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SolidWorks 2020: Large Assemblies, Faster Performance

February 7, 2020 · Enhanced Graphics Performance streamlines workflows for complex assemblies.

AI-Accelerated Rendering

November 1, 2019 · Artificial intelligence ushers in rendering democratization.

Taylor Attachments Modernizes With a 3D Design Workflow

October 2, 2019 · Farm equipment manufacturer trades time-consuming manual processes for a streamlined workflow that incorporates 3D scanning and CAD modeling.

SOLIDWORKS 2020 launches, CM Labs releases Vortex Studio 2019b, xRS Week set for October

September 19, 2019 · SOLIDWORKS 2020 with improved assembly performance and flexible parts, CM Labs releases Vortex Studio 2019b with deformable terrain, xRS Week set for October

The Beginning of AI Rendering in CAD

August 6, 2019 · NVIDIA RTX GPUs bring accelerated ray-traced rendering to CAD users.

Altair SIMSOLID Walkthrough

June 1, 2019 · For this overview, Tony Abbey says he was was able to explore design configurations very rapidly—and this prompted further exploration into alternative configurations such as an integral fitting.

Parametric Design Optimization with CORTIME

March 1, 2019 · Walk through a linear buckling optimization using CORTIME.

Exploring Digital Transformation as an Evolutionary Journey

February 22, 2019 · SolidWorks World 2019 presentation advises to forget about specific products and work on themes that match your digital transformation agenda.

Editor’s Pick: Work in Part and Assembly Modes with BobCAM for SolidWorks V7

February 20, 2019 · New version has 86 upgrades and enhancements to make CAM workflows more efficient.

SolidWorks World 2019: Debut of 3DEXPERIENCE.Works, Launch of xShape, Event Name Change, and More

February 19, 2019 · SOLIDWORKS World to be rebranded 3DEXPERIENCE World, event marks the launch of 3DEXPERIENCE.Works, company offers updates on xDesign and reveals xShape.

Configure Your Workstation for SolidWorks

February 15, 2019 · Experts weigh in on the best hardware and SolidWorks settings to use in order to maximize engineering design productivity.

Dassault Systèmes Introduces 3DEXPERIENCE.WORKS

February 14, 2019 · New portfolio of company’s digital applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is tailored for SolidWorks customers and mid-market companies, company says.

3D Systems Accelerates Product Design Cycle for SolidWorks Users 

February 14, 2019 · Geomagic for SolidWorks 2019 expedites the scan-to-SolidWorks process, according to 3D Systems.

DE News Roundup: January 18, 2019

January 17, 2019 · 3D-Printed Autoparts from Ford and Carbon, Staffing Firm Modis's Survey on What Attracts and Keeps Top Talent, What Analysts Say about the Potentials of Personal Robots, and more

A Reality Check for AR/VR

January 14, 2019 · As hype and speculation give way to practical concerns, augmented and virtual reality developers continue to incorporate new innovations into their offerings.

CORTIME Introduces SolidWorks Embedded Multi-Study Optimization

December 18, 2018 · CORTIME, according to the company, helps engineers explore optimal designs by automating their design evaluation process and exploring design options based on performance goals and constraints.

CAD Embedded CFD: Overhyped, but a Good Value for Some

December 14, 2018 · One particularly beneficial aspect of CAD-embedded or CAD-linked CFD is its potential for enabling and streamlining parametric studies.

Generative Design Challenges Old Paradigms from the Parametric Era

November 12, 2018 · The genesis of generative design can be traced back to simulation software, with topology optimization as the intermediary evolutionary step. Generative design software uses time-tested structural, fluid and thermal simulation technologies; however, instead of asking the user to provide the target geometry, generative design software suggests and recommends appropriate geometry or topology based on user input.

Podcast: Digital Engineering News Roundup for Oct. 12, 2018

October 12, 2018 · Listen to a brief roundup of this week's top digital engineering news featuring Siemens closing its acquisition of Mendix and its plans to acquire Iray renderer Lightworks; Luxion's release of KeyShot 8, Onshape's preview of an AR CAD-editing app at Leap Con, and Red Dot calling for design award entries.

SolidWorks 2019: Speedy Assembly, AR-VR Export, Tablet Sketching, and More

September 12, 2018 · SolidWorks 2019 launches with improved assembly performance, file export for AR and VR, tablet sketching tools, and more.


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