Dartmouth college students go from concept to business in one semester
Would you believe that classroom assignments can start a business? It’s possible with SOLIDWORKS, (which is great to remember when you’re “helping” with school science projects). Dartmouth Students Shinri Kamei and Krystyna Miles are proving this with their product Tray
... ContinuedRecently in…Space
A few months after returning from a stint on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins was ready to talk about his experience. During an hour-long Reddit.com Ask Me Anything session, Hopkins covered everything from space sweat to
... ContinuedRecorded Webinar: Project-Based Learning with DraftSight
On Wednesday, July 9, join DraftSight for a project-based learning webinar! (note: the recorded webinar is now available by clicking here) What’s a project-based learning webinar? It’s an opportunity for you to learn while designing in DraftSight. Led by our
... ContinuedIt’s open season for The Outdoor Group with help from SOLIDWORKS
Last month I blogged about fresh fruit season. Continuing on that trend, July is time for summer camp where many kids try their hands at new sports, like archery. It’s open season for The Outdoor Group LLC, and with help
... ContinuedStay Current and Ahead of the Competition with SOLIDWORKS Subscription Services
Do you spend hours looking for answers on SOLIDWORKS functionality? Do you want to stay current and ahead of the competition? Improve your productivity and performance in SOLIDWORKS using an intuitive solution – SOLIDWORKS Subscription Services. SOLIDWORKS Subscription Services helps
... ContinuedRecently in…Robotics
Last week, we looked at the world of robot employment. From comedians and security guards to hitchhikers, we found that robots are taking on some non-traditional trades. After conducting a bit more research, it would appear that we’ve just begun
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS 2015 Beta is now live!
We’re inviting all customers with active commercial SOLIDWORKS subscription services to help impact the quality, performance and reliability of SOLIDWORKS products by joining the SOLIDWORKS 2015 Beta program. Of course, as an added bonus, you get a hands-on preview of
... ContinuedExploring the Downstream Benefits of 3D CAD
Remember being a kid and digging into a box of Cracker Jack with pure abandon? Sure that molasses-flavored, candy-coated popcorn and peanuts were delicious, but how many of you first shoved your whole hand in the box to find the
... ContinuedWhat’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2014: Ballooning
Balloon annotations have been improved in SOLIDWORKS 2014, with several formatting and behavioral enhancements. Moving the arrow instead of the drawing view Selection of the geometry within a drawing view tells SOLIDWORKS you want to move the entire drawing view. Normally, this is
... ContinuedWorld Cup: Simulating Stadium Foot Traffic in SOLIDWORKS
Have you ever watched a large group of people on the move? From on high you can see the people moving around obstacles, creating pools of stationary traffic and choke points where the traffic slows to a crawl before accelerating
... ContinuedRecently in…Robotics
Futurists, like Wired co-founder Kevin Kelly, work to provide a glimpse at the world of tomorrow. In a recent interview, Kelly stated that the technology to come over the next 20 years will make the previous 20 “pale in comparison.”
... ContinuedDesigning for Manufacturing, Fit for Purpose
I find it interesting how 3D Printing is all the rage now, even though it’s been around for decades. Obviously the price of 3D printing has been reduced substantially, which has created much more mainstream demand. 3D printing is a
... ContinuedSIMULATION as a 3D Engineering tool: Customer story of TELSONIC
Every time I present SOLIDWORKS Simulation around the world, I’m talking about the design process and how the product engineers can use virtual simulation as an engineering tool. For me the concept is pretty clear (and that’s a good thing
... ContinuedA Day in Lynchburg to Celebrate 10 Years
I’m heading out tomorrow for three great SOLIDWORKS User Group meetings this week. I’ll start in Lynchburg, Virginia to help SWUGLY celebrate their 10 year anniversary. This is my first trip to see Barbara, Lew, and the rest of the
... ContinuedMETAL machinebouwers bv Creates Machines that Produce the Perfect Pitch
Artificial turf was once considered a dirty word in the world of football. The drawbacks of artificial surfaces were made clear during the first turf rollout by London’s Queens Park Rangers in 1981. Players complained of uneven footing and carpet
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