SOLIDWORKS Simulation
SOLIDWORKS Education Edition 2015-2016 – The Innovation Revolution
The SOLIDWORKS Education Edition 2015 – 2016 has ignited a new Innovation revolution in the world of engineering and design education. Based on SOLIDWORKS Premium 2015 and the SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2015 Portfolio, educators and students have access to the latest in SOLIDWORKS technology and
... ContinuedDesign Assemblies with Moving Parts Easily with SOLIDWORKS Motion
We all know that design changes are much easier and cheaper to make when we are in the early stages of the design process. The conventional design process approach generally identifies design-related problems and addresses them late in the design
... ContinuedOxyArm: Engineering a Medical First with Simulation
How many problems do you need to solve while bringing a new product to market? Probably more than you want to think about right now. However, despite setbacks, looming deadlines and unforeseen circumstances, you manage to get the job done.
... ContinuedGet Zooming with SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
This post sets out to introduce more people to a very useful, but not well known, feature in SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation that is colloquially known as “Zooming.” There are a couple of mentions of this technique in the documentation, but
... ContinuedAutomation using SOLIDWORKS Simulation API
The SOLIDWORKS Simulation Application Programming Interface (API) functionality can be used to automate the creation of studies, applying loads and fixtures, material selection, meshing, running analyses and processing results. The API provides a powerful platform for automation as well as
... ContinuedCompetition: Prove You’re a Top Engineer
Do you test your models to the ultimate limits? We are challenging our most talented users to share their best Simulation models that demonstrate virtual testing innovations. If you build jaw-dropping designs with SOLIDWORKS Simulation, show off your top models
... ContinuedVideo: Verify Products Made of Composite Materials in Minutes
Weight and performance are driving factors in many designs. As a result, engineers are turning to composite materials to minimize weight and tailor stiffness, but how you determine the material’s effect on product behavior? Watch the video to learn how
... ContinuedFEA vs. Reality: How accurate is your solution?
In the Engineering world, we’re often asked questions about the accuracy of FEA modeling versus reality. The answer: FEA provides the right information versus reality as long as you correctly define materials, boundary conditions and mesh type. Next, regarding accuracy
... ContinuedSmartcut: Using Power Select in Simulation
I recently was working on a somewhat complex model from a customer in Simulation, and I used the Power Select tool in SOLIDWORKS to help make the job easier. Here’s a cut view of an example model so that you can
... ContinuedDemo: Optimizing Your Designs in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
In any design project, the most efficient way to meet cost and performance goals is by quickly identifying your product’s optimal design – often easier said than done. Design optimization involves time-consuming legwork, but SOLIDWORKS Simulation enables you to optimize
... ContinuedThe Science of Behind Chucking Pumpkins
Pumpkins play an important role in our fall holidays. A member of the gourd family, pumpkins are carved up to create Jack-o-lanterns for Halloween and play a starring role in the delicious pies we all love to eat at Thanksgiving
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Simulation Zombie Apocalypse Survival Kit
Have you ever wondered what you would do to save yourself from the zombie apocalypse? I know I have. Do you get in a car and drive to the country, stay in your house or jump on a sail boat
... ContinuedMeet the Pumpkin Chunkin Champions – American Chunker
Over the last few months, I have had the opportunity to meet with, and get to know the American Chunker Team. They are the current world champions of Punkin Chunkin for the Air Cannon Division. The Air cannons are typically
... ContinuedVideo: Committed to the most intuitive Simulation interface
Over the past few years, simulation tools are becoming more powerful and integrated with all phases of the design process. In the past validation tools were relegated to late stages in the design process, but engineers are realizing that regular
... ContinuedExtensive Materials Library: AKA Golden Nuggets for Product Engineers
When you need to test the performance of your product with virtual simulation, you MUST properly define the product’s physical characteristics so your test results closely mirror the product’s real behavior. Then this question often arises; “where can I find
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