This week’s blog is written by my colleague, Valerie Lecolle, after her visit to KXKM near Lyon, France. KompleX KapharnaüM (KXKM) is a 20-years old multidisciplinary arts organization based in Vaulx-En-Velin France, known for its innovative and boundary-pushing performances that blend various art forms such as theater, music, visual arts, and technology. KXKM aims to create immersive experiences that challenge perceptions and ignite the imagination. With a focus on experimentation and collaboration, KXKM’s productions often feature a mix of live performances, interactive installations, and d ..read more

 After teaching 1000’s of students and writing about SOLIDWORKS for over 25 years, David Planchard, emeritus WPI, is exploring SOLIDWORKS desktop and the integrated 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.  Through the 3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson series, David helps educators understand the 3DEXPERIENCE Engineer, Fluid Scenario Creation App (CFD) with simple examples and industry practices. The Platform offers are available thru your Education Partner (VAR).  The example illustrates a simplify abstract shape of a race car body. Evaluate the first iteration of the design. A typical aerodynamics anal ..read more

We say, “SOLIDWORKS is Everywhere!”  You never know where you will meet  SOLIDWORKS users.  My colleague, Matthew Hall took a plane to from Dallas to Boston and then took a bus to the University of Vermont campus to meet his wife for a ride home.  Walking through the halls, Matthew met a student coming out of a random door and asked  the question, “Do you use SOLIDWORKS?”  Our favorite answer, “Yes, the team does!” That team is the University of Vermont Alternative Energy Racing Organization (UVM-AERO) that is preparing for Formula Hybrid Electric 2024 at New Ham ..read more

 After teaching 1000’s of students and writing about SOLIDWORKS for over 25 years, David Planchard, emeritus WPI, is exploring SOLIDWORKS desktop and the integrated 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.  Through the 3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson series, David helps educators understand the 3DEXPERIENCE Engineer, Fluid Scenario Creation App (CFD) with simple examples and industry practices. The Platform offers are available thru your Education Partner (VAR).  In the previous CFD Lesson 4: SOLIDWORKS Duct and 3DEXPERIENCE Fluid Scenario Creation (Part 1), we opened a SOLIDWORKS part that had not bee ..read more

The following story is provided by our Value Added Reseller, SolidVision , Czech Republic. SolidVision advocates quality education through partnerships. What should a modern secondary school offer? During our visit to the Olomouc Region, at the Industrial High School in Hranice na Moravě, we witnessed that a combination of vision, diligence, and quality partners is a key to success. The industrial school in Hranice has long been collaborating with significant partners and offers its students state-of-the-art facilities, boasting an excellent team of professionals who continuously devise new ch ..read more

At 3DEXPERIENCE World  we discussed global goals for diversity, inclusion, and the workforce of the future in the manufacturing sector.  We explored these values with advocates Aseena Muthana, Drew Crowe and Meaghan Ziemba. Audrey – Office Manager, Megan – Machinists and Operations, John – Master Machinist and Shop Manager, Ashley – President and Melissa – Purchasing and Quoting   Closer to home, one dynamic woman, Ashley Parent, along with her sister, Megan and brother, John, exemplify the goals of a diverse, skilled and trainer of our future workforce, in this women-owned, v ..read more

 After teaching 1000’s of students and writing about SOLIDWORKS for over 25 years, David Planchard, emeritus WPI, is exploring SOLIDWORKS desktop and the integrated 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.  Through the 3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson series, David helps educators understand the 3DEXPERIENCE Engineer, Fluid Scenario Creation App (CFD) with simple examples and industry practices. The Platform offers are available thru your Education Partner (VAR). In CFD Lesson 2 Part 2, we opened a SOLIDWORKS session. Connected to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Utilized the 3DSpace widget from the MySession pane ..read more

Here are my favorite software tools to help engineering students. Why did I include all engineering students?  With our SOLIDWORKS Student Team Sponsorship program, we have met students from a variety of engineering majors, aerospace, biomedical, chemical civil/structural, computer science, electrical, environmental, industrial, industrial design, manufacturing, maritime, materials, mathematics, mining, physics, robotics, nuclear, and of course, mechanical engineering. After hiring young engineers in industry and teaching engineering design for 10 years, here are my software tools fo ..read more

  After teaching 1000’s of students and writing about SOLIDWORKS for over 25 years, David Planchard, emeritus WPI, is exploring SOLIDWORKS desktop and the integrated 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.  Through the 3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson series, David helps educators understand the 3DEXPERIENCE Engineer, Fluid Scenario Creation App (CFD) with simple examples and industry practices. The Platform offers are available thru your Education Partner (VAR). Dassault Systèmes owns SOLIDWORKS and various simulation software packages. Simulation packages range from SOLIDWORKS Simulation, CATIA Analysis ..read more

  After teaching 1000’s of students and writing about SOLIDWORKS for over 25 years, David Planchard, emeritus WPI, is exploring SOLIDWORKS desktop and the integrated 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.  Through the 3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson series, David helps educators understand the 3DEXPERIENCE Engineer, Fluid Scenario Creation App (CFD) with simple examples and industry practices. The Platform offers are available thru your Education Partner (VAR). Dassault Systèmes owns SOLIDWORKS and various simulation software packages. Simulation packages range from SOLIDWORKS Simulation, CATIA Analysis ..read more