If I was a pastry chef I think that freak everyone out a little too much… on the other hand, I could see the bewildering power in the ability to prepare delightfully beautiful cakes and sorbets. Zlango – a fun way to talk, post, and send messages with a global image language. ZiiTrend – A…

As if joining in the fun, is not enough, in one of the SolidWorks Tech Alerts, Greg at SolidWorks has asked you to “Joing” them for “SolidWorks Workd” coming up on January 20-23 in San Diego, CA. Greg, that sounds like alot more fun. I wasn’t sure about going before, but since you put it…

For all you crazy people going to SolidWorks World 2008 and want to know what to expect, the (partial) agenda has been posted. Hit the Click Here button at the top of the Agenda Overview. Looks like there’s plenty to get your fingers into. I’m thinking “Stump the Chump” in Tips and Tricks sounds like…

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Concept models are a lot like cooked meat and pies. “Hey butcha! that looks like some tasty meat there; give me 5 lbs and a pie for the kiddos!” You see what you’re getting, you take it home and have a delicious and satisfying meal. And like a butcher shop, concept models take away all that messy prep that can turn into a rotting mess faster than Bruce Springsteen can say, “but I’m a vegetarian.”

Concept Models are one of the single most important design methods you can use when designing something in SolidWorks. Concepts have always been a general method of communication and coordination between different departments, but the benefits of having a concept in 3D are as vast as the types of meat cuts and you know when you have the perfect one. Here’s some things to help develop perfect concept models.


I started working as an engineer in the CAD industry at a pretty measly wage. I didn’t know it at the time. I was happy just to have a job in an area I was actually going to school for. One thing I wish they taught more in school is the business aspects of career life. But it usually boils down to Student Services giving you a personality profile.

While some will pawn off advancement to luck or experience, these five actions can get you on the road to making more money.