SOLIDWORKS Simulation
The World’s First Commercial-Grade Mechanical Battery is Storing Wind Power Under the Sea
Have you ever seen a giant wind turbine standing idle on an otherwise windy day? I come across several turbines during my daily commute and have wondered why these lazy turbines aren’t doing their jobs. I have to work, why
... ContinuedWill Drafting Help a Road Cyclist? A Flow Simulation Study
I am an amateur road cyclist working on improving my speed. This involves not only raw muscle power but many smart tactics as well. Over a period of time, and as a part of my discovery-based learning, I was told
... ContinuedEngineering a New Human Experience with the Prosthesis Anti-Robot
Is our humanity being sacrificed at the altar of automation? Jonathan Tippett, founder of the Prosthesis project, a 7,500 pound, 15-foot tall, anti-robot believes this to be true. It’s not that wild of an opinion if you think of it.
... ContinuedBenefits of Virtual Simulation vs. Hand Calculations and Physical Prototypes
Finding a balance between innovation‚ cost‚ time‚ and quality during development is the difference between new product success and failure. Effectively balancing this equation requires a deep understanding of product behavior as quickly as possible. In Aberdeen Group‘s research report‚
... ContinuedGet Zooming with SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
This post sets out to introduce more people to a very useful, but not well known, feature in SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation that is colloquially known as “Zooming.” There are a couple of mentions of this technique in the documentation, but
... ContinuedAutomation using SOLIDWORKS Simulation API
The SOLIDWORKS Simulation Application Programming Interface (API) functionality can be used to automate the creation of studies, applying loads and fixtures, material selection, meshing, running analyses and processing results. The API provides a powerful platform for automation as well as
... ContinuedCompetition: Prove You’re a Top Engineer
Do you test your models to the ultimate limits? We are challenging our most talented users to share their best Simulation models that demonstrate virtual testing innovations. If you build jaw-dropping designs with SOLIDWORKS Simulation, show off your top models
... ContinuedGoals in SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
One of the key technologies in SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation is a concept in the software called Goals. My hope in the post is to attempt to clear up any questions that you may have about Goals by breaking it down into
... ContinuedFive Favorite 2014 SOLIDWORKS Blog Posts
2014 brought hundreds of blog posts across the SOLIDWORKS blog network. We’ve heard from users, students, artists and startups as well as experts providing SOLIDWORKS tips and tricks on our Tech blog. Over the past year, I hope you’ve learned
... ContinuedVideo: Verify Products Made of Composite Materials in Minutes
Weight and performance are driving factors in many designs. As a result, engineers are turning to composite materials to minimize weight and tailor stiffness, but how you determine the material’s effect on product behavior? Watch the video to learn how
... ContinuedFEA vs. Reality: How accurate is your solution?
In the Engineering world, we’re often asked questions about the accuracy of FEA modeling versus reality. The answer: FEA provides the right information versus reality as long as you correctly define materials, boundary conditions and mesh type. Next, regarding accuracy
... ContinuedDemo: Optimizing Your Designs in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
In any design project, the most efficient way to meet cost and performance goals is by quickly identifying your product’s optimal design – often easier said than done. Design optimization involves time-consuming legwork, but SOLIDWORKS Simulation enables you to optimize
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Simulation Zombie Apocalypse Survival Kit
Have you ever wondered what you would do to save yourself from the zombie apocalypse? I know I have. Do you get in a car and drive to the country, stay in your house or jump on a sail boat
... ContinuedVideo: Committed to the most intuitive Simulation interface
Over the past few years, simulation tools are becoming more powerful and integrated with all phases of the design process. In the past validation tools were relegated to late stages in the design process, but engineers are realizing that regular
... ContinuedExtensive Materials Library: AKA Golden Nuggets for Product Engineers
When you need to test the performance of your product with virtual simulation, you MUST properly define the product’s physical characteristics so your test results closely mirror the product’s real behavior. Then this question often arises; “where can I find
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