How accurate is FEA and CFD simulation?
A question I have been asked throughout the years when presenting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to many companies is: How accurate is FEA and CFD simulation? While the question seems simple, the answer is not.
... ContinuedRecently in…Wearables
Speculation over why Apple is acquiring Beats Electronics hovers around the volatile Wearable technology market. Will an investment in wearables pay off? To quote the SOLIDWORKS 8-ball, “Reply hazy try again.” Some pundits predict a $30 billion industry by 2018, while
... ContinuedHow Electrical Engineers Moved from Paper Sketches to 3D
While researching for my article “Evolution or Revolution: The New Dimension in Electrical Design”, I came to the realization quickly that we take for granted the endless volumes of development that has taken place in a relatively short span of
... ContinuedNew on Born to Design: SynTouch Uses Tactile Sensors to Mimic the Human Fingertip
Imagine what life would be like without the ability to touch, feel or grab? We explore and interpret the world around us through our sense of touch. Dr. Gerald Loeb and his team at SynTouch are changing robotics and prosthetics
... ContinuedLeveraging 2D in a 3D World
In the 80s, I amassed a large collection of cassette tapes, stoked by the ability to record whatever songs I wanted in whatever order. We’ve all done it, created those infamous mixed tapes! Then along came CDs, which provided a
... ContinuedEffectively Running a Harmonic Analysis in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
One of the most powerful capabilities in SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium is linear dynamics. It encompasses a subset of dynamic analysis that is common in many industries, and can include the following types of analyses: transient, harmonic, random vibration and shock
... ContinuedRecently in…Robotics
It’s been a long week and you deserve to talk about stuff that interests you – like robots and space and Godzilla. Each Friday, our “Recently in…” series will take you into the weekend with a handful of current events
... ContinuedBuilding Competitive Teams with SOLIDWORKS Education Edition
One of the things I love about working for SOLIDWORKS is our Education Program (I’m a teacher’s kid, so education is something near and dear to my heart). Spring is a busy time for the SOLIDWORKS Education Team. They release
... ContinuedWhere in the World is Santiago Laverde?
Singapore. At least that’s where you’ll find him on May 20th for the Singapore SOLIDWORKS User Group meeting. I’ve known Santiago since my days as a SOLIDWORKS User Group leader in Austin, Texas. Santiago would travel up to the All-Texas
... ContinuedCheck out the new face of MySolidWorks
MySolidWorks: Your place for all things SOLIDWORKS Get answers. Learn more. Be current. Share and Showcase. Today we released another update of MySolidWorks, containing the production release of MySolidWorks Learning, a redesigned homepage and an updated mobile device experience.
... ContinuedCatching up on SWUGN News
There’s plenty of action in the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network these days. Here are some highlights: SWUGN Committee News We have a new SWUGN representative for the Southern US. Lynnette Sabatka has served on the committee for several years now,
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Customer Satisfaction Survey Update
Over the past eight years, we have conducted the Annual SOLIDWORKS Customer Satisfaction Survey. Each year we invite all of our customers worldwide to provide feedback about their experiences working with SOLIDWORKS. We appreciate the time you have taken each
... ContinuedDebunking the Myths of 3D CAD
Transitioning from 2D design tools to 3D CAD can appear to be a significant undertaking, especially for small- to mid-size companies with limited IT resources, tight budgets and small design teams. For smaller organizations, dealing with the productivity downtime of
... ContinuedCan CFD tools explain the aerodynamics of a medal-winning bobsled?
Recently inspired by the four-man bobsleigh event at the 2014 games in Sochi, in which Team USA’s sleigh Night Train 2 was designed in SOLIDWORKS, I set out to find out more about the aerodynamics of these vehicles that barrel
... ContinuedBluefin Robotics Dives Deep Into the Indian Ocean with Help from SOLIDWORKS
The grim mystery of missing Malaysian Airlines flight 370 continues as the world waits to hear more news of what happened to the plane. Scouring the deep waters of the Indian Ocean, Bluefin-21, manufactured by Bluefin Robotics in Massachusetts,
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