FEA 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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The Long Trip Begins
The first leg of my 13 day trip has begun, and in a couple of hours I’ll be visiting the North Texas SOLIDWORKS User Group and the Fort Worth SOLIDWORKS User Group for their combined meeting tonight. Suchit Jain is
... ContinuedEngineering Light: Designing Illumination Systems
The design of illumination systems is as much art as it is science. Illumination engineering, or design, is a challenging, and very rewarding field that transforms the output of a simple bulb (or LED) into a pattern of illumination that
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS and the Tucker Torpedo Part 2
This is part two of a blog series covering how a group of car and engineering enthusiasts are bringing the Tucker Torpedo concept car to life. If you haven’t read part one, you’re encouraged to read it here. Our work
... ContinuedInto the Darkness
This weekend marks the end of Daylight Savings Time, and in the US, most of us will be setting our clocks back an hour. I don’t like the dark very much, but I’m not afraid of it – just apprehensive.
... ContinuedAnnouncing NEW Subscription Services Value for All Existing and Renewing Customers
Based on customer feedback, we have added NEW Subscription Service value to help you design faster and better. This month, we are excited to announce MySolidWorks Standard as a NEW Subscription Services offering. MySolidWorks Standard and Professional, designed exclusively for
... ContinuedDemo: Optimizing Your Designs in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
In any design project, the most efficient way to meet cost and performance goals is by quickly identifying your product’s optimal design – often easier said than done. Design optimization involves time-consuming legwork, but SOLIDWORKS Simulation enables you to optimize
... ContinuedThe Science of Behind Chucking Pumpkins
Pumpkins play an important role in our fall holidays. A member of the gourd family, pumpkins are carved up to create Jack-o-lanterns for Halloween and play a starring role in the delicious pies we all love to eat at Thanksgiving
... ContinuedDrawing View Labels enhanced in SOLIDWORKS 2014
As of SOLIDWORKS 2014, labelling of your drawing views has gotten easier and more consistent with new functionality. A few releases ago, functionality was added to control the font for each text element of the view labels for section views.
... ContinuedOctober Recap – Some Big Meetings and a Safe Car Crash
With the exception of the gentleman working his smartphone, this crowd is anticipating something that’s never happened at a SOLIDWORKS User Group meeting – a car crash (video at the end of this post). More than 75 people turned out
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Simulation Zombie Apocalypse Survival Kit
Have you ever wondered what you would do to save yourself from the zombie apocalypse? I know I have. Do you get in a car and drive to the country, stay in your house or jump on a sail boat
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