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      <![CDATA[ Thanking US Veterans this Memorial Day ]]>
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This Memorial Day Weekend in the United States we honor our military veterans that have given the ultimate sacrifice.



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 This Memorial Day weekend brings thousands to the Boston Common at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument to see the 37,000 US flags, provided by the&nbsp;Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund. &nbsp;The Flag Garden is planted in memory of Massachusetts service men and women who gave their lives in defending our country from the Revolutionary War to the present. The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund (MMHF) is officially MMHF at Home Base, permanently cementing the long-standing partnership between Home Base and MMHF.







For over 15 years, SOLIDWORKS Edu team has provided the SOLIDWORKS Military Veterans Program (MVP) to US and Canadian Veterans.  We also support Veterans in our Start-up program and manufacturing training organizations like Workshops for Warriors.  MySolidWorks provides free online training to Veterans.  MakebyMe is a free DIY software application for wood working.  The SOLIDWORKS User Group Community and SOLIDWORKS Forum are great places for Veterans to learn more about SOLIDWORKS programs.



SOLIDWORKS MILITARY VETERANS Program







SOLIDWORKS is a proud supporter of our active military and veterans, and thank them for their service. We are pleased to offer the SOLIDWORKS Student Edition at a discounted rate to military actively serving in the US or Canada and/or veterans. Veterans can receive a copy of the SOLIDWORKS Student Edition for $20.



The SOLIDWORKS Student Edition, 12 month license, includes the following features to enhance your designing and learning experience:




SOLIDWORKS Premium (3D CAD software)



SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium (FEA tools)



SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation (CFD tools)



SOLIDWORKS Motion (Kinematics analysis)



SOLIDWORKS Plastics Premium (Part and mold filling analysis)



SOLIDWORKS Sustainability (Environmental impact tools)



SOLIDWORKS Electrical Professional (Electrical systems design tools)



SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional (Integrate design and manufacturing processes)



SOLIDWORKS Model-Based Definition (Define, organize, and publish 3D PMI)



SOLIDWORKS Composer (Technical documentation tools)



SOLIDWORKS Visualize Professional (Develop rich, photo quality content)



MySolidWorks for Students (Your connection to everything SOLIDWORKS)



eDrawings® Professional (Viewing and publishing application)




With&nbsp;MySolidWorks&nbsp;training, you get hours of free online learning.



100% Cloud CAD with SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers







If you don&#8217;t have access to a Windows PC that can run SOLIDWORKS (desktop), Veterans can also be part of our SOLIDWORKS Maker community. SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers here at $48/year &#8211; all you need is a web browser.



3D CAD Design Software for Hobbyists | SOLIDWORKS for Makers&nbsp;



SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers includes:&nbsp;&nbsp;




Cloud 3D CAD: Browser-based



Cloud Storage



AI-powered Design Guidance and Design Assistant



Cloud Rendering and Interactive 3D Presentations



Simulation: Motion Studies



Access to Learning Content and Maker Communities




Start-up Program







Are&nbsp;you a Veteran wanting to start your own company to design and manufacture a physical product? Our Start-up Program –&nbsp;www.solidworks.com/startups&nbsp;helps Veteran start up’s get software and support.







One of my&nbsp;best career experiences&nbsp;was visiting Workshop for Warriors in San Diego.&nbsp; They provide our SOLIDWORKS Certification Exams to their students for an industry standard credential.&nbsp; Along with certifications in manufacturing, Haas CNC, and welding, Workshop for Warriors has 100% job placement.



MakeByMe Software



Are you a Veteran that likes DIY projects or working with wood?&nbsp;&nbsp;MakeByMe&nbsp;is free software to help you design, assembly and create a bill of material cut list to bring to Home Depot or your favorite lumber store.&nbsp; From standard wood sizes, MakeByMe even works on a smart phone.&nbsp; &nbsp;



We also invite Veterans to reach out to SOLIDWORKS users at a local&nbsp;SOLIDWORKS User Group&nbsp;meeting in your area or join our&nbsp;SOLIDWORKS User Forum&nbsp;on line.



Veterans.&nbsp; Thank you for your service.



Design well.&nbsp; Marie
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      <![CDATA[ 20 Years with SOLIDWORKS EDU – Celebrate with Me – 50% Off SOLIDWORKS Design Premium for Students ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:49:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ For 20 Years, I have been fortunate to be an engineering and…
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      <![CDATA[ For 20 Years, I have been fortunate to be an engineering and education advocate for the SOLIDWORKS EDU team for Dassault Systèmes. Preparing job-ready students for our commercial customers and providing relevant technology education at all academic levels have been my two goals.Parents, Mentors and SWUGN members, now it’s time to celebrate! The holidays are here and so is the ability to purchase SOLIDWORKS Design Premium for Students at 50% off for a student you know.This offer contains SOLIDWORKS Design Premium, SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium, SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation SOLIDWORKS Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Visualize, SOLIDWORKS Composer, learning content, coupons for CSWA &#038; CSWP exams ($198 value) and more.Go to https://lnkd.in/eUCK-vcd
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Enter: Marie50Offer valid from now until Dec 30, 2025Thank you, educators, students and the SOLIDWORKS community for 20 years of celebrating your achievements too.And thank you Suchit Jain, SOLIDWORKS EDU and Dassault Systemes for great memories with my teammates, our resellers, educators, students, SOLIDWORKS Certification team, 3DEXPERIENCE EDU team, makers and Fab Labs, US Veterans, SWUGN members, and SOLIDWORKS for Good.Suchit’s SOLIDWORKS Advocacy &#038; Community Team 2020 at 3DEXPERIENCE WorldSOLIDWORKS EDU Team 2018 at SOLIDWORKS WorldMarie’s Office 2019 – Thank you plaques and photos from SOLIDWORKS Student TeamsSOLIDWORKS World 2012 Tom Atchison ‘Rocket Man’ Student SponsorshipSOLIDWORKS World 2012 with Bruno Maisonnier and NAOAAKRUTI Design Competition Pune, India 2019SOLIDWORKS Certification CNS – Poland 2014SOLIDWORKS World 2015 empowering women startups interview with  Bettina Chen electrical engineer Roominate, STEM innovative construction toy for girlsSOLIDWORKS World 2010 CEO Jeff Ray holds up CubSat from University of California Irving3DEXPERIENCE World 2022 with SuchitMaker Faire NYC 2017 with SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids and Meeting Magic Wheelchair on SOLIDWORKS for GoodSOLIDWORKS EDU European VAR Event Malta 2018 – Thank you Valerie Lecolle.3DEXPERIENCE World 2023 Erin Winick Anthony with Suchit – from student entrepreneur in 2017 to STEM advocate, entrepreneur and inspirational leader.Czech Republic Reseller SolidVision Supports Educators and Students 2024 – I first visited CTU Formula Student Team in 2015.SOLIDWORKS World 2007 New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina – SOLIDWORKS Team Built Factory Five Racecar to Raise Money for STEM OutreachInterview with Manish Kumar, CEO SOLIDWORKS, 2023 – Thank you Simge.Corp Willy (Richard Williams) Creates Pasta Bridges, Wooden Bridges, and other STEM Projects for students of Nevada &#038; beyond – over 20 years.Gian Paulo Bassi on SOLIDWORKS Education, Makers, Fab Labs and Apps for Kids 20183DEXPERIENCE World 2020 EDU Zone with Job Fair and Job Skills for Students – Thank you Sara.Shanghai Technical School Competition 2014SOLIDWORKS World 2014 Bertrand Sicot with then student Boyan Slat, The Ocean Cleanup ProjectCerritos College – CSWA and CSWP Student SuccessFormula Student Team Visit and FABLAB UE Visit Madrid, SpainSOLIDWORKS World 2018 “Angel Legs” Professor Kyoungchul Kong, KoreaFab12 Shenzhen China 2016 with Neil Gershenfeld, Director of Center for Bits and Atoms, MIT and MakersWorkshop for Warriors, 2015 San Diego, CA – Thank you Chris Morse!Shell Eco Marathon with Support From VAR CADWARE (Visiativ) 2012Western Mass SWUGN with SWUGN Leader John MatrishonSOLIDWORKS World 2019 with Baylor University – Baylor Baja SAE TeamSWUGN Lincoln Nebraska – sitting with University of Nebraska Husker Racing Baja Team with Chris Wurtele &#038;Todd Blacksher multistate – user tourSOLIDWORKS World 2019 talking about FIRST Robotics and Student Team sponsorshipsSOLIDWORKS World with Al Bunshaft and Astronaut Leland Melvin 2019Ba-Thong Phan visits with Team Bumblebee NUS – 2013 – but I first met this underwater robot team in 2014.Dutch Technology Teacher Jack van den Broek, SOLIDWORKS World 2012Marie and Suchit with Students at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2022SOLIDWORKS Japan Student Workshop 20223DEXPERIENCE World 2021 (Virtual) with Paul Ventimiglia, Bite Force Battlebots and Eric Beatty SWUGN Leader, Educator and AdvocateChina SOLIDWORKS EDU Resellers 2014. Thank you CK, CC, Tianhu, and Gery.National University of Singapore 20153DEXPERIENCE World 2024 – Suzanne Diekan Talent Acquisition (Internships &#038; Recent Graduates) for Dassault Systèmest4 Ireland 2011 with Rwanda Technology Educators – 1400 teachers learned SOLIDWORKS over 140K high school students.Working with SOLIDWORKS VAR Intelligy Tour Mexico Helps SOLIDWORKS Students Succeed 2016SOLIDWORKS World 2013 Featuring MIT InvenTeams for High School StudentsRapolas Grazys, Lava Drops (2017), From Student to Entrepreneur to Successful Innovative CompanySOLIDWORKS World 2007 Middle School Students Learning SOLIDWORKS featured in Opening VideoSOLIDWORKS World 2011 Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Professor Paulo Iscold and students from UFMG Brazil, 4 world aero records for the Red Bull racing teamSOLIDWORKS World 2014 Mt San Antonio College and SOLIDWORKS Certifications reach 100,000!FSAE Michigan 2013 Talking to Teams (some of my favorite times)Educator and SWUGN Leader Amy Hamilton and her Sleepy Hill Middle School in Lakeland, Florida, SOLIDWORKS Certified Young Users 2023SOLIDWORKS support for FSAE Japan since 2013Since 1997, I feel in love with SOLIDWORKS with my MassBay College students. Hosting User Group meetings &#038; Eastern Conference (2005) allowed me to share my passion with great support from the Concord office and 4 area Resellers.Formula SAE Michigan 2013 with WPI advisor and my lifelong partner – celebrating multiple wedding anniversaries with David and his studentsThank you all for allowing me to share your SOLIDWORKS stories.Design well.  Marie ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ SOLIDWORKS for Good: Eye Above Wildlife Conservation Drone Project ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Wildlife crime continues to devastate Africa’s efforts to protect rhinos and other…
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      <![CDATA[ Wildlife crime continues to devastate Africa’s efforts to protect rhinos and other endangered wildlife.  The Eye Above NPC, inspired by the Tsonga phrase “Tihlo Henhla” meaning “Eye Above,” reflects their core mission: to revolutionize conservation efforts across Southern Africa by deploying cutting-edge drone technology in the harsh, demanding environments where endangered wildlife needs it most.Through the SOLIDWORKS for Good program, Dassault Systèmes, support from the SOLIDWORKS team, SOLIDWORKS Reseller MECAD SA, founder Robert Miller and the Eye Above are making a difference in the environment and animal preservation.With innovative drone technology, AI programming and training, the Eye Above is also creating skilled jobs in rural communities.I was fortunate to hear from Robert on how the SOLIDWORKS for Good program is making a difference in both his projects and designs.  Robert stated,  “On the project related side, we plan to put 15 of these Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into service but we will need funding support to build them and we need the support of the public and corporations to make this happen.On the design side, I wish that people would dare to be different, break the rules, try new things and don’t stick to what everyone else does! SOLIDWORKS lets you design what your imagination can conjure up and then lets you test it. This aircraft is radically different to most fixed-wing VTOLs and given that we have a tiny budget, we had to trust SOLIDWORKS to simulate every aspect of the design before committing to building anything and SOLIDWORKS hasn’t let us down.”Robert praised the efforts of SOLIDWORKS experts, Stephane Bonnamour, Omar Zohni, Peter Kjellbotn, Andrew Barnes, Suchit Jain and Rudolf van den Berg and the MECAD team for volunteering their guidance to develop advanced designs, flow and structural simulations.This summer, the Eye Above has partnered with the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWF) and International Crane Foundation (ICF) with a focus to protect cranes and their critical habitats.Another drone deployment will occur with Greater Kruger Landscape. This project covers the vast landscape of Kruger National Park and protected lands in South Africa.To find out more about the Eye Above, their projects, fundraising campaigns, partnership, and volunteer opportunities, go here,Robert went on to say, “I am not one for believing in fate or aligned stars but when I was thinking how to describe this project all I could think of was that ‘this project is a rare convergence of brilliance, where countless incredible people, with perfect timing, came together in an almost cosmic alignment, creating the unstoppable momentum that ensured its success.”‘The Eye Above has sought help in many areas and have often been turned down, but in every case when the right company did come along it had incredible people like you (the SOLIDWORKS/MECAD team). The same happened with HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions who have some amazing people and in fact the same is also true for every one of our other partners, EWT, ICF, SONY, Hitec Group USA, CubePilot, Ardupilot, AOC, Flying Robot, Wham Bam Systems.Robert concluded, “This has truly turned into “A revolutionary drone, made unstoppable by the coalition it unites to protect our wildlife.”Thank you Robert for sharing your story with the SOLIDWORKS Community and developing innovative drone technology for critical conservation wildlife efforts in Africa. Thank you SOLIDWORKS team for volunteering to assist the Eye Above.Design well.  Marie ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ KXKM (KompleX KapharnaüM) – Explore the City Looking for an Urban Being ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ This week’s blog is written by my colleague, Valerie Lecolle, after her visit to KXKM near Lyon, France.KompleX KapharnaüM (KXKM) is a 20-years old multidisciplinary arts organization based in Vaulx-En-Velin France, known for its innovative and boundary-pushing performances that blend various art forms such as theater, music, visual arts, and technology. KXKM aims to create immersive experiences that challenge perceptions and ignite the imagination. With a focus on experimentation and collaboration, KXKM’s productions often feature a mix of live performances, interactive installations, and digital elements, inviting audiences to engage with art in new and unexpected ways. Through its diverse range of projects and performances, KXKM continues to push the boundaries of contemporary art and redefine the possibilities of interdisciplinary collaboration, even at a worldwide level.SOLIDWORKS For GoodAs part of our SOLIDWORKS For Good program, we are providing free SOLIDWORKS licenses to non-profit and humanitarian organizations, and KXKM is part of them, using SOLIDWORKS for 5 years in order to create the structures that serve as the basis for the projects they propose.KXKM UniverseSimon Zerbib, scenographer, welcomed us and guided us in the KXKM universe. Simon’s journey with SOLIDWORKS began during his student years at secondary school in Villeurbanne  back in 1998, forging a strong connection to the software that continues to shape his work at KXKM today.“SOLIDWORKS is a highly valued tool at KXKM as it saves us a considerable amount of time and fosters effective interaction and collaboration among our various departments. SOLIDWORKS is a tool serving our versatile and multifaceted artistic creations ” he said.Together with Pierre Duforeau, Artistic Director, he showed and explained us their two different kinds of projects they are working on: dedicated projects and long-term projects.Pierre Duforeau and Simon ZerbibTheir artistic creations are born from a rich tapestry of documentary materials, including videos, sounds, archives, words, and atmospheres, which are meticulously collected or captured by the artists themselves. Operating at the crossroads of multiple art forms, they skillfully blend these elements based on the unique requirements of each project and its contextual backdrop. Embracing the immersive potential of public spaces, all their performances unfold outdoors, leveraging the streets, squares, and buildings to craft distinctive and evocative settings for their artistic expression.Artistic VisionIn their pursuit of innovation, they continually explore new modes of performance, often opting for mobile setups that allow them to seamlessly navigate various environments. Supported by a dedicated team of technicians and engineers, they custom-build specialized tools and structures tailored to their artistic vision, enabling flexibility and adaptability to meet the demands of different venues and artistic endeavors. Structures are designed to be modular, allowing for swift dismantling and reassembly to accommodate evolving creative needs and preferences. Their creative endeavors encompass two primary categories:
Touring shows, meticulously reimagined for each new performance space, ensuring a seamless integration with the surroundings like the Migration project with reusable roofing modules. The goal here was to ensure coverage and waterproofing on demountable structures.

Site-specific projects, commissioned to resonate with specific areas, neighborhoods, or locales, offering bespoke experiences deeply rooted in their respective environments like the CuttingGardens. CuttingGardens is a global conference on innovative M/EEG data analysis methods. It occurs in multiple locations worldwide, featuring a unified global program broadcasted to all, along with tailored local programs including talks, tutorials, posters, and social events.
A big thank you to KXKM and its entire team for enabling the creation of synergies between artistic concepts and the public, and for reestablishing dialogue to evoke emotions.Thank you Valerie for sharing KXKM’s story with the SOLIDWORKS Community.Design well, Marie ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Not a Tractor – A Way of Thinking ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:41:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ You do not have to be a farmer’s daughter to understand the significance of a tractor on a small farm.  I learned this lesson when I was a little girl with my parents and grandparents, along with the importance of supporting the small farmer resonates with me today.I am fortunate to introduce you to Horace Clemmons, a man with a vision for all farmers to afford a tractor.  The tractor, designed in SOLIDWORKS, uses locally produced components – no matter where you are in the world and an open source model. For Horace, it is not a tractor, but a new way of thinking.And where is Horace making a difference?  Look at Zimbabwe, Uganda and Cuba to start. Working with the local engineering universities – “Made in Africa” has a new definition.Horace uses locally sourced common components, recycled components, and assembled components close to home at a fair, affordable price for the small farmer.Thank you Edward Randolph for sharing your beautiful SOLIDWORKS models and drawings with the open source tractor community.For more information on this program, please visit Ronnie Tractors.Design well.  Marie ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ What Can Students See At 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023? ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:15:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023, February 12-15, 2023 is filled with great events for…
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      <![CDATA[ 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023, February 12-15, 2023 is filled with great events for students, in-person in Nashville, TN or virtually from anywhere.  And 3DEXPERIENCE World is free for students!Hurry up, Students! Register Now for the Virtual Event today for FREE!If you are a student, you can attend 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023 in Nashville, TN.In-person, visit the 3DEXPERIENCE Education Zone to see student teams, Formula SAE Vanderbilt University and Shell Eco Marathon Louisiana Tech University.  Check out new software tools from SOLIDWORKS R&#038;D and Dassault Systemes including SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids and SOLIDWORKS Cloud Apps for Students.Have a great experience in the NIAR virtual simulation booth from Wichita State University.  Speak with Makers for Good from Mexico to learn about their humanitarian projects.You will not be disappointed to learn from exciting influencers and makers Erin Winick and Greg Bejtlich.Whether you attend virtually or in person, students can jumpstart your career at 3DEXPERIENCE World 3DXW23. Students who register for and attend the event will get a free SOLIDWORKS Cloud Apps for Students license and some SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Works certification exams, full details and rules for virtual attendees can be found here.I’m attending the conference as a virtual attendee; are there any sessions I am required to attend in order to get access to the free exam offer?Yes.  You MUST attend the Tuesday General Session at the very least in order to be included in the free exam offer.  You can either attend the session live on the event platform, or watch a recording of the event on the vent platform after it has ended and been posted.  If you watch the recording, you must watch it through the event platform no later than Thursday February 23rd to get access to the free exam offer.  Please note that you must watch the live stream or the recording via the event platform.  If you watch it any other way, then your virtual attendee account will not show that you attended, and you will not be included in the free exam event.If you think you are “CAD fast”, then try your skills at 3DEXPERIENCE Model Mania. SOLIDWORKS Challenge – Virtual: on Monday, February 13th at 12:00pm EST participants will be provided with a drawing and will be asked to model a part using any SOLIDWORKS software.Attend technology filled general sessions, career building sessions, and design skills sessions streaming or play on demand after the event.Check out our virtual session catalog here: 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023 Virtual Sessions Catalog  to explore the training sessions available to you.Hurry up, Students! Register Now for the Virtual Event today for FREE!The SOLIDWORKS Community and 3DEXPERIENCE EDU teams look forward in seeing you at 3DEXPERIENCE World!Design well, Marie ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ ARM4ALL Student Design Contest at 3DEXPERIENCE World ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:26:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ 3DEXPERIENCE Works For Good, in partnership with the LN4 Hand Foundation, launches…
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      <![CDATA[ 3DEXPERIENCE Works For Good, in partnership with the LN4 Hand Foundation, launches the ARM4ALL Student design contest, which aims at helping LN4 organization produce a new prosthetic device, complementary to the new LN4’s hand using our latest technology from SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE Works Universe.Students! You can make a difference in the world by designing the next generation mechanical “below elbow and above elbow” device that complements LN4 prosthetic hand.With help from the DASSAULT SYSTEMES 3DXEDU team, students will receive 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS, our newest software with full cloud apps xDesign, xShape for your tablet or Chromebook and our latest SOLIDWORKS technology that allows you to store your data on the cloud and connect to SOLIDWORKS desktop you love.Teachers! We would love to see your student teams participate too.How do you sign up? Dates and Actions are available on the Arms4All site.Thank you Jason Pohl, Suchit Jain, Mike Mandonca, Jordan Tadic, Valerie Lecolle, Abhishek Bali, Michael Mendonca from LN4 and the 3DXEdu team for creating the Arm4All Student Design Contest.Students!  We look forward in seeing your designs.Be well.  Marie ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ SOLIDWORKS For Good at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2022 ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2022 02:07:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ 3DEXPERIENCE World 2022. February 7-9, will highlight many aspects of the SOLIDWORKS…
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      <![CDATA[ 3DEXPERIENCE World 2022. February 7-9, will highlight many aspects of the SOLIDWORKS community.  The SOLIDWORKS for Good program supports not-for-profit organizations,  providing  SOLIDWORKS community awareness  and software tools to help educate others and make our world better. The Seashore Trolley MuseumOur newest organization is the Seashore Trolley Museum of Kennebunkport, Maine.  The Seashore Trolley Museum educates the world about the history of transit.  The 1912 Portland-Lewiston Interurban Narcissus,  is currently being restored.  SOLIDWORKS software is assisting project manager Ernie Eaton and his team in this award-winning restoration.  Their use of SOLIDWORKS Visualize produces such life-like results, you can almost hear the bell ring.Original components, such as the truck mounting bracket from Car 41, are designed in SOLIDWORKS and then CNC routed.Educators – the Seashore Trolley Museum also has great resources for teaching and learning.  We are not able to showcase the Seashore Trolley Museum this year, but you can visit them in Maine for a great vacation.The Magic WheelchairOur partnership with the Magic Wheelchair organization continues to grow.  Now the DASSAULT SYSTEMES Foundation, our employees, and the 3DEXPERIENCE Works software tools,  support the amazing custom wheelchair builds for kiddos – right out of our 3DEXPERIENCE Fab Lab in Waltham, MA.   Thank you to our VARs and SOLIDWORKS community that also supports these epic builds.You can learn more about the Magic Wheelchair from the 3DEXPERIENCE World 2022 Break out session “Building Magic for Super Heroes in Wheelchairs”, Wednesday February 9.LN4 Giving a Helping HandSOLIDWORKS for Good supports the  LN4 organization, Giving a Helping Hand, where designers from our community and SOLIDWORKS R&#038;D engineers help to improve and implement changes to  free hand  prosthetics for those in need.  This year at 3DEXPERIENCE World, General Session, Day 3, Suchit Jain will announce a new competition for students and LN4 using our SOLIDWORKS cloud apps.Danielle Boyer and The Steam ConnectionThe STEAMConnection organization is on a mission to make technology education for youth with the power of robotics.  Danielle Boyer, Founder and CEO,  is a young Indigenous (Ojibwe – Sault Ste Marie Tribe) robotics inventor, author, activist, and advocate for youth who has been teaching kids since she was ten years old. Danielle creates equitable and innovative learning solutions for minority youths with robots that she designs, manufacturers, and gives away for free.  With tools like SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids and help from our SOLIDWORKS User Groups and VARs, we look forward in seeing new projects in 2022..We hope you can participate in 3DEXPERIENCE World and learn about SOLIDWORKS for Good. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ 3DEXPERIENCE World: More SOLIDWORKS. More Apps. More Fun! ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:20:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ 3DEXPERIENCE World  is the best event to learn more about SOLIDWORKS, explore…
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      <![CDATA[ 3DEXPERIENCE World  is the best event to learn more about SOLIDWORKS, explore new technology, and get inspired by our community of designers, engineers, educators and students.For 17 years, I went to SOLIDWORKS World, as a customer, user group leader, partner, educator, and employee.  This is my first 3DEXPERIENCE World to learn more about SOLIDWORKS, more about cloud-based software applications (Apps), and have fun with our growing community.  With my teammates, we just call it “World”.Learning.  At World, there are more SOLIDWORKS breakout sessions than last year. These sessions include the latest SOLIDWORKS enhancements, best practices to improve your skills, and prepare for a SOLIDWORKS Certification exam (418K Certified SOLIDWORKS Users).  I remember the Sketch Tips and Tricks session from my first user group meeting.  I can’t wait to learn more about the 2020 features.SOLIDWORKS 2020 runs on your Windows desktop. Model mania will challenge the best designers at World using SOLIDWORKS in lightning speed.  Over 20 years, SOLIDWORKS features have changed allowing engineers to get their work done faster.   As technology changes, additional functionality related to SOLIDWORKS users must expand and enhance the product design process.  That is where the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and advancement in manufacturing technology come in.At world, there are sessions on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and product development Apps related to SOLIDWORKS.  My 2020 resolution is to learn more about the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.  So this past month, I reviewed the World event program and want to share with you what I have learned – before you go to Nashville, TN, USA, February 9-12, 2020.  If you cannot get to Nashville, you can catch live streaming at Live.SolidWorks.com.Here are some helpful key definitions.3DEXPERIENCE World 2020 is an event for designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, researchers, educators, and students to learn, innovate, and celebrate together.  Building on the legacy of SOLIDWORKS World, it’s the source for new innovation that centers around SOLIDWORKS and its partners.  It’s also about the software applications, relevant to the SOLIDWORKS user, with Dassault Systèmes technologies.3DEXPERIENCE platform is a business technology platform developed by Dassault Systèmes.  The platform is both a cloud-based innovation platform and a transaction platform.3DEXPERIENCE Apps are software applications based on Dassault Systèmes technologies.  Our software brands CATIA, DELMIA, SOLIDWORKS, SIMULIA, ENOVIA, NETVIBES and EXALEAD are part of the Dassault Systèmes portfolio.3DEXPERIENCE WORKS portfolio is a cloud-based collaborative, product development environment, that unites an entire organization from design and manufacturing to service and marketing.   Apps come from SOLIDWORKS, DELMIAWorks, SIMULIAWorks, ENOVIAWorks and more.3DEXPERIENCE Roles are a collection of related software Apps.  My favorite Apps are xDesign and xShape. You can learn more about these Apps, the platform, and cloud technology at World. You can also learn more about new Apps at MySolidWorks.com Training.Inspiration. What makes the World experience so uplifting is the human aspect of what gathers us together as engineers and designers.  These inspirational stories provide lasting memories for years to come.World features Dean Kamen, inventor, entrepreneur, STEM advocate, and founder of FIRST and FIRST Global, my hero.  There are more inspirational speakers outlined here.In the Playground Edu area, you can speak with student teams from, Tennessee Tech FSAE and Baja SAE, Louisiana Tech Shell Eco-marathon, University of Tennessee FSAE, and Dripping Spring HS (Texas) IEEE RC 4×4.You can also talk with researchers from Vanderbilt University developing a submarine living space in real time on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform with other students from India and France.Community. Our community is an inspiration at World!  Stop by the Playground 3DEXPERIENCE for Good area to see Magic Wheelchair, LN4 prosthetic hands, and Danielle Boyer, Every Kids Gets a Robot.And don’t forget this is a Users Group meeting.  There are special meetings with SOLIDWORKS User Group leaders on Wednesday morning.Start-ups. Eight start-ups pitch for a chance at World.  See the preliminaries on Monday night and the finals Wednesday at General Session,  You can vote  for your favorite too.Fun. Nashville is Music City!  On Tuesday night it’s all about Bash on Broadway.  Bring a jacket and a smile from a really great time.I will be with students and educators in the Playground EDU Area Sunday night, Feb 10, 6 pm – 8pm.  Stop by and say hello.  See you at World! Marie ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Steampunk 1577 Changes Lives with Electric Wheelchair Kit Designed in SOLIDWORKS ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ FIRST Robotics Competition Team Steampunk 1577 started the FRC revolution in Israel…
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      <![CDATA[ Fifteen years ago, FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team Steampunk 1577 started the FRC revolution in Israel. One of the founding Israeli FIRST teams, they are now leaders in their region, with over 150 alumni. Steampunk 1577 hails from the city of Ra’anana, and their mission is to impact people who were not previously interested in STEM, and help them grow. They are one of the most influential FIRST teams in Israel, both with their robots and their community outreach projects. One of those projects, of which the team is incredibly proud, is their creation of a low-cost electric wheelchair kit, designed in SOLIDWORKS.“The municipal Women’s Wheelchair Basketball team trained in the sports hall at our high school, Avid High School,” explained team member Eden Lip. “The team captain was the daughter of our mentor at the time. Through that relationship, we were able to build a physical and emotional connection with the basketball team.”  Expanding on their volunteer work with Yad Sarah, the largest volunteer organization in Israel, Steampunk 1577 began volunteering with the wheelchair team. The high school students learned more about the women, what it felt like to use a wheelchair, and how they lived with different disabilities.The students were surprised to discover how expensive a motorized wheelchair costs—over ₪10,000, or around $2,800. For most people, particularly those with certain disabilities, the easier-to-use motorized wheelchair was simply unaffordable. But when a problem like that is presented to an enthusiastic and engaged robotics team like Steampunk 1577, a solution will soon be found. And that’s exactly what they did.“Thanks to the knowledge we gained through FIRST, our robotics studies, and SOLIDWORKS, we developed a low-cost motorized wheelchair kit, which is accessible to everyone, everywhere,” said Eden. The wheelchair kit is made of parts found in the standard FIRST Robotics Competition Kit of Parts (KOP), along with 3D printed parts. The kit connects to a standard, manual wheelchair, the type many people have to rent. But with Steampunk 1577’s design, no harm is done to the chair, and it can still bend fully and maintain its locking system. Adding the parts to a standard wheelchair is a simple way to make the chair motorized and mobile. And the kit is a fraction of the cost of a motorized wheelchair—only ₪500, or around $143, a nearly 85% price difference.Following their own mission and the FIRST core value of impacting and improving the world around them, Steampunk 1577 decided to make their wheelchair kit open source. “We believe that technology should be accessible to anyone around the world, especially when it comes to medical matters,” Eden explained. “Our kit can help a lot of people around the world who need an electric wheelchair but can’t handle the high cost. We want to be sure that everyone who needs it can get it.”Anyone who wants to motorize a standard wheelchair can visit Steampunk 1577’s website, download the files, print the pieces, and assemble their kit using the easy to understand guide. After completing their kit, Steampunk 1577 reached out to teams around the world with invitations to join their “low-cost electric wheelchair factory.” Teams from the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries are all part of the electric wheelchair journey.Steampunk 1577 also extended their reach when their electric wheelchair kit was featured in the Israeli media. The team and their kit could be seen on morning shows and read about in newspapers. They were even invited to present their project to the Israeli Parliament Science Committee on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. With this wider exposure, Steampunk 1577 developed relationships with hospitals and organizations and were able to supply them with low-cost motorized wheelchairs, and gain wisdom from professional caregivers and doctors. “We are always happy to develop partnerships that help us reach our goal,” explained Eden, “and we would like to ask anyone who can help to contact us.”“Our electronic wheelchair program would not have been possible without SOLIDWORKS,” Eden said. Everything in the kit, from the prototypes to the final product, was created in SOLIDWORKS. And Steampunk 1577 continues to use it now as they upgrade parts and features. Switching from a different CAD program a few years ago, Steampunk 1577’s design team found SOLIDWORKS’ UI and functions incredibly easy to learn and use, and feel that the software helped them move forward as a team.And it’s not just their mechanical design team: Steampunk 1577’s electronics team also uses SOLIDWORKS to design and create their PCBs, and the team holds yearly CAD seminars so other teams and students can learn from their experience. And when building both their FRC robot and the parts for their electric wheelchair, they do everything in their own in-house workshop, using SOLIDWORKS SolidCAM for all their CNC machining. Many team members have SOLIDWORKS Certifications and in 2020, the team hopes to be a fully sponsored SOLIDWORKS team. “SOLIDWORKS opened a new world for us,” Eden said. “A digital world where we could create everything we need to succeed.”Steampunk 1577 continues to succeed. They were subdivision finalists in the Tesla group at the 2019 FIRST World Championships in Detroit, and won the Innovation and Control Award sponsored by Rockwell Automation. They were invited on stage at SOLIDWORKS reseller Systematics’ annual conference for the SOLIDWORKS 2020 launch. And they continue to grow their skills with SOLIDWORKS and develop and improve their kit, both in its performance and its cost. With their mission to positively impact both local and global communities and teach others to love STEM, Steampunk 1577 has already changed the world.Thank you to Eden Lip and the team members and mentors of Steampunk 1577. To learn more about Steampunk 1577 and help them achieve their goals, visit their website.SOLIDWORKS Education offers free software to FIRST teams around the world. Learn more about the Student Sponsorship Program today. ]]>
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