Quadcopter Project Brings SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual to the Skies
At the recent SIMULIA Community Conference in Providence, RI, we shared how we transformed a design process with the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Platform and the power of simulation to solve a real problem in the developing world. SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual
... ContinuedVideo-Gaming at Its Finest With the Help of SOLIDWORKS
Surrounded by heaping mounds of rubble and smoke, you’re just about to detonate the enemy army force and win the battle. Things keep intensifying until suddenly you successfully accomplish your mission and the screen rolls credits as an overwhelming feeling
... ContinuedRecently in…3D Printed Food
Science fiction has wet our appetites with visions of what will be served for dinner in the decades to come. These culinary prognostications range from the realistic, food packets and moon sandwiches in 2001: A Space Odyssey or food pills
... ContinuedA Webinar Lesson from DraftSight: Remember, Learning Starts by Doing
How much do you remember about the news you read two weeks ago? What do you recall from a trade show presentation you sat through in June? Unless you’re blessed with an eidetic memory, you generally may not remember much
... Continued75 Years of Batman
If you’re not a comic book or super hero fan, today might have seemed just like any other day. However, for those die hard fans of vigilantes, super heroes, protectors of the innocent; today marks a significant day in history;
... ContinuedMySolidWorks Training: Discover Your Next SOLIDWORKS Skill in Less than 10 Minutes
MySolidWorks Training allows you to learn about SOLIDWORKS features and functionalities on your own schedule, at your own pace and from the convenience of your desktop or mobile device. After creating a MySolidWorks account, more than 10 hours of MySolidWorks
... ContinuedHow to Easily Democratize Simulation Results
Last year, I attended a conference about Simulation & Analysis during which a senior engineer mentioned in his presentation that he has a hard time sharing Simulation results to colleagues and non-simulation users. He explained that too often Simulation results
... ContinuedWestern Michigan is Seeking Sun at The American Solar Challenge
Today, Western Michigan University (WMU) will hit the starting line for its 24th consecutive year of American Solar Challenge Formula Sun Grand Prix (ASC/FSGP) racing. The annual five-stage race pits university solar-powered race cars from around the world in a
... ContinuedRecently in…Summer Tech
Summer is in full swing. For many, July and August are full of holidays, staycations, sports, and watching big-budget movie blockbusters. Whether your activity of choice is as simple as running through a lawn sprinkler or experiencing a film in
... ContinuedStop losing money redesigning existing parts!
Just imagine the overwhelming feeling a CFO or Operations executive would go through when they discover that many parts in their current inventory, whether purchased or designed, are very similar or identical to ones already existing. How did this happen
... ContinuedThe Art of Simulation Data Management
Manufacturing industries are increasing the use of simulation tools to better understand and validate product behavior. Fortunately this shift toward analysis has led to more informed design decisions. However, I have always wondered how companies that adopt aggressive design simulation
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series – Jordan Coldsmith
We are happy to feature Jordan Coldsmith as our first recipient of the SOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Recognition Program for July! She was chosen based on her outstanding leadership, innovative accomplishments, and her contributions to the engineering community. Get to know
... ContinuedKeeping the World Alert with the help of SOLIDWORKS
For the majority of people around the world, coffee is what keeps them sane and functioning on a daily basis. Never take someone’s coffee away from them; it’s a death wish. Coffee Day, the largest fully integrated coffee company in
... ContinuedRecently in…Solar Power
Over the millennia, our sun has played countless roles. It has been worshipped and used as a calendar. Debate over its position in the universe even caused men to lose their lives. Its shine can make us happy when skies
... ContinuedStop Managing Design Data without a Helmet
I recently had the opportunity to travel to some lesser developed parts of the world. I was amazed by the simplicity of life while, at the same time, terrified by some of the living conditions. One site that struck me
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