Monthly Archives: December 2012
SolidWorks World 2013 Partner Profile: Striker Systems
One of the things we’ve heard from SolidWorks World attendees over the past few years is that you’d like to learn more in advance about the SolidWorks partners who set up booths in the Partner Pavilion. So now through SolidWorks World 2013, we’ll
... ContinuedSomething Intersecting in SolidWorks 2013: Join Your Parts to Find Volumes
This is yet another trick to find the volume of a fluid, air, etc in SolidWorks; I seem to get asked this often, so I’d like to share all the different tips and tricks you can use to make your
... ContinuedPart Two: Stirring up the Maker Movement with the MakerBot® Replicator™ 2 Desktop 3D Printer
As we discussed in Part One of the series, the Maker movement is harnessing ideas and technology to spur innovation. MakerBot’s Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer is bridging the gap between engineers, researchers, designers and creative professionals to create amazing,
... ContinuedNew on Born to Design: Auswall uses SolidWorks to develop mountain bikes—for skiing
The German engineers at Auswall combine industrial design, engineering, and ergonomics to create thrilling products. These specialties all matter when designing equipment, including a downhill mountain bike that folds into a backpack and can be used on skis or wheels.
... ContinuedPart One: 3D Printers and the Emergence of the Maker Movement
WIRED’s editor-in-chief Chris Anderson recently published a book suggesting that the Maker movement will likely transform the U.S. economy. Anderson believes that as the Maker movement gains momentum, the American spirit of tinkering and building will be re-tooled and made
... Continued