Software Features
5 Signs Your Team Needs PDM
Managing design data can be challenging for any engineering team, especially as projects grow in complexity. Without an efficient data management system, even the most talented teams can face unnecessary…
Read More5 Game-Changing Manufacturing Technologies to Adopt in 2025
As the manufacturing industry evolves, new technologies are transforming how businesses design, produce, and deliver products. In 2025, staying competitive means embracing innovation. Here are five game-changing manufacturing technologies that…
Read MoreUsing SOLIDWORKS 3D Models In PowerPoint
I often see people using screenshots or renderings of their SOLIDWORKS models in PowerPoint presentations, but did you know that you can actually show the 3D model in PowerPoint as…
Read MoreSplitting The Lombardi
It’s that time of year when NFL teams are all chasing the Vince Lombardi Trophy. It’s an iconic design, essentially a football atop a sleek, three-lobed pedestal, with only the…
Read MoreHow to Use a Shared Material Library In SOLIDWORKS
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone on your team could use the same material library? Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have your own database used by your entire team.
Read More3D Sculpting A ‘Misfit Toy’ For Christmas
See how the 3DExperience platform and xShape were used to create a model of the Rankin-Bass claymation “misfit toy” known as the Spotted Elephant. Follow along and design your own.
Read MoreWoundSim Plugin for Abaqus Makes Composite Tank Design Easy
The WoundSim plugin application simplifies the process of designing and simulating composite pressure vessels. Learn how this application can help you ease the design process of composite tanks.
Read MoreEnhance Your SOLIDWORKS Experience with Subscription Services
Don’t let outdated software affect your performance. With SOLIDWORKS subscription services, we can help you maximize your SOLIDWORKS design experience and take your projects to the next level.
Read MoreYou’ve Got Mail! (In the Cloud): Learn All About SOLIDWORKS PDM Notifications
Don’t let cloud-hosted email services stand between your PDM notifications and your inbox. While on-premises email servers are becoming less common, SMTP delivery is still on the table in PDM. This how-to breaks down your options.
Read MoreSOLIDWORKS Workflow Improvements To Know – Efficiency Gains Over the Years
In the last decade, SOLIDWORKS has made large workflow changes. Applications Engineer Cody Pendzich walks through the biggest features added in the last decade around user interface improvements, new modeling features, and large assembly / drawing performance.
Read MoreChange Your SOLIDWORKS Icons to Prevent Versioning Errors
If you work with multiple versions of SOLIDWORKS, it can get difficult to make sure you’re not opening a file in a newer version than you intended. To help prevent this confusion, we recommend updating your icons with a custom graphic, and we show you how in this tutorial.
Read MoreCreate Complex SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Designs By First Modeling a Form (With Video)
Did you know you can model the volume for sheet metal designs as a solid body to start, pulling sheet metal pieces from the body? Find out about the tool called Convert to Sheet Metal specifically for this purpose!
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