Author Archives: Mike Fearon
Talking Anti-Robots with Prosthesis Founder Jonathan Tippett
Recently, we interviewed Prosthesis Founder and SOLIDWORKS user, Jonathan Tippett (read the interview here). The discussion focused on Tippett’s desire to create an interactive human-machine experience. The result is the Prosthesis Project – a 7,500 pound, 15-foot tall, electric-powered, human-controlled
... ContinuedBenefits of Beta Testing with Power User Bettina Walker
If you’re an active commercial SOLIDWORKS subscription services user, you can get your hands on SOLIDWORKS 2016 today. How? By becoming a SOLIDWORKS 2016 beta tester. Being part of the beta program has its perks. You can test-drive the newest
... ContinuedEngineering a New Human Experience with the Prosthesis Anti-Robot
Is our humanity being sacrificed at the altar of automation? Jonathan Tippett, founder of the Prosthesis project, a 7,500 pound, 15-foot tall, anti-robot believes this to be true. It’s not that wild of an opinion if you think of it.
... ContinuedFill Up on Design Know-How at the Global Petroleum Show
The Global Petroleum Show covers the latest and most current technologies, processes and best practices related to the exploration and production of heavy oil in the region. This year’s annual event takes place June 9 to 11 in Calgary, Alberta
... ContinuedMeet Argentina’s 10-year-old self-taught SOLIDWORKS star
When Hernan Malleret began working at home parttime he never expected SOLIDWORKS would become a full-time interest for his 10-year-old son Tomas. Hernán’s inquisitive son would often stand near his father’s workstation fixated on the design work transpiring before his
... ContinuedApril’s Top Five Blog Posts
April’s blog posts had you covered on the new product development front. First, if you’re interested in medical device breakthroughs, see how Southmedic Inc. used SOLIDWORKS Simulation to bring a new oxygen device to life. Then, SOLIDWORKS expert, Peter Rucinski,
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS at OTC 2015
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is a leading event for energy professionals to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. This year’s annual event will take place May 4-7 in Houston, Texas. If you’re one of
... ContinuedObz Design: Overcoming Design Roadblocks to Tackle Anemia
Obz Design is a non-profit organization focused on improving healthcare through revolutionary medical devices and data-based solutions. The organization is passionate about harnessing engineering and technology to create medical breakthroughs around the globe. Obz is especially interested in collaborating with
... ContinuedMarch’s Top Five Blog Posts
As we turn the page from March, hopefully we won’t have the challenge of dealing with Smarch weather. If we do, last month’s top blog post will help keep you distracted until better, warmer days arrive. Quickly recapping, March included
... ContinuedBenefits of Virtual Simulation vs. Hand Calculations and Physical Prototypes
Finding a balance between innovation‚ cost‚ time‚ and quality during development is the difference between new product success and failure. Effectively balancing this equation requires a deep understanding of product behavior as quickly as possible. In Aberdeen Group‘s research report‚
... ContinuedBionic World: Better Living Through Technology
These days there is no shortage of amazing stories demonstrating how engineers are making huge strides in the medical device field. From “Iron Man” Robert Downey Jr. donating a 3D-printed prosthetic arm to destroying cancer cells with revolutionary proton therapy,
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS at NPE2015: The International Plastics Showcase
Later this month, more than 60,000 plastics industry professionals will descend on Orlando, Florida for NPE2015, the world’s leading plastics tradeshow. NPE is not your mother’s Tupperware party. Taking place March 23-27, it’s one million square feet of plastics prowess
... ContinuedFebruary’s Top Five Blog Posts
February has come and gone, but the snow remains in frosty Winterfell Waltham. Much like the snow, our blog posts continue to persist and since you may have missed some content in a flurry of SOLIDWORKS World 2015 posts, we
... ContinuedGet a CSWA Golden Ticket with MySolidWorks
Note: this offer is now closed. SOLIDWORKS Certifications, such as the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA), serve as a benchmark to measure your knowledge and competency with SOLIDWORKS software. Becoming CSWA certified validates your SOLIDWORKS expertise with cutting-edge skills that businesses
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Tops Crowdsourced Review of 3D CAD Software
Recently G2 Crowd, a business software review site that uses crowdsourcing to rank products, released its first Grid report that ranks product and machine design software. Topping that list in the Winter 2015 report, which ranks a total of seven
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