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Parametric definition of bicycle geometry.
James Hobson designs, prototypes and destroys an array of fictional tools and devices by bringing them to life.
This article will examine the optimization tools and techniques available when a STEP file is imported as an assembly.
Customization makes SOLIDWORKS work just the way you want.
It’s time to see what SOLIDWORKS is offering in the new release of SOLIDWORKS PDM 2021.
This is the third article of the Ultimate Guide for Working with STEP File Series.
SOLIDWORKS just gave us our first taste of the latest release – SOLIDWORKS 2021.
I get it – you’ve heard it ALL when it comes to the Cloud. I have been preaching the benefits of the Cloud for nearly ten years in my journey as a Technology Evangelist, and I ...
We’re all aware of the growing robotics boom throughout most industries. Robots are everywhere these days, and they will only become more prevalent. One of the biggest challenges with robotics is how they interact with ...
The first-ever 3DEXPERIENCE World took place in February 2020, hosted by Nashville, Tennessee. The traditional SOLIDWORKS World format was altered to include other Dassault brands, and with that, several additional competitions and experiences for all ...
Robotics and engineering go hand-in-hand in some of the coolest things this industry has to offer. Boston Dynamics has a celebrity robotic dog that goes viral on YouTube any time a new video comes out, ...
This is the second article of the Ultimate Guide for Working with STEP File Series.
Figure 1. From Left to right: traditional engine, 3D Interconnect assembly, 3D Interconnect part. Background: Working with Imported Geometry In today’s multi-CAD world, the interoperability between various CAD solutions becomes increasingly important. For example, large ...
If you were fortunate enough to attend 3DEXPERIENCE World 2020, then you might remember SOLIDWORKS CEO Gian Paolo Bassi unveiling the three 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS offers that were promised to arrive in the summer. That seemed ...
Magic Wheelchair is a non-profit organization that builds costumes for children in wheelchairs, at no cost to their families. Last month we shared Magic Wheelchair’s story through an interview with executive director Christine Getman. This ...
19-year-old Danielle Boyer shares how she began teaching STEAM through robotics.
The greatest business minds know that working together as a collective team is more beneficial than working separately in silos. Even Steve Jobs, who thought very highly of his own ideas and abilities, said that, ...
The 3DEXPERIENCE World conference (formerly known as SOLIDWORKS World) is the premier CAD conference for SOLIDWORKS users, and is attended by thousands of CAD enthusiasts each year. With the new show format, Dassault Systèmes is ...
Communities join forces to build wheelchair costumes for children with disabilities.
What do you really need to know to get started?
The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform gives mechanical designers and other SOLIDWORKS users the ability to create, collaborate and control designs on a public or private cloud through a user’s browser. This is a dramatic shift from the ...
When SOLIDWORKS introduced the Boundary Surface feature in 2008, I was just finishing writing the first SOLIDWORKS Surfacing and Complex Shape Modeling Bible. It was a new feature, and it was being added to the ...
The software is broad, and so are the training resources available online.
Focusing on geometry that isn’t straight and square, but which can be swoopy, curvy or organic.
Learn how to troubleshoot slowdowns in SOLIDWORKS.
Most engineers and designers are clear about understanding failure from tension or bending loads. However, buckling is a form of structural instability—and ultimately failure—caused by compressive forces. A normal stress analysis won’t provide any sort ...
Right now, working from home is not just one way to work; it’s the only way to work. Luckily with SOLIDWORKS, there are several options to use the software remotely. So, here is the definitive ...
Three use cases for nonlinear static analysis in SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium, with examples.
Practical, yet simple tips and tricks to improve customer experience and first impressions, such as materials, views, environment settings, and web page layouts.
In my previous article What’s New SOLIDWORKS PDM 2020, I covered many of the enhancements that are available in the 2020 release of SOLIDWORKS PDM. In that article, I focused on improved performance and the ...
Since its addition to the SOLIDWORKS family of products, SOLIDWORKS Manage has seen substantial development, and the 2020 release continues along that path.
Have you seen cool 3D-enabled online products with augmented reality? Here is the latest 3D commerce development and how 3D content can be built.
Designers are increasingly being expected to produce extremely complex geometry.
There are few things that engineers and designers dislike more than performing clerical tasks, especially data entry.
Engineering managers are sporadic SOLIDWORKS users, but play a key role in the design process.
Web AR has gained strong adoption thanks to its practical benefits and ease of use.
This article will focus on a special import problem that is usually experienced by manufacturing companies that provide wire bending solutions.
The most significant enhancement to SOLIDWORKS PDM 2020 is performance. The developers at SOLIDWORKS have redefined how data is loaded, so that the amount of time required to access information is greatly reduced. Following performance, ...
How to design mechanisms that fit within size constraints and move smoothly.
