New in SolidWorks 2013: Network Rendering for PhotoView 360
SolidWorks 2013 introduces the ability to render complex scenes faster using the processing power of other computers on your network. Save time with faster rendering of photorealistic images Network multiple computers to share the computational load Adjust image aspects such
... ContinuedSafe Offshore Equipment with Leenaars Marine and Offshore Design BV
Construction of offshore platforms can often be costly and dangerous considering weather conditions and the possibility of drops into the cold ocean. For reliable and innovative vessels and equipment designs, the industry turns to Leenaars Marine & Offshore Design BV.
... ContinuedSolidWorks Partner Profile: SolidACE
Tell us about SolidAce SolidACE develops applications for the SolidWorks environment, targeted to the building, plant and process, and structural design industries. What kinds of products do you develop? Our flagship product is BuiltWorks – an integrated structural steel
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2013: Simulation Sub-Modeling and Incremental Meshing
These new features in SolidWorks 2013 let you focus on and refine specific areas of a larger multi-body or multi-part structure while automatically applying loads from a larger model for fast, accurate analysis. Quickly get detailed simulation results for specific
... ContinuedDesign injection-molded parts? Visit our SolidWorks 2013 website to learn about SolidWorks Plastics.
SolidWorks Plastics analyzes manufacturability of plastic parts, identifies potential defects early in design, and visualizes results in the 3D model to provide a bridge between plastic part design and mold-making. Easy-to-use software for part designers, mold designers, and mold makers
... ContinuedDay2Night Convertible Heels brings innovation to ladies shoes
Earlier this year, we invited some 2011 Mass Challenge finalists to visit SolidWorks headquarters in Waltham, MA. If you’re not familiar with the Mass Challenge, it’s a Boston-area organization that connects early-stage startups with the people and resources they need
... ContinuedIncreasing Performance in SolidWorks Patterns
I had a customer send me a file recently because they were having issues with the performance of their part file that had several pattern features in it. When you look at the file from the surface you do not
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2013: Improved Complex Flow Designs in Flow Simulation
SolidWorks 2013 brings some great new enhancements to SolidWorks Flow Simulation. You can now visualize fluid flow around complex geometries so you can optimize your design. Quickly access computational fluid dynamics (CFD) results as you design Observe flows for specific
... ContinuedCP Manufacturing: Efficient Engineering and Recycling Manufacturing
As recycled materials become the new norm in many paper and plastic products, an efficient recycling facility is key for managing the influx of recycled items. CP Manufacturing designs plants that divide paper, plastic, rubber and all sorts of recyclables
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2013: 3DVIA Composer Enhancements
Even though 3DVIA Composer 2013 has been available since earlier this year, now is a great time to see how the new features in Composer will really complement SolidWorks 2013. Big changes in this year's release of Composer include A
... Continued“Set Document Property” for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Users
Most people know that Sldsetdocprop can be used to make a SolidWorks Toolbox part behave like a normal part, but did you know you can use the same tool to make a normal part behave like a Toolbox part?
... ContinuedRemembering our friend Wayne Tiffany
On Saturday, September 15th, Wayne Tiffany lost his fight with cancer and passed away with friends and family by his side. He was only 57 years old. Wayne was a huge part of the SolidWorks Community – President of the
... ContinuedAssuming Small Displacement: The Large Displacement Flag
SolidWorks Simulation Premium includes a variety of analysis types (click here for full list). An assumption that Linear Static analysis makes is that the stiffness of the structure remains constant no matter what type of load is being applied. This
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2013: Varying Dimension Patterns
With SolidWorks 2013, you can quickly create variations of pattern instances with expanded SolidWorks® patterning capabilities. This helps you: Save time and reduce the number of features Increment feature spacing or size in linear and circular patterns Select any feature
... ContinuedWhat’s the Difference Between SolidWorks Standard, Professional and Premium?
One of the most common questions from our users is: “What is the difference between the three SolidWorks packages (Standard, Professional, Premium)?” The answer really depends on many factors…
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