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GRIND Breaks Barriers in Sports Training Equipment
Discover how GRIND used SOLIDWORKS to engineer the world’s first portable basketball shooting machine and make elite training more accessible to athletes everywhere.
Learn more: solidworks.com/GRIND
Behind the Design: Sanket Patil, Falling in Love with the Everyday Grind
Join us for our Behind the Design series, presenting the stories behind both the designs and the people who created them. Meet Sanket Patil, who found success by falling in love with the daily grind.
... ContinuedBehind the Design: Jack Duffy-Protentis, “I Didn’t Like Having Fun at a Cost”
Join us for our Behind the Design series, presenting the stories behind both the designs and the people who created them. Meet Jack Duffy-Protentis, who didn’t let anything stand in the way of his passion.
... ContinuedWomen in Technology: Dames of Design at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025
Dames of Design showcased the work of female engineers and designers as part of the Women in Technology initiative at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025.
... ContinuedBehind the Design: Amy Hamilton, “Raised by a Generation of People Who Don’t Quit”
Join us for our Behind the Design series, presenting the stories behind both the designs and the people who created them. Meet Amy Hamilton, a long-time teacher who has overcome every challenge in her life with grit and determination.
... ContinuedHelping More People Hit the Trails with the Huckleberry Hiker
Rough trails and uneven terrain can make hiking extremely challenging for people with mobility issues, so LJ, the creator of the Huckleberry Hiker, designed a unique solution to help his daughter.
... ContinuedFrom Solar Cars to AI, Helga Pagan Keeps Moving Design Forward
Helga Pagan has spent her career turning ideas into action. Whether mentoring students, solving complex engineering challenges, or building connections within the SOLIDWORKS community, she continues exploring new possibilities and expanding her engineering and design expertise.
... ContinuedRecap of the Final Day of General Session at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025
Get caught up on all the action from the final day of general sessions at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025.
... ContinuedCatching up on Day Two of General Sessions at 3DEXPERIENCE World
Catch up on all the action during day two of General Sessions at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025.
... ContinuedRecapping Day One of General Sessions at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025
Get caught up on all the action taking place during day one General Sessions at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025.
... ContinuedBuilding the Green Goblin’s Glider with Carlos 3D and SOLIDWORKS for Makers
Carlos 3D, a talented engineer and maker, and SOLIDWORKS for Makers Ambassador, took on the ultimate Green Goblin cosplay costume project: recreating the Green Goblin’s glider. Carlos recently appeared on SOLIDWORKS Live to walk us through his process.
... ContinuedWomen in Engineering: Advancing Robotics with Alejandra Saldivar
Alejandra Saldivar is transforming robotics, making it more accessible for women and underrepresented groups. From designing AI-powered guide dogs to leading STEAM initiatives, she’s passionate about helping others to explore the possibilities of technology and engineering.
... ContinuedCelebrate 30 Years of SOLIDWORKS at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025
When SOLIDWORKS CAD software was first released in 1995, it changed the engineering landscape forever. Thirty years later, SOLIDWORKS is the industry leader in mechanical 3D CAD. This year at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025, we’re celebrating where SOLIDWORKS has been and where it is going.
... ContinuedDino-Might: The Masterminds Behind It All
Back in October, Adrian Diaz swooped around the spooky streets of Salem, MA, with his transforming pterodactyl costume. Let’s go behind the scenes and learn about the dedicated team that made his costume a reality.
... ContinuedTune in to Watch Live at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025
Watch the big World announcements and keynote sessions, take virtual tours of our on-site attractions (including the Playground), hear VIP insights through interviews with special guests, and even participate in two technical sessions airing at the SOLIDWORKS LIVE desk!
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