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How to Design Custom SOLIDWORKS Weldment Profiles the Right Way

The importance of design strength and constructability in SOLIDWORKS weldments Designing SOLIDWORKS weldments is a great way to generate a frame or chassis, which is often used as the highest strength-bearing component of the assembly.

December 13, 2018 | James Jepsen

Editing 3D Print Files in SOLIDWORKS

Learn how you can modify 3D print files in SOLIDWORKS The world of 3D printing is rapidly expanding, making it increasingly important to be able to edit and customize 3D designs.

October 29, 2018 | James Jepsen

SOLIDWORKS xDesign – Fast, Effective Modeling Wherever You Go

Deep dive into SOLIDWORKS xDesign, including the advantages of its cloud platform, standard CAD functionalities, generative design, and integrated 3D Printing applications.

September 17, 2018 | James Jepsen

Quickly Create Better Products with FEA

There are an endless number of intricacies to consider, test, and change in a part, model, or component and, ultimately, FEA can help you reduce prototypes and optimize …

June 19, 2018 | James Jepsen

Analyze and Solve Fluid Flow Problems

One of the most complex design challenges involves fluid forces such as water, air, gasoline, helium, or any other fluid contained within solid parts or moving around them …

April 27, 2018 | James Jepsen

3D Modeling at Your (Literal) Fingertips

Imagine a team leveraging AR or VR to collaborate in real-time on highly-realistic 3D models, editing on the fly by simply grabbing a point or face, and manipulating it …

February 13, 2018 | James Jepsen

Build a Foundation of Fundamental SOLIDWORKS Skills

Develop the foundational skills needed to become an exceptional designer with our 2018 Introduction to SOLIDWORKS course …

October 31, 2017 | James Jepsen

Your Blueprint to AutoCAD User Certification

2018 Autodesk AutoCAD User Certification Prep Course Industry professionals often rise to the top by proving their skills in the workplace.

September 22, 2017 | James Jepsen

Using SOLIDWORKS Simulation to Design a Successful Product

Learn how to place your 3D model in a simulated real-world environment.

September 8, 2017 | James Jepsen