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Sheet Metal – Exceeding the Length or Width Dimensions of a Raw Material

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By Frédéric Jacques – Application Specialist – SolidXperts

Do you want to avoid designing sheet metal parts beyond the dimensional limits available? Add an alert (sensor) to your SOLIDWORKS model.

Step 1: Display the View Orientation Cube

Display the flattening of your sheet metal part. Make sure the sketch of the viewing cube is not in hidden mode.

Step 2: Hide the Volume Body

Hide the solid body to show only the fold lines and the viewing cube of the unfolded part. To do so, unfold the display status bar in the creation tree (Feature Manager). Right-click on the body displayed in the open tab and select hide volume body.

Step 3: Place a Reference Dimension

Now you can see the sketch of the viewing cube automatically created by a sheet metal part in SOLIDWORKS.  This represents the overall volume of the part and you can place a reference dimension on the length, width, or thickness. Be careful not to select sketches that represent bend lines.

Step 4: Create a Dimension Sensor

Include a sensor. Right-click on the sensor icon in the creation tree and select “Add a sensor”. Select a dimension sensor and submit the desired conditions.

Sensor type = Dimension
Properties = Select the reference dimension that has been added (13.37″)
Alert = Check the box “Warn me if the value = …”
Select “is greater than” and write the value not to be exceeded. (15″ in the example)

Step 5: Check Sensor Operation

Finally, display the volume body again, and apply any modifications to your part in the folded state. A warning message is then displayed in the shaft if you are no longer within the defined values of the sensor.

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    The SolidXperience Group Reveals Designs to Mass Produce Custom Ventilators in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

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    St. Laurent. April 3, 2020 – A journey of a thousand miles starts with just one step. For The SolidXperience Group, that step happened on March 21st, 2020 on a couch in the socially distant living room of CEO, Alex Habrich. While watching the news with his wife, Susie, both growing increasingly concerned with the spread of COVID-19, she came across an advertisement for the Code Life Ventilator Challenge. Knowing him and the abilities of the people he employs, it was the perfect opportunity. “I know you can do this – go save lives”. That was all it took!

    Our directive was clear: Design a low-cost, simple, easy-to-use, and easy-to-build ventilator that could serve COVID-19 patients, as quickly as possible. The following day Alex asked for volunteers, and a diverse team was curated from three companies and various backgrounds.

    “This project is a collaboration of people from both Canada and the United States, with everyone teleworking!” – Alex P. Habrich, The SolidXperience Group CEO

    Within 24 hours a team was gathered, within 8 days the designs were submitted to the challenge hosts, and within a month The SolidXperience Group will be testing a fully functional prototype of the complete OXYGEN field-ready ventilator system.

    “It feels like drowning is”, the most common report from the COVID-19 patients requiring breathing assistance, and with that imagery, we took inspiration from the simplicity of a scuba breathing apparatus. The SolidXperience Group officially began tackling the problem on March 23rd, ready to help save the world however they could.

    The group quickly decided the best course of action would be to produce a machine that could both conventionally connect in a hospital setting and run as a stand-alone unit in developing countries or emergency overflow.

    The next step was to analyze the given product specifications and start creating schematic diagrams defining the required parts and showing how those parts interact to create the desired results. With the help of the project’s panel of medical advisors, the group was able to take the initial schematic designs and modify them as a collaborative team. All online!

    Then commenced several fast-paced days of editing, revision, discussion, and decision. Affordability always being a key factor. The device needed survivability, an intuitive setup and user interface, easily maintained and replaceable parts, and it needed to be kept as inexpensive to manufacture, in mass, as possible. This iterative process proceeded until March 29th at which time schematics were finalized. With the engineering in place, product design took off.

    Next, packaging: getting all the required components to fit into a manageable, transportable, robust, easy-to-operate, and reliable case. Under the pressure of the CODE LIFE contest entry submission date of March 31st, this process was successfully started and completed on March 30th. Concurrently, the digital interface was coded to manage the internal valves, solenoids, and sensors necessary to provide a clear and secure on/off readout and warning alarms.

    11:58 p.m. March 31st, 2020 – The SolidXperience Group successfully submitted their entry to the CODE LIFE Ventilator Challenge and walked away with a new purpose.

    Inspired by how quickly and efficiently his team was able to redesign the ventilator system while physically separated and baffled by the inflated asking price for current machines, Alex decided regardless of the outcome of the contest, The SolidXperience Group would produce their more reliable and less expensive ventilators.

    The fight isn’t over yet, however! In the coming weeks, several more steps need to be taken quickly to meet the hopeful deadline of May 1st for a functioning prototype. As the physical pieces of the first construction are gathered the interface code must be tested and refined, and the assembly must go through a series of tests and simulations to determine that it meets pre-set standards and can be labeled ‘medical grade’.

    Both companies in The SolidXperience Group, SolidXperts, and Mecanica Solutions, eagerly look forward to stepping out into the world, continuing our thousand-mile journey, and doing what we can to help save lives all over the world.

    Thank you to the following team members and professionals for their part in the success of this project!

    Galin Brankov
    Mélanie Giroux
    Heather Gliniecki
    Alex Gosselin
    Alex Habrich
    Nikhil Kaila
    Nikita Lambert
    Chung Ping Lu
    Alexandr Magder
    Sheldon Magder
    Steven Murphy
    Jean-François Niaison
    John Nolin
    Sakineh Orangi
    Rod Peck
    Michael Prioriello
    Alain Provost
    Charles-Olivier Provost
    Raphaël Reid
    Erica Saunders
    Benjamin Whatleym

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      New Visualization Tool for your SOLIDWORKS Assemblies

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      BY:  RENÉ POTVIN, PROGRAMMER SOLIDXPERTS

      Here is a new visualization tool for your SOLIDWORKS assemblies related to values from your PDM. As an example, rapidly visualize the parts that are “for approval”. Identify the parts “suppliers” vs “fabricated” parts. See in a glimpse the parts that are specific to a PDM category. All this is in the SOLIDWORKS graphic window.

      This tool allows the selection of a categories list, workflow, and variables present in the vault and visualizes the parts that correspond to those criteria in SOLIDWORKS. It is also possible to assign colors to the components that contain those criteria.

      Here are two ways to identify the parts in an assembly:

      1. Assign a color to a component based on a category, a workflow status, or a variable in an assembly.
      2. Show Parts of an assembly based on the PDM search window

       

      Display State Creation

      When you will define your search criteria and visualization in the tool panel it will create the display states in SOLIDWORKS.

      In the SOLIDWORKS file, a display state will be created for each category, workflow, and variables for which at least one value and one color has been pre-assigned in the Administration window.

      The color will appear in the selected assembly parts.

      Example: The colors have been assigned in the image below based on values and colors assigned by supplier name.

      Administration Window

      The administrator assigns a color to different items based on the requirements in the administration window by clicking on the variable name or in the “Color” field for “Categories”, “Workflow” or “Color by default”. When the tool is used, this tool creates different display states depending on which item(s) such as “Categories”, “Workflow” or “Variables” had a modification performed upon. The association between a value associated with the component will assign different colors to the parts as predefined in the administration window. The yellow color appears in the “Variable” window when a line had a value and color assigned.

      Here is the window that opens to allow you to key in the value and select the “Color” cell.

      By clicking in the “Color” cell you obtain the following window to be able to select the desired color. Click on “Define Custom Colors“ to see the right end side of the window below.

      Search PDM

      You key in the information in one or many fields of the PDM search window to create the selection criteria of the parts. Those parts will therefore be selected and visible in the SOLIDWORKS environment.

      NOTE: THE SEARCH FIELDS IN THE TABS “NAME AND LOCATION”, “CHECKED IN/OUT”, “VERSION DATA” AND  “WORKFLOW” ARE THE ONES AVAILABLE TO DEFINE A SEARCH CRITERIA.

      Search Window

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        New Simulation Evaluator Feature for SOLIDWORKS

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        Written by Senior Technical Representative – Chung Ping Lu

        Make way for the new Simulation Evaluator feature. Predators that made you lose your simulation results will be hunted down!

         

        Did you lose your simulation results by doing something accidental, such as moving a file or folder? To remedy this situation, use the Simulation Evaluator which will allow you to securely re-link a results file (.CWR) to your analysis knowing that the link has been broken.

        This new feature introduced in SOLIDWORKS 2020 for SOLIDWORKS Simulation will also allow you to check if your analysis is optimally configured. You can access it from the Simulation CommandManager or by right-clicking on the study from its tree.

         

        Then, click on the link “Edit the study properties to change the result folder”, then in the next window, click on the folder icon in the Results Folder line at the bottom, and finally select the folder where the results file (.CWR) is stored and click on “Select Folder” to choose it.

         

        Once the correction has been made, you will be able to display the desired results without any problem.

         

         

        The Simulation Evaluator also lets you know how much space is available so that you can be warned if you are likely to run out of space if you work in that location.

        Additionally, you can find out if there are still parts or bodies that require a material application. Also, a comparison between the mesh volume for each part or body and the volume obtained by the mass properties is available in order to evaluate whether a better mesh may be needed to better represent the 3D model.

         

        The Simulation Evaluator will enable you to ensure certain essential functions are defined correctly before you run a calculation, to avoid surprises. Reconnecting results files separate from your analyses has never been easier.

        SolidXperts, a certified team at all levels of SOLIDWORKS solutions, is a value-added solution provider that will take you by the hand and offer you the best service to optimize your work performance.

        Do not hesitate to contact us for more information on our solutions. Our technical team is always pleased to assist you in your daily work.

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          How Does a 3D Printer Work?

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          By Application Specialist – Greg Bejtlich

          Despite additive manufacturing being developed in the late 1980s, the term “3D printing” has been a fairly new topic in world news. Adidas is printing footwear, ICON is printing houses, and Ford is printing car parts. There are dozens of techniques for 3D printing, some for plastics and others meant for metal. The most common being FFF, or Fused Filament Fabrication. The principle of FFF requires pushing hot thermoplastic through a nozzle and onto an adhesive bed. Depending on the style of printer, the hot thermoplastic is deposited in the X and Y-axis, cools, and moves onto the next layer. Similar to our favorite childhood toy the “Etch A Sketch”, moving the print head on the X and Y-axis can create complex shapes and pathing. Repeating this process and stacking these layers can result in strong lightweight parts.

           

          Filament

          To best understand 3D printing, we’ll start with the extruded material. The material for 3D printing is called “filament” and can vary from high-impact plastics to flexible elastomers. The most common materials printed today are ABS, PLA, and Nylon. These plastics are sold in spools and range from diameters of 1.75 – 3mm. Filaments can also be supplemented with various additives such as fiberglass, ceramic, and carbon fiber. Innovators like Markforged are creating proprietary blends of thermoplastics resulting in nylon twenty-three times stronger than ABS with a 40% increase in heat deflection.

           

          Extruder

          The spools of filament are loaded into a dry box and fed into a motorized extruder. The extruder’s bearings and toothed gears ensure that the material is fed into the hot nozzle at a constant rate and does not under extrude. Most commonly the extruder is located inside of an enclosure or mounted directly on top of the print head, also called “Direct Drive”.

           

          Print Head

          The print head consists of six major components that handle the extrusion of the build material. The filament is forcibly fed from the extruder into the heat sink and heater block. The heater block is comprised of three simple components. An aluminum block, a heating element, and a temperature sensor – most commonly called a thermistor. The heating element warms both the heater block and the filament while the thermistor keeps the temperature in check. In its molten state, the filament is pushed through an interchangeable nozzle with diameters of .1mm to 1mm. The most common filament nozzle is .4mm

          The image below shows two colored areas. The red area of the diagram is the heater block providing temperatures of 180-275°. The blue heat sink is cooled by fans and prevents molten filament and heat from creeping up the print head, also known as “heat creep”. The cooling fans also ensure that the molten filament leaving the nozzle rapidly cools and adheres to the previous layer.

           

          Print Bed

          The last stage in a 3D printer is the print bed. The print bed is the flat and level surface where your part is built. The first layer of filament deposited on the print bed must have excellent adhesion or else the part may dislocate. Similar to constructing a house, the foundation’s quality will impact the rest of the building. To ensure proper adhesion, many printers have implemented heated build plates, tacky surfaces, or liquid adhesives. One-time use or disposable build plates can be inefficient and costly, unlike reusable build plates which require minimal cleanup and reduced waste

           

          The material science and precision of 3D printing are key to the success of tomorrow’s technology. The ability to generate complex geometry with a broad selection of materials unlocks endless possibilities, and the next big idea could be yours.

          If you’ve enjoyed this article and have an interest in creating strong 3D prints, head over to Markforged and check out the MarkTwo and X7. Their printers have an added twist on FFF and reinforce parts with kevlar, fiberglass, and carbon fiber. Creating parts lighter and stronger than 6061 Aluminum!

           

          For more information, to try Eiger for FREE, or to reach an Xpert visit our Markforged information pages.

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            Markforged releases new trend report – “The Additive Movement has Arrived!”

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            WATERTOWN, MA – May 26, 2020 – Markforged, the leading manufacturer of metal and carbon fiber 3D printers, released a new Trends Report and Additive Applications Library that shows how modern manufacturers are using additive manufacturing to drive supply chain optimization and value in their organizations. The resources examine more than 100 applications within aerospace and defense, automotive, education, electronics, medical, and manufacturing; and applications across prototyping, tools and fixtures, end-use parts, and maintenance parts.

            “Many of our industry peers still believe that the value of additive manufacturing is 10-15 years away when you can 3D print houses, cars, and airplanes,” said Michael Papish, VP of Marketing at Markforged. “But we’re seeing real value with customers today. Applications we’re featuring in our new Trends Report and Applications Library are already practical applications that manufacturers can use to save money, reduce downtime, and open up new revenue streams. Additive isn’t future hype, it’s already here calling from inside the house.”

             

            Trends Report: “The Additive Movement has Arrived”

            Markforged analyzed 100+ applications from around the globe across six major industries to understand how 3D printing is being used in the world today. The report found an unprecedented array of applications that demonstrate a strong, growing movement toward additive manufacturing. The applications centered around four major themes: accessibility, design freedom, physical strength and durability, and reliability — all of which are meant to improve or complement their traditional manufacturing processes and workstreams. This report discusses how we got here and the applications that are changing the way industries operate. This report authentically showcases a breadth of additive applications that are changing manufacturing, from the ability to relieve skilled workers to focus on prototyping instead of tooling to producing critical experimental test nozzles in a matter of days instead of months. The scope of applications included gives a unique view into the manufacturing industry and how additive manufacturing is driving business value.

             

            Database: “The Additive Applications Library”

            The Additive Applications Library is a comprehensive exploration tool that allows users to find real-world 3D printing use cases and examples from Markforged customers around the globe. Users can filter by industry, application, and materials to help to identify similar 3D printing opportunities in their organization and provide inspiration for new ways to improve their manufacturing processes.

             

            More Information

             

            About Markforged

            Markforged transforms manufacturing with 3D metal and continuous carbon fiber printers capable of producing parts tough enough for the factory floor. Engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals all over the world rely on Markforged metal and composite printers for tooling, fixtures, functional prototyping, and high-value end-use production. Founded in 2013 and based in Watertown, MA, Markforged has about 250 employees globally, with $137 million in both strategic and venture capital. Markforged was recently recognized by Forbes in the Next Billion-Dollar Startups list and listed as the #2 fastest-growing hardware company in the US in the 2019 Deloitte Fast 500.

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              Fun fact: 5 Amazing Objects Created with a 3D Printer

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              Written by Senior Technical Representative – SolidXperts USA, John Nolin

              There are many new uses for industrial quality 3D printers. The strength and part quality from plastic or composite printers and the price point for metal 3D printers has improved significantly over the last 5 years.

              Largest in the World

              Recently in the news, the UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center achieved 3 separate Guinness World Records related to producing an entire full scale boat with world’s largest polymer 3D printer.

               

              The boat is a 25 foot long model 3Dirigo, that weighs 5000 lbs and has already undergone initial testing in the Alfond W2 Ocean Engineering Laboratory.

              Reaching new terrain

              Similarly, BowHead Corp produces the Reach adventure cycle that allows disabled persons to enjoy mountain bike or similar trail systems. The steering and suspension components are composite 3D printed and some power train components are metal 3D printed.

               

              Christian Bagg is wheelchair bound himself and developed the first explorer cycle for his own use to better enjoy the Rocky Mountain area by the Bow River where he lives.

              Better Robots

              Several BattleBots teams use 3D printed components as weapons, drive systems, and chassis parts. Robots such as Overhaul and Sawblaze have been competing and winning with 3D printed parts since the 2016 season.

               

               

               

              3D printed end effectors are a popular user upgrade or customization for traditional manufacturing pick & place robots. Also, several makers of warehouse robots and systems are incorporating 3D printed components within their end products.

              A Smarter Dummy

              The crash test dummy that certifies your next new car or truck has the proper safety design to protect you, has ribs and other parts that are 3D printed. The printed part design provides strengths similar to bones and allows wires and sensor electronics to be incorporated easily without interfering with the behavior in a crash.

               

               

              3D printed molding fixtures are also used in the production of flexible crash test dummy neck rings. The printed molds are much more durable than other soft mold options and much less expensive than machined metal mold forms.

              Forming new music

              Wind instruments are generally hand formed by bending hard brass and similar tubing into the proper shape. The bending tools need to have the proper strength but not introduce any scratches which may ruin the sound of the finished product. 3D printed bending fixtures with internal reinforcement perform the job and are much faster and less expensive than traditional wood form production. For the French Horn shown, even some levers and finger pads were 3D printed.

              The technique can be applied to more industrial applications such as rigid tubing pieces or microwave waveguide sections.

               

               

              Several designs also exist for various sort of electric string instruments. The variety extends all the way from professional quality electric violins to a home built ukulele or guitar.

              These amazing products are just a sampling of what is being accomplished recently with higher quality 3D printers and improved, lower cost materials. The SolidXperts website has several 3D printers with capacities for the inventor at home, all the way to the large firm producing metal components for test and end use.

               

              For more information on our range of Markforged 3D printers or to talk to an Xpert, click here.

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                Best Practices for DriveWorks Project Structures

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                So, you are starting a new DriveWorks project using DriveWorks Administrator and would like help structuring your folders, transferring your data, and managing the sustainability of your projects. Here is a guide from your DriveWorks specialists at SolidXperts.

                 

                1. Group Creation

                A DriveWorks Group is an environment where you store information that you will use in your Configurator. You need to create and name your group. The group (xxxxx.drivegroup) should be stored on the network. Depending on the criteria describe below you can create an individual or shared group.

                 

                Individual group
                • For one user only
                • Project duration: ± 0 to 6 months

                 

                Shared group
                • For more than 3 users ±
                • Project duration: long-term projects
                • Required SQL Server installation + DW Administrator + DW Autopilot
                (Can be stored on a WorkStation for one user only, or a server for multiple)

                 

                2. Environments

                Create two groups. One for development (R&D) and one for production.
                Group name example:
                • …\Compagnie name_Prod
                • …\Compagnie name_Dev

                 

                3. Project File Creation

                The project file (xxxxxx.driveprojx) should be stored on the network.

                 

                4. Folder Structure

                We recommend this folder structure for each environment. Folders could be stored on the network or on SolidWorks PDM.

                 

                 

                 

                5. Documents Folder

                 

                 

                 

                • Excel files (.xls; .xlsx etc…)
                • Images files (Jpeg, .PNG etc..)
                • Word files (.dox; .doc etc…)
                • Can have sub-folder

                 

                6. Drive3d Folder

                 

                • .Drive3d Files
                • Can have sub-folder

                 

                7. Model3d Folder

                 

                SolidWorks files: .sldprt ; .slddrw ; .sldAsm ; pdf ; etc…
                • Can have sub-folder

                 

                8. Projects Folder

                 

                • .Driveprojx files
                • Could have sub-folder

                 

                9. Specifications Folder

                 

                • Generated specifications

                 

                10. Common and Dynamic Path

                a. When transferring and sharing your project data it is important to use a common path.
                Choose a path for the group content folder. This path must be the parent of all data in the DriveWorks project.

                \\Titan\ : Server name or if it is a computer it could be C: \ , etc.

                Methode3\ : Parent Files.

                 

                Example Parent Files.

                 

                b. Creation of a table group containing the folder paths:

                Add a Group Table file location.

                 

                Get information from the Group Table.

                 

                c. Using the function FsGetFullPathGroupContent().

                 

                d. Example:

                 

                For more information, please do not hesitate to contact our DriveWorks specialists.

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                  Down and Dirty with Additive Manufacturing – Think twice before slamming that toilet seat!

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                  Written by Steven Murphy – SolidXperience Applications Engineer

                   

                  We are always striving to find new ways to leverage the flexibility of additive manufacturing, so when a toilet seat hinge decided it had been slammed for the last time there was only one thing to do!  

                  After modeling up the bracket in SOLIDWORKS, I couldn’t stop thinking if there was a good way to know if a 3D printed component was going to be strong enough? Conventionally, 3D printed components have a bad reputation for being brittle. So with nothing to lose, I dove into SOLIDWORKS Simulation: The Results?

                  The first thing I looked at was comparing a conventional 3D printing material such as ABS to the Markforged Nylon White material, and the results are pretty straightforward (let’s just say if I don’t want to be remaking this part again in the near future – I used the Nylon White!) 

                   

                  I also approximately simulated using the Markforged continuous fiber material with the chopped carbon fiber thermoplastic Onyx– but it was frankly overengineered. Once I realized that I was designing the bracket for a professional weightlifter to “clean and jerk” lift with the seat at 8,000N of force, I decided it was time to move on to printing the original Nylon White design!  

                  Drop the STL model into the MARKFORGED Cloud EIGER software, and it is ready to be printed! And even though I simplified the simulation process with assumptions, the worst-case scenario is I have to reprint the part for a couple of hours!

                   

                   

                  And just like that, I replaced a household component in no time. Take a look at the end result: 

                   

                   

                  Additive manufacturing is reshaping the way that conventional device repair works- by decreasing the time waiting for parts, you can get back to the truly important tasks in life. And that applies to machines and fixtures just as much as it applies to a toilet.

                   

                  For more information on our Simulation software solutions or our wide range of 3D printers and materials, contact an Xpert today!

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                    The CAD Leader – SOLIDWORKS

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                    SOLIDWORKS has dominated as a staple software for engineering and design across the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries for over 2 decades by making 3D CAD affordable and accessible without sacrificing utility or power. Let’s take a closer look at what SOLIDWORKS really is, why it has been the strongest industry-standard in digital product design and engineering, and how its massive community supports you through your entire design cycle, no matter the size of your business.

                    “It is clear that SOLIDWORKS is focused on empowering customers to innovate and design, without software getting in the way.”

                    —Michelle Boucher, Tech-Clarity

                     

                    What SOLIDWORKS Does and Why It Works

                    Conceptualize, create, validate, communicate, and manage your ideas into innovative products with an intuitive user experience for design, simulation, publishing, data management, and environmental impact assessment. All in one place.

                    Also, with a legacy of dedication to training and supporting its users, SOLIDWORKS helps customers develop market-leading products while continuing to invest 80% of revenue back into its development. Did you know? Each annual update release for SOLIDWORKS has 200+ new enhancements with over 90% directly resulting from actual user feedback!

                    How SOLIDWORKS Supports You and Your Business

                    With SOLIDWORKS you’re never alone. With millions of users across the globe in every industry imaginable, we’ve seen it all and there is no problem that the passionate SOLIDWORKS community can’t tackle together. As a SOLIDWORKS user you get access to an extensive network of benefits and resources, at no additional cost:

                    • A centralized hub to get answers and connect with the community
                    • Access to an online knowledgebase of tips and tricks
                    • The support of 6 million users, across more than 80 countries
                    • Hundreds of integrated Partner Solutions
                    • A massive international SOLIDWORKS Users Group Network
                    • A growing community of 500,000+ certified SOLIDWORKS users (as of February 2021)

                    Fun fact:  Over 2 million students graduate with SOLIDWORKS training every year!

                    The Total CAD Package

                    Enjoy a competitive edge with the right tools built-in to help you make better decisions that lead to greater ROIs. As a product design solution, SOLIDWORKS does more than a 3D model with precision and speed. Take your investment even further with the capability to:

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