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Peloton and Solidworks

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Chris
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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 →

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Fun CAD Engineering Design Challenges

Posted on March 23, 2020 by CAD

Looking for fun ways to practice your CAD skills for your students or your team?   SolidProfessor has created 3 exciting, real-world CAD design challenges for students to prepare for a career in engineering or for a practicing engineer looking… Continue Reading →

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SOLIDWORKS Skills Analyzer for Engineers, Designers & Teams

Posted on March 20, 2020 by CAD

Curious how your SOLIDWORKS skills stack up as an engineer or designer & where you or your team can improve? Wondering where your team’s skills gaps are in terms of SOLIDWORKS, CAD design and other important design topics? SolidProfessor’s Skills… Continue Reading →

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Why You Should Become a CSWP or CSWE as a CAD Manager

Posted on May 13, 2019 by 3D Engineer

Becoming a Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) or Expert (CSWE) as an engineering manager can have multiple benefits for you and your team. Continue Reading →

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Top 7 Best Changes in SolidWorks 2019

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Jim Lucas

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 →

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3 Steps for Finding a Worthy SolidWorks Hire

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Jim Lucas

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 →

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10 Top SOLIDWORKS Books

Posted on June 5, 2018 by John

With so many options out there, it’s hard to know where to start when you’re on the hunt for SolidWorks 2018 educational material. To help narrow things down a bit, here are our recommendations for 10 top SolidWorks 2018 books.… Continue Reading →

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SOLIDWORKS Training Resources

Posted on April 24, 2018 by 3D Engineer

Many engineers, product designers, drafters, or technicians will take Solidworks training to increase their employment options and pay scale. For those that are looking to start a technical career with excellent earnings potential and long-term stability, Solidworks training is a… Continue Reading →

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The Future of Manufacturing

Posted on September 11, 2017 by 3D Engineer

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 →

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CAD Learning: 3 Steps to Prevent Forgetting

Posted on August 15, 2017 by 3D Engineer

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 →

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5 Ways to Increase CAD Productivity in 5 Minutes a Day

Posted on July 11, 2017 by 3D Engineer

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 →

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Earning Your CSWA in 3 Easy Steps (SOLIDWORKS)

Posted on June 29, 2017 by 3D Engineer

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 →

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5 Tips for Getting SOLIDWORKS Certified: CSWP

Posted on June 20, 2017 by 3D Engineer

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 →

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The Evolution of Engineering Training: Continuous Learning Pivotal to Success

Posted on June 12, 2017 by 3D Engineer

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 →

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The Top Android Apps for 3D Printing

Posted on June 8, 2017 by 3D Engineer

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 →

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Parametric tools in AutoCAD and their application

Posted on February 27, 2017 by 3D Engineer

Parametric drawing is a method of making geometries with the help of constraints or restrictions. AutoCAD introduced this feature back in 2010 and even after so many years of release the tool is still largely unknown or overlooked. In this… Continue Reading →

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Solid Edge Vs. Solidworks – Are They All That Different?

Posted on February 26, 2014 by 3D Engineer

Need to get up and running with Solid Edge, SOLIDWORKS, & other 3D CAD applications fast?  Software online tutorials are part of this free membership. We published an article comparing SolidEdge to Solidworks. Jim, as mentioned in the article, makes his living utilizing… Continue Reading →

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Solid Edge University #SEU13: The Launch Of ST6

Posted on June 24, 2013 by 3D Engineer

Automotive X-Prize Winner Edison 2: Designed In Solid Edge The main keynote of Solid Edge University 2013 will be delivered by Dan Staples, Director-Solid Edge Development, as he presents the release of the new and improved Solid Edge ST6. Dan… Continue Reading →

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5 Computer Aided Design (CAD) Communities

Posted on June 24, 2013 by 3D Engineer

Social interaction seems to be a hot topic for a number of major brands. Given the expertise in IT and programming from CAD vendors it is no surprise that many of them have jumped into social with their own community.… Continue Reading →

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Tutorial Videos Available For Rhino V5

Posted on June 5, 2013 by 3D Engineer

One of the common CAD programs I keep hearing mentioned is Rhino. According to Wikipedia Rhino was originally a closed-source open beta and there is still a very active development group. There is also an active support forum for the… Continue Reading →

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To 3D Print You Must 3D Design: A Review Of Solid Edge ST 5

Posted on April 8, 2013 by 3D Engineer

The rise of 3D printing and rapid prototyping has many people thinking about one day replicating something in their home. Service companies, like Shapeways, Thingiverse and RedEye, exist to get models into the hands of printer owners but there is… Continue Reading →

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Sunglass CAD in the Cloud and User Rights

Posted on July 5, 2012 by 3D Engineer

Recently in the news there have been a number of mentions for a product called “Sunglass.io”. At the core it is a 3D viewer that runs on a browser. Although there is some good functionality to Sunglass as a viewer… Continue Reading →

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Google Sketchup Initial Review

Posted on May 19, 2010 by 3D Engineer

This post reviews Google Sketchup and focuses on getting started with it. If you would like more in-depth training on 3D CAD applications and software you can get started with a free membership to access tutorials on various software. It… Continue Reading →

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Alibre Design Initial Reaction

Posted on March 3, 2010 by 3D Engineer

It would be nice to have a free, lightweight, platform independent, user friendly, powerful CAD software that works for everything. Unfortunately most CAD packages only deliver on a few of these criterion. In an attempt to broaden my knowledge, and… Continue Reading →

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3D Modeling Your House: A Tool for Everyone

Posted on March 1, 2010 by 3D Engineer

It would be nice to have a free, lightweight, platform independent, user friendly, powerful CAD software that works for everything. Unfortunately most CAD packages only deliver on a few of these criterion. In an attempt to broaden my knowledge, and… Continue Reading →

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