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What do people mean when they talk about “CAD-embedded simulation?”
For the last few decades, we have seen more and more simulation tools integrated in CAD systems. This positive trend made simulation accessible to all product engineers. However, I believe it is important to understand what “CAD-embedded simulation” really means,
... ContinuedWhat if Leonardo da Vinci had SOLIDWORKS?
To celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday today (April 15th), I felt a blog post was appropriate. He would have turned 562 today. We commonly wonder (at least I do) “what if” significant figures in history were alive today, and how
... ContinuedMarketing vs. Engineering: 5 Rules For Peaceful Coexistence
It may seem like a cliché, but in many companies around the world, Marketing and Engineering often don’t see eye to eye. Whether it’s a marketer taking offense because Engineering says a potentially world-changing new product idea can’t be produced
... ContinuedAnnouncing MySolidWorks Learning
We are excited to introduce MySolidWorks Learning, a new service that provides you, our users, with access to online learning content. Now you can learn SOLIDWORKS on your own schedule, at your own pace, from the convenience of your desktop or
... ContinuedWhat Do Star Chasers, Hello Kitty Bottles and Entrepreneurs Have in Common?
One of the best parts of my jobs in SOLIDWORKS marketing has always been learning about all the cool things our customers do. We recently published some new customer case stories that are a little more consumer-facing – touching us
... ContinuedHow do I become a SOLIDWORKS reseller?
Since the very beginning, SOLIDWORKS has been sold through a value-added reseller channel. This arrangement has been a key part of our success, and the independent businesses who sell SOLIDWORKS solutions are unrivaled in the engineering software business. Resellers are
... ContinuedBringing the Past into the Future with SOLIDWORKS
As you might recall, in my last post I talked about my experience taking the SOLIDWORKS Essentials class here at the office, and my decision to try modeling an old camera I have at home. After the class was completed,
... ContinuedTen Ways To Innovate on a Budget
You’d be hard-pressed to walk into any space full of creative people and not see, hear, or feel the power of innovative thinking. While the notion of “innovation” can be applied to everything from food science development to urban expansion,
... ContinuedConcept Before CAD Episode 2: Designing a Better Whiteboard
Concept Before CAD is all about what designers and engineers do before they begin detailed CAD design. We’ve been learning from our customers about the tasks they perform and the tools they use for conceptual design. It turns out there
... ContinuedBest Start-Up Practices for SOLIDWORKS Newbies
You were ecstatic when the company approved the purchase of SOLIDWORKS and training for your staff. In no time, you had the software, the manpower and the skills. Then, one day, you realized your team wasn’t delivering as expected. You were
... ContinuedWill your graphics card work with SOLIDWORKS?
Whether you’re a beginner using SOLIDWORKS software for the first time or a long-time SOLIDWORKS user, it’s important to make sure that you have a certified graphics card in order to ensure the best possible performance and stability of your system.
... ContinuedTaking the SolidWorks Essentials training class
In my ongoing quest for SolidWorks knowledge, I was recently asked if I wanted to participate in the SolidWorks Essentials class internally. The program runs a total of four days to cover the entire SolidWorks Essentials Training Manual. This
... ContinuedSolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual: Concept Before CAD – Episode 1
Many of you in the SOLIDWORKS community have seen or heard of a new tool we’re releasing this spring, SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual. All of us at SOLIDWORKS are stoked to be getting deeply hands-on with it as we prepare to
... ContinuedIs financing available for SolidWorks software?
Is your company ready to start using SolidWorks, but also looking for a way to offset some of the up-front costs? While we don’t offer financing options at the corporate level, many SolidWorks value-added resellers do, along with other possible
... ContinuedIan Baxter: Employee Number Seventy Something
If you stroll by Ian Baxter’s office, a life-size Austin Powers cut-out peers out through the window, the blue leisure suit and the toothy grin awaiting anyone rounding the corner. When you walk in, you’re greeted by a red “Please Take
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