New in SolidWorks 2014: Assembly Explode
SolidWorks 2014 adds some great new features to Assemblies. Now, you can add rotation to components so you can communicate product assembly processes clearly on drawings and in animations. This gives you more flexibility over part orientation in exploded views,
... ContinuedSolidWorks Composer: Automating the Creation of Controls Assembly Instructions
Leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the heavy duty truck and o? -highway construction and agriculture markets rely on ARENS Controls Company LLC. for by-wire control systems, power management technologies, and innovative operator interface solutions. ARENS has extended its expertise
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2014: Replace Sketch Entities
SolidWorks 2014 introduces the ability to replace one sketch entity with another while keeping feature history and referencing the replaced part—even deep within the Feature History Tree. The Replace Sketch Entity command lets you replace one sketch entity with another
... ContinuedGetting ready for SolidWorks 2014
With the new release of SolidWorks 2014 so close, it may be time to start planning your upgrade to the new version of SolidWorks. As a support technician, at this time of year I receive a lot of questions about
... ContinuedSolidWorks Geometry Pattern: A Simple Option To Make Patterns Regenerate Faster
At our last Essentials training class, I stepped in to teach the lesson on Patterns, and I recalled something from that lesson that I thought would be worth sharing. We all know that patterns are an easy way to re-use
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2014: Style Spline
One of the most anticipated new features in SolidWorks 2014 is the style spline. With more precise control over spline shape, curvature, and style characteristics, you can spend more time refining your design instead of measuring and adjusting geometry. The
... ContinuedSee what’s new in SolidWorks 2014!
Every day, thousands of engineers from every industry design their new products using SolidWorks software. And every year, each new release of SolidWorks software is built upon the collective experience of the SolidWorks community—engineers and designers like you—to create a
... ContinuedLearn How Knapheide Greatly Expanded their Business Moving from 2D to 3D
Customer visits are the most exciting part of my job as a SolidWorks employee. It truly is a great experience seeing our customers use our software to create products that they’re so passionate about. I also enjoy seeing the production
... ContinuedThe Unknown “Golden Tools” in SolidWorks Simulation
I visited a SolidWorks Simulation customer few weeks ago to get his feedback on using SolidWorks Simulation solutions. After a brief introduction of what they are designing and who is using which engineering tools, they showed me a pretty long
... ContinuedSolidWorks 2014 Sneak Peek: No Edge Bleed-Through for Thin Parts
SolidWorks 2014 will be officially unveiled on September 9, and while you’re waiting for the big reveal, we’re going to give you a few peeks at some of the new features. in the past, thin parts have struggled graphically when
... ContinuedSolidWorks Drawing Tip: Convert View to Sketch
I’ve been asked a couple of times if there was an easy way to tweak, change, or ‘fudge’ a drawing view. Some people want to change a line style, some may want to change a thickness, and some may just
... ContinuedSolidWorks 2014 Sneak Peek: Replace Model View
SolidWorks 2014 will be officially unveiled on September 9, and while you’re waiting for the big reveal, we’re going to give you a few peeks at some of the new features. You can now easily replace the model references in
... ContinuedWorking with Multibodies in SolidWorks
SolidWorks have always been a leader when it comes to multibody modelling- since its introduction in SolidWorks 2003 developers have continued to strive and improve the way that we can work with them- so much so that multibody modelling rivals assembly modelling
... ContinuedCardiovascular Systems Inc. and SolidWorks Composer
Vascular disease has become a major health problem for more than 17 million people. Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI), is revolutionizing the treatment of vascular disease through the development of a disposable, diamond-coated catheter-based device. Utilizing the principle of centrifugal force,
... ContinuedConnecticut Technical High School System Purchases 1000 Seats of SolidWorks Education to Prepare Students for Workforce
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