SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Linear Static Analysis in SOLIDWORKS Simulation Standard
With advancements in hardware and software technology, simulation is being used extensively in different fields of science, engineering and beyond. In mechanical engineering and part design, virtual prototyping is no exception. Designers and engineers use computer simulations on their 3D
... ContinuedAll Together Now with Lukas Jönsson Engineering: A Manufacturer’s One-Stop Shop
The world seems to be getting smaller and smaller these days. Tech giants like Google and Apple are constantly cranking out tools we need to access any information we could desire. Over the past decade we have experienced innovation and ingenuity
... ContinuedHow do you test your design?
Whatever product you design, be it a heart valve, a bracket, an electronic enclosure or a dish washer, you must be certain that your product will perform according to its specifications. How do you know it? How do you make
... ContinuedHow to Easily Democratize Simulation Results
Last year, I attended a conference about Simulation & Analysis during which a senior engineer mentioned in his presentation that he has a hard time sharing Simulation results to colleagues and non-simulation users. He explained that too often Simulation results
... ContinuedThe Art of Simulation Data Management
Manufacturing industries are increasing the use of simulation tools to better understand and validate product behavior. Fortunately this shift toward analysis has led to more informed design decisions. However, I have always wondered how companies that adopt aggressive design simulation
... ContinuedDesigning 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
... ContinuedSIMULATION as a 3D Engineering tool: Customer story of TELSONIC
Every time I present SOLIDWORKS Simulation around the world, I’m talking about the design process and how the product engineers can use virtual simulation as an engineering tool. For me the concept is pretty clear (and that’s a good thing
... ContinuedMETAL machinebouwers bv Creates Machines that Produce the Perfect Pitch
Artificial turf was once considered a dirty word in the world of football. The drawbacks of artificial surfaces were made clear during the first turf rollout by London’s Queens Park Rangers in 1981. Players complained of uneven footing and carpet
... ContinuedFootball Opener: Simulating a Free Kick in SOLIDWORKS
After several years of preparation, the world’s most prestigious international football competition is on and footballers are ready to tackle the largest and most important tournament of their lives. The entire planet will focus on Brazil for the next month,
... ContinuedBetter, faster, stronger (but not harder)
This entry is not about the song by French duo Daft Punk, even though I admit to being a fan. This is about an important enhancement in SolidWorks Simulation 2014: Performance. Virtual simulation is now used as a 3D concurrent
... ContinuedCholly Nachman: SolidWorks Changed His Life
When I first met Cholly, we talked about his obsession with building things. The man always had a project going on, with the next project already started in his mind. Since the time I started working with him, he
... ContinuedRelax and reduce hair loss–we have the solution for your top 7 fluid flow challenges
Do you want to tear your hair out because you a) have to scrap entire elements of your product design, b) spend days on rework, c) spend wads of money on prototypes or d) have to recall your products because
... ContinuedNectar Product Development Combines Elegance And Technology with SolidWorks
With the world’s fossil fuel supply decreasing, solar power is becoming a more popular and cost-effective options for American homebuyers, according to an article in the Huffington Post in August. Nectar Product Development is paving the way to the solar energy
... ContinuedThe Unknown “Golden Tools” in SolidWorks Simulation
I visited a SolidWorks Simulation customer few weeks ago to get his feedback on using SolidWorks Simulation solutions. After a brief introduction of what they are designing and who is using which engineering tools, they showed me a pretty long
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