Quick Way to Handle Edge Bleed Through of Thin Components


Tuesday May 14, 2013

If you work with Sheet Metal in SolidWorks, you have probably run into the "Edge bleed through" problem where edges of parts in an assembly show through thin components when viewing the full asse … read more
Posted by Matt Devine-Application Engineer at 11:41
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Today's Modeling Challenge: Model a Chess Rook


Wednesday May 8, 2013

Recently two of my hobbies converged into an interesting modeling exercise. My interest in chess and the challenge I find in modeling objects I come across with SolidWorks were combined to recrea … read more
Posted by Will Maier-Application Engineer at 13:15
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SolidWorks and Microsoft Office 2013


Monday May 6, 2013

If you are looking to purchase a new computer to run SolidWorks, it's always a good idea to check the SolidWorks System Requirements page found here first. One item found near the bottom of the … read more
Posted by Matt Devine-Application Engineer at 10:47
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Point to Point Measure


Thursday May 2, 2013

New to SolidWorks 2013 are a couple of enhancements to the measure tool. One in particular, "point to point" distance, seems to be causing some confusion with users mostly because they're unaware … read more
Posted by Roy Mutalik-Application Engineer at 10:11
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Qualified and Certified EPDM Administrators


Wednesday May 1, 2013

EPDM Administration is an important responsibility. You are managing a business system that many users at the company you work for rely on daily. So you must be up to the task to efficientl … read more
Posted by Walt Bednarz-PDM Specialist at 14:55
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Design Tables 101


Tuesday April 30, 2013

A Design Table is an excel spreadsheet that can be used to build and/or modify configurations of parts and assemblies.  Many SolidWorks users never touch them because they don't know where to … read more
Posted by Mike Towers-Application Engineer at 11:51
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SolidWorks 2013 Highlight: Search the Options


Monday April 29, 2013

New to 2013, a feature that I find myself using on a daily basis is the ability to search through the Options settings in SolidWorks. Up until now, we had been able to search through the help or … read more
Posted by Will Maier-Application Engineer at 13:08
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Ignite your students' imaginations with 3D prototypes


Tuesday April 23, 2013

                3D Printing has never been so convenient for use in your class or lab. Providing practical, hands-on training, … read more
Posted by Lindsay Briggs-Marketing Specialist at 11:51
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SolidWorks Certifications


Tuesday April 23, 2013

If you've heard about the SolidWorks Certification Program then you've probably been to their website found here. This website lists all of the certifications offered by SolidWorks as well as de … read more
Posted by Matt Devine-Application Engineer at 11:31
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Enterprise PDM Advanced Training and Services


Thursday April 18, 2013

Enterprise PDM is known for being a great data management system for SolidWorks and Autodesk data, but it is also a great general document system. It offers significant file and lifecyc … read more
Posted by Walt Bednarz-PDM Specialist at 10:43
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More Enterprise PDM Search Techniques


Monday April 15, 2013

About a month ago I posted a topic on EPDM Search Techniques. I learned a few extra search techniques recently and some ways to improve performance. The search field that searches file name is … read more
Posted by Walt Bednarz-PDM Specialist at 11:23
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3D Printed Face for a Cancer Victim


Tuesday April 9, 2013

I read an article about surgeons who have employed cutting edge three-dimensional printing technology to create a prosthetic face.  Check it out... Doctors 3D Print a Face and Give a Cance … read more
Posted by Lindsay Briggs-Marketing Specialist at 08:43
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Platonic Solids: Modeling a Dodecahedron Using 3D Sketches


Monday April 8, 2013

For those of you who have met me, I'm sure you've realized something; I can find an incredible amount of enjoyment in math. Today I'm going to share with you a fun geometry puzzle. It involves a … read more
Posted by Roy Mutalik-Application Engineer at 14:53
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May Training at DesignPoint


Thursday April 4, 2013

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Posted by Lindsay Briggs-Marketing Specialist at 08:05
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3D Printed Artificial Limbs


Tuesday April 2, 2013

I ran accross this article and thought is was too good not to share!  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! EDx Cambridge - 3D Printed Artificial Limbs by Scott Summit TEDx talks a … read more
Posted by Lindsay Briggs-Marketing Specialist at 08:45
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SolidWorks Graphics Card - Which One Do I Need?


Thursday March 28, 2013

You're probably aware that you need to use a Certified SolidWorks Graphics card to ensure SolidWorks will run properly on your machine, but you may not be aware that there is a different recommen … read more
Posted by Mike Towers-Application Engineer at 15:36
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Enterprise PDM Web Client for Partner Collaboration


Wednesday March 27, 2013

Some of you already know Enterprise PDM is a great system for collaborating within an engineering team or through an entire manufacturing organization. Enterprise PDM also includes … read more
Posted by Walt Bednarz-PDM Specialist at 08:34
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Guitar made from a 3D Printer


Wednesday March 27, 2013

I read this article and thought it was way too cool not to share! 3D Systems printed a guitar!  Check it out... Visualized: 3D Systems' 3D-printed guitar, the Americana By Ben Gilbert&nbs … read more
Posted by Lindsay Briggs-Marketing Specialist at 06:26
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Getting a Feel For Buckling


Monday March 25, 2013

One of the various study types available within Simulation Professional, Buckling, is a very important aspect of our analysis looking at the strength of parts and determining how they are in dang … read more
Posted by Will Maier-Application Engineer at 11:07
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Enterprise PDM Search Techniques


Monday March 11, 2013

Enterprise PDM offers a lot of powerful capabilities. One of them is searching. EPDM searches are fast because it uses SQL as its database. It is also comprehensive because of the Complete Search … read more
Posted by Walt Bednarz-PDM Specialist at 11:29
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