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Rod Mackay
SOLIDWORKS Online Training delivered by a Live Instructor
By Rod Mackay on March 24, 2020
You are likely spending most of your time working from home now due to COVID-19 and this gives you the opportunity to develop your SOLIDWORKS skills with online training. If you want to learn online then you have a couple of choices, your choice will…
Services to help you access your SOLIDWORKS Data via the Cloud
By Rod Mackay on March 20, 2020
Right now with the COVID-19 outbreak a lot of companies are being forced to change the way they operate, with employees having to work remotely outside of the office. This means accessing the shared SOLIDWORKS data in your office becomes more of a challenge. In…
How to study for a SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam with MySolidWorks
By Rod Mackay on March 18, 2020
One of the most common questions regarding SOLIDWORKS certification is ‘What is the best way to study for an exam?’. A free online solution to SOLIDWORKS users is MySolidWorks – a resource library of tutorial videos designed to help you prepare for a Certification exam….
Is there a Free Tool available to View, Measure & Print DWG / DXF Files?
By Rod Mackay on March 11, 2020
At the end of last year DraftSight Standard switched from being a Free Tool to an Annual Subscription product. DraftSight is only US$99 a year (which you can purchase directly from DS) but this left a gap in the market for a free DWG Viewer…
SOLIDWORKS Term License vs Perpetual License you own
By Rod Mackay on March 10, 2020
SOLIDWORKS Term Licensing is a licensing option that lowers the upfront cost of SOLIDWORKS software and allows for more flexible deployment options for start-ups, makers, consultants, contractors and businesses of any size. Term Licensing is essentially renting a SOLIDWORKS License for a 3 month or…
New Online SOLIDWORKS CAM Training Courses Now Available
By Rod Mackay on March 9, 2020
This month two new SOLIDWORKS® CAM courses have been released. A SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard training course and a SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional training course. SOLIDWORKS CAM is a fully integrated, Knowledge Based Machining (KBM) technology that allows you to integrate 3D design and manufacturing processes under…
MySolidWorks Professional now includes ALL SOLIDWORKS eCourses
By Rod Mackay on March 9, 2020
Starting February 6, 2020, DS are changing how SOLIDWORKS eCourses are offered. All SOLIDWORKS eCourses will be included with MySolidWorks Professional, and will no longer be offered for sale individually. Review the SOLIDWORKS eCourses available on MySolidWorks. MySolidWorks Professional is available for users with an…
The Critical Business Issues that High Tech Companies need to focus on
By Rod Mackay on March 6, 2020
Understand the opportunities and threats that high tech companies face in their industry, and learn how to solve them. It is a very exciting time for the high tech industry. Companies have a lot of opportunities to innovate with options such as smart and connected products….
If you couldn’t make it to Nashville for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2020 (formerly SOLIDWORKS World) to see the latest from SOLIDWORKS, no problem. You can attend the conference LIVE ONLINE on the SOLIDWORKS website or via the SOLIDWORKS YouTube or Facebook channels each day as they bring you…
You should upgrade to a Stratasys J850, for the new standard in design and ultra-realistic simulation, The J850 delivers vibrant colour fidelity for your prototypes with PANTONE® and multi-material 3D printing capabilities. Learn more about the product design workflow with the Stratasys J850 and how…
Get Answers to the most pressing Simulation Questions
By Rod Mackay on December 5, 2019Get answers to your most popular product design simulation questions to boost your confidence and productivity with integrated simulation tools. There’s no doubt about it: Simulation has come a long way since its inception. For decades, analysis was the exclusive domain of expert analysts. They would develop carefully crafted mesh models to assess only the most critical applications, such as automotive crash tests or the tension in a threaded connector. The stakes were immense. Accuracy was paramount. The significant effort invested in those simulations was worth it. Fast forward to today, and many things have changed with simulation. Automated meshers can produce robust, high quality simulation models. Cloud-based solvers can yield results in minutes. Easier-to-use interfaces make analysis available to practically anyone. And while that…
Over 350 SOLIDWORKS Training Sessions available at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2020
By Rod Mackay on October 30, 2019
3DEXPERIENCE World 2020 Conference and Exhibition (formerly known as SOLIDWORKS World), is a global event for the creators, builders and innovators who want to expand their skill sets and learn about all the advancements having an impact on the future of design. The 2020 conference…
SOLIDWORKS 2020 Data Management What’s New Top 10
By Rod Mackay on October 1, 2019
SOLIDWORKS 2020 introduces many new enhancements to data management with SOLIDWORKS PDM and SOLIDWORKS Manage providing new features and workflow improvements, you can check out what we think are the SOLIDWORKS 2020 Data Management Top 10 Features below: 01. Enhanced SOLIDWORKS PDM Browsing Experience From…
SOLIDWORKS 2020 provides hundreds of new features to help you design your products faster than ever. Check out what we think are the SOLIDWORKS 2020 Top 10 Features: 01. Large Assembly Drawings for Working Faster With the new Drawing Detailing Mode you can open drawings…
SOLIDWORKS 2020 What’s New Launch Broadcast Recording
By Rod Mackay on September 6, 2019
Recorded LIVE from our head office on Tuesday October 1, 2019, Javelin’s team of Certified SOLIDWORKS experts unveiled the important enhancements in SOLIDWORKS® 2020 that will speed up and improve your product development process. Watch the broadcast below: What you will learn The SOLIDWORKS 2020…