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‘Inverse Kinematics’ – Mechanisms That Design Themselves
It seems that there is an unspoken rule in product development that the later the design change, the bigger the headache. And when the design change involves altering a mechanical linkage, then it is very common for the mechanism to
... ContinuedHigh-Tech Solutions Focus on Fixing Eye Problems in Developing Countries
According to the World Health Organization, 285 million people in the world are visually impaired. Due to the rising costs of healthcare or the unavailability of medical facilities in some developing countries, many of these defects go uncorrected. Sadly, despite
... ContinuedHow you win with SOLIDWORKS Certification
Ready to start your journey? As a seasoned user of SOLIDWORKS what can make you stand out even more among your colleagues and other users in your area? Perhaps you are the stand out user at your company, the person
... ContinuedWhat’s New in 2015 for Subscription Services Customers
The technology and manufacturing world has changed immensely. Over the past few years, we have seen a rise in technologies related to 3D-printing, connected devices, and transportation thanks to companies like Oculus Rift, Makerbot, Apple, Rethink Robotics, Uber, and Superpedestrian.
... ContinuedHaving Fun Mentoring a FIRST Robotics Team
This past year I joined Team 4095, Andromeda One, as their SOLIDWORKS CAD Mentor. As a SOLIDWORKS veteran, I knew about FIRST Robotics and their competitions. My colleagues had even spoken of their experiences both as team members and as
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Short: The next Engineering revolution includes automated Inspection
Using data and automation to streamline processes is central to Engineering 4.0. This next level of engineering technology takes CAD and extends its benefits downstream. Inspection automation is one great example demonstrating Engineering 4.0’s positive affect across teams and entire
... ContinuedIndustry Giants Partner with Makers to Foster Innovation
Many new technologies and platforms are converging today to lay the groundwork for the next revolution in manufacturing. New additive manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing, are game changers, poised to put the power of innovation into the hands of
... ContinuedApril’s Top Five Blog Posts
April’s blog posts had you covered on the new product development front. First, if you’re interested in medical device breakthroughs, see how Southmedic Inc. used SOLIDWORKS Simulation to bring a new oxygen device to life. Then, SOLIDWORKS expert, Peter Rucinski,
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Short: Maximize Your 3D with MBD
The world’s not flat…and neither are your products…but somehow manufacturing drawings still are (in most cases). SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition (MBD) was built to reflect the world around us from a manufacturing perspective. While 2D drawings have served us well
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS 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 your own Lightsaber: May the Fourth be with you
May the fourth is a celebration of all things Star Wars. This year, we’re making sure that includes 3D CAD. From lightsabers to astromech droids, this post combines CAD with a galaxy far, far away. Design your own lightsaber Whether
... ContinuedThe Art of ‘Virtual’ Stone Skipping
After a seemingly never ending Winter, Spring has finally come to New England which means my dog walks can roam along the beautiful seacoast without the danger of being blown out to sea. One of my favorite beaches has an
... ContinuedDrawingless or Paperless?
With the launch of SOLIDWORKS Model-Based Definition (MBD) 2015, I’ve heard lots of enthusiastic feedback from multiple job functions across the entire production cycle. For example, a manufacturing engineer pointed out: “I see MBD as a Poka-yoke [a.k.a. mistake proofing] opportunity in
... ContinuedOnsite User Visit: Reinventing the Prescription Lens
Nightmare scenario for those who wear contact lenses or glasses: lost contacts/broken frames away from home with no backup. Driving home would be an adventure. To add insult to injury, just getting work done would be near impossible if you’re
... ContinuedBest Practices for Medical Device Design
While we might sometimes think many of the events that occur in our day-to-day lives are life-or-death situations – for example, “If I don’t get that presentation done my boss is going to kill me” or “If I don’t cut
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