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MBD is Here. 10 Reasons why Everyone is Moving Away From 2D Drawings

Written by: CADimensions

Published in: SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, Technical Communications, Articles

Solidworks Drawings to MBD

When SOLIDWORKS came out in the mid to late 90’s 3D was considered to be just a fad.  Everyone worked in 2D and that was the staple of engineering programs.  Now, 20 years later 2D is a thing of the past (for most) and 3D is the king when discussing CAD.  Whenever I mention to

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You’re Probably Wasting Time on FAI Reports

Written by: CADimensions

Published in: Technical Communications, Articles

Most Engineers are Still Wasting Time on FAI Reports CADimensions SOLIDWORKS

First article Inspection is a method of communicating the measurements from manufacturing to the drawing in order to verify if the manufactured part meets the tolerances.  This process is a collaborative effort between the supplier and purchaser.  FAI can also be called PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) depending on what industry you are in. When

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5 Ways Design Validation Will Save Money

Written by: CADimensions

Published in: SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, SOLIDWORKS Simulation, Articles

5 ways design validation saves money

Designers and engineers today face different challenges than did their counterparts from even 10 years ago. Even the term “design validation” has a completely different meaning. One of the biggest questions in today’s design process revolves around prototypes. Companies today have to wait on physical models to be created before they can test for failures.

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Is there a SOLIDWORKS for Mac?

Written by: Kevin Keefe

Published in: SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, Articles

Is there a Solidworks for Mac?

There is one question that we probably get 1-2 times per day in the CADimensions offices, which is, “Is there a SOLIDWORKS for Mac?” We would like to start with a disclaimer. There are obviously arguments to be made for both sides of this debate which is nothing that we intend to settle here. The

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5 Steps to Kickstart Product Innovation

Written by: Kevin Holbrook

Published in: SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, Articles

Tags: innovation, design, creativity, innovation process

5 Steps to Kickstart Product Innovation

Webster’s dictionary defines innovation as the introduction of something new: a new idea, method, or device. As the rates of product innovation have changed in many market segments, innovating products and processes should be getting more attention. According to the National Science Foundation in their business and Innovation Survey, U.S business has been flat but

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