Author Archives: Matthew West
SolidWorks “Freeze” Saves You Time
New in Solidworks 2012 is a tool that allows you to take charge of your models and give you time back in your busy schedule. How many of us work with import bodies, large data sets, or complex models? We
... ContinuedAmerican Seating Helps Fenway Park Stay Authentic—With Help from SolidWorks
Boston is celebrating Fenway Park's 100th anniversary this week. 100 years is a long time when it comes to sports facilities, and Fenway has received a number of much-needed upgrades over the years: Monster seats, a digital video board and
... ContinuedJoin the world’s most innovative SolidWorks users on Born to Design
As SolidWorks CEO Bertrand Sicot said at SolidWorks Word 2012, we are all united by the idea of design. From engineers to designers to part-time inventors, our desire to discover inspires us to build products the world didn't even know
... ContinuedLearn about Bills of Materials and Tables in the SolidWorks Demo Library
If you're new to SolidWorks, or thinking about moving from a 2D CAD tool, one of the things you'll appreciate is how easy it is to document your assemblies and components with bills of materials (BOMs) and automatic ballooning. To
... ContinuedSolidWorks Partner Profile: 3D QuickTools
Tell us about 3D QuickTools We are a group of experienced developers based in Hong Kong developing die and mold applications on the SolidWorks platform. 3D QuickTools was formed in 2002 and our history of developing tooling software began in
... ContinuedSee how nonlinear analysis helps represent part behavior under different conditions
One of the powerful tools of SolidWorks Simulation Premium is the ability to test designs that undergo large deformations or have varying material properties with loads. Until recently, most finite element analysis (FEA) applications undertaken by design engineers were limited to linear
... ContinuedWe’re happy to welcome some new guest bloggers
At SolidWorks, we're lucky to have a large (and growing) community. One of the things that makes that community so active and vibrant is the network of SolidWorks resellers, and the people who spend their days on the front lines
... ContinuedIntroducing SolidWorks Plastics
Take a minute and look inside your refrigerator. Have you ever wondered how the crisper bins were created? Let’s try another appliance. Have you ever thought about how the knobs on your washer or dryer were created? These items make
... ContinuedLearn about the future of engineering at the SolidWorks Innovation Education Forum
On April 9, the SolidWorks Asia/Pacific team is hosting an online event where you can interact and learn from industry and product experts. The Forum will present topics and videos showing how SolidWorks software solutions are used in education to
... ContinuedValidate your designs without making physical prototypes–see how in our Video Vault
SolidWorks offers a full suite of simulation and validation packages that let you set up virtual real-world environments so you can test your product designs before manufacture. You can test against a broad range of parameters throughout the design process—like
... ContinuedMotorcycle buliders are getting into gear with SolidWorks
Happy spring from the team at SolidWorks! For many of our customers, spring heralds the beginning of motorcycle season, so we hope you’re out there soaking up the sunshine on the open road. Following up on the fun at last
... ContinuedLandscape Forms: adding beauty to outdoor furniture & cutting design cycles by 30% with SolidWorks
Landscape Forms is a Michigan-based company that makes outdoor site furniture. If you're wondering what that means, they're the folks that design and manufacture stuff like transit stops, benches, planters, tables, chairs—you get the idea. You've probably come across their
... ContinuedSt. Patrick’s Day: A Celebration of Beer – and 3D Design?
Anyone who knows me well can tell you that I'm something of a beer nerd. So in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, it’s time to talk about 3D design software and beer. Not a likely pairing, except when you
... ContinuedDraftSight passes the 2 million download mark
At SolidWorks World 2012 last month, CEO Bertrand Sicot talked at length about the size of the SolidWorks community. With 1.7 million licenses sold, it's getting big. But there was another number he threw out as well–one that was even
... ContinuedAn Easy Way to Explain How Things Work? Try 3D Images.
Have you ever tried to put together a model without the instructions? Or tried to recreate a gourmet meal without a recipe? Or tried to take a decent picture with a dSLR camera without reading up on the different settings?
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