[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":123},["ShallowReactive",2],{"HZ1sARvKQZw8Mu1mlbs8RPqFfM2RzkAVFsws1HplAM0":3,"article_solidworks-supports-first-robotics-competition-first-power-up_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":121,"_apollo:identified":122},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","solidworks-supports-first-robotics-competition-first-power-up","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":120},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":31,"date":32,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":33,"masterings":46,"globalTags":60,"products":63,"disciplines":76,"seo":109,"__typename":119},"cG9zdDo1MjUxMg==","SOLIDWORKS Supports FIRST Robotics Competition FIRST POWER UP","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fsolidworks-supports-first-robotics-competition-first-power-up","\u003Cp>The 2018 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), FIRST POWER UPSM was announced today…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-visualize-first-power-up-field-2018-1024x695.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-visualize-first-power-up-field-2018-768x521.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-visualize-first-power-up-field-2018-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-visualize-first-power-up-field-2018-1024x695.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-visualize-first-power-up-field-2018-300x204.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-visualize-first-power-up-field-2018-768x521.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-visualize-first-power-up-field-2018.jpg.webp 1204w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-photoview-360-render-firstpowerup-field-615x308-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52514\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-photoview-360-render-firstpowerup-field-615x308-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-photoview-360-render-firstpowerup-field-615x308-1-300x150.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>The 2018 \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.firstinspires.org\u002F\">FIRST\u003C\u002Fa> Robotics Competition (FRC), \u003Cem>FIRST\u003C\u002Fem> POWER UPSM was announced today at the global kickoff event from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdegrees.snhu.edu\u002F\">Southern New Hampshire University\u003C\u002Fa>, Hooksett, NH USA.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>FRC teams around the world focused in on the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) skills and the new robotics competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ffrc-team-4905-andromeda-one-2017-1-615x392-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52515\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ffrc-team-4905-andromeda-one-2017-1-615x392-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ffrc-team-4905-andromeda-one-2017-1-615x392-1-300x191.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>FIRST (\u003C\u002Fem>For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen, to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>More than robots, FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in STEM, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"ds-video\">\u003Ca data-3ds-videoplayer=\"modal\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=Sns0A-4BpRo\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"ImageCover Border Block\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\u002F\u002Fimg.youtube.com\u002Fvi\u002FSns0A-4BpRo\u002Fhqdefault.jpg); width:100%; height: 100%;\">\u003Cspan class=\"Btn--circle isCenter\">\u003Ci class=\"Icon Icon--playBig\">\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp>\u003Ca style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002FFIRSTKOP\">www.solidworks.com\u002FFIRSTKOP\u003C\u002Fa> –  SOLIDWORKS Kit of Parts for 2018 and previous years\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002FFIRSTSponsorship\">www.solidworks.com\u002FFIRSTSponsorship\u003C\u002Fa> – link to application for SOLIDWORKS sponsorship\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fswugn.org\u002F\"> SOLIDWORKS Community\u003C\u002Fa> is behind FIRST and all that it stands for to inspire young minds. Each year, SOLIDWORKS Users Groups, value added resellers, customers, and partners, showcase FRC team accomplishments.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fistanbul-first-regional-solidworks-615x248-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52422\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fistanbul-first-regional-solidworks-615x248-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fistanbul-first-regional-solidworks-615x248-1-300x121.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>At a country level, SOLIDWORKS expands support.  Territory sales manager, Burak Kuralkan and the SOLIDWORKS Turkey team has partnered with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fikretyukselfoundation.org\u002F\">Fikret Yüksel Foundation\u003C\u002Fa> to support their FIRST Regional Istanbul event, provide training with our VAR network, and job ready skills through SOLIDWORKS Certification.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdasi-solutions-dasifirst-615x316-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52519\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdasi-solutions-dasifirst-615x316-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdasi-solutions-dasifirst-615x316-1-300x154.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>David Darbyshire, president of DASI Solutions and his team have created a special resource website for FIRST teams, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdasifirst.com\u002F\">www.DASIFirst.com\u003C\u002Fa>.  DASI has supported Michigan FIRST teams and their mentors in Pontiac, Jackson, Detroit, and other cities and towns throughout Michigan for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-rhembrants-615x333-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52421\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-rhembrants-615x333-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-rhembrants-615x333-1-300x162.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>SOLIDWORKS Value Added Reseller, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cadmes.com\u002Fen\">CADMES\u003C\u002Fa>, supports Team Rembrandts, FRC 4481 Netherlands and many robot events.  FRC 4481 team obtains both CSWA and CSWP SOLIDWORKS certification,  and continues to mentor younger teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fblue-whales-nanjing-5839-615x461-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52520\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fblue-whales-nanjing-5839-615x461-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fblue-whales-nanjing-5839-615x461-1-300x225.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>SOLIDWORKS China VAR, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sahze.com.cn\u002F\">SAHZE \u003C\u002Fa>supports Nanjing FRC 5839 Blue Whales, creating a complete STEM curriculum around FIRST.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmilk-carton-with-cover-1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52521\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmilk-carton-with-cover-1.png.webp 345w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmilk-carton-with-cover-1-300x300.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmilk-carton-with-cover-1-150x150.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Thank you to my SOLIDWORKS interns, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wpi.edu\u002F\">WPI\u003C\u002Fa> Mechanical Engineering seniors Rachael Naoum and Alessandra Paolucci for the 2018 KOP and SOLIDWORKS Visualize animations – without knowing all the details.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6b-earl-hasz-andromida-one-615x451-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52522\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6b-earl-hasz-andromida-one-615x451-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6b-earl-hasz-andromida-one-615x451-1-300x220.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Thank you to the SOLIDWORKS team for working with FIRST engineers of all ages. See you soon at a FIRST event.  Marie\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr class=\"wp-block-separator\">","2018-01-06T12:51:04",{"node":34,"__typename":45},{"nicename":35,"description":36,"slug":37,"name":38,"firstName":39,"lastName":40,"avatar":41,"__typename":44},"marie-planchard","Marie Planchard is an education and engineering advocate. 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