In CAD

SolidWorks xDesign, Innovation Platform and What It All Means

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SolidWorks World 2016 left 7,000 people overloaded by breakout sessions, inspired by customers, and smelling of the finest barbecue in the world. While the General Sessions were a bit all over the place, mingling product announcements amongst customer stories and keynotes (with beer, boobs and Yves Behar being the highlights), underlying it all was a very unapparent structure being erected while people watch on, networked and nursed really awful hangovers. Over the years, we’ve wondered, discussed and argued the direction Dassault was taking SolidWorks. I finally have some clarity on this and I think it’s about damn time to get it out there for all those frustrated with what’s being done with SolidWorks.

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In DESIGN

ZERO1 Helmet Design Prevents Head Trauma in Football Players

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Football is about playing hard and playing fast, but it also involves a lot of safety risks. Movies like Concussion bring up issues about how many players suffer from brain trauma from the game. How can we improve the players’ safety without affecting their game? (My father stopped watching the game due to the disregard for player safety. I see why.) However, helmet manufacturer VICIS and the University of Washington are working on the ZERO1, a new football helmet designed to absorb more shock and impact than current designs.

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