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Published in: Education, SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
Master the skills that matter today and into the foreseeable future. Throughout time, teaching and education have been how humans pass down knowledge and information. While much of that knowledge remains constant, most of it becomes obsolete as our civilization advances. Teaching Students Skills That Remain Relevant As history shows us, our world is always
Published in: Technical Communications
Did you ever wish there was a way to ensure files were being checked in upon being added to the vault? Welcome to Dispatch where this action can be automated! First, open Dispatch from the PDM Admin Tool. Go to Add-ins, and double click on Dispatch: Go to Administrate Actions at the bottom left: Click
Published in: 3DEXPERIENCE, Education, SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
Discussing formative assessments, summative assessments, and the case for each. The debate surrounding high-stakes testing in education has been ongoing for years. Many educators believe summative assessments do have value, providing a baseline form of evaluation. However, proponents against high-stakes exams believe there is a better way to gauge benchmarks for student success. The Distinction
Published in: 3DEXPERIENCE
After you create a 3D model you must convey the design intent to manufacturing. Do you create a 2D drawing and printout for the shop floor? Do you use model-based definition (MBD) to annotate your 3D model? With the Manufacturing Definition Creator role and the xDefine app, you can do both depending on your workflows.
Published in: 3D Printing
An Additive Manufacturing Story As Told Through Engineers Officially my title is Product Manager but only because “Jack of all Trades” doesn’t fit on a business card easily. The product I am responsible for is not especially novel but it’s an adapter from your car’s 12v outlet to the traditional 3-prong, grounded outlets you’d see
Published in: 3D Printing
Why additive manufacturing (3D printing) is the sustainable and greener option to produce your prototype. We are not the first to say it, and we won’t be the last: traditional manufacturing can be wasteful, overconsuming resources and outputting too much scrap. The current process is simply not sustainable. Our planet wheezes under the negative environmental
Published in: Technical Communications
Our CAD users are not as productive… as they once were Sometimes living with a workaround is easier than addressing a problem at its core. This is especially true when it comes to extremely complex systems like a CAD tool or ERP system. Our company has only 4 full-time mechanical engineers using our CAD tool
Published in: 3D Printing
Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are commonly used in aerospace, marine, and industrial turbines for both production and repair work. They help improve corrosion and oxidation resistance, prevent wear and erosion, and add to the thermal stability of surfaces. Therefore, TBCs are a popular choice for increasing the service life of individual components and entire products.
Published in: SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
How To Avoid Common Issues When Downloading SOLIDWORKS And Ways Around Them Some things in life should be easy. Downloading software is one of them. Navigate to a website, find the download section, pick the desired software and download it. Unfortunately, it’s rarely that straightforward. This blog will address the most common problems which can
Published in: SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Today, we’re going to take a look at an often underutilized aspect of SOLIDWORKS Premium, SOLIDWORKS Motion. SOLIDWORKS Motion is a powerful kinematic simulation tool that allows engineers to preview assembly motion and verify power requirements for their products. SOLIDWORKS Motion is built on the existing assembly mates, so there’s no duplication of work when
