Makers
Behind 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.
... 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
... ContinuedSLUGME X and the Birth of “Frank” the Dinosaur
Learn more about how SLUGME X delivered an unforgettable experience centered around an ambitious project: building a full-scale dinosaur, affectionately named Frank.
... ContinuedHow SOLIDWORKS for Makers Helped Build a Better Dash for a Classic Truck
Manager of SOLIDWORKS User Advocacy Matt Clegg used SOLIDWORKS for Makers to design a custom dash when a new steering wheel hid the gauges in his ’69 Chevy C10.
... ContinuedBuilding Doc Ock: How Tyler Csatari Turns Fiction Into Function
See how 3D CAD software powers Tyler Csatari’s Doc Ock costume for cosplay, combining design, 3D printing, and real mechanics for a moving masterpiece.
... ContinuedSAVE THE DATE for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026
We are already underway in preparation for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026, and we’re heading back to Houston to bring you all your “World” favorites, as well as a few new surprises, so set your calendars to attend.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS for Makers and Our Next Make: Recreating a Historic Stair Railing
See how a historic stair railing was recreated using SOLIDWORKS for Makers, combining 3D design, CNC machining, and traditional woodworking.
... ContinuedLet’s Talk Shop Live: You’re Invited to Help Reimagine the Fab Lab
Join Chinloo and Sal Lama on June 25 for the next Let’s Talk Shop live Discord session as we design smarter workbench storage for the 3DEXPERIENCE Lab. Share your design ideas or just listen in.
... ContinuedRediscovering the Best of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025
Learn how to access the Best of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 session replays.
... ContinuedCarlos Reyes Builds Props, Armor, and Credibility With a CSWP
Carlos Reyes designs detailed cosplay props and shares the process online as @Carlos3DPrint. After years of self-taught CAD work, he passed the CSWP, proving his skills and opening new doors in the SOLIDWORKS community.
... ContinuedCommunications Empowered with 3D for Makers
Turn your 3D models into sharp visuals for emails, webpages, and presentations in your browser. With Product Communicator now included in SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers, it’s easier than ever to share what you’re building and why it matters.
... 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.
... 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.
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