Mechanical Engineering
Building Job Skills for Nigerians with NADDC and SOLIDWORKS
National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) Automotive Design and Manufacturing initiative fosters the fabrication of spare parts using local raw materials by Nigerians in order to reduce dependence on imported components. The results create greater opportunities and empowerment for
... ContinuedClock Design with Exploded Views
DESIGN I designed the clock in SOLIDWORKS and took advantage of exploded views so I could see how pieces would line up. This was important for this project because The clock needs to be easily opened up for occasional battery
... ContinuedCreating a Stained Glass Lantern
I love the look of stained glass and wanted to make something that would have a similar aesthetic. I made this lantern using wood, clear acrylic, and a disco light!
... ContinuedQuadcopter Drone Build
Two teammates and I designed and built this quadcopter “Kiwi the Drone” via Boston University’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicles club. Design We used SOLIDWORKS to create multiple frame designs and construct their assemblies. The ultimate goal
... ContinuedSTEAM Lab with Trevor Lewis: Teaching and Learning from Any Place, Any Time and on Any Device
Educator and Mentor, Trevor Lewis, Voyager Middle School, Everett, WA, USA, teaches design with SOLIDWORKS, digital manufacturing with 3D Printer and laser cutters, and inspires students in his STEAM Lab. STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, when combined
... ContinuedBe a game changer with DASSAULT SYSTEMES SolidWorks Sponsorship and Kit of Parts
Who’s ready for the 2021 FIRST® Robotics Competition, part of the FIRST® GAME CHANGERSSM powered by Star Wars: Force for Change season? Our team is! We are proud to sponsor over 1,000 FIRST
... ContinuedEasy Animating for a Complex Assembly
Easy Animating for a Complex Assembly I created the following animation in SOLIDWORKS by using the Mate Controller to simulate a flying cut off saw. I created this for a final project for one of my courses at Boston University.
... ContinuedLearn from the Past. Inspire our Future.
As we look to 2021, I know students will learn and be inspired from great educators and engineers to solve problems for our future. Civil Engineer, Gustave Eiffel created the global icon that continues to inspire us. What if Mr.
... ContinuedPerseverance in SOLIDWORKS Education 2020
As time closes in to end the year, I have met hundreds of educators and students – through video, chat, and email. Educators and students earned a “Perseverance” Award as they continue to learn with SOLIDWORKS on their home computer,
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Helps Bring Maker’s Dreams Come to Life
I am always taking on a new maker project and one of my favorite things to make is a new purse. I get to enjoy my new creation almost every day. I have made a few purses in the past
... ContinuedGrowing the Workforce of the Future at 3DEXPERIENCE WORLD
On February 8-11 2021, SOLIDWORKS will host the virtual event 3DEXPERIENCE World. You will witness thousands of designers, engineers, educators and students unite by the desire to collaborate, explore, and push the limits of how design can influence the future and how
... ContinuedAero Design Series – Airplane Stability Playlist
Seven videos are up on airplane stability! Ever wonder why aiplanes have stabilizers on the aft of the tail? How do they work? Why are they there? Where does the center of gravity of the aircraft relative to the wings
... Continued3DEXPERIENCE World 2021 Student Model Mania Challenge
Introducing the Model Mania 3DEXPERIENCE Student Challenge With 3DEXPERIENCE World going virtual, we have a great opportunity to reach out to our worldwide student community. The skills and knowledge students will learn during this event can be used immediately when
... ContinuedRobots Create Opportunity for Indigenous Youth
We first met Danielle Boyer (Ojibwe) when she was 17. You may know her as one of the Main Stage speakers at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2020, as someone featured in past SOLIDWORKS Educational blogs, or from her appearance in our
... ContinuedNew to the 3DEXPERIENCE Education Portfolio: 3DStory and 3DSketch
New Cloud App Alert: 3DStory and 3DSketch The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is the tool for educators to run virtual classrooms – communicating to your class, teaching cloud
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