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Have Questions About the SOLIDWORKS Product Line?
Over the last two years, the CAD industry has evolved at an unprecedented rate – new technologies are providing new levels of connectivity, collaboration, and data analysis that are changing the way you develop products. SOLIDWORKS incorporates these changes in
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Short: The next Engineering revolution includes automated Inspection
Using data and automation to streamline processes is central to Engineering 4.0. This next level of engineering technology takes CAD and extends its benefits downstream. Inspection automation is one great example demonstrating Engineering 4.0’s positive affect across teams and entire
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Education Edition 2015-2016 – The Innovation Revolution
The SOLIDWORKS Education Edition 2015 – 2016 has ignited a new Innovation revolution in the world of engineering and design education. Based on SOLIDWORKS Premium 2015 and the SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2015 Portfolio, educators and students have access to the latest in SOLIDWORKS technology and
... ContinuedDrawingless or Paperless?
With the launch of SOLIDWORKS Model-Based Definition (MBD) 2015, I’ve heard lots of enthusiastic feedback from multiple job functions across the entire production cycle. For example, a manufacturing engineer pointed out: “I see MBD as a Poka-yoke [a.k.a. mistake proofing] opportunity in
... ContinuedA Busy Week in the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network
I’m heading out Tuesday for SOLIDWORKS User Group meetings in Toledo, Cleveland, and Detroit this week, and there are plenty of other things going on this week in the SOLIDWORKS Community. Registration is now open for the 1st SWUGN Technical Summit
... ContinuedVIDEO: Using 3D Design Data Throughout Entire Supply Chain with Model Based Definition
We sat down with Oboe Wu (Product Manager of SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition) to discuss the the importance of using MBD for minimizing the re-creation of data when working with partners and your supply chain. Oboe discussed how suppliers are
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS World What’s New
SOLIDWORKS World What’s New One of the most anticipated events at every SOLIDWORKS World is the sneak peak of the next release of SOLIDWORKS. Each year, the Portfolio Introduction Team at SOLIDWORKS puts together both a highly informative and, I must
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS World 2015: Monday General Session Recap
This morning nearly 6,000 attendees packed the Phoenix Convention Center’s main hall to celebrate their passion for engineering and design. As phones were silenced and the lights dimmed, former CEO Bertrand Sicot was accompanied by a Parrot drone to the
... ContinuedEngineering 4.0
Engineering 4.0 What is Engineering 4.0? Are you prepared for Engineering 4.0? What is the next wave of best practices in engineering? How will best-in-class companies continue to differentiate themselves from their competition? To understand where the future trends in
... Continued10 Reasons Not to Wait to Upgrade to SOLIDWORKS 2015
I get it. You’re a design warrior and have seen your share of the “latest” and “greatest” software releases come and go. You’ve seen the demos and briefly glanced at those promo emails urging you to “Upgrade Now.” Having been
... ContinuedYou Can Clean Up with 3D Views in SOLIDWORKS 2015
Many of us are using DimXpert today to define products in 3D space, instead of 2D drawings, to reduce the number of documents to manage, leverage the intuitiveness of 3D, and avoid problems with 2D drawings. One of the common
... ContinuedSneak Peek: 15 Features coming in SOLIDWORKS 2015 – SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition
Each year SOLIDWORKS releases a new version of it’s flagship product. This year, during the 15 days prior to the release of SOLIDWORKS 2015 we’re taking a look at 15 of our favorite new features coming in this feature packed release.
... 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
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 Partner Spotlight: Anark Corp.
Every year in the weeks leading up to SolidWorks World, we give attendees a chance to learn about some of our Solution Partners attending the event and setting up booths in the Partner Pavilion. Our partners play a big role
... ContinuedQ&A: Keeping up with the U.S. Department of Defense Design Requirements
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented a standard practice called MIL-STD-31000, that requires proper technical documentation to build, repair and maintain critical tools and equipment. I spoke with Rich Eckenrode, president of RECON Services Incorporated, Ed Miller,
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