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CAD UI in Metamorphosis

February 1, 2018 · Desktop-centric CAD user interfaces are transforming to keep up with touch displays and AR-VR gear.

Generative Design: Advice from Algorithms

January 2, 2018 · Design engineers face new challenges in working with computation-driven design software.

Editor’s Pick: SOLIDWORKS 2018 Debuts

October 4, 2017 · Integrated CAM, analysis and engineering processes create an end-to-end design-to-manufacturing solution.

SOLIDWORKS 2018 Debuts

October 4, 2017 · Integrates CAM, analysis and engineering processes to create an end-to-end design-to-manufacturing solution.

SOLIDWORKS 2018 Includes Design-for-3D-Printing Tools

October 2, 2017 · Designers in the world of 3D printing/additive manufacturing (AM) will find a number of highly useful features among the hundreds announced in SOLIDWORKS 2018.

Virtalis VR Technology Brought to Canada via CAD Microsolutions

September 14, 2017 · Virtalis offers software and hardware solutions to transfer 3D CAD data into a virtual environment.

Design Thinking Savvy

September 1, 2017 · Design thinking, from a business perspective, must mirror how product development teams work, experts say.

Next-Gen Engineers: Agricultural Engineering to Scale

September 1, 2017 · The American Association of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), based in St. Joseph, MI, is the host of an International ¼ Scale Tractor Design Competition.

Breaking Down What’s New in HyperMILL CAD/CAM Software Update

August 8, 2017 · During 5-axis swarf cutting with one curve, hyperMILL for SOLIDWORKS users now can create programs for swarf cutting operations with this CAD/CAM software update.

nPower Software Releases Power Surfacing Version 4

June 19, 2017 · Power Surfacing enables the ability to design complex free form Class A surfaces in SOLIDWORKS.

Stand Behind STEM/STEAM Programming

May 1, 2017 · STEM projects build on the natural curiosity of children while teaching the scientific method, engineering, physics and biology, and let kids try on careers at an early age.

The SMB Case for Simulation

May 1, 2017 · Small companies have more affordable simulation and computing options than ever to help them benefit via faster time to market.

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Bridge Building in Progress

May 1, 2017 · The IoT demands a stronger link between electrical and mechanical design disciplines.

Engineering the Wow Factor into Sales with Augmented Reality

May 1, 2017 · Positioning virtual products in real spaces via augmented reality gives manufacturers an advantage.

3D Printing Prep Gets into Shape

May 1, 2017 · Preparing models for 3D printing is no longer heavy lifting, but it’s still not as simple as it looks.

Dassault Systemes Looks Forward to a New Design Renaissance

April 9, 2017 · Dassault Systemes’ Design in the Age of Experience conference in Milan, Italy, showcased innovative designers using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to disrupt workflows.

SolidProfessor Expands Technology Grant Program to $10.5 Million

April 7, 2017 · The middle schools, high schools, community colleges, universities and other post-secondary institutions that received the technology grants in the 2016-2017 academic year were able to implement curriculum at less cost.

BobCAM for SOLIDWORKS v.6 CNC Machining Plug-in

April 7, 2017 · Since 2010 BobCAD-CAM has been a SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner to provide SOLIDWORKS users with a CAM solution to manufacturing parts on their CNC machines without having to leave the SOLIDWORKS environment.

Designing Online with Onshape

April 4, 2017 · Onshape’s cloud CAD solution links engineering teams in new ways.

Rethinking the Stethoscope

April 1, 2017 · A new digital stethoscope called the Thinklabs One that can be connected to an external speaker and any computer, tablet or phone.


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