Customer Stories
The Sky is the Limit for SelectTech Geospatial, Stratasys, and SolidWorks
The future is now; the days of the unarmed vehicles and advanced flight technology are no longer just something for the big screen. Perhaps, one day, you will be able to get inside your car or board a plane that
... ContinuedSolidWorks Customers Making A Difference
There are many challenges when introducing new technologies to developing countries, and the main one often isn’t cost or distribution—it’s adoption. Think about all the things that you do because your mother or father or another family member showed you
... ContinuedTake the Stress Out of Holiday Shopping with the Third Annual SolidWorks Holiday Gift Guide
As the snow begins to fall in Boston and Christmas quickly approaches (it’s only two weeks away), the holiday season and gift giving are on my mind. As I’m scrambling to compile a personalized gift list that is designed to
... ContinuedWarning—Reading this May Save you Time and Money
In my opinion, the one thing missing from the SolidWorks offices in Boston is a production line. Obviously, designing software doesn’t require one, but seeing a product go from design to reality often reminds me of why we do what
... ContinuedReman Engineering Works Brings Eggs from Farm to Table with SolidWorks solutions
Omelettes are my favorite breakfast food; however, I rarely think about where they come from. This brings me back to the age old question of which came first: the chicken or the egg? Reman Engineering Works builds feed mills, pellet
... ContinuedStudents At Lycée Victor Duruy Take On The Challenge Of Mars Exploration
Douglas Quaid and his dream about going to Mars in Total Recall isn’t just a story reserved for the big screen. The students at the Lycée Victor Duruy high school in Bagnères-de-Bigorre also dream big when it comes exploring the red planet; minus
... ContinuedDudley the duck is getting a 3D printed foot
Every now and then, a SolidWorks user sends us an email that really catches our attention. We got one of these last week from Terence Loring, owner of 3 Pillar Designs in Vancouver. Terence wrote to tell us about a
... ContinuedOcean Renewable Power Company is harnessing the power of the oceans to generate electricity
When Chris Sauer’s team at Ocean Renewable Power Company set out to build one of the world’s first underwater turbines, they were doing something that had never been done before. SolidWorks helped turn their vision into reality. Watch the newest
... ContinuedAgrometer a/s Overcomes Design Process Bottlenecks with SolidWorks Composer
Agrometer a/s is a global supplier of pumps and applications for irrigation, clean water, slurry, and all types of waste-water. Founded in 1977, the Danish company’s customer base is in the agricultural, municipal, manufacturing, marine, and offshore industries. Before implementing
... ContinuedNectar Product Development Combines Elegance And Technology with SolidWorks
With the world’s fossil fuel supply decreasing, solar power is becoming a more popular and cost-effective options for American homebuyers, according to an article in the Huffington Post in August. Nectar Product Development is paving the way to the solar energy
... ContinuedDesigning for Precision on the Shop Floor at Wamore, Inc.
Apparently, before the idea of a “precision air drop” was invented, there was only the standard “air drop,” which was military-speak for dumping tons of supplies from an airplane and keeping your fingers crossed that at least some made it
... ContinuedCatching up with the SolidWorks community at Maker Faire NYC
This past weekend, I went on a spontaneous trip to Maker Faire in New York City with some friends working in the Lewis Research Group at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. We woke up at the crack
... ContinuedReThink Robotics, Formlabs, and Knapheide Manufacturing Corporation Push Design Limits at SolidWorks 2014 Press Event
My favorite time of year at SolidWorks is right around the product launch because I get to work closely with our customers and learn about all of the innovative ways that they are using our products throughout the design process
... ContinuedLearn How Knapheide Greatly Expanded their Business Moving from 2D to 3D
Customer visits are the most exciting part of my job as a SolidWorks employee. It truly is a great experience seeing our customers use our software to create products that they’re so passionate about. I also enjoy seeing the production
... ContinuedGRIT Helps the Disabled in Developing Countries Gain Mobility
Over 20 million people in developing countries need a wheelchair to access education and employment. However, standard wheelchairs are difficult to use on rough terrain and usually break on the uneven roads. Originally one of the top four finalists for
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