Author Archives: SOLIDWORKS
Why This Robot has a Sensitive Touch
One of the marvels of human creation is that it can be classified as “ahead of its time,” but what does that really mean and why is it possible? Robot Rebuilt, a startup focused on a pioneering approach called “Sensitive
... Continued20 Years: The Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power User Group
Recently, the Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power User Group (SASPUG) celebrated its twentieth anniversary. You read it correctly…20 years of meetings have been held in the Great Northwest educating, connecting, and inspiring users from all over the region. For our latest guest
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series: Marnee Palladino
Marnee started off her career as a project manager, but after getting involved in her husband’s business, she recognized that representatives in the manufacturing industry can, and need to help smaller businesses grow within New England. “I feel engineering, manufacturing, and
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Helps Seal the Deal for Nomiku
Nothing makes you hungrier than seeing some delicious food on television. It might have been a fast food commercial or a professional chef competition, but they both often cause your stomach to start rumbling. It often looks so easy, but
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Xdesign Spring Meeting Tour
Executive tours of SOLIDWORKS User Group meetings aren’t a new thing. I remember the first time I heard such a thing as a user group leader – I was blown away. You mean I can just ASK the CEO to swing
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS World 2016: The Adventures of Flat Bradley
Our next guest blogger is Bacon Brotherhood co-founder and Western Massachusetts SOLIDWORKS User Group Leader, John Matrishon. John’s the kind of guy who will get up much earlier than he needs to so he can join you for breakfast and hang
... ContinuedCome See SOLIDWORKS Visualize at NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference 2016
NVIDIA’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC 2016) takes place in Silicon Valley from April 4-7. Over 4,000 attendees are expected to gather in San Jose, California to hear about the latest in artificial intelligence and deep learning, virtual reality, and self-driving cars.
... ContinuedGet Glass: The SOLIDWORKS User Group Network Awards
Today’s post comes from a guest blogger friend of mine who does a fantastic job of introducing himself. I’ll let Dave jump right in! Enjoy! Husband, Mechanical Engineer, User Group Leader, Brewery Ambassador, Live Music Junkie, Get Glass hopeful. My
... ContinuedAmbix Injects Precision into Plastic Parts with Integrated Mold-filling Simulation
Almost everywhere you look in today’s world, you see consumer products made out of plastic. Even with so much plastic being used, most people do not realize what it takes to make this type of merchandise: expensive equipment with intricate
... ContinuedCook Finds a Recipe for Success with SOLIDWORKS
Whether you are a professional cook or simply a lover of food, the kitchen is a place of pride in your home. You want gadgets and tools that you trust will work for you, something Domotech Appliances (P) Ltd. brings
... ContinuedSOLIDWars: Behind the Scenes of the SOLIDWORKS 2017 What's New Skit
I was recently granted a unique (and fantastic) opportunity to join the SOLIDWORKS Product Introduction Team as they created the beloved SOLIDWORKS World What’s New Skit. This process was amazing, and I wanted to share my experience with you from a
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series: Gaby Rochino
Gaby Rochino is the CEO and co-founder of Think Like a Girl engineering kits; a monthly kit for girls ages 6-12+ that teaches them the fundamentals of engineering. The kit is targeted towards girls, not by making them pink and
... ContinuedAdd University-Validated Injection Molding Simulation to Your Workflow
Lighter parts. Less scrap. More affordable materials. Greater design flexibility. These are some of the reasons why manufacturers are increasingly using plastics materials for new products and why the use of injection-molding manufacturing processes has expanded every year for the
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS World Day 3 General Session Recap
Rockstars by night, engineers by day. After the special event at Gilly’s, I think we’ve confirmed that’s how the SOLIDWORKS community rolls. Day three focuses on what’s next in SOLIDWORKS, including the always highly anticipated Top 10 and What’s New
... ContinuedGood morning from SOLIDWORKS World
Thanks to everyone who helped us rock Gilly’s last night. If you’re in need of some coffee and grease, get down to Hall B for breakfast from 7:00am to 8:15am. Now with food out of the way, let’s quickly recap
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