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 […]
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 to take on a fun CAD challenge. This free resource from SolidProfessor is a walk
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 Analyzer offers a solution to individuals and teams that are looking to identify areas of
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Becoming a Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) or Expert (CSWE) as an engineering manager can have multiple benefits for you and your team.
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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 to a launch day (with a movie thrown in), they find a way to celebrate
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. This is the guide to getting the right person for the job you need done.
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 great option. Resources for SOLIDWORKS Training 1. Amazon SOLIDWORKS DVDs and Books – are an
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
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 an advantage. Think of it this way, if the brain retained every bit of information
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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