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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS EDU 2026
The following blog is written in conjunction with my colleague, Brian Hillner, SOLIDWORKS EDU Product Manager. As SOLIDWORKS educators have requested, the SOLIDWORKS Education 2026 correlates with the release of our commercial SOLIDWORKS 2026 products. Now schools can update at
... ContinuedVeterans Day 2025 – SOLIDWORKS Software and Training Programs
SOLIDWORKS Edu team has provided the SOLIDWORKS Military Veterans Program (MVP) to US and Canadian Veterans. We also support Veterans in our SOLIDWORKS for Start-up program and manufacturing training organizations like Workshop for Warriors. MySolidWorks provides free online training to
... ContinuedLesson 18: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Taking the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam Segment 2
In Lesson 17, we focused on the contents of the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam, Segment 2 certification exam. In this lesson, we cover taking the on-line proctored SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Exam, Segment 2 certification exam. The
... ContinuedLesson 17: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 2
In Lesson 16 we covered taking the on-line proctored SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 1 certification exam. In this lesson, address the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 2 certification exam. Segment 2 focuses on part modifications and configurations.
... ContinuedLesson 16: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Taking SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 1
In Lesson 15, we focused on the contents of the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP), Segment 1 certification exam. In Lesson 16 we cover taking the on-line proctored SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) Segment 1 certification exam. The CSWP Certification
... Continued10 Tips for SOLIDWORKS Educators Going Back to School
As August comes to a close, many educators, students and parents are thinking “back to school.” Are you an educator that just got notified to teach a SOLIDWORKS – based class? Well here are some technical tips to help you
... Continued10 Tips for SOLIDWORKS Teachers – More than CAD
As August hits the midpoint in the northern hemisphere, educators, students and parents are thinking “back to school.” Are you and educator that just got notified to teach a SOLIDWORKS – based class? Well here are some technical tips to
... ContinuedWhat is SOLIDWORKS?
January is the start of new educational programs, new courses, and new competitions. With the new year, Artificial Intelligence (AI) knowledge becomes that latest skill students need to know and understand. Engineering, design and manufacturing students need to know SOLIDWORKS
... ContinuedVeteran’s Day – SOLIDWORKS Software and Training Programs
For over 12 years, SOLIDWORKS Edu team has provided the SOLIDWORKS Military Veterans Program (MVP) to US and Canadian Veterans. We also support Veterans in our Start-up program and manufacturing training organizations like Workshop for Warriors. MySolidWorks provides free online
... Continued10 Tips for Educators using the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform with SOLIDWORKS Desktop
Educators and students have been teaching and learning SOLIDWORKS for over 25 years. The SOLIDWORKS Education Edition gives students the tools to engineer, simulate, document and visualize their designs. As SOLIDWORKS has changed, so too has education. There are more
... ContinuedI am Teaching a SOLIDWORKS Class – Top 10 SOLIDWORKS Resources for Educators
My friend Scott is teaching a new SOLIDWORKS-based course at a local university. I wanted to share my answers to his questions with you and add some valuable resources for the new instructor or a seasoned educator. What is SOLIDWORKS?
... ContinuedAnalysis Lesson 2: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Linear Structural Validation Part1
Why do I teach my first year engineering students about simple stress analysis using 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation? I want them to get excited about their more advanced classes over the next 4 years. Learning the theory to derive complex formulas to understand the variables is essential, but getting early exposure to simulation software, brings theory to reality with instant visualizations and what-ifs. This shows the students the potential of using simulation in the real world. In this lesson, learn the proper workflow to upload a SOLIDWORKS part to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and perform a Static Linear Simulation study using the Abaqus solver.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson 12: Additional Resources
After teaching 1000’s of students and writing about SOLIDWORKS for over 25 years, David Planchard, emeritus WPI, is exploring xDesign. Through the SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson series, David helps educators understand the differences and similarities between xDesign and
... Continued3DEXPERIENCE Works EDU Spotlight:Nadir Oktay Küçükaltun – I Can Fully Realize My Dreams
Nadir Oktay Küçükaltun is a SOLIDWORKS Champion, our SOLIDWORKS User Group Leader (SWUG) Leader in Turkey, 3DEXPERIENCE EDU Champion, and winner of SOLIDWORKS Student Model Mania in 2023. Known to the SOLIDWORKS community and his friends as Nadiro, he has
... ContinuedTips for Educators in Challenging Times
I was fortunate to be the keynote at the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. Now I want to share with all educators some topics to help you prepare for the upcoming semester. SOLIDWORKS Student Access Licenses Qualified schools with SOLIDWORKS subscription
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