Author Archives: Marie Planchard
SOLIDWORKS Entrepreneur – Think Like a Girl – Inspires Young Engineers
Think Like a Girl: Engineering Kits is a subscription service of packages for young girls, ages 6 to 12+, that teach about engineering topics and industries through activities that are marketed towards girls’ interests and taught using proven methods in
... ContinuedAnnouncing MySolidWorks for Students
Our 3 million students are an integral part of the SOLIDWORKS community. Educators and students asked for more and we have answered. Announcing MySolidWorks for Students to help students boost their SOLIDWORKS skills by connecting them with relevant SOLIDWORKS content and services –
... ContinuedFAB LAB Rwanda Provides Education, Community, and Entrepreneurship
FAB LAB Rwanda opens this week providing a shared space for education, community, and entrepreneurship. As the first FAB LAB in central Africa, this new initiative is part of our commitment to the designers and makers in Rwanda. The FAB
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Entrepreneur The Tiny Tower
The Tiny Tower is the World’s Smartest Portable Laptop Stand created by The Big Tiny Co in Sydney, Australia. Last week, The Tiny Tower was launched on Kickstarter. Six months ago co-founders, Matt Cramsie and Anhtai Anhtuan took their passion for design to
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Education Edition Academic Year 2016-2017
SOLIDWORKS Education Edition 2016-2017 includes more value than ever before! SOLIDWORKS Education Edition now includes SOLIDWORKS Electrical Professional. It’s easier than ever to teach design, mechatronics, and robotics all in one simple interface. We’ve included SOLIDWORKS Composer and SOLIDWORKS Visualize,
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Entrepreneur Tailfin Launches Today
For Nick Broadbent, Bristol, UK, “a journey is more than getting to your destination, it’s about enjoying the ride” Tailfin is a rack that complements your bike – brilliantly. Nick and team re-designed and re-engineered the bike rack and pannier,
... ContinuedSee What’s New in SOLIDWORKS Education Edition 2016-2017
SOLIDWORKS is used by over 3 million students to get the best jobs and the best careers. With educator support from our SOLIDWORKS Value Added Resellers, free student home use licensing, and certification exams, it’s no wonder why 30,000 schools use SOLIDWORKS
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Students Succeed in BAJA SAE India
The field is challenging at BAJA SAE India. But the students are ready to compete. The crowd gathers at the finals for BAJA SAE India. This week, the Times of India featured “SOLIDWORKS Bets Big on Make in India” Based on
... ContinuedUniversity of Warwick Developing a Nano Satellite with SOLIDWORKS
The UK’s University School of Engineering Warwick Satellite Team (WUSAT) continues to innovate with their development of a cube-shaped nano satellite, carried into space on a REXUS rocket. . This multi-discipline engineering team is using SOLIDWORKS to design and manufacture their product to support atmospheric research
... ContinuedWPI Pioneering Engineering Education, Research, and Community with SOLIDWORKS
Since 1865, WPI has pioneered innovation in engineering education, research, and community. In our latest SOLIDWORKS case study with WPI, we interviewed Michael Gennert, Robotics Engineering Program Director at WPI. WPI was the first college in the USA to offer an
... ContinuedDate Night 3D Printing with Sindoh 3DWox
Friday night and another date night to look into 3D Printing. Thanks to our new SOLIDWORKS partner, Sindoh, it’s time to bring home a bottle of wine and share with my husband, David, a new 3DPrint technology, 3Dwox. Hats off
... ContinuedAnnouncing: Beautiful Solutions Senior Design Project Competition
Can your Senior Design Project change the world? Engineering seniors throughout the US and Canada know this time of year. Graduation is just around the corner, but first students have to complete the Senior Design Project, Capstone Project or Master Qualifying Project.
... ContinuedVEX ROBOTICS Certified Component Supplier on 3D ContentCentral
VEX ROBOTICS manufactures robot components for classroom instruction and the largest robot competitions in the world. If you are designing robots, using the Certified Component Supplier library on 3DContentCentral.com can save you time. You can find the complete VEX ROBOTICS catalog
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Fashion Designed and Printed to Protect
When Nitzan Kish was learning to sew from her grandmother, she learned far more than the skills behind sewing straight lines and making flowers from cloth. Nitzan’s grandmother was a Holocaust survivor and in fact taught her granddaughter that she survived thanks
... ContinuedGuess Who is Coming to SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2016 DALLAS
One of the best parts about going to SOLIDWORKS WORLD is catching up with friends you meet once a year – every year at SOLIDWORKS WORLD. There will be new faces this year on stage, in breakout sessions, and at
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