manufacturing
MBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DON’Ts – Don’t Be Confined to Design Department Alone
Model-Based Definition (MBD) often starts with Design department, but to fully realize its value, many other departments and teams are needed, such as manufacturing, inspection, purchasing, and supply chain, which is partly why this initiative must be driven from top
... ContinuedWorkshops for Warriors – Rebuilding America’s Advanced Manufacturing, One Veteran at a Time
Listen to the new Podcast – Veterans Designing their future – Workshops for Warriors – Retraining to fill Americas Skills Gap Jobs in Manufacturing Ever since I went to the Naval Academy Graduation Ceremony in 1994, and watched the Blue Angels
... ContinuedMySolidWorks Manufacturing Network Expands Internationally
We are pleased to announce the international expansion of the MySolidWorks Manufacturing Network. Available immediately, manufacturers across over 200 countries can now register to get listed in the MySolidWorks Manufacturing Network and reach millions of SOLIDWORKS users worldwide helping them bring their designs
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Introduction
Model-Based Definition (MBD, Figure 1) is the practice of integrating Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI), such as Dimensions, Tolerances, Datum, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Surface finishes, Notes, Weld symbols, and associated metadata with 3D solid models within 3D CAD software
... ContinuedWaters Model-Based Definition – A Cultural and Technological Challenge
The story of Model-Based Definition (MBD) at Waters actually began 20 years ago, long before we had SOLIDWORKS. Back then, using a different CAD system, we set out to integrate 3D annotations into our engineering design processes. As part of
... ContinuedTwo Must-Answer Questions When Developing a New Product
Two of the most important questions to ask when developing a new product are: can I make it and will it work? Developing a new product, especially those involving applications such as plastic parts that contain snap fits, can be
... ContinuedMySolidWorks Manufacturing Network – Connect with Reliable Manufacturers
The MySolidWorks Manufacturing Network was launched today at SOLIDWORKS World. What is the Manufacturing Network? This network is designed to let SOLIDWORKS users bring their designs to life by easily finding and connecting with reliable manufacturers offering 3D Printing, Sheet
... ContinuedRecorded Webinar Spotlight: Best Practices – Concept to Manufacturing
It takes the concerted efforts of many people to take a product from an idea, or concept, to a final product. It starts with generating ideas of how to solve a problem, or improve upon an existing design. Ideas for
... ContinuedIncreasing the Quality of Internet Connectivity With the Help of SOLIDWORKS
Connected devices and the Internet of Things have upped our dependence on Web technology to the point where many of us would be absolutely lost without access to it. Think of how difficult life would be if you couldn’t find
... Continued3D Enables Users to Take Direct Route to Manufacturing
Moving from 2D design to 3D CAD opens a door to a host of new productivity tools that users can take advantage of to improve the way they design and manufacture new products. Visualizing designs in 3D vastly improves abilities
... Continued“He’s a designer, so he shouldn’t touch CAM, right?” Wrong—and here’s why.
CAD and CAM are so frequently lumped together that many people outside our industry have a difficult time separating the two. “CAD/CAM” has become a single catchall phrase for two very different processes; modeling and machining a part. That line
... ContinuedFor Teknion, It’s Easy Being Green with SolidWorks
As business models and office spaces evolve to meet the expectations of the 21st century, more companies are embracing green, open spaces and collaborative environments. Many offices are designed with sustainability in mind, such as the Dassault Systemes Boston Office
... ContinuedCreating manufacturing jobs through innovation at Yaris
Creating jobs has been a hot topic these days in the weak global economy. Many answers are out there, but innovation is a proven engine to the economy as shown by Apple who created or supported over 500,000 jobs for U.S.
... ContinuedHow POLYRACK Makes Its Products “Cool”
Complex technologies, such as desktop computers, involve many different components that have the tendency to overheat, including multiple printed circuit boards. How do you measure the impact of electricity and heat running through your product? POLYRACK Tech-Group employed the help
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