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December 6, 2018 | Tony Glockler

SOLIDWORKS Keyboard Shortcuts That’ll Increase Your Design Efficiency

Launch more commands in less time with SOLIDWORKS Keyboard Shortcuts One of the easiest ways you can design faster is by using SOLIDWORKS keyboard shortcuts.

November 30, 2018 | Madie Norris Forcier

5 Tips to Improve Your Surfacing in SOLIDWORKS

Using SOLIDWORKS Surfacing tools can be easier than it seems when you first start learning how to do it, check out these five tips that can help you create advanced-looking geometry without breaking a sweat.

November 29, 2018 | Chris Main

How to Create a Flipped Classroom in a Few Easy Steps

Modern learners crave a more customized learning experience — this is where flipping the classroom comes into play Imagine a classroom where you don’t have to spend hours at a time lecturing.

November 19, 2018 | Kelly Mantick

How to Get a Promotion: Tips for the Engineer

Common engineer promotion levels for design and mechanical engineering professionals If you want to learn how to get a promotion as an engineer, it’s important to know the roles you should be striving for next.

November 15, 2018 | Madie Norris Forcier

Transform Your Team with Tacit Knowledge You Already Have

The Critical Role of Tacit Knowledge in Knowledge Management You’ve likely heard of knowledge management as a discipline in the business world.

November 14, 2018 | Claire Juozitis

How to Convert to Sheet Metal in SOLIDWORKS

Design high quality, manufacturable sheet metal parts in SOLIDWORKS by learning how to create Solid Bodies and how to use the Create to Sheet Metal, Rips and Insert Bend tools.

November 7, 2018 | Patrick Ehrhardt

Is Medical 3D Printing the Future of Healthcare?

How medical 3D printing can save patients money, create a culture of highly customized care, and speed up the healing process According to CNBC, in 2016, the average American spent approximately $10,345 per year on healthcare, and it’s only increased since then.

November 1, 2018 | Sarah Schiro

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