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SolidWorks 2014 Sneak Peek
Every year at SolidWorks World during the Wednesday General Session, users get a preview of what is coming in the next version of SolidWorks. Its an event that many look forward to and is a great way...
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And so, I took a year off
Its January which means….its time for SolidWorks World again. This time though….I won’t be providing live updates from San Diego because I won’t be there. After a seven year streak starting with...
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SolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual Announced
Looks like SolidWorks World 2014 started off with a bang today with the release announcement of SolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual. With an NDA that still appears to be in place, I can’t comment much...
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SOLIDWORKS 2017 Beta – Try Online
For those of you who are interested in test driving SOLIDWORKS 2017 Beta but had limited options to a hardware system or just simply didn’t want to have to deal with another install, there is a new...
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SOLIDWORKS Xdesign – Patiently Waiting
Ever since SOLIDWORKS Xdesign was revealed to the public at SOLIDWORKS World 2016, many have been patiently waiting for the Beta period to begin. Originally scheduled for May, we’ve slipped to almost...
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My CAD Blog – Then and Now
I realized a few days ago that my aloofness in blogging has made me speed right past this site’s 10th anniversary! Wow – Things have changed a bit since June 8, 2006. So it got me thinking. Why did...
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Reinventing CAD – Where are we headed? – Part 1
Ok…so the title of this post could be taken a few different ways. Do I want to reinvent CAD? Not really…but I’m always on the lookout for new ways to work reliably but efficiently. Note that I...
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Reinventing CAD – Where are we headed? – Part 2
In this series of posts, I’ve laid out a few observations on some of the new trends in the CAD industry and where we might be heading as new platforms are developed for the future. You can catch Part...
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SOLIDWORKS 2017 Announced
SOLIDWORKS took the wraps off their 2017 version today. This is the 25th major release of the product. (Had to count to make sure.) There are quite a few enhancements as usual with over 90% of...
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Reinventing CAD – Where are we headed? – Part 3
In this series of posts, I’ve laid out a few observations on some of the new trends in the CAD industry and where we might be heading as new platforms are developed for the future. You can catch...
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