Author Archives: Marie Planchard
CFD Lesson 4: SOLIDWORKS Duct and 3DEXPERIENCE Fluid Scenario Creation (Part 1)
Start with the SOLIDWORKS Duct part and save to cloud storage using Bookmarks in a collaborative space on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. Launch the Fluid Scenario Creation App from the SOLIDWORKS Task Pane. Create a Finite Element Model (FEM) and use the Assistant dialog box and Action toolbar to develop a internal flow simulation that models mechanical forces and dynamics of steady state fluid flow. Define the fluid and internal regions. Customize the Hex-dominant mesh. Apply boundary conditions and determine the pressure, flow velocity and mass flow results with the Physics Results Explorer App.
... ContinuedManufacturing Spotlight: Ashley Parent, Mills Machine Works, Quality, Diversity and Job Skills for Our Future
At 3DEXPERIENCE World we discussed global goals for diversity, inclusion, and the workforce of the future in the manufacturing sector. We explored these values with advocates Aseena Muthana, Drew Crowe and Meaghan Ziemba. Closer to home, one dynamic woman,
... ContinuedCFD Lesson 3: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Fluid Scenario Creation (Part 3)
In this lesson, start a SOLIDWORKS session and open the SOLIDWORKS part, Ball valve. View the current Status State, Revision and Maturity State in the SOLIDWORKS Task Pane. Make a design change and re-run the simulation with Fluid Scenario Creation App and view the new results. See how the 3DEXPERIENCE platform keeps track of revisions and manages information from SOLIDWORKS models on your PC to cloud storage running in a web-browser.
... ContinuedSoftware Tools for Engineering Students
Here are my favorite software tools to help engineering students. Why did I include all engineering students? With our SOLIDWORKS Student Team Sponsorship program, we have met students from a variety of engineering majors, aerospace, biomedical, chemical civil/structural, computer science,
... ContinuedCFD Lesson 2: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Fluid Scenario Creation (Part 2)
Continue exploring internal flow analysis with the Ball valve assembly as your use the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform apps Fluid Scenario Creation and Physics Results Explorer. View contour plots and streamlines to illustrate flow through the Ball valve,
... ContinuedCFD Lesson 1: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Fluid Scenario Creation (Part 1)
In this lesson, learn the proper workflow to upload a SOLIDWORKS assembly to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Create and perform a simple internal flow simulation on a ball valve using the Fluid Scenario Creation App. The Fluid Scenario Creation App provides the ability to perform an analysis of both internal and external flows.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS EDU Spotlight: Rafael Avila Striving to Learn More
For over 10 years, SOLIDWORKS has supported the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Student Steel Bridge Competition. Through competitions, we meet talented students. Rafael (Rafa) Avila is one of those students that I am fortunate to interview.. Marie: Rafa tell
... ContinuedAdvanced Simulation Tools free for Student Competitions: FSAE, Formula Student, Shell Eco, Baja, Aero and More
For 25 years, SOLIDWORKS has supported over 300 student competitions around the world. As industry requires more from engineering innovation, competitions have introduced new rules where Dassault Systemés advanced technology helps students simulate crash testing, composite materials, complex aerodynamics, and
... ContinuedPioneering Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing: My Journey at DREAMS Lab Virginia Tech with SOLIDWORKS
Guest author and Virginia Tech Engineering Student, Kunal Jain wrote today’s blog. I have known Kunal since age 14, when he participated in FIRST Robotics FRC 5422 Stormgears. Now as a Virginia Tech mechanical engineering senior, Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP),
... Continued3DEXPERIENCE EDU – Your Skills. Our Future. Beyond SOLIDWORKS.
Last week, we celebrated design and innovation at 3DEXPERIENCE World in Dallas, Texas. This event saw 1000’s of engineers, designers, educators, students and makers, run to get a seat to hear the latest in Dassault Systèmes’ and SOLIDWORKS technology. 3DEXPERIENCE
... ContinuedNiki Naruhito – SOLIDWORKS Designer, Champion Racing Driver, Age 11
Let me introduce you to the youngest designer – racing champion I have ever met, Niki Naruhito, age 11, from Zutphen, The Netherlands. For the past two years, Niki has been working with SOLIDWORKS. His father, mentor and entrepreneur, Arnoud
... ContinuedStudent Success Showcased at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024
This year, at 3DEXPERIENCE World Dallas, 100’s of students attended and we got to showcase their vehicles, rockets, planes, and robots. Our EDU Zone expanded the displays to include recent graduates in our Dassault Systemes 1 year technical sales training
... Continued3/4+ Million Certified SOLIDWORKS Users and Growing
SOLIDWORKS sets the industry standard benchmark in the use of our software applications with close to 800,000 certificates issued in SOLIDWORKS on-premise and cloud applications. Next week, engineers will gather at 3DEXPERIENCE World in Dallas and on Sunday, where the
... ContinuedTaking FIRST Tech Challenge Mechanical Meltdown to the Next Level
FIRST Tech Challenge is a Robotics Competition for middle school and high school students that goes far beyond building robots. Students design, assemble, program and operate robots in an alliance format challenge. Adult mentors teach engineering principles, project management skills
... ContinuedEducation Breakout Sessions at 3DEXPERIENCE World
For over 25 years, SOLIDWORKS educators have led the way in engineering and design teaching and learning for their students. These students go on to the best careers for our commercial customers. Educators can register for 3DEXPERIENCE World in Dallas,
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