education
Reality 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
... ContinuedEducating engineers outside of the classroom with Marie Planchard [Podcast]
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Community. We are all a part of a few communities, and for each community you are a part of, there is usually a community leader, and sometimes that leader is you, because someone needs to lead the community to schedule
... ContinuedMotorcycle Madness: The Reveal
Follow along as the SOLIDWORKS build team creates an incredible costume for Ben, a 9-year-old who uses a wheelchair, in association with the non-profit Magic Wheelchair.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS in Rwanda – Part Five: Educating the Rwandan Youth
In part five of this multi-part blog series, we meet the students of Rwanda who were very eager to learn all about SOLIDWORKS and product design.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS in Rwanda: Part One
This seven-part blog series follows as a team from SOLIDWORKS travels to Rwanda to teach students there how to use SOLIDWORKS and other technologies.
... ContinuedMotorcycle Madness: Revving Up for a Big Finish
Follow along as the SOLIDWORKS build team creates an incredible costume for Ben, a 9-year-old who uses a wheelchair, in association with the non-profit Magic Wheelchair.
... ContinuedMotorcycle Madness: Printing Pressure
Follow along as the SOLIDWORKS build team creates an incredible costume for Ben, a 9-year-old who uses a wheelchair, in association with the non-profit Magic Wheelchair.
... 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
... ContinuedHow One Teacher is Changing mindsets, One Student at a Time, with STEM – Ep13
Cesar Gutierrez is a teacher who is literally changing the futures of his students lives every day. Cesar is changing the mindset in his community by showing underprivileged students a future they could not have imagined is possible. It’s almost unbelievable what Cesar has done in his community in just seven years. Listen to this episode of the Born to Design Podcast to hear the full story…
... ContinuedMotorcycle Madness: Building a Big Bike
Follow along as the SOLIDWORKS R&D team creates an incredible costume for Ben, a 9-year-old who uses a wheelchair, in association with the non-profit Magic Wheelchair.
... ContinuedFrom Fighting Robots to Helpful Robots with Marc DeVidtz – Ep12
We’re twelve podcasts in, and I have many more inspiring stories from creators like you. In this podcast, we talk with Marc DeVidts, the CFO and co-founder of Double Robotics. As a young man Marc had an interest in creating,
... 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
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Education Blog Top 10 Most Inspiring Stories of 2018
SOLIDWORKS Education had a big year in 2018, and we wanted to share some of our most inspiring stories with the larger SOLIDWORKS community.
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