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Published in: 3DEXPERIENCE
You may have heard some rumblings over the past year around a variation of SOLIDWORKS called SOLIDWORKS Connected. But what is it? How does it differ? And why should I consider it? Let us start to unwrap this mystery for you as we paint a picture of why it could be the better choice for
Published in: Data Management
How do I open an older PDM file in SOLIDWORKS? There are two ways to view an older PDM file version. Which way you use will depend on what your settings are here in the PDM Admin Tool: If you have ONLY the “Always works with latest version of files.” checked then you will not
Published in: 3D Printing
In December of 2020, Stratasys acquired the UK based 3D printing company Origin. This Spring, Stratasys announces the first machine to come out of this acquisition: The Stratasys Origin® One. Thanks to the systems proprietary Programable PhotoPolymerization (or P3™) technology, the Stratasys Origin® One is able to manufacture production-quality end-use parts from a wide variety
Published in: 3DEXPERIENCE
In today’s ever-changing digital climate, it seems like almost every product has a cloud-based option in order to access data from anywhere, on any device. You’ve heard from us how easy it is to connect your SOLIDWORKS install to the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, or how Lean Team Player can help facilitate virtual meetings, but let’s
Published in: SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
Surfacing is Your Friend If you have found this page, I am sure you are aware that the majority of SOLIDWORKS users mostly use the program for its mechanical design aspect. It’s great at making geometric models, but did you know there is also an organic side to SOLIDWORKS with surfacing? Many people rarely venture
Published in: 3D Printing
Introducing the Stratasys H350TM, a new 3D printer for production-scale additive manufacturing. Developed in partnership with Xaar 3D, the H350 signifies Stratasys’s entry into the powder bed fusion market, the fastest-growing polymer segment of 3D printing. Powder bed fusion is a type of additive manufacturing that fuses polymer particles layer by layer to produce the
Published in: News
As many of you may have noticed, there have been some changes within the SOLIDWORKS Forums. On April 2nd, the former SOLIDWORKS forums were turned off. Going forward, there will be no new posts on the old SOLIDWORKS forum website. The new forum will now be hosted on the 3DExperience platform using the SWYM app.
Published in: 3D Printing
Introducing the F770 3D Printer; Stratasys’s latest addition to their FDM lineup. This printer is designed specifically to take on big parts and make large-scale 3D printing more accessible and cost-effective. With the longest x-axis available from Stratasys today, and the use of their top-of-the-line soluble support, the F770 provides a way to create accurate
Published in: Manufacturing/Production, 3D Experience, Uncategorized
In a world where speed is king, improving the efficiency of business operations is more important than ever. One way to quickly improve efficiency is to go Lean with Lean Team Player(LTP). Whether having issues with teams working separately or lacking structure and content, applying Lean principles can have an immediate positive impact. So what
Published in: 3D Printing
Stratasys has announced a brand-new technology: Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF™). Spoken ‘saf’, this technology signifies Stratasys’ entry into the powder bed fusion market. Powder bed fusion (PBF) is the fastest-growing polymer segment of additive manufacturing today and is driving it to the next level. SAF™ technology will power the new H Series™ 3D Production Platform
