Bringing the Past into the Future with SOLIDWORKS
As you might recall, in my last post I talked about my experience taking the SOLIDWORKS Essentials class here at the office, and my decision to try modeling an old camera I have at home. After the class was completed,
... ContinuedGreater Evansville Area Sets a Record – Scott is Happy
The Greater Evansville Area SOLIDWORKS User Group set a new attendance record last week, and group leader Scott Baugh shared some of his thoughts. At this time last year we had the largest meeting on record, well…we broke that record
... ContinuedDon’t pay thousands to upgrade your 2D CAD software
On April 8,2014, Microsoft will end support for their Microsoft XP operating system. According to their website: If you continue to use Windows XP after support ends, your computer will still work but it might become more vulnerable to security
... ContinuedHugh Herr and Boston Marathon Victim Inspire Audience at TED Conference Last Week
Last Wednesday at the annual TED Conference in Vancouver, B.C., Hugh Herr, director of biomechatronics at the MIT Media Lab, inspired the audience in the same way he did at SOLIDWORKS World this year. This time, he shared the stage
... ContinuedTen Ways To Innovate on a Budget
You’d be hard-pressed to walk into any space full of creative people and not see, hear, or feel the power of innovative thinking. While the notion of “innovation” can be applied to everything from food science development to urban expansion,
... ContinuedConcept Before CAD Episode 2: Designing a Better Whiteboard
Concept Before CAD is all about what designers and engineers do before they begin detailed CAD design. We’ve been learning from our customers about the tasks they perform and the tools they use for conceptual design. It turns out there
... ContinuedDo I Really Need Analysis Software?
Do I really need analysis software? It’s a valid question, and one I hear from customers on occasion. Being a designer myself, I feel that I have a good head for figuring out if a design can be easily manufactured,
... ContinuedBest Start-Up Practices for SOLIDWORKS Newbies
You were ecstatic when the company approved the purchase of SOLIDWORKS and training for your staff. In no time, you had the software, the manpower and the skills. Then, one day, you realized your team wasn’t delivering as expected. You were
... ContinuedWill your graphics card work with SOLIDWORKS?
Whether you’re a beginner using SOLIDWORKS software for the first time or a long-time SOLIDWORKS user, it’s important to make sure that you have a certified graphics card in order to ensure the best possible performance and stability of your system.
... ContinuedI'm Visiting a Couple of "-ville" Cities This Week
Before moving back to Austin proper a couple of years ago, I lived in the Texas town of Pflugerville. I’ve also been lucky enough to visit Huntsville, Naperville, Asheville, Evansville, Starkville, and Greenville as part of my job duties. This
... ContinuedWhat is the Customer Portal and My.SolidWorks.com?
Do you spend hours searching Google and asking your colleagues how to fix your designs or use certain functions in SOLIDWORKS? Do you want to work smarter and more efficiently rather than wasting time on figuring out functionality? Sign up
... ContinuedPresentations from SolidWorks World 2014 are now available
Maybe you couldn’t make it to SolidWorks World 2014 in San Diego. Or maybe you had to choose between two sessions being held at the same time. Either way, now is your chance to see the presentations that you wanted
... ContinuedTaking the SolidWorks Essentials training class
In my ongoing quest for SolidWorks knowledge, I was recently asked if I wanted to participate in the SolidWorks Essentials class internally. The program runs a total of four days to cover the entire SolidWorks Essentials Training Manual. This
... ContinuedSolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual: Concept Before CAD – Episode 1
Many of you in the SOLIDWORKS community have seen or heard of a new tool we’re releasing this spring, SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual. All of us at SOLIDWORKS are stoked to be getting deeply hands-on with it as we prepare to
... ContinuedIs financing available for SolidWorks software?
Is your company ready to start using SolidWorks, but also looking for a way to offset some of the up-front costs? While we don’t offer financing options at the corporate level, many SolidWorks value-added resellers do, along with other possible
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