Author Archives: Gian Paolo Bassi
SOLIDWORKS: Offering Users the Freedom of Choice
At SOLIDWORKS, we spend a considerable amount of time and effort learning as much as we can about our users. We visit them and engage with them through multiple channels (tech support, user forums, user groups, our VAR channel, social
... ContinuedPreview the Future of SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS CEO Gian Paolo Bassi shares his thoughts on the future of SOLIDWORKS, the importance of choice and building an ecosystem enabling you to take products from art to part and beyond directly insight of SOLIDWORKS.
... ContinuedCentral Africa’s First Fab Lab Opens in Rwanda
Learn how Rwandans are taking advantage of the country’s first Fab Lab.
... ContinuedProven MBD Value Metrics
We all understand MBD looks more intuitive and less ambiguous than 2D drawings, but so what? How does that translate into tangible benefits?
... Continued4 Questions You Need to Answer Before Beginning IoT Design
We have the technology to connect any device, but should we? SOLIDWORKS CEO Gian Paolo Bassi shares his approach to designing for the Internet of Things.
... ContinuedCreating the Innovation Platform for the Future
SOLIDWORKS World 2016 is a great time to reflect on what we’ve done over the past year, but more importantly to look ahead to the future. The world of design and manufacturing has changed significantly and so have your needs.
... ContinuedVisiting Singapore’s Future Design and Technology Leaders
One of my favorite parts of my job as CEO of SOLIDWORKS is visiting with users across the SOLIDWORKS global community. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Singapore where I met students and educators at The Singapore University of
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS 2016: A Look Ahead at the Future of Product Design
As we look ahead with excitement at what we’re announcing this year in terms of innovations and improved functionality with the roll-out of SOLIDWORKS 2016, it’s also a good time to reflect on how the role of CAD has changed.
... ContinuedDiscover Your Next Engineering Skill at a Local Maker Space
In the distant past, if you needed to purchase furniture or a blanket, you or someone you knew would make it. Now it’s much simpler to buy anything you want online. It’s easier, yes, but many have found one-click shopping
... ContinuedThank you from SOLIDWORKS
Every year, we are eager to learn more about how you use SOLIDWORKS software and what we can do to help you innovate and design better products. When developing our software we follow one simple rule: You talk, we listen.
... ContinuedOnsite User Visit: Reinventing the Prescription Lens
Nightmare scenario for those who wear contact lenses or glasses: lost contacts/broken frames away from home with no backup. Driving home would be an adventure. To add insult to injury, just getting work done would be near impossible if you’re
... ContinuedWhat my thermostat taught me about experiential design
Those who attended SOLIDWORKS World may recall our mission to help the SOLIDWORKS community move beyond creating products and into the realm of designing experiences. Thanks to trends like big data and the Internet of Things, products can be so
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