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Artificial turf was once considered a dirty word in the world of football. The drawbacks of artificial surfaces were made clear during the first turf rollout by London’s Queens Park Rangers in 1981. Players complained of uneven footing and carpet
... ContinuedFootball Opener: Simulating a Free Kick in SOLIDWORKS
After several years of preparation, the world’s most prestigious international football competition is on and footballers are ready to tackle the largest and most important tournament of their lives. The entire planet will focus on Brazil for the next month,
... 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
... ContinuedHow can I be more efficient with my Structure Design & Validation Process?
Last Saturday I attended a workshop on a well-known software specialized for steel & reinforced concrete structure design and analysis. After attending this session, I had a clear understanding that the SOLIDWORKS workflow can improve structure design and validation processes
... 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
... ContinuedEffectively Running a Harmonic Analysis in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
One of the most powerful capabilities in SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium is linear dynamics. It encompasses a subset of dynamic analysis that is common in many industries, and can include the following types of analyses: transient, harmonic, random vibration and shock
... ContinuedCan CFD tools explain the aerodynamics of a medal-winning bobsled?
Recently inspired by the four-man bobsleigh event at the 2014 games in Sochi, in which Team USA’s sleigh Night Train 2 was designed in SOLIDWORKS, I set out to find out more about the aerodynamics of these vehicles that barrel
... Continued9 Things You Can’t Do with 2D CAD
We get it. You’re quite comfortable with your 2D design tools. Over the years, you’ve become very proficient with these tools, so why transition to 3D CAD tools and deal with a potentially long learning curve and resulting downtime required
... ContinuedWhat do people mean when they talk about “CAD-embedded simulation?”
For the last few decades, we have seen more and more simulation tools integrated in CAD systems. This positive trend made simulation accessible to all product engineers. However, I believe it is important to understand what “CAD-embedded simulation” really means,
... ContinuedAre simulation tools only for analysts, or can designers use them too?
I often get this question from companies searching to optimize product development, from journalists writing about virtual simulation, or even from colleagues. When I think about it, I have the feeling that this is an old debate, but still a
... ContinuedDo I Really Need Analysis Software?
Do I really need analysis software? It’s a valid question, and one I hear from customers on occasion. Being a designer myself, I feel that I have a good head for figuring out if a design can be easily manufactured,
... ContinuedBetter, faster, stronger (but not harder)
This entry is not about the song by French duo Daft Punk, even though I admit to being a fan. This is about an important enhancement in SolidWorks Simulation 2014: Performance. Virtual simulation is now used as a 3D concurrent
... ContinuedWant to try SolidWorks for free? Learn how to get a trial version.
If there’s one thing that I think everyone would agree with, it’s that we all like to try products before we buy them. At SolidWorks, we understand how important cost can be when determining which CAD software best fits your
... 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
... 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
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