Miro for Solidworks design engineers

Miro for Design Engineers: Enhancing Solidworks Workflows and Prototyping

Realtime Collaborative Whiteboard Tools (like Miro) for Design Engineers Design engineers play a crucial role in creating innovative products and solutions, utilizing powerful software like Solidworks for 3D modeling and prototyping. However, the design process often requires effective collaboration, brainstorming, and visual communication with team members, stakeholders, and clients. This is where Miro, a versatile […]

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Best Solidworks Books

Top SOLIDWORKS Books

Find top reads related to SOLIDWORKS Versions 2018-2023 With so many options out there, it’s hard to know where to start when you’re on the hunt for SOLIDWORKS educational material. To help narrow things down a bit, here are our recommendations for the best SOLIDWORKS books. Let’s get started! 1. SOLIDWORKS A Power Guide for

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How to Get a SOLIDWORKS Certification in Sheet Metal Using SolidProfessor

How to Get a SOLIDWORKS Certification in Sheet Metal Using SolidProfessor The SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Certification is challenging to even the most experienced SOLIDWORKS user, but it can be readily attained with the right tools and preparation. The SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal exam tests for knowledge of several key aspects of the add-in, how they work

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How to Be Successful Using FEA in SOLIDWORKS Simulation

Learn How to Be More Confident in Your Simulation Analysis Results When Testing SOLIDWORKS Designs Most engineering design professionals are familiar with finite element analysis (FEA): a numerical method for predicting how an object will react to real-world forces, vibration, and other physical effects. FEA is an essential step in the product development design cycle

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Learn What to Expect on the CSWP Exam and Other Advanced SOLIDWORKS Certifications

This SOLIDWORKS certification article is by SolidProfessor. Preparing for the CSWP Exam and other advanced SOLIDWORKS certifications can be a daunting task, but knowing what to expect on each exam will set you up for success on the exams and your career. SOLIDWORKS offers several different levels of software certifications. These exams include the Certified

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How to Use A Topology Study for Generative Design in SOLIDWORKS

This SOLIDWORKS training article on how to use a topology study for generative design is by SolidProfessor. The unique qualities of generative design 3D printing is rapidly becoming a viable form of manufacturing thanks to improvements in materials, software, and 3D printing processes. 3D printers are also becoming much more accessible for personal use, with

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Quick and Easy SOLIDWORKS Tips to Save You Time with 2D Drawings, Large Assemblies, and More

This is a guest article by SolidProfessor. There’s always something more to learn in SOLIDWORKS, whether it’s a different way to approach familiar methods like 2D drawings, or helpful adjustments when working with more complex large assemblies. Even for seasoned engineers, it can be challenging to keep up with all of the best tips and

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Design for Additive Manufacturing: Factors to Consider and Pitfalls to Avoid

This is a guest article from on design for additive manufacturing: Factors to consider and pitfalls to avoid. Additive manufacturing can be defined as any process where materials are added together to form a finished product. This definition can apply to a wide range of processes, but in the engineering design world today all the

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Know Before You Go: Exactly What to Expect from the CSWA

This guest post on the CSWA is from SolidProfessor. The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) is a widely-recognized industry certification for beginner to intermediate SOLIDWORKS users. Earning your CSWA is a great way to hone your skills and show employers that you’re well-versed in SOLIDWORKS. To help you pass the exam, we compiled our top test-taking

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Why DFAM? (Design For Additive Manufacturing)

To learn more about DFAM from SolidProfessor, Forecast 3D, SOLIDWORKS, and HP. Register for their webinar: Demystifying Additive Manufacturing. Many years ago, injection molding and subtractive manufacturing were brand new, groundbreaking technologies. Injection molding, the act of creating parts by injecting heated material into a mold, and subtractive manufacturing, the act of producing parts by eliminating

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A Beginner’s Guide to Troubleshooting Your New 3D Printer (featuring the Anet A3 3D Printer)

This year, I embarked on my first journey into the world of 3D printing with the Anet A3 3D printer. To learn more about this machine, check out our Anet A3 overview. The A3 is a solid unit for beginners, featuring a tried-and-true open source design. While available in kit form, my Anet A3 3D

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customer experience engineering

Customer Experience Engineering

“These machines are fabulous,” said the operator, “Except for one problem. The bottoms are rotting out.” Customer experience engineering, that is visiting customer sites to improve the product’s engineering, was quickly producing results. The scene? A muddy field at a mining site in the Mexico. The machines? Enormous earth-moving equipment that makes typical road construction

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Big Tech Trends To Watch In 2018

The Tech Trends of 2018 There have already been several exhibits and presentations regarding the tech trends for both the coming year and the future. This is a representation of the expected patterns and trends that may play an important role for 2018. The top seven most highly anticipated are described below. Robotics Robotics are

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The Future of Manufacturing

This is a guest article from SolidProfessor. See their Design for Manufacturing resources including DFM – The Fundamental Best Practice. Manufacturing–past and present   When thinking about manufacturing, most people probably think of big warehouses, assembly lines, and trucks coming in and out to ship product all over the country. In movies, manufacturing jobs are

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5 Ways to Increase CAD Productivity in 5 Minutes a Day

This CAD productivity article is from SolidProfessor. You can get their 2018 SOLIDWORKS Update Lessons to stay productive with the latest SOLIDWORKS changes. Staying focused and productive during an eight (or more) hour work day is a challenge. Especially for CAD designers, who often have complex and detail-oriented tasks to complete each day, being efficient and effective is

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Earning Your CSWA in 3 Easy Steps (SOLIDWORKS)

This guest article about becoming SOLIDWORKS certified (CSWA) is from the experts at SolidProfessor. The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) exam is the entry-level SOLIDWORKS certification, demonstrating basic SOLIDWORKS skills. Even if you don’t have a proven employment history, the CSWA is an achievement that can open doors to employment or career advancement. 1. Understand The

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5 Tips for Getting SOLIDWORKS Certified: CSWP

This guest article about becoming SOLIDWORKS certified (CSWP) is from .  The CSWP (Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional) exam is one of the top industry certifications for demonstrating your expertise using SOLIDWORKS. Through SolidProfessor’s partnership with SOLIDWORKS, you can be confident in your preparation for the exam by going through our CSWP Learning Path.  Here are the

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The Evolution of Engineering Training: Continuous Learning Pivotal to Success

This guest post is from the CEO of SolidProfessor. Our 3D Engineer readers can currently get a free SolidProfessor account. Engineers and designers who want to get (and keep) their skills sharp, can no longer rely on one-time training to stay on the cutting edge. Often, the engineers who need training the most are the ones

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How 3D Printing Will Influence Construction, Design, and Leasing

Just in the past five years, 3D printing has boomed. Starting out, users could create only small items such as knickknacks, but his is no longer the case. 3D printers now have amazing capabilities. These small but powerful tools can create objects ranging from clothing, to toys, jewelry, artificial limbs, and cars. Because you can

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LulzBot TAZ 5 Review

LulzBot TAZ 5 Desktop 3D Printer with 0.5 mm Nozzle The Lulzbot TAZ 5 3D printer, prominent in Lulzbot’s flagship line of 3D printers, is intended to bring industrial printing to the desktop. Make magazine’s 3D Printer Review (Buyer’s Guide) named the new TAZ 5 as “Best Overall”, “Outstanding Open Source”, and “Best Large Format”.

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FlashForge Finder Review

Review The is a user-friendly, entry-level printer designed for classrooms and homes. This very compact 3D printer has a very clean design with cables concealed from sight within the plastic alloy body so that the printer is more or less plug-and-play. For safety, all the heated elements are protected from touch, and the printing material

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Wiiboox One Mini Review

The introduction of 3D printers opened the realms of creative possibilities for hobbyists, architects, engineers, research scientists and other brilliant minds. However, the cost and size of the new technology made the devices unreachable for many. The up and coming Wiiboox company based in Nanjing Jiang, China, set out to solve the problem by recently introducing the Wiiboox One Mini.

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Leapfrog Creatr Review

The exciting world of 3D printing is becoming increasingly mainstream thanks to desktop printers such as the Leapfrog Creatr. Although the Leapfrog Creatr has been designed for the household market, it offers advanced 3D printing functions that set it slightly apart from competing devices. The first technical aspect to consider when evaluating the Leapfrog Creatr

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LulzBot Mini Review

Measuring 17″ x 13.4″ x 15.2″ and weighing a mere 19 pounds, the LulzBot Mini fits nicely on a desktop. Set-up takes about 15 minutes. Just take the printer out of the box, hang the filament, download the software, connect the printer to the PC and start printing. The LulzBot Mini uses open source CAD

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MakerGear M2 Review

The MakerGear M2 is a highly rated 3D printer on Amazon, scoring an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.0 from 160 reviewers. The M2 3D printer is one of MakerGear’s most recent product releases. This printer has a steel frame coated in black powder. The z-axis allows for printing resolution from 50 to 300

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SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation – Creating a Flow Project (Video)

This is a video from the SolidProfessor. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on their memberships. You can become a SolidProfessor member for access to full-length SOLIDWORKS Simulation courses, plus 280+ other online SOLIDWORKS courses! 3DEngr.com readers can receive the exclusive discount of 25% off their personal SolidProfessor membership with promo

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SOLIDWORKS CAD Admin – Video Introduction to Managing Data without PDM

This is a video from SolidProfessor. Manage data with best practices and SOLIDWORKS tools and features. Dive into the SOLIDWORKS CAD Admin course! https://plt.solidprofessor.com/tutorials/solidworks/solidworks-cad-admin/2022/45270?affkey=K23327 Click here to get a free demo of SolidProfessor: https://www.solidprofessor.com/get-a-demo/?affkey=K23327

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Video on What is SolidProfessor for Business? Discover online engineering training for teams

This is a video from SolidProfessor. SolidProfessor is an engineering design training platform with 7,500 tutorials on SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor, GD&T, and more. Explore more on SolidProfessor for Business at https://www.solidprofessor.com/business/?affkey=K23327 SolidProfessor for Business allows you to train your design team anytime, anywhere. Get an inside look at features including the training plan builder, progress

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Video about SOLIDWORKS Beginner to Certification – Extruded Cut Feature

This is a video from the SolidProfessor. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on their memberships. You can become a SolidProfessor member for access to full-length SOLIDWORKS Simulation courses, plus 280+ other online SOLIDWORKS courses! 3DEngr.com readers can receive the exclusive discount of 25% off their personal SolidProfessor membership with promo

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SolidProfessor’s New 3DEXPERIENCE and SOLIDWORKS Training Courses (Video)

This is a video from the SolidProfessor. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on their memberships. You can become a SolidProfessor member for access to full-length SOLIDWORKS Simulation courses, plus 280+ other online SOLIDWORKS courses! 3DEngr.com readers can receive the exclusive discount of 25% off their personal SolidProfessor membership with promo

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Video about What is SolidProfessor for Schools?

This is a video from the SolidProfessor. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on their memberships. You can become a SolidProfessor member for access to full-length SOLIDWORKS Simulation courses, plus 280+ other online SOLIDWORKS courses! 3DEngr.com readers can receive the exclusive discount of 25% off their personal SolidProfessor membership with promo

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3DEXPERIENCE 3D Structure Creator – Creating and Using a Custom Section (SolidProfessor Video)

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SOLIDWORKS Beginner to Certification – Shell (SolidProfessor Video)

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3DEXPERIENCE 3D Structure Creator – Creating Members (SolidProfessor Video)

This is a video from the SolidProfessor. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on their memberships. You can become a SolidProfessor member for access to full-length SOLIDWORKS Simulation courses, plus 280+ other online SOLIDWORKS courses! 3DEngr.com readers can receive the exclusive discount of 25% off their personal SolidProfessor membership with promo

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