Author Archives: Cliff Medling
Innovation, Hard work, and a bit of Duct Tape [Podcast]
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The lessons we learn outside the classroom are equally if not more important than the ones we learned inside. I can’t emphasize this enough. We learn how to live life, the most important lesson of all.” -Unknown I talk to
... ContinuedJose Saldana Podcast: One Man, One Mission: Expand the South American SOLIDWORKS Community
Jose Saldana is an engineering manager by day, but in his free time he serves as a SWUGN group leader on the U.S. West coast, as well Central and South America. Jose has a passion for helping to expand the use of new design technologies into South America.
... ContinuedTeaching Future Engineers through Hands-on Learning
“For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” ― Aristotle We know that engineers are hands-on learners, and it’s great to see that some engineers, such as Heather Dawe-Rose, spending time
... ContinuedUser Group Leader Shares How to Turn Challenges into Strengths [Podcast]
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Joe Lance podcast #46
... ContinuedWhat would it feel like to be a giant? [podcast]
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“The GREATER the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” ― Moliere Jonathan Tippet didn’t just ask the question, “What would it feel like to be a giant?” he decided to answer the question and build a full-scale Exoskeleton, which
... ContinuedMachines Building Machines [Podcast with Jens Dyvik]
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“Shut me down. Machines building machines. How perverse.” ― C-3PO Jens Dyvik is an industrial designer and Fab Lab founder who has traveled the world for the past two years, visiting Fab Labs all over the globe. Jens has designed
... ContinuedA Simulation Expert Shares His Secrets
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000ways that don’t work.” ― Thomas Edison Bob Johnson is an analyst with over 40 years of experience with design analysis and is an expert on all things related to simulation. In my
... Continued3D Printing Expert Shares Tips on Getting Started [Podcast with Kirby Downey]
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Interview with Kirby Downey, a designer, Maker, builder, community leader, 3D Printing expert, AND a key member of the SOLIDWORKS community. Kirby shares his advice and knowledge on getting started in 3D printing, along with many tips and insights for Makers, DIY’ers, and hobbyists.
... ContinuedWhat does good design sound like? [Podcast]
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“The sound and music are 50% of the entertainment in a movie.” -George Lucas I don’t necessarily think of the terms “engineering,” and “acoustics” as being related, but there are many engineers who work with sound, and Halewijn Stikvoort is
... ContinuedMerging Humans and Technology: A Discussion with Maker Kate Reed
“The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art.” — John Lasseter Kate Reed is a designer, inventor, maker, mentor, and a key member of the SOLIDWORKS community. Kate is a leader in the study of and innovation
... ContinuedWAE Corp Reduces Design Cycles by 70 Percent with SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Works
See how SOLIDWORKS software and 3DEXPERIENCE Works enabled WAE Corp to dramatically speed design cycles and streamline collaboration across design, production, and management.
... ContinuedYou Get What You Give (to and from the Community) [Podcast]
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“The future of every community lies in capturing the passion, imagination, and resources of its people” ― Ernesto Sirolli In this podcast, I interview Lauritz Berg, a design engineer for Leisure Vans, who shares some great insights into tips and
... ContinuedSpoiler Alert: BattleBots Wins with SOLIDWORKS
Another amazing season of BattleBots has come to an end, and it seems to keep getting better every year, with more contestants, more bots blowing up, more high flips, and more…well, SOLIDWORKS teams making it further in the competition.
... ContinuedBattleBots 2022- Team Malice and Rolling Blackout
Team Malice will be on-air for Discovery Channel: January 13th, January 27th, February 24th. We should promote the blog the days before any of these dates.
... ContinuedWords of Wisdom from a 91-Year-Old SOLIDWORKS User [Podcast]
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Interview with 91 year old Johnnie Floyd, who still today uses SOLIDWORKS, and is STILL inventing. Johnnie has been inventing long before the advent of modern computers or CAD software, and holds several patents, and is still working on new ones. Johnnie has an enormous amount of wisdom to share with other designers and engineers of any age, which I believe you will enjoy.
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