Solid Solutions joins Growth Forge as a partner

Solid Solutions, part of the TriMech Group, provides engineering, design and manufacturing technology to more than 30,000 organisations globally. The company supports innovators with CAD, simulation, data management, manufacturing workflows, training and consultancy, helping teams move from concept to prototype to production with greater speed, clarity and confidence.

“I’m really looking forward to working with Tech South West and being part of Growth Forge this year. There are some brilliant founders in the region doing exciting work in UAV, HealthTech and CleanTech, and it will be great to support them with practical guidance that helps move their ideas forward.”

Connor Smith, Regional Account Manager (Southwest)

Margaretha Samuels leads the SOLIDWORKS for Startups programme at Solid Solutions, supporting early stage and scaling hardware companies across the UK. She specialises in helping founders build strong design foundations, adopt efficient CAD workflows, and avoid common early-stage engineering challenges. Margaretha collaborates closely with teams in UAV, HealthTech and CleanTech, providing guidance on modelling best practice, design validation and preparing for manufacture.

Her focus is on giving innovators the confidence, tools and support they need to accelerate product development and bring high quality prototypes to life quickly and effectively.

Connor Smith supports engineering and technology companies across the Southwest, helping them access the tools, expertise and guidance needed to scale their product development. With a strong understanding of the challenges faced by early stage and high growth founders, Connor connects startups with specialist support across CAD, simulation, data management, and manufacturing workflows.

He is enthusiastic about helping innovators in UAV, HealthTech and CleanTech progress from concept to prototype efficiently. Connor plays a key role in helping companies navigate the Growth Forge partnership and access tailored support from the Solid Solutions and TriMech Group teams.