In today's world of tight deadlines and even tighter budgets, it might be hard to validate all of your different design ideas before you settle on a final iteration. Physical testing is expensive and time-consuming; not to mention tedious! Plus, oftentimes we need to...
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....
My budget doesn't allow for any molding rework. How can I be sure I get it right the first time? Up-front costs of molds are pretty expensive, ranging from $10-100k. So, when there is an error, recreating a model is very resource-draining both in dollars and time. Too...
How virtual simulation saved the day by drastically reducing the number of physical prototypes needed. We're Getting Too Old For This We are a small shop but we're lean and mean with less than 5 full-time engineers on staff and like everyone these days, we're trying...
It seems like almost every software on the market has a cloud-enabled option these days, and SOLIDWORKS is no exception. You've heard from us how easy it is to connect your SOLIDWORKS install to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, or how Lean Team Player can help facilitate...
What is CAD Simulation and how can it help expedite production for your business? Woe Is Me Does this sound like you? Your manager’s expectations for product delivery are getting shorter and shorter. To top it off, your vendor’s lead times are getting longer due to...
Lighter, Stronger, and More Reliable. These are the biggest design challenges in Simulation. Here's why: Product designers from all industries are constantly juggling many different design considerations when designing the latest iteration of their new product....
The First Law of Thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one medium to another. In simple terms, that means that if we're designing a product that's going to get hot, that heat has to go somewhere! Thermal management can...
The injection molding manufacturing process is a very common bulk manufacturing method due to its repeatability, reliability, and relatively low cycle time. However, like any design or manufacturing process, it's not without potential pitfalls. Every new mold design...
You’re in charge of the product development team at your company. But before you hit the market with your latest product, it needs to be tested. That’s where CAD simulation comes in. What is CAD Simulation? CAD is the acronym for Computer-Aided Design. It essentially...