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A spot on colour match for consumer product prototypes

By Stratasys Ltd. / April 15, 2021
In this use case example, learn how to use Stratasys® VeroUltra™ colour 3D printing materials to create a realistic, multi-material consumer product prototype. Challenge Traditionally,...
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Applications for Additive Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry

By Conner Janeteas / April 14, 2021
In the span of a decade, Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing has moved from an optional piece of equipment for producing relatively simple prototypes to an...
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SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager Troubleshooting (SNL)

By Scott Durksen, CSWE / April 14, 2021
A SOLIDWORKS network license requires a network connection between the server and client machines.  The server runs the SolidNetWork License Manager service and client machines...
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Additive Manufacturing 2.0 with Desktop Metal Binder Jetting Systems

By Desktop Metal / April 13, 2021
Metal Binder Jetting 3D printing has already had profound impacts on prototyping and manufacturing tooling, but with the ability to mass produce highly complex end-use...
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Adjusting SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Replication Performance

By Justin Williams / April 12, 2021
By default within a replicated SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional environment, 10 files are replicated per transfer to the target server(s) during scheduled replication.  If you're experiencing...
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Minimize SOLIDWORKS Drawing save time when working with Shaded With Edges display style

By John Lee, CSWE / April 9, 2021
New in SOLIDWORKS 2020 is the ability to open drawings in Detailing Mode (File > Open > select the drawing > Mode > Detailing >...
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SOLIDWORKS PDM 2021 Top 5 What’s New Enhancements

DS SOLIDWORKS have added many new enhancements to SOLIDWORKS PDM 2021. The latest release lets you explore and document references with the highly-requested Treehouse View for Contains and Where Used....
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SOLIDWORKS 2021 What’s New Top 10 Features

Once again, DS SOLIDWORKS have added countless enhancements to SOLIDWORKS 2021, expanding functionality that will simplify and accelerate your workflows. And by popular demand, DS have increased their focus on...
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SOLIDWORKS 2021 Beta Version now available

Help impact the quality, performance and usability of SOLIDWORKS products by trying the SOLIDWORKS 2021 Beta Version. DS SOLIDWORKS have just announced that SOLIDWORKS® 2021 Beta is live, ready for...
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