Customer Stories
SIMULATION as a 3D Engineering tool: Customer story of TELSONIC
Every time I present SOLIDWORKS Simulation around the world, I’m talking about the design process and how the product engineers can use virtual simulation as an engineering tool. For me the concept is pretty clear (and that’s a good thing
... ContinuedRecently in…Sports Tech
Over the next month, football (soccer to folks in the United States) fans will be fixated on the drama unfolding in Brazil. Leading up to the international tournament, a large amount of discussion has focused on technology. In each of
... ContinuedGetting Fruit to Market with SOLIDWORKS
‘Tis the season to load up on fresh fruits here in the Northeast. My diet improves each spring/summer when it’s cheaper and easier to find fresh fruit in the supermarket. So, it got me wondering… how does all that produce
... ContinuedFor Star Trek Fans It’s the Dawn of a New Era thanks to Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
In many ways, living in Boston is just like living in Silicon Valley. The city is teeming with technological innovation and cutting-edge research coming from the communities surrounding top universities such as MIT and Harvard University. Everywhere you go, whether
... ContinuedBuilding Competitive Teams with SOLIDWORKS Education Edition
One of the things I love about working for SOLIDWORKS is our Education Program (I’m a teacher’s kid, so education is something near and dear to my heart). Spring is a busy time for the SOLIDWORKS Education Team. They release
... ContinuedBluefin Robotics Dives Deep Into the Indian Ocean with Help from SOLIDWORKS
The grim mystery of missing Malaysian Airlines flight 370 continues as the world waits to hear more news of what happened to the plane. Scouring the deep waters of the Indian Ocean, Bluefin-21, manufactured by Bluefin Robotics in Massachusetts,
... ContinuedHow the SOLIDWORKS Community Helps You Cook Your Frozen Pizza
Though you may be happy about the warm weather that the Spring season brings, you probably feel differently about your frozen foods. As you’re opening a package with your favorite frozen pizza or ice cream, do you ever wonder how
... ContinuedWhat Do Star Chasers, Hello Kitty Bottles and Entrepreneurs Have in Common?
One of the best parts of my jobs in SOLIDWORKS marketing has always been learning about all the cool things our customers do. We recently published some new customer case stories that are a little more consumer-facing – touching us
... ContinuedHugh Herr and Boston Marathon Victim Inspire Audience at TED Conference Last Week
Last Wednesday at the annual TED Conference in Vancouver, B.C., Hugh Herr, director of biomechatronics at the MIT Media Lab, inspired the audience in the same way he did at SOLIDWORKS World this year. This time, he shared the stage
... ContinuedCelebrating National Engineer’s Week with our SolidWorks Education Customers
Today marks the end of National Engineer’s Week in the United States. The week celebrates engineering’s contributions to society and emphasizes the importance of math, science, and technology education. Just by watching the winter games, viewers are inspired by the
... ContinuedWhat Does it Mean to be a CAD Pro?
Walking around SolidWorks World a couple of weeks ago, I met so many different engineers who share a passion for their profession and are eager to explore the possibilities that the future of technology will bring. I thought it might
... ContinuedMay We Help Uses SOLIDWORKS to Help Special Needs Clients Find Their Passion
Many SOLIDWORKS customers are passionate about helping people in need. Cincinnati-based, nonprofit organization May We Help designs and creates unique, custom solutions to free individuals with special needs to engage in, and pursue their passions. Founded by Bill Wood, Bill Diemling
... ContinuedA Conversation with Hugh Herr
After the SolidWorks World Day 1 General Session, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Hugh Herr, director of the Biomechatronics Group at the MIT Media Lab, as he was leaving the session hall. A dynamic personality in person as he is
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014: Tuesday General Session Recap
The second general session of SolidWorks World 2014 was all about the user community and customers. This past year, we had 14 new chapters for the SolidWorks User Group Network and over 800 people attending the SWUGN Summit events (they’re like
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014: Monday General Session Recap
SolidWorks World 2014 kicked off this morning with a nearly 6000 people gathered together to celebrate their love of engineering and design. As the lights dimmed in the session hall, the eatART Mondo Spider took the stage and welcomed CEO Bertrand Sicot.
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