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      <![CDATA[ Do You Want to Build a Snowflake in SOLIDWORKS? ]]>
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It&#8217;s April and time to think of Spring &#8211; but in Massachusetts today it is snowing.&nbsp; Now is a great time to share the &#8220;Snowflake project&#8221; by Middle School teacher, Amy Hamilton.&nbsp; Amy uses this project to excite her students, ages 10 &#8211; 13, about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) with SOLIDWORKS.









&#8220;Empowering Young Engineers: Teaching SOLIDWORKS to Middle-Grade Students&#8221; is part of the SOLIDWORKS EDU Webinar series, Amy shared her projects, classroom tips, and SOLIDWORKS certification for her students.&nbsp;&nbsp;









Amy incorporates additive manufacturing into her classroom on all three grade levels.&nbsp; At Skills, a state level technical competition, her students took home the gold &#8211; lots of gold medals.



Teaching some&nbsp;form&nbsp;of drafting, design, and CAD since the 1980&#8217;s, Amy starting with traditional drafting boards, paper, and pencils, to SolidWorks in 2009.&nbsp; She is an educational leader, helping other educators around the world.&nbsp; As POLK-FL SOLIDWORKS User Group Leader, Amy brings together educators and our commercial customers to showcase the latest technologies.&nbsp; Her virtual User Group meeting, from London calling Oahu, brought Additive Manufacturing expert Kirby Downy into the classroom of local Oahu teachers.



Want to excite your students why they are learning SOLIDWORKS?&nbsp; Take a look at Kirby&#8217;s examples from the Entertainment Industry.



London Calling Oahu



&nbsp;Anyone can join the&nbsp;POLK-FL SOLIDWORKS User Group&nbsp;or multiple&nbsp;user groups&nbsp;around the world.&nbsp; Many user groups have virtual meetings.



Thank you Amy for all you do to help your students, educators and the entire SOLIDWORKS community.



Design well, Marie
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      <![CDATA[ Educators and Students – Check Out SOLIDWORKS Live and Be Part of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:05:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ If you teach, use or love SOLIDWORKS and want to know the latest and greatest technology, along with some really cool people and products, check out a list of events from my friends,  Sean O’Neill. and Jesse Sprague, Sean and Jesse are managing the SOLIDWORKS Live anchor desk, streaming live from Houston, TX February 2 – 4, 2026 at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026.  3DEXPERIENCE World is the largest live event for the SOLIDWORKS community.Educators – you can show your students great examples on why everyone needs to learn SOLIDWORKS in school. Students can be part of the largest global SOLIDWORKS event. With the Live stream, you’ll be able to watch the big announcements, keynote sessions, and take virtual tours of our on-site attractions. Your students can even participate in the online chat.Go to Live.SOLIDWORKS.comYou can also Subscribe for the latest updates. Get the inside review from Sean and the SOLIDWORKS Live team here.  We put you and your students in the front row.Below are stream links, descriptions, and tentative agendas for all three live streams occurring over three days of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026.3DEXPERIENCE World 2026: LIVEDay 1 Monday February 2, 2026 is about possibility — and reminding everyone why 3DEXPERIENCE World is unlike any other conference.Watch Day 1 here: http://solidworks.com/3dxw26_day1Day 2 Tuesday February 3, 2026 is about momentum — where engineering meets ambition.Watch Day 2 here: https://www.solidworks.com/3dxw26_day2 Day 3 Wednesday February 4, 2026 is about people and the future we’re building together.Watch Day 3 here: https://www.solidworks.com/3dxw26_day3After General Session, we’ll be joining you LIVE from Houston, TX, sharing all of the MOST EXCITING areas of the conference, including guest interviews, General Session coverage, keynotes, tours, and more Playground activities than you can imagine!See you there?We encourage everyone interested in SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE World as a whole to tune in, and to stay engaged with us in the LIVE chat on YouTube. We’ll be watching, and we hope that community members around the globe will, too.So if you are teaching  Polk County Middle School in the USA, Hokkaido Hakodate Technical High School in Japan, or University of New South Wales in Australia, you can participate with SOLIDWORKS users everywhere. All students can join too.  Just click here.And, if you are at 3DEXPERIENCE World in person, make sure to stop by the LIVE desk – located right next to the General Session hall – to say hello to Sean O’Neill, Jesse Sprague, and whichever VIP happens to be at the LIVE desk at that time! This event is big – really big.Many sessions will be recorded so come back to SOLIDWORKS Live to see the replay!.Thank you Sean, Jesse and the LIVE team for hosting these events. Thank you educators and students for teaching and learning SOLIDWORKS.Design well.  Marie ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Visit the EDU Booth at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:34:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[  The following story is written with my colleague, Nirali Jain, SOLIDWORKS EDU Marketing…
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      <![CDATA[  The following story is written with my colleague, Nirali Jain, SOLIDWORKS EDU Marketing team, supporting educators and students.  Meet Nirali at the EDU Zone in the Exhibition Hall at 3DEXPERIENCE World.3DEXPERIENCE World 2026, February 1-4, Houston Texas is only days away. If you are coming to 3DEXPERIENCE World, we invite you to visit the EDU Zone (Exhibition Hall). There are many areas to visit.
Talk to the SOLIDWORKS EDU team at the EDU Welcome Desk.
Get career advice and hiring tips from a SOLIDWORKS Recruiting &#038; Career Professional.
Connect with SOLIDWORKS User Champions.
Meet our Innovative Students
To help students with their careers, get your professional LinkedIn headshot taken with our photographer,  Luigi Photography.For 20 years, we have featured students’ designs at World.Texas A&#038;M WIRED Underwater Robotics TeamWIRED Underwater Robotics is a student-led project team at Texas A&#038;M University (TAMU), and a part of the Women In Robotics, Engineering, and Development (WIRED).TAMU’s Underwater Robotics AUV team designs and builds fully autonomous underwater vehicles for the international AUVSI RoboNation RoboSub competition. The team uses SOLIDWORKS to design, test, and engineer their robotic systems for real-world ocean challenges.Project Legacy Electric Motorcycle University of Houston’s Khanh Vu.Project Legacy Electric Motorcycle designed by University of Houston’s student, Khanh Vu. This student-built electric motorcycle showcases advanced mechanical design, electric powertrain engineering, and sustainable mobility innovation.The motorcycle is designed in SOLIDWORKS and integrates modern safety technologies to improve rider visibility and protection.We are excited to host the AAKRUTI Finale.  You can meet the 12 AAKRUTI student teams, showcasing their SOLIDWORKS projects in the EDU Zone.Check out their sustainable product designs featuring the Apple Vision Pro.One of these lucky teams with be the grand winner, announced at 3DEXPERIENCE World.Please celebrate our with us by visiting the EDU Zone in the Playground (Exhibition Hall).Design well, Marie ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 For SOLIDWORKS Educators and Researchers ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ The following story is written with my colleague, Nirali Jain, SOLIDWORKS EDU Marketing team, supporting educators and students.  Meet Nirali at the EDU Zone in the Exhibition Hall at 3DEXPERIENCE World.3DEXPERIENCE World 2026, February 1-4, Houston Texas is only a few weeks away and I am so excited to review our program for SOLIDWORKS Educators. Researches, Professors, Instructors, Teachers and Administrators of all educational levels. You are an integral part of our SOLIDWORKS Community. It is time to celebrate.I first attended SOLIDWORKS World 24 years ago as an engineering professor at Mass Bay College. The experience made an impact on my life and the lives of my students. SOLIDWORKS Educators, I want to share with you highlights of our 2026 program.The General Sessions introduce our latest technology, customer experiences, community &#038; certification highlights, and innovative startups, educators and students.Educators can attend “hands-on” sessions and hear from other educators in our community. There will be a special session hosted with our user group leaders around the world.  The SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN) has groups just for educators too.There are breakout sessions and meetups with focus on education and learning.  Educators that register can attend 100’s of other sessions on Design, Simulation, Manufacturing, the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, and more.EDU Zone One of the goals of the SOLIDWORKS Education team is to provide qualified candidates to our commercial customers – with the help of SOLIDWORKS educators. The EDU Zone will feature student projects from around the world as we celebrate AAKRUTI, our innovative global design contest.  We will also feature local students from Texas A&#038;M University AUVSI RoboSub Team (WIRED Underwater Robotics) and Project Legacy Electric Motorcycle designed by University of Houston student Khanh Vu.  Educators and their students will be able to talk to Dassault Systèmes Lead Talent Partner, Suzanne Diekan, about internships and careers.  More on the EDU Zone in next week’s blog.Manufacturing Shop FloorWhat is a shop floor without machines? Thanks to our hardware partners, visitors can watch live demonstrations featuring Ellison Technologies’ DNM 5700 4th GEN vertical machining center, Tormach’s newly released 15LX CNC lathe, BlueBay Automation’s Spartan Robotics, and Integrated Manufacturing Systems’ labeling and scanning technologies. Together, these partners showcase a fully connected, end-to-end production environment. You can read more about the playground here.Tuesday Night EventFor our 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 Tuesday night event, attendees will take over Space Center Houston.  Get ready for an extraordinary, fully privatized evening exploring one of the most iconic science and innovation destinations in the world.  With exclusive access to the entire venue—including Independence Plaza, the Astronaut and Mars Galleries, the Boeing 747 and shuttle replica, the Falcon 9 rocket, and private tram tours to the historic Saturn V rocket—guests will immerse themselves in interactive exhibits, simulators, and hands-on space experiences available only to our group. You can read more about the Tuesday night event here.If you haven’t registered – there is still time.  Register here.If you cannot attend 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026, you can still experience General Sessions and key interviews streaming at Live.SOLIDWORKS.com. Invite your students to watch the General Sessions with you.Thank you SOLIDWORKS Educators for being an integral part of the SOLIDWORKS Community.Design well, Marie ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ SOLIDWORKS Supports FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Student Teams for REBUILT ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:28:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ Happy New Year! As my first post of 2026, I am excited…
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      <![CDATA[ Happy New Year! As my first post of 2026, I am excited to announce Dassault Systèmes,  SOLIDWORKS, and 3DEXPERIENCE EDU sponsorship, to all FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams, with FREE software and student community support. The Kickoff of REBUILTTM presented by Haas is this Saturday January 10, 2026  12PM ET.Don’t wait until kickoff.  You can apply for free SOLIDWORKS design tools now. With the help of the 3DEXPERIENCE EDU team, we are providing all FRC teams our latest software technology with SOLIDWORKS for your Windows PC. We are also providing SOLIDWORKS Cloud Apps 100% browser-based, and  Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform technology.  All teams can go to www.solidworks.com/FIRST for software sponsorship.  And yes, software is FREE for FIRST teams.  It is the same software used in industry, colleges and technical institutions with over 8 million SOLIDWORKS community members around the world.We also provide FRC, FTC, FLL and FIRST Global teams with SOLIDWORKS software.Check out our video on how FIRST Teams Use SOLIDWORKS during our Championship interviews!  Thank you teams.FIRST Kit of Parts For SOLIDWORKS DesktopThe 2026 Field Models, SOLIDWORKS Kit of Parts (for Window PC) and SOLIDWORKS xDesign (for 100%  Cloud CAD) are available shortly after kickoff.Currently only the 2025 FRC Kit of Parts are displayed.To access the 2026 FRC Kit of Parts, Field and Model Files, go to www.solidworks.com/FIRST after 1PM EST following Kick off.  Follow the instructions to create a 3DEXPERIENCE ID and browse to the 3DEXPERIENCE Student Community to retrieve the model files your teams needs.SOLIDWORKS for Your Windows Based PCSOLIDWORKS is Computer Aided Design (CAD) software that is used to create 3D Models and 2D Drawings.  You can create a 3D Model of your robot – before any part is manufactured or assembled.  Competitive student teams used SOLIDWORKS not only for CAD but also for Simulation (Stress Analysis and Kinematics Motion), Visualization (Photorealistic renderings), 3D Wiring, 2D Electrical Schematics.  Even if you use other CAD software, you can apply for SOLIDWORKS sponsorship to use our advanced product design tools. Once you download and install SOLIDWORKS, no internet is required.SOLIDWORKS for FIRST Robotics Webinar SeriesSOLIDWORKS has a Webinar Series to help FIRST Teams get started. The complete playlist is here. Get started by playing the first YouTube webinar to learn about Sketches and Basic Features. Below are links to our FIRST Robotics Webinar Series:SOLIDWORKS Sketches and Basic FeaturesSOLIDWORKS Applied FeaturesSOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal and WeldmentsSOLIDWORKS Assembly ModelingSOLIDWORKS Assembly VisualizationSOLIDWORKS Motion and SimulationSOLIDWORKS Learning MaterialsSOLIDWORKS has tutorials to learn right inside the software (Welcome dialog box or Help menu). Students have access to My SolidWorks with hundreds of hours of video lessons.Everyone has free Guest access to My SolidWorks.  Students need to create a My SolidWorks Student Login with their sponsorship serial number to get full Student Access on My SolidWorks.With SOLIDWORKS for Windows, students can create parts, assemblies, drawings, simulation, instruction documents, sheet metal, plastic-molded parts, photo-realistic images and electrical schematics.Even if you use another CAD tool, you can apply for SOLIDWORKS Student Team Sponsorship to be able to create your poster with SOLIDWORKS Visualize or create robust Engineering drawings.But SOLIDWORKS is much more than a set of software tools.  SOLIDWORKS helps you get jobs.  With over 900,000 certified SOLIDWORKS users, our customers that use SOLIDWORKS need interns and young professionals with SOLIDWORKS and Technological skills.SOLIDWORKS Cloud AppsWith SOLIDWORKS Cloud Apps students can work on Chomebooks, MAC or tablets and create parts and assemblies. SOLIDWORKS xDesign is a 100% browser app that is great for designing prismatic robot components.  SOLIDWORKS xShape creates organic shapes like the team’s mascot!FRC 5993 ISTECH uses both SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Cloud CAD Apps on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.We have a Student Community for FRC designers and mentors to ask our engineers.  The Student Community Wiki provides access to our FRC Kit of Parts  in SOLIDWORKS for Windows and cloud formats  The Student Community Wiki contains access to FRC and FTC Kit of Parts in 3DXML Format. (Note: Available after kickoff.For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) organization, founded by Dean Kamen, celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through robotics competitions, FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Lego League.  Apply now for sponsorship.SOLIDWORKS has been a Crown Supplier of FIRST teams and the software behind the FIRST competitions fields.  Now, thanks to Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform technology, we are offering all FIRST teams SOLIDWORKS and/or SOLIDWORKS Cloud CAD apps, PLM and our web-based collaboration and community tools. Apply now for sponsorship.Our offer starts now.  Don’t wait for the competitions to announce the game.  Apply now to understand our tools and review our offers.Want to use SOLIDWORKS for Windows?  Just apply.Want to use SOLIDWORKS Cloud Apps? Just apply.Want to use both?  You got it. Just apply.One application does all software offers.  For cloud use, we do need parent/legal guardian permission.  Follow the application and video to understand the process.Just apply.Design well, 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[ From Student to Expert: The Inspiring History of Juan Diego Santos in SOLIDWORKS Certifications ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ From Cristina Lopez from SOLIDWORKS reseller, Intelligy.  De Cristina López del distribuidor…
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      <![CDATA[ From Cristina Lopez from SOLIDWORKS reseller, Intelligy.  De Cristina López del distribuidor de SOLIDWORKS, Intelligy.Spanish translation below. Traducción al español a continuación.Have you ever wondered if the actions you take today can transform your tomorrow? If your interest in 3D technologies could open doors you can’t even imagine?The story of Juan Diego Santos Ubario, a student at the Technological Institute of Aguascalientes, Mexico is a powerful reminder that the decisions we make today can build the professional future we dream of.juan-diego-santosA Journey That Inspires to Design HigherDiego, in his last semester as a  Mechanical Engineering student, didn’t wait until graduation to start making his way in the industry. He is currently doing his professional internship at a company dedicated to the design of plastic injection molds. There, he discovered that to face the challenges of his daily work, he needed to improve and expand his 3D CAD design skills.That was the starting point for him to begin training in SOLIDWORKS in a self-taught, disciplined, and strategic way.Far from being content with a basic understanding of the software, Diego decided to go further. First, he obtained his Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP )certifications, and later completed specializations in:Surfaces
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Welded PartsThis path not only strengthened his technical expertise but also allowed him to more clearly visualize what it means to design with precision, intention, and mechanical depth.His effort led him to an extraordinary achievement: passing the CSWE (Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert) certification, the highest distinction awarded by SOLIDWORKS.This achievement is even more remarkable because he is the first student from the Technological Institute of Aguascalientes to attain it.A Personal Achievement that Inspires a CommunityFor Diego, this recognition is a source of pride, but also a responsibility. He shares his desire to motivate other students to follow this path of professional development.This achievement also reflects the value of institutional support: we thank the Aguascalientes Institute of Technology for providing licensing tools that facilitated the certification process and fostered the growth of its students.Stories like Diego’s demonstrate how the combination of talent, discipline, and access to quality technology can transform a student’s academic and professional experience.CertificationsWhy pursue SOLIDWORKS certifications?Beyond recognition, a SOLIDWORKS certification is tangible proof of technical mastery.These online exams evaluate your ability to design and analyze parametric models with complex characteristics and serve two essential functions:
On a personal level, they position you as a competent and reliable professional.
On an academic level, they raise the profile of the institution and its engineering programs.
Certifications are offered at three progressive levels:CSWA – Associate
Ideal for those taking their first steps with SOLIDWORKS.CSWP – Professional
For users with experience and intermediate proficiency in the software.CSWE – ExpertThe highest certification. It validates complete mastery of the software and is associated with technical leadership roles. To achieve it, several specializations must first be completed.Opening this pathway within academic institutions and programs means multiplying opportunities for more students, like Diego, to develop a competitive, confident profile, fully prepared to face the real challenges of the industry.For the industry, it means receiving skilled talent from day one, capable of integrating immediately and adding value without a prolonged learning curve.For institutions, it’s a way to enhance their prestige by training professionals who graduate with internationally recognized certifications and skills that make a real difference in their future careers. 3D technology is not just a trend; it’s the language with which the future is being designed. Training and certification in SOLIDWORKS can be the decision that changes the course of your career.Today, Diego’s achievement not only marks a personal milestone, but also inspires his institution, his professional network, and all those who discover in his story what can be achieved with passion and preparation.Congratulations, Diego! Your journey has only just begun, and you’re already making your mark.If you’re interested in starting your training plan NOW, like Diego, here’s the option to begin with Instituto Intelligy.Thank you Diego for this great accomplishment and thank you Christina for supporting thousands of educators and students in Mexico.Design well.  MarieDe Estudiante a Experto: La Inspiradora Historia de Diego y el Camino a las Certificaciones SOLIDWORKS – Blog – Intelligy¿Alguna vez te has preguntado si las acciones que realizas hoy pueden transformar tu mañana?
¿Si el interés que tienes por las tecnologías 3D podría abrirte puertas que ni siquiera imaginas?La historia de Juan Diego Santos Ubario, estudiante del Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes, es un recordatorio poderoso de que las decisiones que tomamos hoy pueden construir el futuro profesional que soñamos.Una Trayectoria que Inspira a Diseñar Más AltoDiego, estudiante de penúltimo semestre de Ingeniería Mecánica, no esperó a graduarse para empezar a abrirse camino en la industria. Actualmente realiza sus prácticas profesionales en una empresa dedicada al diseño de moldes de inyección de plástico. Allí descubrió que para enfrentar los retos de su día a día necesitaba mejorar y expandir sus habilidades en diseño CAD 3D.Ese fue el punto de partida para que, de manera autodidacta, disciplinada y estratégica, comenzara a capacitarse en SOLIDWORKS.Lejos de conformarse con un manejo básico del software, Diego decidió ir por más. Primero obtuvo sus certificaciones CSWA y CSWP, y posteriormente completó especializaciones en:
Superficies
Herramientas de moldes
Dibujo
Chapa metálica
Piezas soldadas
Este camino no solo fortaleció su dominio técnico, sino que le permitió visualizar con más claridad lo que significa diseñar con precisión, intención y profundidad mecánica.Su esfuerzo lo llevó a un logro extraordinario: aprobar la certificación CSWE (Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert), la más alta distinción que otorga SOLIDWORKS.
Un logro que se convierte en un ejemplo aún mayor al tratarse del primer estudiante del Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes en alcanzarlo. Un Logro Personal que Impulsa a una ComunidadPara Diego, este reconocimiento es un orgullo, pero también una responsabilidad. Él mismo comparte su deseo de motivar a otros estudiantes a seguir este camino de profesionalización.Este logro también refleja el valor del respaldo institucional: agradecemos al Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes por brindar herramientas de licenciamiento que facilitaron el proceso de certificación y fomentaron el crecimiento de sus estudiantes.Historias como la de Diego demuestran cómo la combinación de talento, disciplina y acceso a tecnología de calidad puede transformar la experiencia académica y profesional de un estudiante.¿Por qué abrir la puerta a las certificaciones SOLIDWORKS?Más allá del reconocimiento, una certificación SOLIDWORKS es una prueba tangible de dominio técnico.
Son exámenes en línea que evalúan tu capacidad para diseñar y analizar modelos paramétricos con características complejas, y cumplen dos funciones esenciales:
A nivel personal, te posicionan como un profesionista competente y confiable.
A nivel académico, elevan el perfil de la institución y de sus programas de ingeniería.
Las certificaciones se desarrollan en tres niveles progresivos:
CSWA – Asociado
Ideal para quienes están dando sus primeros pasos en SOLIDWORKS.
CSWP – Profesional
Para usuarios con experiencia y dominio intermedio del software.
CSWE – Experto
La certificación más alta. Avala un dominio total del software y se asocia con roles de liderazgo técnico. Para llegar a ella, primero deben aprobarse varias especialidades.
Abrir esta ruta dentro de las instituciones y programas académicos significa multiplicar las oportunidades para que más estudiantes, como Diego, desarrollen un perfil competitivo, seguro y plenamente preparado para enfrentar los retos reales de la industria.Para la industria, representa recibir talento capacitado desde el primer día, capaz de integrarse de inmediato y aportar valor sin una curva de adaptación prolongada.Para las instituciones, es una manera de elevar su prestigio, formando profesionistas que egresan con certificaciones reconocidas internacionalmente y con competencias que marcan una verdadera diferencia en su futuro laboral. La tecnología 3D no solo es tendencia, es el lenguaje con el que se está diseñando el futuro. Capacitarte y certificarte en SOLIDWORKS puede convertirse en esa decisión que cambie el curso de tu carrera.Hoy, el logro de Diego no solo marca un hito personal, sino que inspira a su institución, su entorno profesional y a todos aquellos que descubren en esta historia lo que puede lograrse con pasión y preparación.¡Felicidades, Diego!
Tu camino apenas comienza, y ya estás dejando huella.Si tu interes comenzar AHORA como Diego con tu plan de entrenamiento aquí te dejo la opción de inciar con Instituto Intelligy.Gracias, Diego, por este gran logro y gracias, Cristina, por apoyar a miles de educadores y estudiantes en México. Diseña bien. Marie ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ The following is written by Nirali Jain, SOLIDWORKS Marketing &#038; Community Engagement for Students.Please join the SOLIDWORKS Education team for Student Day at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026, a free one day event for high school teachers and students on Wednesday, February 4, 2016 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.3DEXPERIENCE World unites designers, engineers, and innovators passionate about SOLIDWORKS. It’s a great way to inspire your students and show how design and technology shape the world.Here’s what’s happening on Student Day:
Watch the AAKRUTI Global Design Competition Finale, where student teams from around the world present real-world solutions created in SOLIDWORKS.
Attend the General Session, where industry leaders and SOLIDWORKS experts share how they are shaping the future of design and engineering.
Join breakout sessions for educators and students on topics like AI in education, 3D-printed battle bots, early career skills, and hands-on SOLIDWORKS learning.
Explore the Playground featuring student projects, live demos, partner booths, and the latest SOLIDWORKS tools and tech.
Visit the EDU Booth to meet university competition teams and see the projects they are building with SOLIDWORKS.
Lunch is included, and participation is free for students and teacher chaperones.Registration is free, please email solidworks.education@3ds.com to request your Student Day registration instructions.Design well, Marie ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ The following blog is written in conjunction with my colleague, Brian Hillner, SOLIDWORKS EDU Product Manager.As SOLIDWORKS educators have requested, the SOLIDWORKS Education 2026 correlates with the release of our commercial SOLIDWORKS 2026 products.  Now schools can update at their next break or wait until a future day later in 2026.  It’s your choice.With SOLIDWORKS EDU 2026, our technology, powered by AI, automate repetitive steps like drawing creation and annotation so students can focus on problem solving.Discover What’s New in SOLIDWORKS Education 2026



Innovate Your Curriculum with AI-Powered Tools that Inspire the Next Generation>> LEARN MORETeaching design and engineering is evolving, and the tools you use should keep up as well. The latest release of SOLIDWORKS Education 2026 brings powerful updates that streamline your teaching process and equip students with the skills they need to design, build, and innovate.With smarter automation and faster performance, these enhancements make engineering education more efficient, engaging, and inspiring than ever.Key Highlights in SOLIDWORKS Education 2026:
Smarter productivity powered by AI– automate repetitive steps like drawing creation and annotation so students can focus on problem solving and creativity
Faster performance for large assemblies– smoother, more responsive handling of complex designs for labs with any hardware setup
Simplified modeling workflows– intuitive sketching and part tools that help beginners learn faster and advanced students work more efficiently
Enhanced visualization and simulation – better rendering, simulation, and analysis capabilities that bring engineering concepts to life
Together, these updates make SOLIDWORKS 2026 more than just a design tool—it’s a complete learning platform that helps educators prepare students for the modern world of engineering and manufacturing.Provide Your Students with Career-Boosting Benefits:>> 
Academic Curriculum &#038; Training: Access a comprehensive range of resources on the new SOLIDWORKS Academic Curriculum page and thousands of hours of product tutorial videos with MySolidWorks Professional for Students.>> 
Industry-Recognized Certifications: Offer over 15 SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platform certifications to build valuable skills and enhance career prospects. (Students may test for free if their school is a SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Provider and on subscription.)>> 
Student Team Sponsorship: Encourage your students to apply for SOLIDWORKS Sponsorship to support their team in design and engineering competitions.>> 
SOLIDWORKS SkillForce Program: Provide interns with a free SOLIDWORKS Commercial license for their internship.>> 
Collaboration being at the heart of our solutions, explore the 3DEXPERIENCE Edu | Students | and 3DEXPERIENCE Edu | Academics communities. EXPLORE SOLIDWORKS EDUCATION 2026 to see how these new features can elevate your program.Note: For schools on SOLIDWORKS subscription, free SOLIDWORKS 2026 Student downloads will be available November 24, 2025.Design well, Marie. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ In Lesson 19 we focused on the contents of the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP), Segment 3 certification exam.In this lesson we cover taking the on-line proctored SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 3 certification exam. Segment 3 focuses on assemblies and modifications.The exam is 80 minutes long with fourteen (14) questions divided into three categories. The format is either multiple-choice or single fill in the blank. A total score of 77 out of out of 109 points is required to pass.The first question is an instructional page. Read the instructions. Agree to the Candidate Conduct Policy. Click Yes. It’s a free 5 points. Click the link to download the components and sub-assemblies. Save the downloaded files to a working folder, (Extract All).For question 2, create an assembly from the extracted folder. Questions 2, 5, 8, 10 and 12 are in a multiple-choice format. You should have the exact answer (within 0.5% of the stated value in the multiple-choice section) before you move on to the next question. If you don’t have the exact answer, you will most likely fail the following question. This is crucial as there is no partial credit.For questions 3, 4, 5 and 6 modify the original assembly geometry and coordinate system by inserting components and sub-assemblies. During the exam, you will be asked to refer to various images, to ensure that you have the correct orientation and the assembly is fully constrained.For question 7, create a new assembly from the extracted folder. Questions 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 14 are in a single fill in the blank format.For question 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 modify mates to address require movement, insert additional component and sub-assembly, insert and remove components, address rebuild issues and recover from errors.The CSWP exam can be taken with either Desktop SOLIDWORKS or 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS.Taking the on-line proctored CSWP Exam (Segment 3)Click the provided link: https://3dexperience.virtualtester.com/#home.The 3DEXPERIENCE Certification Center Home page is displayed.The 3DEXPERIENCE Certification Center is where students are able to login to take their certification opportunities, manage their certificates, address their digital badges, and make changes to their account settings.If your school is an SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Provider, the provider can allocate free student CSWP Segment 1, Segment 2 and Segment 3 exam opportunities.Login to 3DEXPERIENCE Certification Center Home page. Note: A 3DEXPERIENCE ID is required.Click the LOGIN iconDownload the TesterPRO Client to your desktop.Un-zip the TesterPRO Client.Read the License Agreement.Agree to the Candidate Conduct Policy.Click I Agree.Install the TesterPRO Client.Click Install.Click Finish.View the available languages.Select Test Language.Click Continue.Create an account. If you already have an account, select “I already have a VirtualTester UserID and password”. Enter your school email address. Enter password. Click Continue.Select SOLIDWORKS.Select SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) – Segment 3.This will depend on the exam opportunity given by the Academic Provider.Click Start Exam.Select language.Click Start Exam.Click Yes.Read the instructions. Agree to the Confidentiality Agreement and Candidate Conduct Policy.Click I Agree.Click Start Examination.Segment 3 is 80 minutes long with fourteen (14) questions divided into three categories. The format is either multiple-choice or single fill in the blank. A total score of 77 out of out of 109 points is required to pass.The first question is an instructional page. Read the instructions. Agree to the Candidate Conduct Policy.Click Yes. It’s a free 5 points. Download the Zip folder. Extract all.Questions 2 – 14 are worth 8 points each.The second question is a multiple-choice format. You should have the exact answer (within 0.5% of the stated value in the multiple-choice section) before you move on to the next question. If you don’t have the exact answer, you will most likely fail the following question. This is crucial as there is no partial credit.Save the assembly after each question in a different file in case it must be reviewed.You are allowed to answer the questions in any order you prefer.Note: Use a point as a decimal separator on a single answer question.Note: During the exam, it may state: Roll Control: Free. Pitch/Yaw Control: Free. This means you can rotate freely about X, Y and Z in the assembly.Use the Summary Screen during the exam to view the list of all questions you have or have not answered.When finished, click End Examination.Click Yes.The exam is automatically graded and the final grade is displayed to the student. The exam grade is provided directly to the Academic Provider. Download the class results into an excel spread sheet. Minimum passing score is 77 or better is required to pass.Note: Individual questions results are not provided. The number of wrong and correct questions is displayed. The results will display the strong Topics areas and Topic areas to study.You need to pass all three segments to obtain your CSWP certification. Once you pass a segment, you will not have to take it again. You can take any segment in any order.If you fail a part, there is a 14-day waiting period before retaking the failed segment. Note: Individual questions results are not provided. The number of wrong and correct questions is displayed. The results will display the strong Topics areas and Topic areas to study.Additional Resources: Note: A 3DEXPERIENCE ID is required.Click the following link: Training | MySolidWorksLogin.Click the Training tab.Enter CSWP in the Search box.Click the Search icon.Slide the side bar downward.View the available training videos and tutorials.All candidates that pass the three segments of the CSWP certification exam receives an electronic certification, digital badge, business card logo and optional personal listing in the SOLIDWORKS Certification directory.Lesson 20 is finished. Other blogs in this SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Series:Lesson 1 SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – What is the Journey?Lesson 2 SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Certification Provider Program for EDULesson 3 SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification 3DEXPERIENCE Certification CenterLesson 4: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Exam OpportunitiesLesson 5: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Student NeedsLesson 6: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – CSWA Exam Part 1Lesson 7: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – CSWA Exam Part 2Lesson 8: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate (CSWA-AM) ExamLesson 9: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Taking the SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate ExamLesson 10: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate (CSWA-S) ExamLesson 11: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Taking the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate (CSWA-S) ExamLesson 12: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Understanding and Taking the SOLIDWORKS Sustainability Association (CSWA-SD) ExamLesson 13: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – SOLIDWORKS Electrical Design Associate (CSWA-E) ExamLesson 14: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Taking the SOLIDWORKS Electrical Design Associate (CSWA-E) ExamLesson 15: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam Segment 1Lesson 16: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Taking the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam Segment 1Lesson 17: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam Segment 2Lesson 18: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Taking the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam Segment 2Lesson 19: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam Segment 3Design well, Marie ]]>
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