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How accurate is FEA and CFD simulation?
A question I have been asked throughout the years when presenting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to many companies is: How accurate is FEA and CFD simulation? While the question seems simple, the answer is not.
... ContinuedRecently in…Wearables
Speculation over why Apple is acquiring Beats Electronics hovers around the volatile Wearable technology market. Will an investment in wearables pay off? To quote the SOLIDWORKS 8-ball, “Reply hazy try again.” Some pundits predict a $30 billion industry by 2018, while
... ContinuedHow Electrical Engineers Moved from Paper Sketches to 3D
While researching for my article “Evolution or Revolution: The New Dimension in Electrical Design”, I came to the realization quickly that we take for granted the endless volumes of development that has taken place in a relatively short span of
... ContinuedLeveraging 2D in a 3D World
In the 80s, I amassed a large collection of cassette tapes, stoked by the ability to record whatever songs I wanted in whatever order. We’ve all done it, created those infamous mixed tapes! Then along came CDs, which provided a
... 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
... ContinuedRecently in…Robotics
It’s been a long week and you deserve to talk about stuff that interests you – like robots and space and Godzilla. Each Friday, our “Recently in…” series will take you into the weekend with a handful of current events
... ContinuedBuilding Competitive Teams with SOLIDWORKS Education Edition
One of the things I love about working for SOLIDWORKS is our Education Program (I’m a teacher’s kid, so education is something near and dear to my heart). Spring is a busy time for the SOLIDWORKS Education Team. They release
... ContinuedCheck out the new face of MySolidWorks
MySolidWorks: Your place for all things SOLIDWORKS Get answers. Learn more. Be current. Share and Showcase. Today we released another update of MySolidWorks, containing the production release of MySolidWorks Learning, a redesigned homepage and an updated mobile device experience.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Customer Satisfaction Survey Update
Over the past eight years, we have conducted the Annual SOLIDWORKS Customer Satisfaction Survey. Each year we invite all of our customers worldwide to provide feedback about their experiences working with SOLIDWORKS. We appreciate the time you have taken each
... ContinuedDebunking the Myths of 3D CAD
Transitioning from 2D design tools to 3D CAD can appear to be a significant undertaking, especially for small- to mid-size companies with limited IT resources, tight budgets and small design teams. For smaller organizations, dealing with the productivity downtime of
... ContinuedBluefin Robotics Dives Deep Into the Indian Ocean with Help from SOLIDWORKS
The grim mystery of missing Malaysian Airlines flight 370 continues as the world waits to hear more news of what happened to the plane. Scouring the deep waters of the Indian Ocean, Bluefin-21, manufactured by Bluefin Robotics in Massachusetts,
... ContinuedPaul Reed Smith (PRS) Guitars: Commitment to Innovation
As a world premier guitar manufacturer, PRS Guitars are known for creating some of the most amazing, high quality, reliable musical instruments. From Carlos Santana to Dave Navarro, many signature artists endorsed by PRS Guitars would also agree. As a
... ContinuedConcept Before CAD Episode 4: Detail Design in SOLIDWORKS CAD
We left off a few weeks ago in episode 3 with the promise to finish detailing out our giant touch-display mounting system. So how exactly did we get from concept design to production-ready deliverables? Check out episode 4 of Concept
... ContinuedJoin us at the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is the biggest event in the oil & gas industry, and this year’s show takes place May 5-8 at the Reliant Center in Houston, TX. It’s one of the most-attended trade shows in the US;
... 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
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