Competitions
SOLIDWORKS Supports UARX EU2Space Challenge Spain with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
The mission of UARX is “to provide in-space transportation services to non-traditional destinations, from Low Earth Orbit to the moon and deep space.” With the help of SOLIDWORKS design software and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform by DASSAULT SYSTEMES, over 200 students
... ContinuedTEAM ETA Use SOLIDWORKS To Design Aerodynamic Vehicle for Shell Eco-Marathon
Student Teams work all year long to prepare for grueling competitions. Designs are perfected over years for the ultimate machine. Long before the students take to the track, they design, analyze, and then re-design/re-test their components and vehicles. I was
... ContinuedStudents showcase your designs with the PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2021
Now in its ninth year, Project of the Year (POTY) is sponsored by the 3DEXPERIENCE Edu team. Students from around the world can showcase their designs created with SOLIDWORKS and Dassault Systèmes solutions, providing them with an opportunity to build
... ContinuedAero Design Series – Airplane Stability – Part 1: Introduction
In this 1st video in a series on airplane stability, we introduce the concepts that we’ll cover. We continue where we left off in the series on airfoils. Using SolidWorks for model demonstrations, we get a feel for the forces
... 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 4 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 4 about airfoils, we cover various methods to import airfoils into SolidWorks in order to design the parts and assemblies of your aircraft.
... ContinuedAero Design Series – Airfoils – Part 1: Introduction – What is an Airfoil?
In this 1st video in a series of 4 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
... ContinuedFIRST Teams Rise with SOLIDWORKS Sponsorship and Kit of Parts
SOLDIWORKS is a proud sponsor of over 1,000 FIRST Robotics Competition teams worldwide, providing free software and support to teams of all sizes, from rookies to well-established robot builders. We are excited to continue our support during the 2019-2020 season, FIRST ® RISE powered by Star Wars: Force for Change. And we’re ready to empower FRC teams during INFINITE RECHARGE.
... ContinuedCongratulations to the Winners of the SOLIDWORKS xChallenge 2019!
We are excited to announce the winners of the SOLIDWORKS xChallenge 2019! FIRST® Robotics Competition Teams in the United States were invited to become 3D Creators and 3D Sculptors for the chance to win $10,000. Using xDesign and xShape on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, dozens of teams collaborated on the cloud and designed their own personal flying machines. We received 26 entries and a panel of SOLIDWORKS executives and employees judged them all and decided on the top three.
... ContinuedSteampunk 1577 Changes Lives with Electric Wheelchair Kit Designed in SOLIDWORKS
FIRST Robotics Competition Team Steampunk 1577 started the FRC revolution in Israel and their mission is to impact people who were not previously interested in STEM, and help them grow. They are one of the most influential FIRST teams in Israel, both with their robots and their community outreach projects. One of those projects, of which the team is incredibly proud, is their creation of a low-cost electric wheelchair kit, designed in SOLIDWORKS.
... ContinuedMastering SOLIDWORKS Visualize and Creating the FIRST Global Challenge Field
In this blog by intern Ben, he explains how to learn and master SOLIDWORKS Visualize
... ContinuedFIRST Global Challenge Dubai Inspires STEM Students and the World
Great challenges face our planet. Today’s students will solve our biggest problems. The FIRST Global Challenge is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Olympic – like competition that showcases students’ abilities to solve one of the 14 Grand Challenges
... ContinuedBuild the Future of Medical Care with SOLIDWORKS xDesign
We’re halfway through the SOLIDWORKS xDesign SAE Challenge, where SAE teams are hard at work designing the rescue vehicles of the future. Research is an important part of building these new machines, and we’ve got some inspiration for our design teams!
... ContinuedDousing Fires with Futuristic Helicopters
We’re halfway through the SOLIDWORKS xDesign SAE Challenge, where SAE teams are hard at work designing the rescue vehicles of the future. Research is an important part of building these new machines, and we’ve got some inspiration for our design teams!
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