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What Happened to xDesign?
Curious what is the status of the browser-based xDesign? Find out in this blog.
... ContinuedScience Fiction Film Inspires Real-World Application of Bionic Arms
Science fiction becomes science fact. That is, in itself, a fact. Researchers have long-sought to keep pace with the imagination of writers and creators. Storytelling’s inventive steps have become leaps of reality as the discipline of science endeavours to deliver
... ContinuedReality Check: the Astonishing Future of VR
What image does the phrase ‘virtual reality’ conjure? Chances are it’s someone in an oversized helmet, clumsily navigating their way through a videogame. Is that right? Well, adjust your expectations. VR has made generational leaps in a very short space
... ContinuedThe Future of Electricity: New Technologies Transforming the Grid Edge
Plug in. Switch on. Power. Whether reaching for the on button, recharging our devices or brewing the third pot of coffee for the day, our needs demand vast supplies of power. The simplicity by which we have access to electricity,
... ContinuedUp in the Cloud: Technology and Weather Forecasting
“Hey Siri – is it going to rain this afternoon?” It’s a fairly regular question to hear these days, especially if the neighbours are preparing a barbecue and your washing needs hanging out. We’re device-deep into the smart age of
... ContinuedSofa so Good: the Future of Furniture Technology
Are you sitting comfortably? No really, are you? Since mankind moved out of the Stone Age and onto the chaise lounge, humans have been finding increasingly satisfying ways to park their derrieres. With the digital revolution however, furniture has faced
... ContinuedHow SOLIDWORKS helps Extremis shape the future of furniture
Outdoor furniture. It sounds almost like a contradiction in terms. However, it’s absolutely essential if you’re to enjoy those long, hazy sun-kissed summer evenings under nature’s canopy. Whether entertaining, lazing or simply grabbing some grub, relaxing in the garden
... ContinuedOut of the Frying Pan, into the Future: Smart Tech in the Kitchen
We’ve got smartphones that connect to our smart cars, which we’ll soon be driving around in our smart cities. The information age isn’t limited to leaving your house, however. Home is where the smart is – and no more so
... ContinuedWhite Coats can Jump: How Science and Technology are Shaping the Future of Basketball
Five versus five. Two very high goals. And the bounciest ball in all of team sports. Basketball is one of the most distinctive and instantly recognisable games across the globe. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry. It inspires slavish devotion from
... ContinuedSpace Exploration: How Advances in CAD are out of this World
From Yuri Gagarin’s fledgling foray into orbit to Neil Armstrong’s one small step and beyond, space exploration holds humanity’s attention like no other scientific discipline. The public’s evergreen fascination with galactic travelling has pushed scientific advancement and discovery beyond our
... ContinuedRobotany: How Tech is Sowing the Seed of Flower Production’s Future
Whether in sympathy, gratitude or a romantic gesture, saying it with flowers always makes an impact. Whilst the refreshing charm of a colourful floral burst might not be an obvious candidate to show sweeping technological advancements, it’s fair to say
... ContinuedHow SOLIDWORKS Helps Defenture with Military Precision
There’s off-road and then there’s really off-road. Military vehicles know the latter. They need to navigate the toughest terrain any combat zone has to offer, offering up a level of manoeuvrability that surpasses any commercially available mode of transport.
... ContinuedHow Technology is Shaping the Future of Rugby
Rugby: possibly the most physically demanding of all team contact sports. It’s a dirty and hard scramble to victory that requires a combination of ruthless tactics and brutal tactility. Luckily, technology is on hand to help with the challenge. With
... ContinuedSix Biggest Tech Trends of 2018
Science never stands still. 2018 has seen tech’s progress march through the year with smart confidence. Here’s what’s made the year’s most notable tech trends. CAD connectivity Can you imagine the digital age without social media? That instant connectivity and
... ContinuedSee a Functional 3D-Printed Roller Coaster at SOLIDWORKS World 2019
Learn how Matt Schmotzer brought a functional, scaled-down, iconic roller coaster replicas
to Life with SOLIDWORKS.