When it comes to configuring your workstation for SOLIDWORKS, how do you know what to prioritize? Does the size of the GPU matter more than the clock-speed of the CPU? Does your workflow change what’s important? Working at Lenovo, it was important to understand how you as a SOLIDWORKS user need answers to these questions…
Sponsored by That crust around your 3D modeling joints? Don’t worry. That’s the sign of EXPERIENCE. But we’re about to chip those crusty bits away. We’ve been modeling more or less the same for decades–some use solids, some use polygons, some do it sitting, some do it standing. But, it’s always been US telling IT…
Sponsored by Let’s say you sit down in your office chair, it absorbs you back to 1992 where a mustached salesman in a mauve shirt smiles and starts pelting you with hard drives. What a nightmare… And exactly how I feel about the process of evaluating 3D CAD software. I’ve been through it multiple times,…
Brought to you by We’re super excited to be teaming up with Lenovo to bring you an exclusive webinar for SolidSmack readers! If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the internals of your computer and specifically what is needed to power 3D CAD software, you won’t want to miss this! Save my…
Sponsored by So you’ve got the concept model and a 3D printer that prints buttery smooth prints. But how much time do you have to tweak it to get the right clearance when working with assemblies or sliding components? This can be a grueling process or a glorious process. But, it depends on the approach…
Sponsored by Your days are spent looking into each other’s eyes, sometimes you even meet up over lunch, and if you push the right buttons, mmm-hmmm — hot, steamy 3D geometry, baby. You hear that? It’s the sound of love, CAD LOVE… or the sound of your software crashing for the fifth time today. Toss…
Presented by I’ve been going over What’s New in Fusion 360 and realized there are few things I need to know more about. Working on a model recently, seeing what people have created using Fusion 360 and a backlog of Instructables projects, pushed me to explore a more efficient ways to fill my braincase with…
Sponsored by Siemens PLM. “Large Assemblies” can be difficult to define. For some it’s a 100 part assembly, for others it’s 1000 parts, and still others it can be 10,000 parts and gigabytes of data.
Sponsored by Siemens PLM. “Large Assemblies” can be difficult to define. For some it’s a 100 part assembly, for others it’s 1000 parts, and still others it can be 10,000 parts and gigabytes of data.
Sponsored by Xometry is a one stop shop for manufacturing on demand and produces custom parts through a nationwide manufacturing partner network. Xometry capabilities include CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing and urethane casting. The Xometry online quoting experience is available as a free Add-In within SOLIDWORKS! “The Add-In is all about efficiency,” said…
Presented by The health of the world’s oceans is rapidly degrading, but how can we protect what we can’t see? San Francisco nonprofit, The Hydrous, is tackling this challenge head-on, and in doing so, they’re opening up access to the hidden treasures of the world’s oceans to all. The team is combining its passion for…
Sponsored by Quoting and ordering custom parts from within SOLIDWORKS just became easier and faster than ever. The Xometry Add-In for SOLIDWORKS allows designers and engineers to get seamless instant quotes and a manufacturability feedback within a single integrated CAD workspace. “The Add-In is all about efficiency,” said Xometry’s Director of Project Engineering, Greg Paulsen.…
Presented by Here we are, 2016, and as you know, SolidSmack likes to look at what’s pushing product development ahead. Well, to look forward, it helps to look back… unless there’s a large bear, then you just want to skip the reminiscing and jump forward, hastily. We’ve got time, no bears, and a hefty dose…
You know what’s lacking? A worldwide conference on 3D printing, drones, robots and VR. Oh wait, no it’s not. Because last year the people who brought you Inside 3D Printing are now bringing you Frontier Tech Forum. Sure, it should be called the ROBOTECH OVERLOAD 9000 conference, but they had to give it a more…
Presented by You don’t have to wait for quotes any longer. The new Xometry SOLIDWORKS Add-In gives you instant pricing and manufacturability feedback on your CAD file directly within SOLIDWORKS. It’s dead simple to use and the handy “Production Guide: Designing Early for Custom Manufacturing” gives you all the tips on designing your parts for…
Fours years ago, I remember hitting New York, plastering SolidSmack stickers around town with our Managing Editor Simon Martin, for the very first Inside 3D Printing event in New York. It was small, but larger than expected, with tracks that not only covered the tech, but also the business side of 3D printing.
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Presented by Collaborating with CAD data sucks. In fact, you told us it’s the third most annoying thing in CAD back in late 2014. Onshape wants you to think they’ve solved it. Have they, really? Let’s think this through.
I’m not sure if you realized it, but California has it’s very own 3D Print Week. Organized by Meckler Media, this week actually follows their first official 3D Print Week held in New York during April of 2015. It has become a way to organize all the aspects 3D printing has grown to encompass and…
Fasten back your face sacks, Develop3D Live is coming up in March… I think it’s March… Yes, I’ve just looked at the full moon shining across my garden shed shingles and it is indeed coming to you LIVE on March 26th, 2015. That’s a Thursday. It’s hands-down the best product development conference, and absolutely free…
Azerbaijan … it sounds sexy, cool and exciting … say it in your mind, “I’m going to Baku, Azerbaijan, for a 3D Print Conference.” Totally exotic and sexy right! Enough of the fantasy fare, now for the serious business on hand; Baku is a happening city and which is why the 3D Print Conference is…
3D Printing? Turns out it’s been a smash hit around the world. Inside 3D Printing is among the various trade shows that have been whipping up activity across the continents, bringing everyone from investors and businessmen to makers and start-ups. Now Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo is hitting Hong Kong… for the first time.
Yeah, you know what’s good for ya. Plenty of SolidSmack B12, the fresh smell of a 3D printer running overnight, and the papery goodness of a 3D printed grapefruit. JUICY. You know what else is juicy? The Inside 3D Printing Conference and Expo. We’ve teamed up with them to bring you 10% off all the events,…
It’s common knowledge that 28% of people printed in ABS cauliflower blue, prefer to be smacked with savings on a daily basis. Fortunately, the extruders have aligned and our good friends over at Mediabistro Inc. have 1) announced the program for the Melbourne, Australia Inside 3D Printing Conference and Expo and 2) are providing SolidSmack…
안녕하세요! Strike up the band! Warn the children! Cover your grandma’s eyes! Inside 3D Printing Seoul kicks off NEXT WEEK. It’s set to be the first 3D printing trade show in South Korea, aaaaaaaaaaaand as one of the largest events Inside 3D Printing has hosted to date, SolidSmack readers can get in on the action…
Do you know what custom manufactured bio-armor suit possibilities there are with 3D printing? Probably a lot. And we’re convinced the only way you can find out is to attend the upcoming Inside 3D Printing event IN KOREA. Forget that you already know everyting there is to know about 3D printing (thanks to SolidSmack… ahem)…
Yes people, that image is a 3D printed shoeburger. The bun portion… obviously. So, what does it have to do with digital fabrication? Only everything AND the Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo. The two day shindig kicks off April 22nd in New York City. Whether you’ve been thoroughly following this growing industry or are…
If you’ve been scratching at the wall and printing out miniature convention centers in hopes of one day attending a 3D printing event, your wait is over. This April Inside 3D Printing is coming to New York City, boasting a huge line-up of Who’s Who among the 3d print industry educators and elites. I must…
Recently we looked at how you can find ROI for your graphics card. It’s an important factor to consider when thinking about a hardware upgrade. Fortunately, there’s a tool that can make the process quick and easy.
Continuing improvements in workstation graphics processing units (GPUs) allow users to dramatically increase interactivity with SolidWorks by upgrading existing workstations with the latest NVIDIA Quadro graphics. For example, a Dell Precision workstation running a current Quadro GPU, based on NVIDIA Fermi architecture, can deliver up to three times the performance of previous generations.
The universal challenges faced by Trek in creating a new generation racing bike apply to many companies today: Create products that are sturdy yet use lightweight materials, spot design defects earlier in the design phase and reduce time from sketch to physical prototype.
Specking out a new fixed or mobile workstation for your CAD work can be a challenge. First, you need to identify the type of work where you really spend most of your time. For example, do you model simple parts, complex assemblies, or both? Do you do first-pass or complex FEA or structural dynamics analyses?
New technology enables a single workstation to simultaneously perform complex design, analysis, and visualization tasks.