SolidWorks Corporation has announced that it has acquired U.K.-based Priware Limited, a SolidWorks Gold Partner and developer of CircuitWorks software, which bridges the gap between electronic CAD and mechanical CAD software.

"Very few products made today are purely mechanical," said SolidWorks CEO Jeff Ray. "As products become 'smarter' with more complexity, electronic components are increasingly driving the design. The lines are blurring between electronic and mechanical industries, and this acquisition is a natural step toward helping engineers be more innovative and proficient in this changing climate."