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How Eric Leafquist Changed the World in Engineering Education
My longtime colleague and friend, Eric Leafquist is retiring from Dassault Systèmes. Although most know Eric as the “Electrical Guy” Senior Product Manager for SOLIDWORKS, Eric was also the product manager for SOLIDWORKS EDU since the beginning. In 2005, I
... ContinuedLesson 21: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Life Long Learning and Webinar for Educators & Students
To conclude the SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Blog Series, we will host a webinar, SOLIDWORKS Resources and Certification Tips and Tricks, for Educators and Students. Please join the SOLIDWORKS EDU team, Ryan Koehler, Industry Consultant Expert, Brian Hillner, Senior Manager Product
... ContinuedXROBOCON Prepares Students for the Future with SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
The following blog is written by my colleague Junko Arai, SOLIDWORKS EDU Senior Sales Specialist Japan. XROBOCON, organized by NHK Enterprises, Inc., was held at the Osaka-Kansai Expo Hall, August 25th to 27th, 2025. NHK Enterprises, Inc. has hosted numerous ROBOCON
... ContinuedLesson 7: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – CSWA Exam Part 2
In Lesson 6, we covered general information, content and taking the on-line proctored Part 1 of the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA) Certification exam. The exam can be taken with either Desktop SOLIDWORKS or 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS. Note: You need to
... ContinuedFrom Stroke to SOLIDWORKS: Mike Puckett’s Unstoppable Comeback
A driving force behind SOLIDWORKS Certification and the first ever CSWE, Mike Puckett’s journey from global leader to stroke survivor—and now to inspirational speaker—is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of believing in yourself. A Legacy Interrupted—But
... ContinuedEngineering Excellence: SKNK MechaniCAD’s Inspiring Journey in the Shell Eco-marathon with SOLIDWORKS
Today’s story is written by my colleague, Valerie Lécolle, SOLIDWORKS EDU Expert. In 2018, a group of ambitious students came together to form SKNK MechaniCAD, united by a shared dream: to design and build a vehicle capable of competing in
... ContinuedStudents, Join AAKRUTI Global 2025 – A World of Opportunities Awaits
Students! Welcome to AAKRUTI Global 2025 and your opportunity to change the world. The SOLIDWORKS team is ready to have you push the boundaries of innovation and compete with the brightest minds from around the world. AAKRUTI Global 2025 is
... ContinuedFor Educators and Students – Check Out SOLIDWORKS Live if You Can’t Go to 3DEXPERIENCE World
If you teach, use or love SOLIDWORKS and want to know the latest and greatest technology, along with some really cool people and products, check out a list of events from my friend, Sean O’Neill. Sean manages SOLIDWORKS Live and
... Continued3DEXPERIENCE World EDU Spotlight Poland’s Silesian Phoenix Mars Rover
The 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 (#3DXW2025) EDU Breakout sessions showcase talented educators and students to share their stories with the SOLIDWORKS Community. The story and achievements of Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland Mars Rover team will be featured at the
... ContinuedBuilding Skills for Young Adults – Douala Digital Tech Park Cameroon
Skills! The city of Douala, Cameroon, celebrates the inauguration of the Douala Digital Tech Park (DTP), an ambitious project located at the heart of the JFN HUI campus in Santa-Barbara Bonamoussadi Cameroon. This initiative, led by the Jacky Felly Nafack
... ContinuedWhat’s New in SOLIDWORKS EDU 2025!
SOLIDWORKS® Education Edition is our desktop solution packed with power and performance. Our mission is to provide students with the tools and skills they need to build their careers. SOLIDWORKS Education Edition delivers 3D design solutions to help unleash students’
... Continued3DEXPERIENCE Academy Inauguration French Consulate in Naples Italy
Guest Authors: Andrea Esposito, EDU Partner Sales Manager, Dassault Systèmes and Giulia Cappelli of CSP (Cad Solution Provider). On October 8, 2024, the 3DEXPERIENCE Academy was officially inaugurated at the Chambre (CCI France Italia) at the headquarters of the French Consulate in Naples,
... ContinuedVeterans from Craven CC Win Gold at SkillsUSA Engineering Technology – Design
SkillsUSA is the number one workforce development organization for students, empowering them to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. Through a series of local, state and national competitions, the most highly skilled career and technical education students
... ContinuedMore Jobs – More SOLIDWORKS Certifications
For the first 5 months of 2024, we had a record number of SOLIDWORKS Certification exams given by educators to their students though our SOLIDWORKS Academic Provider Program. The SOLIDWORKS Academic Provider program allows qualified institutions on subscription to give
... ContinuedMcMaster SAE Aerospace Team – It’s About Teamwork
McMaster University SAE Aerospace Team (MAST) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada competed in SAE AERO Design EAST 2024 in Lakeland, Florida, USA. The SOLIDWORKS EDU team got a chance to visit with MAST. We also received a great thank you note and
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