SolidWorks Materials: Manage & Customize
You can add materials you often use to your favorite list for faster access.
... ContinuedThere’s got to be a better way of creating owner’s manuals
There got to be a better way of owner’s manual! Here we are: Universal Cycles, a mountain bike producer in U.K. They print a QR code on their bike body leading to a Youtube assembly instruction video created in 3DVIA Composer by repurposing their CAD models for technical communication.
... ContinuedHow do I buy SolidWorks or get a trial version?
Here at SolidWorks, we work hard to make our products easy to buy, learn and use; however, two of the most common questions we receive are: How do I buy SolidWorks? How do I get a trial version of SolidWorks?
... ContinuedTo Infinity and Beyond: How SE Corp. Helped NASA using SolidWorks
Similar to Felix Baumgarnter’s contribution to the future of space travel, SE Corp., an analysis consulting firm, has enabled the use of the Kennedy Space Station for at least another 50 years. Using SolidWorks Flow Simulation, SE Corp. analyzed the
... ContinuedCreating manufacturing jobs through innovation at Yaris
Creating jobs has been a hot topic these days in the weak global economy. Many answers are out there, but innovation is a proven engine to the economy as shown by Apple who created or supported over 500,000 jobs for U.S.
... ContinuedUse Luxology Appearance Files When Rendering in SolidWorks 2013
As far as favorite new features go for SolidWorks 2013, using Luxology appearances to render my SolidWorks models is one of my favorites.
... ContinuedClimbing Ladders With SolidWorks: Don’t Just Stress About Strength
I love this time of year in New England–the weather, apple picking, the colors as the leaves turn. But what I don’t love is the half a trillion leaves that fall into my garden that I then have to blow/rake
... ContinuedBig Ass Fans Move Big Volumes of Air With Help from SolidWorks
Whether you’re trying to cool off your living room, restaurant, industrial plant or business, you’ll probably need a “big ass fan” to circulate high volumes of air and get the job done right. Big Ass Fans, a Kentucky-based manufacturer, produces
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2013: Dowel Holes
A new hole type finds its way into the Hole Wizard for SolidWorks 2013. The much anticipated Dowel Hole now allows users to create this unique feature with characteristics that are unique to this type of hole. This includes things
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2013: Expanding Process Costing and API Support
SolidWorks 2013 provides automatic manufacturing cost estimation to support more manufacturing processes and improves access to cost data for downstream manufacturing systems. Machined part costing with increased capabilities for turning and mill/turn, improved process recognition, and multibody support New APIs
... ContinuedSolidWorks’ Users Ignite the 2012 MassChallenge Competition
The world is full of great ideas and MassChallenge is helping novice entrepreneurs make their ideas a reality. MassChallenge’s global accelerator program and startup competition is designed to give entrepreneurs the momentum needed to launch and succeed. Each year, through
... ContinuedSave $200 when you register for SolidWorks World 2013 by October 26
It’s hard to believe that the first early-bird deadline for SolidWorks World 2013 is coming up this Friday. In case you’ve forgotten, SolidWorks World is being held January 20-23 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort in sunny
... ContinuedSolidWorks Enterprise Licensing Made Simple
You’ve anticipated installing a newer version of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM for the last month. You’ve let everyone know of the impending update. You’ve downloaded the latest service pack from www.SolidWorks.com. You’ve made backups of your SQL databases. You’ve ensured the
... ContinuedCustomizing SolidWorks Flyout Toolbars
The other day while watching a video on some of the new SolidWorks 2013 features, I noticed that one of the Flyout Toolbars for Annotations had a command for Cosmetic Threads that I did not have in my Flyouts, so
... ContinuedNew on Born to Design: Franck Muller designs the world’s most complex watches with SolidWorks
Swiss-based luxury watchmaking company, Franck Muller, is known for making complex watches with hundreds, sometimes thousands of tiny moving parts. In an industry steeped in tradition and precision, see how SolidWorks® software is enabling their engineers to bring new innovations
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