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Tune in to Watch LIVE at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026: Three Days. One Global Front Row
LIVE at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 returns with three full days of live-streamed interviews, behind-the-scenes access, technical insight, and community storytelling, so you won’t miss the action if you can’t join us in Houston.
... ContinuedThe Science Behind the Perfect Edge: Inside Sparx Hockey
Hockey equipment manufacturer uses SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and SOLIDWORKS Simulation for innovating an age-old sharpening process.
... ContinuedTraceParts Collaboration: Integrating the TE Connectivity catalog into the Electrical Content Portal (ECP)
Major milestone: The TE Connectivity library will now be available in the Electrical Content Portal thanks to the partnership between SOLIDWORKS and TraceParts.
... ContinuedEmpowering Women at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026
Get a sneak peek at some activities at 3DEXPERIENCE World dedicated to women working in tech fields, including a panel, a meetup, networking events, and tech sessions.
... ContinuedModel Mania® What’s New at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026
Learn what’s new with Model Mania this year at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026. From 27 years of our traditional modeling challenge to Model Mania Xtreme, we’ve got something for everyone to take part, even if you’re not coming to Houston!
... ContinuedInnovations on Stage: A Preview of the 3DEXPERIENCE Theater
Join us at the new 3DEXPERIENCE Theater, located in the 3DEXPERIENCE World Playground. Over the course of three days, you will hear from SOLIDWORKS customers who will provide a concise yet impactful look at how real-world problems are solved using SOLIDWORKS and its broader portfolio.
... ContinuedHow Do I Save My Design to a Previous Version of SOLIDWORKS? – Ask AURA
Meet AURA, a new AI virtual companion that will instantly search, edit, summarize, simplify, and translate content stored on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and 3DSwym.
... ContinuedBehind the Design: Meet the Man Behind the Props— Kirby Downey
Kirby Downey is known for his 3D printed video game props, and is a SOLIDWORKS Champion who runs the London SOLIDWORKS User Group.
... ContinuedGet in on the Shop Floor Excitement at 3DEXPERIENCE World
Discover the Shop Floor at World, a dynamic space that brings the concept of the digital twin to life, showcasing the seamless integration of virtual design, production planning, and real-world fabrication.
... ContinuedHow Knapheide is Creating Engineers of the Future with SOLIDWORKS Certification
Discover how the Knapheide Manufacturing Company is transforming its community of engineers with the SOLIDWORKS Certification program.
... ContinuedAnnouncing the 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 Keynote Speakers
Meet the keynote speakers for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026! Join futurist Pablos Holman and creator Engineezy in Houston from Feb 1-4 in Houston to hear about what lies ahead for the future of product development.
... ContinuedFashion Meets Engineering with She Builds Robots’ Magic Bird Dress
Discover how Christina Ernst of She Builds Robots used SOLIDWORKS fashion design CAD software to make the Magic Bird Dress and inspire young girls.
... Continued3DEXPERIENCE World Makers Stand: Jade Wilson
I was honoured to attend 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 back in February of this year and celebrate 30 years of SOLIDWORKS! I have been using SOLIDWORKS myself now since 2009, so I found it fitting to showcase some of my work
... ContinuedDeadline for Top Ten List Idea Submissions is Approaching – Voting Begins January 2nd
It’s that time of year again when you can help make SOLIDWORKS better by voting on the Top Ten List of ideas that have already been submitted, but hurry. The deadline for voting is Friday, December 19th, so be sure your vote counts by voting today!
... ContinuedBehind the Design: Rocking Out with Brad “Tank” Meador
Hit the road with engineer Brad “Tank” Meador, a motorcycle, heavy metal music loving SOLIDWORKS Champion and learn about his almost two-decade long journey with SOLIDWORKS.
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