Author Archives: Marie Planchard
How Eric Leafquist Changed the World in Engineering Education
My longtime colleague and friend, Eric Leafquist is retiring from Dassault Systèmes. Although most know Eric as the “Electrical Guy” Senior Product Manager for SOLIDWORKS, Eric was also the product manager for SOLIDWORKS EDU since the beginning. In 2005, I
... ContinuedWhat’s New in SOLIDWORKS EDU 2026
The following blog is written in conjunction with my colleague, Brian Hillner, SOLIDWORKS EDU Product Manager. As SOLIDWORKS educators have requested, the SOLIDWORKS Education 2026 correlates with the release of our commercial SOLIDWORKS 2026 products. Now schools can update at
... ContinuedLesson 21: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Life Long Learning and Webinar for Educators & Students
To conclude the SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Blog Series, we will host a webinar, SOLIDWORKS Resources and Certification Tips and Tricks, for Educators and Students. Please join the SOLIDWORKS EDU team, Ryan Koehler, Industry Consultant Expert, Brian Hillner, Senior Manager Product
... ContinuedLesson 20: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Taking the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam Segment 3
In Lesson 19 we focused on the contents of the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP), Segment 3 certification exam. In this lesson we cover taking the on-line proctored SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 3 certification exam. Segment 3 focuses
... ContinuedVeterans Day 2025 – SOLIDWORKS Software and Training Programs
SOLIDWORKS Edu team has provided the SOLIDWORKS Military Veterans Program (MVP) to US and Canadian Veterans. We also support Veterans in our SOLIDWORKS for Start-up program and manufacturing training organizations like Workshop for Warriors. MySolidWorks provides free online training to
... ContinuedLesson 19: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam Segment 3
In Lesson 18 we covered taking the on-line proctored SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 2 certification exam. In this lesson address the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 3 certification exam. Segment 3 focuses on assemblies and modifications. The
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Engages Australian STEM Educators
The following blog is written in conjunction with my colleague, Matthew Hall, SOLIDWORKS Digital User Community Manger and Professor Scott Sleap STEM Enrichment Coordinator, NSW Department of Education. In Australia earlier this month, SOLIDWORKS supported a unique event aimed at
... ContinuedLesson 18: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Taking the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam Segment 2
In Lesson 17, we focused on the contents of the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam, Segment 2 certification exam. In this lesson, we cover taking the on-line proctored SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam, Segment 2 certification exam. The
... ContinuedMake a Phantom Ghost Lantern or Pumpkin with SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids
Halloween is next week and if you haven’t already bought a ghost lantern or pumpkin to decorate your table, turn to SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids. You can design spooky or cute. You can create your own phantom ghost lantern or
... ContinuedLesson 17: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 2
In Lesson 16 we covered taking the on-line proctored SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 1 certification exam. In this lesson, address the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 2 certification exam. Segment 2 focuses on part modifications and configurations.
... ContinuedLesson 16: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Taking SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 1
In Lesson 15, we focused on the contents of the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP), Segment 1 certification exam. In Lesson 16 we cover taking the on-line proctored SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 1 certification exam. The CSWP Certification
... ContinuedFSAE Japan 2025 – SOLIDWORKS Supports Students from Competitions to Careers
The following blog is co-written by my colleague Junko Arai, SOLIDWORKS EDU Senior Sales Specialist Japan. Formula SAE Japan (FSAEJ), started in 2003, is an opportunity for students to develop various skills involved with object creation and as training for those
... ContinuedLesson 15: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 1
As a Mechanical engineer, tenure professor and holding various positions within SOLIDWORKS and Dassault Systèmes, I was fortunate to be introduced to SOLIDWORKS in 1997 and later be one of the first customers to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP)
... ContinuedXROBOCON Prepares Students for the Future with SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
The following blog is written by my colleague Junko Arai, SOLIDWORKS EDU Senior Sales Specialist Japan. XROBOCON, organized by NHK Enterprises, Inc., was held at the Osaka-Kansai Expo Hall, August 25th to 27th, 2025. NHK Enterprises, Inc. has hosted numerous ROBOCON
... ContinuedLesson 14: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Taking the SOLIDWORKS Electrical Design Associate Exam
Lesson 14 addresses taking the on-line proctored SOLIDWORKS Electrical Design Associate (CSWA-E) exam as introduced in Lesson 13. Your students cannot design a product today without electrical knowledge. To assist students with these critical job skills, SOLIDWORKS Education provides SOLIDWORKS
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