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Lesson 1: SOLIDWORKS – Optimization Analysis using a Design Study
After teaching 1000’s of students and writing about SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Simulation, David Planchard, retired professor WPI, is exploring Design Study, Optimization Analysis and Generative Design. Through this lesson series, David helps educators and their students understand iterative processes
... ContinuedEngineering Simulation – Your Way with SOLIDWORKS and Abaqus Technology
Engineering students need to learn advanced tools to support their designs. From structural analysis and computational fluid dynamics to injection molding simulation and advanced, cloud-enabled capabilities powered by Abaqus, SOLIDWORKS® and 3DEXPERIENCE® Works Simulation provide integrated analysis tools for every student
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Certification Exams Help Educators and Their Students
It’s November and the school year is flying by! Now is the time to be thinking about the last quiz or exam you will give your students for your engineering design, simulation, or manufacturing course before year’s end. That is
... ContinuedAdvanced Simulation Tools free for Student Competitions: FSAE, Formula Student, Shell Eco, Baja, Aero and More
For 25 years, SOLIDWORKS has supported over 300 student competitions around the world. As industry requires more from engineering innovation, competitions have introduced new rules where Dassault Systemés advanced technology helps students simulate crash testing, composite materials, complex aerodynamics, and
... ContinuedAnalysis Lesson 6: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Mechanical Scenario Creation
From SOLIDWORKS, save an assembly to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Launch the Mechanical Scenario Creation App with the Abaqus solver to create two virtual bolt connectors with nuts. Create a Surface-Based contact. Surface-Based contact defines the interaction behavior between two discrete surface regions in the model.
... ContinuedAnalysis Lesson 5: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Structural Model Creation
Learn the proper workflow to upload a SOLIDWORKS part to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and perform a Simulation study using the Structural Model Creation App. Create a Finite Element Model (FEM) from the Sheet Metal part. Apply boundary conditions and load. Create 3 Simulation contour plots.
... ContinuedAnalysis Lesson 4: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Linear Structural Validation for Assembly
Learn the proper workflow to upload a SOLIDWORKS assembly to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Perform a Linear Structural Simulation study using the Abaqus solver.
... Continued10 Tips for Teaching Engineering, Physics and Applied Math Using SOLIDWORKS Simulation Tutorials
Are you new to teaching or an experience educator? When I got hired at Mass Bay Community College, the engineering dean said, “You are assigned four courses. You can teach anything – right? Class starts in 1 week.” Of course
... ContinuedAnalysis Lesson 3: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Linear Structural Validation Part 2
In the previous lesson, we created a linear structural simulation study using SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation technology. Now modify the study and create new Simulation contour plots. Review the plots to interpret the results for Von Mises Stress, Factor of Safety, Reaction Force and Displacement.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS and SIMULATION – Together in Education
SOLIDWORKS continues to be a necessary job skill for design and engineering professionals and as a result is taught in schools from middle school and high schools, technical institution and college and universities. SOLIDWORKS desktop is connected to cloud
... ContinuedRoboBoat 2023 Ocean Exploration Powered By Student Ingenuity
Robonation’s RoboBoat 2023 Competition, an international event that tests students skills and ingenuity above and below the water, took place last week in Sarasota, Florida USA. RoboBoat is an international competition where students design, build, and compete with self-driving robotic boats, known as ASVs,
... ContinuedEducators, Students – 1-2-3 SLUGME!
SLUGME – SOLIDWORKS Largest User Group Meeting Ever invites educators, students, and our entire SOLIDWORKS Community to this 24 hour round-the-world event. Our SOLIDWORKS User Group leaders have gotten together to create SLUGME, modeled after the 24 hours of LeMans.
... ContinuedStudents apply for student sponsorship today!
One of our goals at SOLIDWORKS is to help students become successful. One way to do this is to supply them with the tools and resources they need to become the engineers and innovators of tomorrow. SOLIDWORKS is pleased to
... 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
... ContinuedAxlr8r Formula Racing- The Formula Student Electric team of IIT Delhi
SW Education sponsors over 4,000 teams a year worldwide. I recently had the pleasure to virtually meet the team leaders of Axlr8r Formula Racing from IIT Delhi India, Deepansu Kaushik and Vivek Mahindrakar. Axlr8r Formula Racing is the first Indian
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