Born to Design
From CAD to Confectionary: Chocolate Production in the Age of 3D Printing
Cocoa. Milk. Sugar. That irresistible combination of ingredients has made chocolate the billion dollar powerhouse of treats it is today. Consumption of the delicious brown stuff skyrockets over festivities, where waistlines give way to the alchemical allure of the confection’s
... ContinuedFrom Fighting Robots to Helpful Robots with Marc DeVidtz – Ep12
We’re twelve podcasts in, and I have many more inspiring stories from creators like you. In this podcast, we talk with Marc DeVidts, the CFO and co-founder of Double Robotics. As a young man Marc had an interest in creating,
... ContinuedRobotany: How Tech is Sowing the Seed of Flower Production’s Future
Whether in sympathy, gratitude or a romantic gesture, saying it with flowers always makes an impact. Whilst the refreshing charm of a colourful floral burst might not be an obvious candidate to show sweeping technological advancements, it’s fair to say
... ContinuedInspiring our Future Problem Solvers with Dean Kamen – Ep11
If you are a science & technology fan, Dean Kamen could be your modern-day Thomas Edison, but maybe… his name doesn’t ring a bell for you… Dean is a celebrity to countless teenagers and twenty-somethings, but he doesn’t have a
... ContinuedHow SOLIDWORKS Helps Defenture with Military Precision
There’s off-road and then there’s really off-road. Military vehicles know the latter. They need to navigate the toughest terrain any combat zone has to offer, offering up a level of manoeuvrability that surpasses any commercially available mode of transport.
... ContinuedThe Robotics Mom: Shelly Gruenig’s Passion for Working with Young People
Learn how one woman’s passion for working with young people led to her involvement in a competitive robotics team, robotics camps and more.
... ContinuedHow Technology is Shaping the Future of Rugby
Rugby: possibly the most physically demanding of all team contact sports. It’s a dirty and hard scramble to victory that requires a combination of ruthless tactics and brutal tactility. Luckily, technology is on hand to help with the challenge. With
... ContinuedHow the User Forum Changed the Course of SOLIDWORKS Software – Ep9
What do you picture when I say “starting a movement?” Do you picture angry mobs of people walking down a city street or outside of a City Hall? Or perhaps you think of a large basement full of people speaking
... ContinuedSix Biggest Tech Trends of 2018
Science never stands still. 2018 has seen tech’s progress march through the year with smart confidence. Here’s what’s made the year’s most notable tech trends. CAD connectivity Can you imagine the digital age without social media? That instant connectivity and
... ContinuedSee a Functional 3D-Printed Roller Coaster at SOLIDWORKS World 2019
Learn how Matt Schmotzer brought a functional, scaled-down, iconic roller coaster replicas
to Life with SOLIDWORKS.
A vision for creating better Prosthetics with Easton LaChappelle – Ep8
As a young boy, Easton LaChapelle had an interest in making things…anything…with no barriers. Then he thought he should build something that would help others, and decided he would design a better robotic prosthetic. With the use of the
... ContinuedBrooching the Issue: 3D Printing Transforms Jewellery Production
3D printing is revolutionising many different industries. But none more so than jewellery when it comes to the production of some serious objets de désir. A new era of unbridled creativity has arrived – and anyone can be part of
... ContinuedThe Evolution of the Fashion Industry – and Where Tech is Taking it Next
Clothing: a billion-dollar industry. We all wear clothes, whether you’ve an ounce of fashion sense in your body or not. If sartorial trends aren’t your thing, you may not have noticed that it’s an industry moving fast with the digital
... ContinuedHow I Beat the Squirrels with SOLIDWORKS xDesign – Part 3
Let’s rejoin SOLIDWORKS Senior Technical Manager Mike Sabocheck as he puts xDesign to the challenge of outsmarting his neighborhood squirrels and preventing them from invading his bird feeders.
... ContinuedFilling Americas Skills Gap with Veterans – Ep6
There are individuals in this world who have the capability to get people excited and engaged. I’m sure you know a couple. These people are truly living what they were born to do. There are also some individuals who are
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