Powering SOLIDWORKS 2016 with Lenovo Workstations
With the launch of SOLIDWORKS 2016, users are undoubtedly excited to get their hands on the newest application to learn how it can more effectively help them power their innovations. But while the latest advancement in SOLIDWORKS is certain to
... ContinuedSWUGN Group Leader Spotlight – Carlos Andrés Mesa Montoya
Since 1996, SOLIDWORKS User Groups have been a valuable resource for SOLIDWORKS users all over the world. The SWUGN Committee and DS SOLIDWORKS provide ample support, but the real stars are the SOLIDWORKS User Group Leaders. Every week or so we’ll
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Don’t Hesitate (Part 2)
My last blog started the topic of “Don’t Hesitate” which touched upon: Why is MBD so urgent? How to obtain top management support? What are the specific benefits? What are the concerns? This post will continue looking into more common objections.
... ContinuedIt’s October 21, 2015: The Future is Here
Part of the fun of watching movies that are set in the future is actually seeing if any of the predictions came true in real life. It’s great to think and debate on which gadgets in the movie will become
... ContinuedConceptual Designer Mechanisms: Four-Piston Engine
Conceptual Designer is a useful 3D Modeling app on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform that allows users to create and animate 3D parts. Over the past few months, I have been creating various mechanisms of multiple levels of difficulty with it and
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Don’t Hesitate (Part 1)
In my last blog, I underlined the importance of driving MBD from top down. The following natural questions are what the specific benefits of MBD are, how to obtain support from top, and how to handle objections. These two blogs “Don’t hesitate”
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS User Group Network News
SOLIDWORKS User Groups around the world are prepping for Q4 meetings, and there are some really good meetings on the SWUGN calendar. Here are some highlights of the next two weeks: Top rated SOLIDWORKS World presenter Neil Custard has been
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Drive from Top Down
In my previous Introduction blog, I listed 10 DOs and DONTs in MBD implementation from three key aspects: People: organizational structure and mindset. Process: methodology, procedures, and tools. Product: product design and manufacturing. People always comes first. Without people,
... ContinuedMeet the Product Definition Team: Nandish Datti
Who decides What’s New in SOLIDWORKS? Product Definition team members are a major component in determining and defining enhancements and new functionality included within the SOLIDWORKS products each year. They meet face-to-face with SOLIDWORKS customers to discuss what’s working, what isn’t,
... ContinuedPut the Swag in SOLIDWORKS World 2016 Swag
You might have a closet full of SOLIDWORKS gear at home. While you may especially treasure your SOLIDWORKS World 2008 shirt, this year’s is poised to take up real estate in your heart. Why? For the first time ever, you
... ContinuedSWUGN Group Leader Spotlight – Christie Buresh
Since 1996, SOLIDWORKS User Groups have been a valuable resource for SOLIDWORKS users all over the world. The SWUGN Committee and DS SOLIDWORKS provide ample support, but the real stars are the SOLIDWORKS User Group Leaders. Every week or so we’ll
... ContinuedMeet the Product Definition Team: Matthew Lorono
Who decides What’s New in SOLIDWORKS? Product Definition team members are a major component in determining and defining enhancements and new functionality included within the SOLIDWORKS products each year. They meet face-to-face with SOLIDWORKS customers to discuss what’s working, what isn’t,
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Introduction
Model-Based Definition (MBD, Figure 1) is the practice of integrating Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI), such as Dimensions, Tolerances, Datum, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Surface finishes, Notes, Weld symbols, and associated metadata with 3D solid models within 3D CAD software
... ContinuedBreadcrumbs Selection – Voted the Best New Feature in SOLIDWORKS 2016
The votes are in, and the SOLIDWORKS 2016 Beta users have chosen the new Breadcrumbs Selection tool as the winner for the best new feature of SOLIDWORKS 2016. Breadcrumbs Selection allows you to maximize the use of your graphics area
... ContinuedBelieve in better products: see your design while you’re creating it
When it comes to 3D graphics, SOLIDWORKS raised the bar with RealView, SOLIDWORKS realistic interactive real time renderer. The surprising thing is, from talking with the SOLIDWORKS users that I meet, RealView appears to be underused. Some argue that this
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