SolidWorks user wins Popular Science Invention Award (30/06/2010)

Toronto snowmobile racer Shawn Watling was using cardboard, string, and stacks of paper to prototype his invention when a professional engineer friend suggested SolidWorks software might provide a better route. Since then, Watling has tripled his...

3D CAD software for education sector (09/06/2008)

SolidWorks Corporation has released the next generation of its 3D CAD software for students and educators, SolidWorks Education Edition 2008-2009, which delivers all the powerful capabilities of SolidWorks 2008 Office Premium plus new analysis...

Global engineering community software updated (05/03/2008)

SolidWorks has unveiled the 3D ContentCentral 2008 software service, the latest update of its online community that allows engineers to download and share content globally, helping them to save time and design more innovative products. 3D...

3D CAD pleases with multiple concepts (01/03/2008)

The more design options you can present to your client, the sooner they’re likely to hit upon the one that’s right for them. Such was the case with design consultancy, Creative when it provided a range of concepts for a new laboratory instrument...

SolidWorks Labs extends technology offerings (07/01/2008)

SolidWorks Labs, the technology sandbox for curious SolidWorks 3D CAD software users, has more than doubled the number of free experimental software offerings since its February 2007 launch. SolidWorks Labs (http://labs.solidworks.com) has...

New online design and manufacturing forum goes live (03/12/2007)

DesignTalks (http://www.design-talks.com), a new UK online community and discussion forum for UK design and manufacturing businesses, has gone live. Sponsored by leading CAD software vendor SolidWorks, but independently edited, hosted and managed,...

Lift company rises with CAD software (09/10/2007)

Bramptons Lift Manufacturers is using SolidWorks 3D CAD software and design automation technology from SolidWorks Certified Gold Partner DriveWorks to deliver more customised elevators to customers faster, thus generating increased annual revenues....

CAD - it’s kid’s stuff! (01/10/2007)

Radio Flyer, a 90-year old toy company based in Chicago, is using SolidWorks’ 3D CAD software and COSMOSWorks Designer analysis software to develop both new and better versions of its time-honoured products. The software was recently used to...

Mora of Sweden sharpens product development with SolidWorks and COSMOS (13/09/2007)

Mora of Sweden is getting a handle on more ergonomic, higher performing knives used in professional kitchens, woodshops, carpentry, and the outdoors using SolidWorks 3D CAD and COSMOS design analysis software. With roots dating back to the 1600s,...

SolidWorks used for cyclist safety (11/09/2007)

Cyclists can navigate streets more safely at night by using a new wireless light system designed in SolidWorks 3D CAD software by UK consultancy Gavin Thomson Design. Cyclists now have front and rear lights with wireless turn signals, to ensure...

Get educated with CAD software (07/09/2007)

SolidWorks Corporation has given students and teachers the key resources they need to enhance engineering education with the release of SolidWorks Education Edition 2007-2008. The latest version of SolidWorks 3D CAD software for students includes...

Racing parts maker uses CAD software (29/08/2007)

A small New Hampshire company making aftermarket parts for racing cars is using SolidWorks 3D CAD software to improve it's performance. “It allows me to play with the big boys and source manufacturing partners anywhere on the planet,” said...

CAD Software used for brake system (28/08/2007)

Tractair Ltd is using SolidWorks 3D CAD software to design the air and hydraulic brakes that farmers, construction workers, and others driving heavy duty tractors and off-road vehicles rely on to stop quickly and safely. Tractair’s brake systems...

CAD Software used in "Transformers" (23/08/2007)

A monstrous vehicle developed in SolidWorks 3D CAD and COSMOSWorks design analysis software, and used to detect and remove mines in troubled areas around the world, is an “actor” in the recently released “Transformers” movie. Force Protection, Inc....

Product development time cut by 30% (16/08/2007)

National Centre for Product Design and Development Research (PDR) has standardisd on SolidWorks 3D CAD software to reduce new product development time by 30% for global customers like BAE Systems, Johnson Controls, and Rolls Royce. A combination...

CAD Software assists toy development (14/08/2007)

Radio Flyer, the 90-year-old company famous for every kid’s red wagon, is using SolidWorks software to continually design better versions of timeless products and to launch new products that improve on the status quo. For example, the Chicago...

Contest for product designers and engineers (07/08/2007)

The 'Create the Future' design contest, sponsored by SolidWorks Corporation and NASA Tech Briefs, is a chance for product designers and engineers from around the world to submit their invention ideas (with October 15, 2007 being the closing date for...

Irrigation equipment maker users CAD software (31/07/2007)

Fresno Valves and Castings is using SolidWorks 3D CAD software to shave weeks and, in some cases months, off the production cycle for its extensive line of irrigation products, ranging from garden hose faucets to hydroelectric dam gates. The...

Software cools hardest-working engines (15/06/2007)

BorgWarner Thermal Systems, part of the BorgWarner Engine Group, is using more than 40 licenses of SolidWorks 3D CAD software to design and manufacture cooling systems that make passenger vehicles and commercial trucks run cleaner. BorgWarner...