using virtual twins, hands-on mentorship, and a global partner ecosystem, they walk founders through the hard part of innovation, moving from prototype to production. If you’ve ever wondered why some ideas stall while others scale, this conversation breaks down the journey step by step.We dig into the mission of the 3DEXPERIENCE Lab and how it works hand in hand with SOLIDWORKS for Startups to support founders across design, simulation, compliance, and industrialization. Many teams join for CAD and quickly discover a full-stack platform that includes multiphysics simulation, quality systems, clinical workflows, data management, and real-time collaboration. The mentorship layer adds a critical advantage: expert design reviews, manufacturing guardrails, and introductions to enterprise partners across more than a dozen industries. That’s how a clever concept becomes a product that survives audits, pilots, and real-world production.The broader tech landscape is evolving fast. Impact is no longer an afterthought, it’s the goal. Deep tech is on the rise, especially in medical devices, industrial systems, and sustainable hardware. We dive into the emergence of “physical AI,” where embodied systems like exoskeletons and humanoid robots gain intelligence at the edge. At CES, the team highlighted startups working on pill-based endoscopy, mobility exoskeletons, biosensors, and desktop dialysis. Meanwhile, Dassault’s main booth showcased life sciences innovation at scale, from virtual hospitals and organ twins to patient-specific implants designed in CATIA and manufactured for real-world deployment. Sustainability was front and center too, with energy harvesting and ultra-thin batteries that could eliminate disposable power sources for sensors and smart tags.Founders will walk away with a practical playbook: design for manufacturing from day one, simulate early to cut costs and risks, plan certification upfront, and build long-term partnerships that support growth. We also preview what’s coming at 3DEXPERIENCE World, including community showcases, maker spaces, and generative AI tools reshaping 3D design and engineering.Ready to move beyond hype and into real-world impact? Listen in, subscribe for more deep dives, and share what you’re building next.Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showMore at https://linktr.ee/EvanKirstel