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Rod Mackay
Project Management is made easy with SOLIDWORKS Manage Software
By Rod Mackay on June 18, 2019
SOLIDWORKS® Manage provides a unique set of advanced data management and project management tools. This is accomplished by leveraging the file management capabilities and ease of use of SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional and adding powerful project, process, and item management capabilities. Watch our demonstration video filmed at SOLIDWORKS World for an…
How SOLIDWORKS Integrated Design and Manufacturing will lower your costs
By Rod Mackay on June 11, 2019
Taking an integrated approach to get your products from design to manufacturing is one of the simplest ways you can accelerate the product development process. In today’s competitive market with the need to produce products faster, with higher, more predictable quality and at lower costs,…
SOLIDWORKS Explorer & SOLIDWORKS PDM Web Client End of Life
By Rod Mackay on May 30, 2019
Two long standing SOLIDWORKS products are about to take a well-earned retirement: SOLIDWORKS Explorer and the SOLIDWORKS PDM Web Client will be considered “End Of Life” as of SOLIDWORKS 2019 SP5, scheduled for November 2019. SOLIDWORKS 2020 will not include either of these products. Below…
3 Reasons why the Stratasys F120 is the best 3D Printer for SOLIDWORKS
By Rod Mackay on April 5, 2019
3D printing is becoming very popular with designers, engineers, educators, and especially SOLIDWORKS users who want to create prototypes of their CAD models. We are often asked the question “What is the best 3D printer for SOLIDWORKS?” That is a great question as there are many…
DraftSight Price and Package Changes You Need To Know About
By Rod Mackay on April 4, 2019
DraftSight price and packaging has changed for 2020. DraftSight will no longer be available as a free version, learn about the new packages.
In a previous post we talked about SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard which is included with SOLIDWORKS Professional and Premium software with an active SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service. But what about SOLIDWORKS Visualize Professional? What is the difference between the Standard and Professional versions? Well the professional version…
Reverse Engineering using an Artec 3D Scanner with SOLIDWORKS
By Rod Mackay on March 3, 2019
Do you need to tweak a critical component but have no CAD data or drawings? Has one of your machine parts been discontinued? Discover the power of reverse engineering using an Artec 3D Scanner and SOLIDWORKS! Portable handheld scanners can be used anywhere to capture…
What is the difference between SOLIDWORKS® Standard, Professional and Premium 3D CAD software? Learn about the features included in each of the three SOLIDWORKS offerings.
SOLIDWORKS 2019 Beta version is now available to Try Online
By Rod Mackay on July 16, 2018
The SOLIDWORKS 2019 Beta program provides early access to test SOLIDWORKS software for SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service Customers. Beta testers can either download and install SOLIDWORKS 2019, or run the online version, from a supported browser. From July 2, 2019 the SOLIDWORKS Beta page will provide…
Are you considering adding CFD analysis to your SOLIDWORKS design process?
By Rod Mackay on July 4, 2018
CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis allows designers to understand the effect of moving liquids and gasses on their designs. The CFD analysis SOLIDWORKS add-in is called SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation, and is a general purpose flow analysis tool with a comprehensive range of capabilities. SOLIDWORKS Flow…
ECAD Connected Process Solution from SOLIDWORKS
By Rod Mackay on June 29, 2018
Every day, products are becoming more complex and features once the stuff of science fiction are now being offered in everything from cars to coffee makers. Smart products involve the marriage of many different systems, resulting in a variety of design and manufacturing challenges. Many…
New Additive Manufacturing Associate Certification available from DS SolidWorks
By Rod Mackay on June 27, 2018
A new Certified Additive Manufacturing Associate Certification (CSWA-AM) is now available from DS SolidWorks. A SOLIDWORKS User who gains this certification will be recognized by their peers and employers as someone who understands the principles of today’s 3D printing market. Having this certification is also…
The SOLIDWORKS Design to Manufacturing Solution allows you to Design, Visualize, Communicate, Validate, Cost, Manufacture, Inspect, Document and Manage—all in one environment! For years, companies have survived with a separation between their design and manufacturing departments, both by organization and by the tools they used….
How to solve complex simulations to enhance product performance
By Rod Mackay on June 21, 2018
Engineering successful, innovative products in today’s competitive environment requires simulation power. The ability to analyze the multifaceted physical performance characteristics of a design before making a prototype can substantially increase productivity. Companies need to solve complex simulations to efficiently overcome time, budget, and quality demands….
Optimize SOLIDWORKS Performance by disabling unused tools
By Rod Mackay on June 19, 2018
SOLIDWORKS has a wealth of functionality meant to improve the user experience. Since every user uses SOLIDWORKS differently however, there are often many tools that are rarely, if ever, used or needed. It is often advantageous to disable these tools to reduce the load that…