Mechanical
SAE Aero Competition Takes Off with SOLIDWORKS
Do you like planes? Do you like to fly? We wanted to share with the SOLIDWORKS community the results of talented engineering students from around the world. This past weekend, the best in aerospace, mechanical, systems and design students gathered
... 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
... 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
... ContinuedCharlie Hahs, US Veteran – Back to School at 86
A mechanical engineer from the University of Missouri of Science and Technology in Rolla Mo, Charlie started learning 3D software designing at the age of 86 years. His university education was interrupted when he spent two years in the
... ContinuedBuilding a Cycloidal Drive with SOLIDWORKS
A Cycloidal Drive is a mechanism used in the engineering world as a speed reducer for an input shaft while reversing its direction. It is able to do this for high ratios in a small space. They do this using
... ContinuedUse Solidworks in Stress Analysis – Measure Stresses, Strains and Displacements
If you are taking a course in Stress Analysis, you will encounter problems that require you to calculate deflections that occur when certain forces/moments/loads are applied. You can use Solidworks Simulation to verify your answers. You have the options to
... ContinuedSolidWorks Electrical 2D: Getting Started
SolidWorks Electrical is a great tool for combining and integrating mechanical and electrical designs. In the video below (part 1 of 2) I will explain how to use the Projects manager in SolidWorks Electrical 2D. At the end I will
... ContinuedFormula Hybrid Students Advance Across Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Engineering
Congratulations to Yale for placing 1st in Formula Hybrid 2013 in Hybrid and Dartmouth College in Electric Only. For seven years, I love to go to Formula Hybrid. The beautiful mountains and Loudon New Hampshire Motor Speedway combine to make
... ContinuedEXPIRED: SolidWorks Summer Edition, 3D CAD Software for Students and Educators!
Please note: this offer expired August 31, 2012 Are you a student or educator interested in using SolidWorks this summer to learn what it has to offer, or get ahead of the game for next year? Try our FREE
... ContinuedSolidWorks Expands the Science Fair to Amazing Products
Students use SolidWorks to visualize great ideas for Science Fairs and Technology Fairs. But former high school science fair winner, Ben Gullak has taken his winning project into amazing products to start his own company, BPG-Werks in just a few years. The
... ContinuedMechanical Ice Cream Scoop in SolidWorks
I came across this ice cream scoop in my kitchen and couldn't resist modelling it. It is complete except for the torsion spring that adds tension to the lever. I did not model the spring because I did not want
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