Miro for Solidworks design engineers

Miro for Design Engineers: Enhancing Solidworks Workflows and Prototyping

Solidworks

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

CAD, Solidworks

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

Certification, SolidProfessor, Solidworks

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

SolidProfessor, Solidworks

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

Certification, SolidProfessor, Solidworks

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

Manufacturing, SolidProfessor, Solidworks, Training

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

SolidProfessor, Solidworks, Training, Tutorials

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

3D Printing Explained, SolidProfessor

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

Certification, SolidProfessor, Solidworks

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)

Manufacturing, SolidProfessor

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)

3D Printing Explained, Training

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

Miscellaneous

“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

News

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

CAD

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

CAD, Education, SolidProfessor

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)

CAD, Certification, SolidProfessor, Solidworks, Training, Tutorials

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

CAD, Certification, SolidProfessor, Solidworks, Training, Tutorials

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

CAD, SolidProfessor, Training

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

3D Printing Explained, News

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

3D Printer Reviews

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

3D Printer Reviews

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

3D Printer Reviews

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.

Leapfrog Creatr Review

3D Printer Reviews

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

3D Printer Reviews

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

3D Printer Reviews

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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Peloton and Solidworks

CAD, Solidworks

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 trigger on a Peloton Bike+, the popular at home exercise machine that matches you with …

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Teaching Cutting-Edge CAD CAM Technologies to Students (SolidProfessor Summit Video)

Education, SolidProfessor, Training

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. You can become a SolidProfessor member for access to full-length SOLIDWORKS Simulation courses, plus 280+ …

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Keynote Video: How to Keep Your Engineering Students Engaged in the Classroom and Beyond

Education, SolidProfessor, Training

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 a 25% discount on their memberships. You can become a SolidProfessor member for access to …

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SolidProfessor Closing Session Video: The Future of Manufacturing and Learning

Education, SolidProfessor, Training

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 for access to full-length SOLIDWORKS Simulation courses, plus 280+ other online SOLIDWORKS courses! 3DEngr.com readers …

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Video on Integrating OERs and Project-based Learning to Get Students Interested and Ready for Careers

Education, SolidProfessor, Training

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 their memberships. You can become a SolidProfessor member for access to full-length SOLIDWORKS Simulation courses, …

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