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Lesson 4: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Exam Opportunities
In Lesson 3, we visited the 3DEXPERIENCE Certification Center website. The 3DEXPERIENCE Certification Center is where you are able to login to manage your certifications, create exam opportunities, apply student exam credits, setup exam classes, and modify changes to your account
... ContinuedResilience and Innovation: Néréides Team at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
Today’s story is written by my colleague, Valerie Lécolle, SOLIDWORKS EDU Expert. As proud sponsors, we had the privilege of supporting the French Néréides student team, from University of Technology of Troyes UTT, in their remarkable -and at times challenging- journey
... ContinuedLesson 3: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – 3DEXPERIENCE Certification Center
In Lesson 2, we covered the on-line application to become a SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Provider. Academic Certification | SOLIDWORKS. You need to be an Academic Provider to administrator certification exam opportunities to your students. All certification exam opportunities are managed
... ContinuedLesson 2: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – Certification Provider Program for Educators and Their Students
In Lesson 1, we answered the question, Why would someone want a SOLIDWORKS certification? One of the first questions educators asks me is, “What is the process to provide the CSWA exam to my students?” This was a question I
... ContinuedLesson 1: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – What is the Journey?
As a mechanical engineer, tenure professor and holding various positions within SOLIDWORKS and Dassault Systèmes, I’ve been using SOLIDWORKS since 1997. In 2002, SOLIDWORKS started a certification program for the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA) Certification exam. This exam has
... 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
... ContinuedStudent Space Technology Assoc University of Tennessee Knoxville Innovates with STEM
The Student Space Technology Association University of Tennessee Knoxville (SSTA-UTK) innovates from ground zero to the stars. This year, SSTA has become the largest hands-on space-focused Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) organization on campus with 100 active members and
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Supports IREC Students From Design to Launch
The Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA) fosters and promotes engineering knowledge and experience in the field of rocketry. ESRA’s primary focus is providing safe and exciting opportunities for academic groups to compete in aerospace challenges. ESRA hosts the International Rocket
... ContinuedLesson 7: SOLIDWORKS xDesign – Design Guidance – SOLIDWORKS Assembly
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
... ContinuedLesson 6: SOLIDWORKS xDesign – Design Guidance – Load Case Manager
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
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS for Good: Eye Above Wildlife Conservation Drone Project
Wildlife crime continues to devastate Africa’s efforts to protect rhinos and other endangered wildlife. The Eye Above NPC, inspired by the Tsonga phrase “Tihlo Henhla” meaning “Eye Above,” reflects their core mission: to revolutionize conservation efforts across Southern Africa by
... ContinuedLesson 5: SOLIDWORKS xDesign – Design Guidance
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
... ContinuedThanking US Veterans this Memorial Day
This Memorial Day Weekend in the United States we honor our military veterans that have given the ultimate sacrifice. On the news last night, Channel 5 WCVB featured Boston’s Annual Memorial Day Flag Garden. This Memorial Day weekend brings thousands
... ContinuedLesson 4: SOLIDWORKS Mesh Body Modeling Tools
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
... ContinuedWhat’s New in SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Students R2025x FD02
Our guest authors this week is Daniel McGinn SOLIDWORKS xDesign product manager and Brian Hillner, SOLIDWORKS EDU product manager. Heads up, students. There’s a new update for the SOLIDWORKS Cloud student edition featuring enhancements just for you. For starters, it
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