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Will Drafting Help a Road Cyclist? A Flow Simulation Study
I am an amateur road cyclist working on improving my speed. This involves not only raw muscle power but many smart tactics as well. Over a period of time, and as a part of my discovery-based learning, I was told
... ContinuedWhat do Rock and Roll, Guitars, and SolidWorks have in common?
Answer: Paul Reed Smith Guitars I have the privilege to meet with many SOLIDWORKS users: it is truly the best part of my job. However, I have never visited a company quite like Paul Reed Smith Guitars. First of all,
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Short: Streamline Quality Control by Automating Your Inspection Process
Most inspection reports are created manually. Inspection forms require many man-hours to complete and check for documentation errors. Given the tedious manual process and the nuances of inspection requirements, mistakes are commonly made. At the end of the day, we’re
... ContinuedBenefits of Beta Testing with Power User Bettina Walker
If you’re an active commercial SOLIDWORKS subscription services user, you can get your hands on SOLIDWORKS 2016 today. How? By becoming a SOLIDWORKS 2016 beta tester. Being part of the beta program has its perks. You can test-drive the newest
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Short: Designing Injection Molded Parts Better
Injection molding is the process used to manufacture 80 percent of the plastic parts you encounter every day. If the process is that pervasive, it should have been perfected at this point, right? Perhaps in another universe – unfortunately, injection
... ContinuedIntroducing a new and improved 3D ContentCentral
More than 1.3 million designers and engineers already use 3D ContentCentral to save time and increase design accuracy by quickly and easily finding and downloading free CAD models from certified component suppliers. In today’s fast-paced, competitive design environment quick and
... ContinuedHow to Get Started with Model-Based Definition
How should we get started with Model-Based Definition (MBD)? This is a vital, but complex topic because even a simple change is hard, let alone a shift from 200-year-old 2D drawings to 3D model-based processes, but we can at least
... ContinuedEngineering a New Human Experience with the Prosthesis Anti-Robot
Is our humanity being sacrificed at the altar of automation? Jonathan Tippett, founder of the Prosthesis project, a 7,500 pound, 15-foot tall, anti-robot believes this to be true. It’s not that wild of an opinion if you think of it.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Shorts: Improve Manufacturing Inspection Process by Reducing Manual Work
If your designs need to follow strict industry standards and regulations, there’s no avoiding inspection documentation. Inspection documents maintain quality control and ensure that suppliers and manufacturers adhere to standards. The main issue is inspection documents are typically created by
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series: Jennifer Saucier-Sawyer
One of the things we usually ask the Women in Engineering that we feature each month is “Have you had any mentors or role models in your education or career”? This month, I’m actually going to talk about one of
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS 2016 Beta is Now Live
Are you a customer with active commercial SOLIDWORKS subscription services? If so, we have a mission for you. Your mission, should you choose to accept it: to use your power as a valued SOLIDWORKS user to impact the quality, performance
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Short: MBD User Success Stories
Model Based Definition (MBD) has helped companies like Boeing, Toyota and the Navy, Viecelli Moveis cut scrap and rework and reduce fabrication time by cutting out the creation of 2D drawings. Oboe Wu, Product Manager for SOLIDWORKS MBD discusses customer successes
... ContinuedDiscover Your Next Engineering Skill at a Local Maker Space
In the distant past, if you needed to purchase furniture or a blanket, you or someone you knew would make it. Now it’s much simpler to buy anything you want online. It’s easier, yes, but many have found one-click shopping
... ContinuedOxyArm: Engineering a Medical First with Durability Testing
This is part three of a multi-part series covering how medical device firm Southmedic used virtual simulation technology to bring OxyArm, the first open oxygen delivery system, to market. In part one, we covered how flow simulation was used to
... ContinuedRealistic renderings bring your design to life…
As a dyed in the wool engineer why should I render my designs? Surely everyone can see how great they are using standard materials. But let’s face it they can’t, so if you are ready to share your great new
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