Author Archives: Mike Fearon
Six-Session DraftSight Webinar Series Features Comprehensive Mechanical Design Training
Join DraftSight Training Specialist Mark Lyons for a six-part, all-encompassing, hands-on training series where attendees will work to complete a mechanical design project from start to finish. During each one-hour session, Lyons will work alongside you to build upon work
... ContinuedHow I, Robot, Spent My Summer Vacation
The summer job is a way many young adults pass the time between school years. Sometimes employment involves menial work for the purpose of saving money for the next school year. Other times, summer work means internships to prepare for
... ContinuedData Loss Costs More than Money
Product development organizations that lack formal product data management systems face the real risk of data loss, which translates to increased development costs, lost productivity, and extended product development cycles. Companies are also at risk for lost revenue, damaged reputation,
... ContinuedDiversity Makes 3D Printing Great
Last month, Amazon invited its legions of customers to shop the future with the launch of a 3D Printing Store. Although the products range from quirky conversation pieces (personalized figures, phone accessories) to odd gimmicks (bird masks and a 3D-Rex
... ContinuedRecorded Webinar Spotlight: Better Plastics Part Design
When designing plastic parts or injection molds, it’s important to predict and avoid manufacturing defects during the earliest stages of part or mold design. This 22-minute Better Plastics Part Design webinar will provide tips that help you inject plastics best
... ContinuedJuly’s Top 5 SOLIDWORKS Blog Posts
Another month is in the books and it’s hard to believe, but 2014 is now more than half over. With time passing by at such an accelerated rate, the SOLIDWORKS blogging team wants to make sure you’ve been able to
... ContinuedDrones: Not Just for the Sky Anymore
Everyone is talking about drones. Privacy advocates are concerned that drones will become an extension of “Big Brother.” Governments are reviewing drone legislation. Amazon, most famously, is looking into drones for deliveries. Others, including Dassault Systèmes, are using tools, such
... ContinuedVideo-Gaming at Its Finest With the Help of SOLIDWORKS
Surrounded by heaping mounds of rubble and smoke, you’re just about to detonate the enemy army force and win the battle. Things keep intensifying until suddenly you successfully accomplish your mission and the screen rolls credits as an overwhelming feeling
... ContinuedRecently in…3D Printed Food
Science fiction has wet our appetites with visions of what will be served for dinner in the decades to come. These culinary prognostications range from the realistic, food packets and moon sandwiches in 2001: A Space Odyssey or food pills
... ContinuedA Webinar Lesson from DraftSight: Remember, Learning Starts by Doing
How much do you remember about the news you read two weeks ago? What do you recall from a trade show presentation you sat through in June? Unless you’re blessed with an eidetic memory, you generally may not remember much
... ContinuedMySolidWorks Training: Discover Your Next SOLIDWORKS Skill in Less than 10 Minutes
MySolidWorks Training allows you to learn about SOLIDWORKS features and functionalities on your own schedule, at your own pace and from the convenience of your desktop or mobile device. After creating a MySolidWorks account, more than 10 hours of MySolidWorks
... ContinuedWestern Michigan is Seeking Sun at The American Solar Challenge
Today, Western Michigan University (WMU) will hit the starting line for its 24th consecutive year of American Solar Challenge Formula Sun Grand Prix (ASC/FSGP) racing. The annual five-stage race pits university solar-powered race cars from around the world in a
... ContinuedRecently in…Summer Tech
Summer is in full swing. For many, July and August are full of holidays, staycations, sports, and watching big-budget movie blockbusters. Whether your activity of choice is as simple as running through a lawn sprinkler or experiencing a film in
... ContinuedRecently in…Solar Power
Over the millennia, our sun has played countless roles. It has been worshipped and used as a calendar. Debate over its position in the universe even caused men to lose their lives. Its shine can make us happy when skies
... ContinuedDartmouth college students go from concept to business in one semester
Would you believe that classroom assignments can start a business? It’s possible with SOLIDWORKS, (which is great to remember when you’re “helping” with school science projects). Dartmouth Students Shinri Kamei and Krystyna Miles are proving this with their product Tray
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