SOLIDWORKS World 2015 Top Ten List is going strong
There have been many user submissions to the SOLIDWORKS World 2015 Top Ten List this year, mentioned a couple months ago! There is still plenty of time to submit your ideas! Deadline is December 12, 2014 (a few more weeks from
... ContinuedAn International Team of 80 Uses SOLIDWORKS to Design Lifesaving Medical Devices
Design that Matters (DtM) is a non-profit that uses the power of design to find the best opportunities for technology to have a massive impact serving the poor in developing countries. You may have already learned about us from the
... ContinuedI Have a Point Cloud, Now What?
“I have a point cloud, now what”, is a question that often arises in the SOLIDWORKS user community and how that question is answered varies on who you ask. While my personal experience over the years working with point clouds
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS World Japan in Pictures
My first ever trip to Japan was a memorable one. Here’s why. I attended not one, but two SOLIDWORKS World Japan conferences in Tokyo and Osaka. There were over 1000 attendees in Tokyo, and just over 500 in Osaka.
... ContinuedQ&A: 20,000 leagues under the sea with SeaBotix
We had a lot of interest in the last blog post from SeaBotix, which included many questions about the underwater robot, or remotely operated vehicle (ROV), so we went back to Jesse Rodocker (the star of the recent behind the
... ContinuedVideo: Get Plastic Parts Right the First Time
Ensuring strength, rigidity, and easy assembly of your plastic parts can be a challenge. The analysis tools in SOLIDWORKS Simulation and SOLIDWORKS Plastics allow you to test various design alternatives early on in the development process and ensure the best design
... ContinuedSigmund: Seven Steps to Guaranteed Product Quality in Design
Today, 3D CAD technology has matured to high levels of building complex designs. Validating the design for Fit, Form and Function (F3) are now completed with great care, upfront. Yet, Superior Assembly Build Quality, Consistent Performance and Low Cost Objectives
... ContinuedDesign It Mill Tackles Tough Design Challenges for TD Place at Landsdowne Park using SOLIDWORKS solutions
At SOLIDWORKS we often hear from customers who are happy to share how the software helped them complete their projects. Design {it} Mill Inc., (DIM), is no exception. The design studio specializes in architectural façade/roof systems for new construction. They
... ContinuedRecorded Webinar Spotlight: Best Practices – Concept to Manufacturing
It takes the concerted efforts of many people to take a product from an idea, or concept, to a final product. It starts with generating ideas of how to solve a problem, or improve upon an existing design. Ideas for
... ContinuedDesign that Matters Saves Newborn Lives with Help from SOLIDWORKS
Design that Matters is a non-profit that uses the power of design to find the best opportunities for technology to have a massive impact serving the poor in developing countries. We use SOLIDWORKS in every part of our design process.
... ContinuedWhat?? I Was in Tulsa??
I love traveling for my job and visiting SOLIDWORKS User Groups all over the world, and I tend to remember vividly each meeting I attend. Not so for my April 2014 trip. While in Oklahoma last week with Suchit Jain,
... ContinuedFEA vs. Reality: How accurate is your solution?
In the Engineering world, we’re often asked questions about the accuracy of FEA modeling versus reality. The answer: FEA provides the right information versus reality as long as you correctly define materials, boundary conditions and mesh type. Next, regarding accuracy
... ContinuedIncreasing the Quality of Internet Connectivity With the Help of SOLIDWORKS
Connected devices and the Internet of Things have upped our dependence on Web technology to the point where many of us would be absolutely lost without access to it. Think of how difficult life would be if you couldn’t find
... ContinuedSmartcut: Using Power Select in Simulation
I recently was working on a somewhat complex model from a customer in Simulation, and I used the Power Select tool in SOLIDWORKS to help make the job easier. Here’s a cut view of an example model so that you can
... ContinuedMySolidWorks Professional now available for SOLIDWORKS Subscription Customers
Exclusively for SOLIDWORKS Subscription Services customers. MySolidWorks Professional with enhanced online features including additional training, support, cloud storage access, and more. You’re just 4 simple steps away from accessing the benefits of MySolidWorks Professional: Contact your reseller and request the
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