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All Together Now with Lukas Jönsson Engineering: A Manufacturer’s One-Stop Shop
The world seems to be getting smaller and smaller these days. Tech giants like Google and Apple are constantly cranking out tools we need to access any information we could desire. Over the past decade we have experienced innovation and ingenuity
... ContinuedData Loss Costs More than Money
Product development organizations that lack formal product data management systems face the real risk of data loss, which translates to increased development costs, lost productivity, and extended product development cycles. Companies are also at risk for lost revenue, damaged reputation,
... ContinuedDiversity Makes 3D Printing Great
Last month, Amazon invited its legions of customers to shop the future with the launch of a 3D Printing Store. Although the products range from quirky conversation pieces (personalized figures, phone accessories) to odd gimmicks (bird masks and a 3D-Rex
... ContinuedHow do you test your design?
Whatever product you design, be it a heart valve, a bracket, an electronic enclosure or a dish washer, you must be certain that your product will perform according to its specifications. How do you know it? How do you make
... ContinuedNon-CAD documents need love too
Have you ever saved an office document locally and also on a network or shared drive so other people can see it? What file is the master then? How do you know who modified the file and when? These questions
... ContinuedJuly’s Top 5 SOLIDWORKS Blog Posts
Another month is in the books and it’s hard to believe, but 2014 is now more than half over. With time passing by at such an accelerated rate, the SOLIDWORKS blogging team wants to make sure you’ve been able to
... ContinuedDrones: Not Just for the Sky Anymore
Everyone is talking about drones. Privacy advocates are concerned that drones will become an extension of “Big Brother.” Governments are reviewing drone legislation. Amazon, most famously, is looking into drones for deliveries. Others, including Dassault Systèmes, are using tools, such
... ContinuedSaving Lives Against All Odds with SOLIDWORKS: The story of WestWind Technologies, Inc.
Death and taxes may be the only certainties in life, but of all the uncertainties, Mother Nature is perhaps the most uncertain and unforgiving. It’s hard to turn on the news these days without seeing some sort of talk about
... ContinuedQuadcopter Project Brings SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual to the Skies
At the recent SIMULIA Community Conference in Providence, RI, we shared how we transformed a design process with the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Platform and the power of simulation to solve a real problem in the developing world. SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual
... ContinuedVideo-Gaming at Its Finest With the Help of SOLIDWORKS
Surrounded by heaping mounds of rubble and smoke, you’re just about to detonate the enemy army force and win the battle. Things keep intensifying until suddenly you successfully accomplish your mission and the screen rolls credits as an overwhelming feeling
... Continued75 Years of Batman
If you’re not a comic book or super hero fan, today might have seemed just like any other day. However, for those die hard fans of vigilantes, super heroes, protectors of the innocent; today marks a significant day in history;
... ContinuedHow to Easily Democratize Simulation Results
Last year, I attended a conference about Simulation & Analysis during which a senior engineer mentioned in his presentation that he has a hard time sharing Simulation results to colleagues and non-simulation users. He explained that too often Simulation results
... ContinuedWestern Michigan is Seeking Sun at The American Solar Challenge
Today, Western Michigan University (WMU) will hit the starting line for its 24th consecutive year of American Solar Challenge Formula Sun Grand Prix (ASC/FSGP) racing. The annual five-stage race pits university solar-powered race cars from around the world in a
... ContinuedRecently in…Summer Tech
Summer is in full swing. For many, July and August are full of holidays, staycations, sports, and watching big-budget movie blockbusters. Whether your activity of choice is as simple as running through a lawn sprinkler or experiencing a film in
... ContinuedStop losing money redesigning existing parts!
Just imagine the overwhelming feeling a CFO or Operations executive would go through when they discover that many parts in their current inventory, whether purchased or designed, are very similar or identical to ones already existing. How did this happen
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