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Designing for air and space with CAD
CAD software can prove a useful tool for a variety of sectors, but in few areas is it as useful as aerospace. How will CAD power the next age of space flight?
... ContinuedMore than just a watch: James Bond and SOLIDWORKS
CAD is often seen as a tool for engineers, but it has significant value in the creative fields. How can SOLIDWORKS be put to use in Hollywood?
... ContinuedVR and AR: The future of CAD?
Both VR and AR, while still in their technological infancy, could soon overhaul how designers and engineers approach the design process.
... ContinuedThe end of throwaway culture
Our society has a pretty serious throwaway problem, but it’s something we can resolve through the use of new technologies like CAD software.
... ContinuedSustainable transport and the electric future
CAD software and tools such as 3D printing will certainly continue to play a crucial role in the development of future electric vehicles.
... ContinuedFrom UNIX to virtual reality: Where CAD’s going
It’s important to understand where CAD came from, where we are now and where the software is likely go in the very near future.
... ContinuedEffective electrical design using SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS Electrical makes it easy for mechanical engineers to view a completed system before replicating it in the real world.
... ContinuedFrom GameCube to Wii: How an influential designer made his mark on the industry
Kenichiro Ashida, a researcher and developer at Nintendo, is the man behind the Wii video game consoles. How has he influenced design?
... ContinuedPopulation at 6,000 feet: CAD software and a futuristic solution for population growth
New CAD tools allow architects and engineers to drill down into the fundamentals of a project before construction ever begins. They’ll be key with archologies.
... Continued4 powerful SOLIDWORKS 2016 features
Given that SOLIDWORKS changes with each new release, here are four of the most powerful – and useful – features in SOLIDWORKS 2016.
... ContinuedDesign, validate, build and collaborate with the right CAD software
This article will take a detailed look at four key facets of SOLIDWORKS 2016 and what they mean for designers and engineers alike.
... ContinuedSimulation and visualisation in SOLIDWORKS 2016
Simulation and visualisation can help designers and engineers to validate the design of a product before it’s sent through for manufacturing.
... ContinuedDesigning for 20,000 feet: How CAD software is changing aviation
New methods of design and manufacturing are helping to change the face of aviation, from defence to commercial applications.
... ContinuedWhat are the biggest changes in SOLIDWORKS 2016?
SOLIDWORKS constantly brings capable and useful features with each release of a new version. SOLIDWORKS 2016 is no different.
... ContinuedRapid assembly: Prototyping a camera mount in SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS 2016 makes it easy to design, create and simulate custom components for any object, along with entirely new models.
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