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… Continue Reading
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,… Continue Reading
This is a 2021 SOLIDWORKS guest article by SolidProfessor. Finally, the SOLIDWORKS 2021 update has arrived! The main focus of the 2021 SOLIDWORKS update is to improve the quality of life for users. That means that extra attention is placed… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
This is an invited guest article from TransferFi. They have a very interesting dev kit specific for IoT that allows engineers to get their hands on experimenting with and applying wireless power technology. TransferFi Wireless Power Network Introduction Wireless power… Continue Reading
Can the SOLIDWORKS CSWP Exam Help Your Career? By Earning software certifications has long been touted as a way to advance your career and show off your skillset as a designer. For SolidWorks users, there are three different software certifications… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Learn about smartphone apps for scanning objects and creating 3d models. See visual examples of Qlone, Scann3D, and Capture. Continue Reading
Becoming a Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) or Expert (CSWE) as an engineering manager can have multiple benefits for you and your team. Continue Reading
Improve your efficiency and accuracy during the SOLIDWORKS CSWP exam with these top tips from engineers who have passed the CSWP exam. Get started. Continue Reading
I just got back from a launch event hosted by our SolidWorks VAR (Value Added Reseller), GoEngineer. One thing I like about SolidWorks and GoEngineer is they make these things fun. From SolidWorks World to onsite 3D Printer kid camps… Continue Reading
You’re hiring for a new technical position and you’re looking for a SolidWorks skills in the candidate? You’re not alone. CAD is the #1 requirement for mechanical design professionals and Solidworks is the #1 CAD software as far as usage.… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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,… Continue Reading
Are you looking to start exploring the world of 3D printing? Perhaps you’ve already dabbled in 3D printing, but are interested in elevating your hobby with some new supplies. The following list has some of the top 3D printing supplies… Continue Reading
“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… Continue Reading
Anet A3 3D Printer Overview The Anet A3 3D Printer is a straightforward, easy to understand 3D printer available fully assembled or in kit form. But don’t let the simple design fool you—the A3 is a fully-featured machine with little… Continue Reading
Tune in to the SOLIDWORKS World 2018 highlights! Are you at the conference or following from the office or home? Join the SOLIDWORKS conversation! Tweet with the hashtag #SWW18 to add your voice. LEARN, PLAY, WORK, CONNECT, IGNITE is the theme… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
This guest 3D printing education article is authored by Quilen Blackwell, President and Founder of the Chicago Eco House. The Chicago Eco House, an inner city nonprofit with the mission of alleviating poverty through sustainability on Chicago’s south and west… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Robo R2 Smart 3D Printer Overview If you’re the kind of person who may be scared off by sharp edges and bare-bones mechanical design, then the Robo R2 Smart 3D Printer with Wi-Fi may be just what you needed to finally… Continue Reading
This is a CAD learning article from SolidProfessor, famous for their free 30 SOLIDWORKS tips in 30 days learning series. Avoiding the Forgetting Curve when Learning CAD: 3 Simple Steps How much do you really forget? Believe it or not, forgetting is actually… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
3D printing is a fast-growing technology. Similarly, mobile applications have been growing in availability and popularity to assist in 3d CAD and 3d printing. 3D computer aided design with a variety of software and applications and 3D printing is already… Continue Reading
QIDI TECHNOLOGY X-one 3D Printer Review Built on MakerBot’s previous generation open source hardware design, the QIDI Tech X-one 3D printer technology is adapted by Chinese company Ruian QIDI Technology Co., Ltd. The X-one’s simple and colorful design shows QIDI’s… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Sindoh 3D Printer Review (DP200 3DWOX) With Sindoh’s new lower-budget DP201 3DWOX 3D Printer releasing in 2017, we absolutely needed to cover it’s big brother, the DP200 3DWOX first. While both models are focused on user safety and thermal consistency,… Continue Reading
Before launching into Solidworks certification training courses, study tips, and practice exams for the Certified Solidworks exams you may ask yourself “Is it worth it”? If you have asked yourself this you are not alone. The question is a valid… Continue Reading
Owning a 3D printer doesn’t always make 3D printing a smooth experience, which is why the incorporation of essential and compatible parts and accessories are required. Such required accessories also make a 3D printer easy to use and help in… Continue Reading
LulzBot TAZ 6 3D Printer While the LulzBot Mini and the LulzBot TAZ 5 3D printers developed a fan base, customers noted that each model was missing a few options. In response to requests, Aleph Objects introduced the LulzBot TAZ… Continue Reading
Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer Review For anyone experiencing disappointment with the performance of inexpensive 3D printers, then the second generation Ultimaker 2 + is the premium device you should consider. The print quality is outstanding while keeping noise levels to… Continue Reading
QIDI TECHNOLOGY 3D Printer Review Anyone familiar with the FlashForge Creator Pro will likely notice that the QIDI Tech 3D printer is practically an equivalent 3D printer. Both are also based on the MakerBot Replicator 2X. However, the QIDI is… Continue Reading
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)… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
Despite being one of the lowest priced 3D printers on the market, the XYZprinting Da Vinci Jr. 3D printer has the capacity to provide quality results in a timely manner. This printer is a well-designed and highly intuitive machine that… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Printrbot Metal Plus with its sleek design and precise metal construction offer hobbyists and professionals alike an amazingly accurate machine. There is a lot to like with this model. It is large: The 10 inch by 10 inch print bed… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
We have a number of hobbies, two of which are Peloton and Solidworks. Like many people who found themselves at home during the pandemic, we needed things to keep us busy and active. After long deliberation we finally pulled the… Continue Reading
You don’t need a state-of-the-art facility or cutting-edge industry to impact your career. Join the SolidProfessor SKILL SUMMIT to build skills that’ll help make you a better designer now and for the future. Register for free today with code 3DENGR and get full… Continue Reading
Learn about cutting-edge technologies in SOLIDWORKS CAM and CAMWorks to help students excel in the manufacturing industry. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on their memberships.… Continue Reading
Marie Planchard, Senior Director of Education at SOLIDWORKS, discusses her experiences with getting students excited about CAD at the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you… Continue Reading
The summit’s closing keynote featuring senior leadership from SolidProfessor and Autodesk. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on their memberships. You can become a SolidProfessor member… Continue Reading
A case study on how OERs and project-based learning enhance students’ technical skills and ability to solve real-world problems. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on… Continue Reading
Prepare students for careers through project-based learning experiences that promote both technical and soft skills. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on their memberships. You can… Continue Reading
Microsoft’s VP of Worldwide Education Anthony Salcito discusses the future of STEM education and the role of technology in schools This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount… Continue Reading
Learn the five steps you can implement in your classroom to give your students the skills the engineering industry requires. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount… Continue Reading
Learn practical tips, methods, and examples for using Onshape and Zoom together to teach CAD in a remote setting. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on… Continue Reading
Discover how to use SOLIDWORKS’ browser-based tool xDesign to prepare for the CSWA exam. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on their memberships. You can become… Continue Reading
An overview of Accenture’s Skills to Succeed Academy, a free, online program that builds the skills to make career choices, find a job, and keep it. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor… Continue Reading
A discussion on the benefits, challenges, and successes of teaching career readiness elective courses in a traditional school system. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on… Continue Reading
Learn how to create career-ready programs. Plus, a discussion on grants, credentialing, core vs. elective, and choosing software. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on their… Continue Reading
Dive into the keynote speeches, expert talks, Q&A sessions, and more from our first-ever virtual summit hosted live on Aug. 4, 2020. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a… Continue Reading
Learn how one community college CTE program is preparing learners for careers right where they are in today’s digital world. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount… Continue Reading
A success story on how to give your students the education, skills, and experiences they need to thrive during distance learning. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25%… Continue Reading
Understand what employers are looking for from recent grads including the important differences between preparing for college vs. careers. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on… Continue Reading
A discussion on why micro-degrees, IRCs, and other professional certificates are providing a faster and more direct path from school to career. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a… Continue Reading
Maximize attendance and student participation by teaching essential employable and professional skills in every lecture. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on their memberships. You can… Continue Reading
Discover the techniques to improve student engagement in an era where in-person check-ins are no longer possible. This is a video from the SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit. We’ve partnered with SolidProfessor to offer you a 25% discount on their memberships.… Continue Reading