Along with several small but useful improvements, there is one big one: Cloud Services.
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Top Assembly Features SOLIDWORKS Users Cannot Live Without
Assemblies, unlike parts, can benefit more from shortcuts than parts.
Benefits of ECAD Tool for 3D Circuit Design
Charles R. Goulding and Matthew Selman look at the shift from MCAD to ECAD tools for electronic circuit design.
Question of the Week: How To Get 3D Models For Printing?
This weekâs question is about obtaining or making 3D models for printing.
The Four Modes Of CAD Design
There are dozens of different software tools to produce 3D models for 3D printing, but all fall into four categories.
Interesting New Features in SOLIDWORKS 2022
Itâs 2021, and that means only one thing: SOLIDWORKS 2022 is coming out.Â
Dassault Systèmes Offers Low-Priced SOLIDWORKS for Makers
Dassault Systèmes announced a new low-cost SOLIDWORKS offer for makers.
Ultimaker Releases Ultimaker Cura 4.10, With An Interesting Feature… For Some
Ultimaker released a new version of Ultimaker Cura, their highly popular 3D print management software.
While Onshape Got Famous, a Browser-Based CAD Application Was Baking in SwitzerlandâWho Knew?
A tiny group of developers saw that the future of CAD was on the web in 2010. They called it Buerli.
SOLIDWORKS For Students And Makers Coming Later This Year
Dassault Systèmes announced some changes to SOLIDWORKS pricing that will be of interest to both students and makers.
RIP Vic Leventhal: SOLIDWORKS Former COO and True Legend
If you use SOLIDWORKS now or used it in the past, one person you have to thank is Vic Leventhal.
SOLIDWORKS’ CEO: “We Will Never Fight With a Low Price as an Argument for PLM in the Cloud”
One of the secrets behind Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKSâ journey to becoming a world-leading software in the mainstream desktop 3D CAD arena is its sensitivity to users’ wishes.
SOLIDWORKS 2021 Now Available
Dassault Systèmes has released SOLIDWORKS 2021, the latest version of the powerful 3D CAD tool.
cadasio: Create Interactive Technical Illustrations of Your 3D CAD Data
Youâve got some options when you need to create graphics for assembly instructions and technical documents but when you need to create animated assembly or service instructions your options narrow quite a bit.
nPowerâs New Power Shell and Power Thicken Powers Up Your SOLIDWORKS Shelling
Shelling a 3D model can be daunting, but nPower’s new Power Shell makes it a lot easier.
Are Open Source 3D Printers Truly Possible?
Is it really possible to produce a truly open source 3D printer at scale and be successful in the market?
Going to 3DEXPERIENCE World 2020? Hereâs What You Donât Want to Miss
3DEXPERIENCE World replaces the now-defunct SOLIDWORKS World event for Dassault Systèmes clients. Find out all the information you need to know in this post.
Prodways Group Buys Into XD Innovation
Prodways Group is executing a very intriguing strategy to increase customer growth by associating with North America-based XD Innovation.
SOLIDWORKS 2020: A Bridge to 3DEXPERIENCE
Itâs September 2019, and that means SOLIDWORKS 2020 is here.
SOLIDWORKS 2020 Debuts
Itâs the most wonderful time of the year: the annual update of SOLIDWORKS is out.
Why SOLIDWORKS World Was Changed to 3DEXPERIENCE World
Dassault SystemĂŠs suddenly changed the name of their major conference from SOLIDWORKS WORLD to 3DEXPERIENCE WORLD. Why do so?
SOLIDNAPKIN: New SolidWorks Add-in Imports/Animates Your Concept Sketches
Thatâs it. I just placed a bulk order on Amazon for a pallet of thick, super-absorbent napkins.
A Conversation in STEAM: Part Two
Robots, STEAM, and entrepreneurship: a chat with Danielle Boyer.
A Conversation in STEAM: Part One
Robots, STEAM, and entrepreneurship: a chat with Danielle Boyer.
3D Printing with SOLIDWORKS: A Chat with Execs, Part Two
I sat down with execs from SOLIDWORKS to chat about 3D printing and the popular CAD software.
3D Printing with SOLIDWORKS: A Chat with Execs, Part One
I sat down with execs from SOLIDWORKS to chat about 3D printing and the popular CAD software.
Dassault Systèmes’ Two Prong Strategy
At SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2019 we had the chance to learn more about Dassault Systèmesâ software strategy.
Whatâs New In SOLIDWORKS 2019?
At SOLIDWORKS World 2019, we had to find out whatâs new in SOLIDWORKS, didnât we?
Mechanical Engineering and 3D Printed Roller Coasters
Even when 3D printing is fun and games, thereâs a lot of engineering behind it.
About That Rize Investment by Dassault Systèmes…
Thereâs something very intriguing about Dassault Systèmesâ surprise participation in a US15M investment in Rize.
The Strategy of Strategic 3D Printing Investment
Dassault SystemĂŠs has invested in Rize, and the implications are intriguing.
Musings On Day 2 Of SOLIDWORKS World 2019
Iâm strolling around the vast site of Solidworks 2019 and am having some thoughts.
SOLIDWORKS World 2019 Live from Dallas: Day One
Team Fabbaloo is in Texas this week for SOLIDWORKS World.
Going to SOLIDWORKS World 2019? Hereâs What You Donât Want to Miss
Wow. Doesnât it feel like the first SOLIDWORKS World was waaaaay back in 1998? It was.
See You at SOLIDWORKS World 2019?
Weâre getting ready for SOLIDWORKS World next week in Dallas.
Are Your 3D Designs Being Stolen?
Iâm reading a detailed post by Ars Technica on automated theft of AutoCAD designs, but is this also applicable to 3D print designs?
Dassault Systèmes and 3D Printer Adoption
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Saenz of R&D Tax Savers discuss Dassault Systèmesâ impact on 3D printing.
Simulation Challenges with 3D Printing
Simulation is an amazing technology for designing parts, but itâs harder to do when 3D printing parts.
Fixing Toys With 3D Printing: Not For Everyone
Robert Maldonado undertook a challenging job to repair a broken toy using 3D printing and CAD, illustrating how challenging it can be.
Rize Rises on the Strength of Its Team
I spoke recently Rizeâs Vice President of Product, Kishore Boyalakuntla, about the disruptive nature of additive manufacturing and what Rize brings to the market.
Enhancements and Future Innovation Key for SOLIDWORKS 2019
âPerformance is the biggest enhancement we have doneâ: a conversation on the unveiling of SOLIDWORKS 2019.
nPower Software Opens Pot, Pours Out Power Surfacing 5.0 for SOLIDWORKS
If you were too busy re-topologizing that scan of your skull last week
Book of the Week: SolidWorks Surfacing and Complex Shape Modeling Bible
This weekâs selection is the detailed âSolidWorks Surfacing and Complex Shape Modeling Bibleâ by mechanical engineer Matt Lombard.
Dassault Systèmes Moves Closer to Students
Dassault Systèmes, producers of the popular Solidworks 3D modeling system, announced an educational partnership that may suggest something interesting.
Solidworks Set to Power Up 3D Usage
Solidworks announced theyâve acquired Centric Software.
SOLIDWORKS 2019 Sneak Peek â Top Eight Features
Even though weâve barely begun 2018, itâs time to get psyched for 2019.
Pricing Counts, As Always: xDesign vs Onshape
At SWW18 Dassault Systèmes described a version of Solidworks that would be available in the browser: xDesign.
SOLIDWORKS Integrates Unique 3D Printing Technologies
At this yearâs SOLIDWORKS World, Dassault Systèmes has demonstrated that itâs ready for the world to start designing for additive manufacturing
What Is A 3D Print Network To Do Now?
With Solidworksâ announcement of an integrated manufacturing network, questions arise regarding the future of existing community making networks.
Solidworksâ Blockbuster Announcements
3D software producer Dassault Systemes made several announcements today that will have some effect on the world of 3D printing.
Are You Going to Solidworks World 2018?
Are You Going to Solidworks World 2018? We are.
Onshape Isn’t Fooling Around
The latest marketing material from Onshape is rather interesting.
Dassault Acquires Exa
More consolidation in the 3D CAD market: Dassault Systèmes is acquiring Exa.
Dassault Systemes Points Elbows to Sky, Launches SOLIDWORKS 2018
Well, props to the momâs of 1,000,000+ designers and engineers who, for reasons unbeknownst to them, gave a collective high-five from the sheer excitement of their sons and daughters learning SOLIDWORKS 2018 was indeed released and now available.
How To Make A 3D Printed Roller Coaster
Matt Schmotzer, a graduate student at Purdue University for mechanical engineering, has always had an affinity towards both roller coasters and 3D printing.
Power Surfacing for SOLIDWORKS Update Brings G2 Continuity and More
If you have a leather jacket that says SOLIDWORKS on one side and Class A Surfacing on the other, you are a TOTAL BADASS.
Free 3D Software for the New School Year
Itâs that time of year for many students about to enter another year of learning, hopefully many in 3D. Fortunately, there are many ways to access free 3D software.
Solidworks Developing âApps For Kidsâ
Solidworks is perhaps the best known 3D modeling system for industry, but now theyâre introducing 3D tools for kids.
Solidworks Predicts…
At the Solidworks World 2009 conference, the co-founder of Solidworks, John Hirschtick, made four interesting predictions. User interfaces involving touch and motion We’ve noticed this too, as the problem of transforming a 3D idea stored in your brain into a 2D representation on a flat screen is often difficult. We agree that new interfaces,… Continue reading Solidworks Predicts…