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The Art of Simulation Data Management
Manufacturing industries are increasing the use of simulation tools to better understand and validate product behavior. Fortunately this shift toward analysis has led to more informed design decisions. However, I have always wondered how companies that adopt aggressive design simulation
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series – Jordan Coldsmith
We are happy to feature Jordan Coldsmith as our first recipient of the SOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Recognition Program for July! She was chosen based on her outstanding leadership, innovative accomplishments, and her contributions to the engineering community. Get to know
... ContinuedKeeping the World Alert with the help of SOLIDWORKS
For the majority of people around the world, coffee is what keeps them sane and functioning on a daily basis. Never take someone’s coffee away from them; it’s a death wish. Coffee Day, the largest fully integrated coffee company in
... ContinuedRecently in…Solar Power
Over the millennia, our sun has played countless roles. It has been worshipped and used as a calendar. Debate over its position in the universe even caused men to lose their lives. Its shine can make us happy when skies
... ContinuedStop Managing Design Data without a Helmet
I recently had the opportunity to travel to some lesser developed parts of the world. I was amazed by the simplicity of life while, at the same time, terrified by some of the living conditions. One site that struck me
... ContinuedRecently in…Space
A few months after returning from a stint on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins was ready to talk about his experience. During an hour-long Reddit.com Ask Me Anything session, Hopkins covered everything from space sweat to
... ContinuedIt’s open season for The Outdoor Group with help from SOLIDWORKS
Last month I blogged about fresh fruit season. Continuing on that trend, July is time for summer camp where many kids try their hands at new sports, like archery. It’s open season for The Outdoor Group LLC, and with help
... ContinuedRecently in…Robotics
Last week, we looked at the world of robot employment. From comedians and security guards to hitchhikers, we found that robots are taking on some non-traditional trades. After conducting a bit more research, it would appear that we’ve just begun
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS 2015 Beta is now live!
We’re inviting all customers with active commercial SOLIDWORKS subscription services to help impact the quality, performance and reliability of SOLIDWORKS products by joining the SOLIDWORKS 2015 Beta program. Of course, as an added bonus, you get a hands-on preview of
... ContinuedExploring the Downstream Benefits of 3D CAD
Remember being a kid and digging into a box of Cracker Jack with pure abandon? Sure that molasses-flavored, candy-coated popcorn and peanuts were delicious, but how many of you first shoved your whole hand in the box to find the
... ContinuedWhat’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2014: Ballooning
Balloon annotations have been improved in SOLIDWORKS 2014, with several formatting and behavioral enhancements. Moving the arrow instead of the drawing view Selection of the geometry within a drawing view tells SOLIDWORKS you want to move the entire drawing view. Normally, this is
... ContinuedRecently in…Robotics
Futurists, like Wired co-founder Kevin Kelly, work to provide a glimpse at the world of tomorrow. In a recent interview, Kelly stated that the technology to come over the next 20 years will make the previous 20 “pale in comparison.”
... ContinuedDesigning for Manufacturing, Fit for Purpose
I find it interesting how 3D Printing is all the rage now, even though it’s been around for decades. Obviously the price of 3D printing has been reduced substantially, which has created much more mainstream demand. 3D printing is a
... ContinuedMETAL machinebouwers bv Creates Machines that Produce the Perfect Pitch
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
... ContinuedRecently in…Sports Tech
Over the next month, football (soccer to folks in the United States) fans will be fixated on the drama unfolding in Brazil. Leading up to the international tournament, a large amount of discussion has focused on technology. In each of
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