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Aero Design Series – Airfoils – Part 4: Physical Interpretation of Coefficient of Moment
In this 4th video in a series of 5 about airfoils, we search for a physical understanding and interpretation of the coefficient of moment “Cm” of airfoils. This parameter is often confusing to grasp at first, but a physical understanding
... ContinuedAero Design Series – Airfoils – Part 3: Interpreting Cl and Cd
In the first 2 videos about airfoils we have imported airfoil curves into SolidWorks from airfoiltools.com. In the 3rd and 4th videos in the series of 5 we delve into physical interpretations of the performance parameters of airfoils. In this
... ContinuedAero Design Series – Airfoils – Part 2: Importing Airfoils Into Solidworks
In this 2nd video in a series of 5 about airfoils, we cover various methods to import airfoils into SolidWorks in order to design the parts and assemblies of your aircraft.
... Continued3DEXPERIENCE and the Virtual Classroom
The 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS portfolio builds upon SOLIDWORKS desktop with the 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud Business platform. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform introduces new ideas and workflows into the classroom: Community, Collaboration, Project Management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). You can view a complete playlist,
... ContinuedAero Design Series – Airfoils – Part 1: Introduction – What is an Airfoil?
In this 1st video in a series of 5 about airfoils, we approach the question: what is an airfoil? How do we use them for designing aircraft in SolidWorks?
... ContinuedTips for Educators in Challenging Times
I was fortunate to be the keynote at the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. Now I want to share with all educators some topics to help you prepare for the upcoming semester. SOLIDWORKS Student Access Licenses Qualified schools with SOLIDWORKS subscription
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Whale Tutorial
Our friend Pat Haley is back! We are excited to share his latest tutorial from Cuda Country. The SOLIDWORKS Whale Tutorial features great sketching techniques. Students will also learn about the Sweep feature, threads and 3D Printing. You can find
... ContinuedMISSION: PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2020
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS – SHARE YOUR DESIGN PROJECTS! Students, your mission, should you choose to accept, is to embark on the student competition, Project of the Year 2020. For this assignment, you need to share a project created
... ContinuedApps for Kids at Home: Teach Remotely with Free Classroom Curriculum
Apps for Kids Classroom comes with free educator resources and lesson plans designed for different age groups. There are over a dozen pre-written lesson plans available for download that include sample 3D models to start educators and students off right.
... ContinuedTeaching and Learning 3DEXPERIENCE and SOLIDWORKS From Home with Open COVID19 Community
David’s Engineering Design project-based class at WPI is online. At home, we have been making face shield frames with multiple Sindoh 3DPrinters for local hospitals and medical centers, documented through the Open COVID19 community. More information on Open COVID19 Community
... Continued3DEXPERIENCE Design Contest for Students POTY 2020
Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Project of the Year (POTY) 2020 is a virtual design competition for students. The 3DEXPERIENCE is our latest solution on the Cloud, which brings together CATIA, SIMULIA and SOLIDWORKS all in one place! Sign up now. Students,
... ContinuedTeaching and Learning SOLIDWORKS from the Kitchen Table
With school closed due to COVID-19, my husband, David, is transforming his SOLIDWORKS-based courses, labs, and senior design projects to be delivered online to his engineering students at WPI. Our kitchen has become “command central” to new instruction delivery methods
... ContinuedBuilding Careers and Appreciating Teachers with SOLIDWORKS Certification
Kent Allison changed directions as a high school teacher when he discovered SOLIDWORKS. Now he is one of the leading SOLIDWORKS certification providers in Colorado and his students’ are able to grow their careers and skip college courses by becoming Certified SOLIDWORKS Associates (CSWA).
... ContinuedTeaching Enrichment with Apps for Kids Classroom, Part Two
Michael Steeves is a Senior Product Introduction Manager at SOLIDWORKS who volunteers to teach an after school enrichment class at his daughter’s elementary school. He utilizes Apps for Kids Classroom to teach the students about 3D modeling, printing, and more. In Part Two of his story, Michael gives other educators advice on how to best use Classroom to teach.
... ContinuedFIRST Tech Challenge – Kick off the 2019-2020 season with SOLIDWORKS
The 2019-2020 season, FIRST® RISESMpowered by Star Wars: Force for Change, is setting out to inspire citizens of the galaxy. Throughout history, great civilizations have risen, then fallen. Now it’s our turn to rise—building and bolstering our own planetary metropolis. The
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