3D printing
Designing for Manufacturing, Fit for Purpose
I find it interesting how 3D Printing is all the rage now, even though it’s been around for decades. Obviously the price of 3D printing has been reduced substantially, which has created much more mainstream demand. 3D printing is a
... 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
... ContinuedWhat Does it Mean to be a CAD Pro?
Walking around SolidWorks World a couple of weeks ago, I met so many different engineers who share a passion for their profession and are eager to explore the possibilities that the future of technology will bring. I thought it might
... ContinuedA Conversation with Hugh Herr
After the SolidWorks World Day 1 General Session, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Hugh Herr, director of the Biomechatronics Group at the MIT Media Lab, as he was leaving the session hall. A dynamic personality in person as he is
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014: Tuesday General Session Recap
The second general session of SolidWorks World 2014 was all about the user community and customers. This past year, we had 14 new chapters for the SolidWorks User Group Network and over 800 people attending the SWUGN Summit events (they’re like
... ContinuedThe Sky is the Limit for SelectTech Geospatial, Stratasys, and SolidWorks
The future is now; the days of the unarmed vehicles and advanced flight technology are no longer just something for the big screen. Perhaps, one day, you will be able to get inside your car or board a plane that
... ContinuedNice Design—What Does It Feel Like?
So you’ve finally got your masterpiece finished, or perhaps not so much a masterpiece, but rather the tedious design the company needed. Everything works, you’ve checked the tolerances, everything has been virtually tested, and the design is flawless. Now comes
... ContinuedPart Two: Stirring up the Maker Movement with the MakerBot® Replicator™ 2 Desktop 3D Printer
As we discussed in Part One of the series, the Maker movement is harnessing ideas and technology to spur innovation. MakerBot’s Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer is bridging the gap between engineers, researchers, designers and creative professionals to create amazing,
... ContinuedPart One: 3D Printers and the Emergence of the Maker Movement
WIRED’s editor-in-chief Chris Anderson recently published a book suggesting that the Maker movement will likely transform the U.S. economy. Anderson believes that as the Maker movement gains momentum, the American spirit of tinkering and building will be re-tooled and made
... ContinuedCatching up with customers and partners at the SolidWorks 2013 media day
Yesterday, SolidWorks hosted its annual media event to ring in the launch of SolidWorks 2013 – coming soon to a reseller near you! We featured some great customers and partners like Motoczysz, BPG Werks, Travertson Motorcycles and Objet 3D Printing.
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