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Designing and 3D Printing At Home
While I’m working from home, I thought this would be a really great time to invest in a 3D printer for myself. I purchased a budget-friendly printer that can still achieve quality prints. I’ve also found it really important to
... ContinuedAero Design Series- Stock Wheel – Part 2: Front Plane Sketch and Revolve
Welcome to the #Aero Design Video Series created by Matthew Gruber! This is the second tutorial in the 10 part series where we will go from the initial mockup to a detailed front plane sketch and revolve feature.
... ContinuedEducators, Students Join the 3DEXPERIENCE Open COVID19 Community
The COVID19 virus may have disrupted your classroom education. But now researchers, educators and students can be part of a global community of designers, engineers, and volunteers that join together to fight the virus. The Open COVID19 community is a
... ContinuedAero Design Series – Stock Wheel – Part 1: Intro and Initial Mockup
In this case, we will be reproducing a wheel in SOLIDWORKS based on measurements of the actual part. This tutorial series will span the full design process, from initial mockup all the way to final details.
... ContinuedMy CSWE Journey, Part 2
Join intern Nick Zhang as he recounts his journey from SOLIDWORKS novice to CSWE. In Part 2 of “My CSWE Journey,” learn about how he prepared for the SOLIDWORKS certification, the #CSWP
... ContinuedCreating a Guitar Stand from Scratch Using SOLIDWORKS, Part 1
Fab Lab intern Matthew Desrochers created a guitar stand for the Lava Drop X xDesign Edition electric guitar. In Part 1 of “Creating a Guitar stand from scratch using SOLIDWORKS” blog learn about how he planned and created a guitar stand using SOLIDWORKS.
... ContinuedMy CSWE Journey, Part 1
In part 1 of My CSWE Journey blog by Nick Zhang, he discusses his journey on how he achieved his CSWE certificate
... Continued3DEXPERIENCE World: More SOLIDWORKS. More Apps. More Fun!
3DEXPERIENCE World is the best event to learn more about SOLIDWORKS, explore new technology, and get inspired by our community of designers, engineers, educators and students. For 17 years, I went to SOLIDWORKS World, as a customer, user group leader,
... 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.
... ContinuedA Time To Be Thankful
Here in the US, November is the time of year to show thanks for all the many things we often take for granted like good health, our families, friends, and for our veterans that serve our country. SOLIDWORKS
... ContinuedUsing SOLIDWORKS for New Creative Purposes
In this blog, you will learn how to use SOLIDWORKS for different new creative purposes such as designing a ring.
... Continued#Shapetober 2019 Round Up!
It’s the middle of October, which means #Shapetober is in full swing! The models below were created in Apps For Kids, xDesign and there are many other creations! Check out these models created by some of our amazing and creative
... ContinuedGet Spooky with the #Shapetober Riff Off!
Throughout the month of October, you can tag your Apps for Kids, xDesign, or xShape creations on social media with the #Shapetober and SOLIDWORKS Education will share your models with the world! This year, we want to include everyone in on the fun with our Apps for Kids #Shapetober Riff Off! Find the skull model created by SOLIDWORKS EDU below in the Apps for Kids public gallery, riff it, add something weird or fun to the design, and then share publicly with the world! At the end of October, we’ll see what kind of crazy model this Riff Off has wrought!
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids How-To: Share to the Public Gallery
Publicly sharing your incredible model in Apps For Kids is easy! In today’s video, we will learn how to share your project with other users in the community. The Apps For Kids admin may choose your project for the Featured
... 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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