Join us for this new series entitled Behind the Design, which will provide the compelling stories behind both the designs and the people who created them. Our second story is about Rahul Dhinakaran, who overcame his fear of design with SOLIDWORKS. Author information Margherita Bassi Margherita is a freelance writer and international storyteller. In addition to the SOLIDWORKS Blog, her work has been featured in publications including Smithsonian Magazine, Discovery Magazine, BBC Travel, Live Science, Italy Magazine, The Brussels Times, and more. The post Behind the Design: Rahul Dhinakaran ..read more

This blog covers the step-by-step process and best practices for administrators to map attributes from SOLIDWORKS to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Author information Priyanka Kanherkar Priyanka Kanherkar is a Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Roles Portfolio Manager focused on connecting SOLIDWORKS desktop with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. She has a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering specializing in Aerodynamics from the Florida Institute of Technology. Apart from work, she loves travelling, cooking and hiking. Priyanka is also a trained Indian classical dancer. The post Mapping Attributes in ..read more

Can you run SOLIDWORKS on a Mac? It's one of the most common questions we hear. Find out in this blog post. Author information SOLIDWORKS Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SolidWorks products are easy to learn and use, and work together to help you design products better, faster, and more cost-effectively. The SolidWorks focus on ease-of-use allows more engineers, designers and other technology professionals than ever before to take advantage of 3D in bringing their designs to life. TwitterFaceb ..read more

Innovative helium airship startup company develops its products more quickly and economically with SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS solutions. Author information SOLIDWORKS Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SolidWorks products are easy to learn and use, and work together to help you design products better, faster, and more cost-effectively. The SolidWorks focus on ease-of-use allows more engineers, designers and other technology professionals than ever before to take advantage of 3D in bringing ..read more

Simulation is all about giving you information to make the best design decision. To that end SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025 delivers a set of enhancements that will make your simulation life easier, while delivering accurate solutions. Author information Stephen Endersby Stephen Endersby is a Director of Product Portfolio Management at Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS. A passionate believer in the benefits of the early use of design analysis to optimize products for strength, durability and sustainability. Stephen is confident that every designer can make use of the simulation tools from Dassault S ..read more

Electric vehicles and, in particular, electric scooters, ebikes, and motorcycles have seen significant growth during the past 5 years. According to a 2023 study, the “Electric scooter market size was valued at 23.7 billion dollars with an estimated growth of Author information Rollin Willis Rollin Willis is the Americas Program manager for SOLIDWORKS for Startups. He has been with DS/SOLIDWORKS for the past 12 years and is an avid supporter of startups. His personal interests include an insatiable curiosity about all things related to nature, science and astronomy. A former competitive cycl ..read more

Design engineer Kara Tucker combines her passion for mechanics and design to craft functional, beautifully engineered products. Through her leadership with the Nashville SOLIDWORKS User Group (SWUGN), she’s fostering a vibrant community of engineers and designers. Author information SOLIDWORKS Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SolidWorks products are easy to learn and use, and work together to help you design products better, faster, and more cost-effectively. The SolidWorks focus on ease-of-use ..read more

Craig Therrien was asked what his top enhancements are in SOLIDWORKS 2025. With so many great enhancements, like the new AI-powered command predictor, the ability to apply sheet metal bend notches, and more, it wasn't easy. Find out which features are his favorites in this blog. Author information Craig Therrien Craig Therrien is a 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS Senior Portfolio Manager with over 30 years of CAD and industry experience - engineer, consultant, CAD product manager, CAD company co-founder. Currently, serving as Senior Product Manager for SOLIDWORKS and 3D Mold Creator. Craig has a B.S.M.E ..read more

Enhancements include the option to open apps in separate browser tabs, the new AI-powered Command Predictor, and the ability to create a vertex in Sub-D. Author information Daniel McGinn Dan McGinn is a Product Portfolio Manager for SOLIDWORKS. Dan has been working with CAD for 10 years and has experience with structure design, machine design, and robotics. When he’s not at work, you might find him out on the ski slopes or hiking and camping. The post What’s New in SOLIDWORKS Cloud November 2024 Update appeared first on The SOLIDWORKS Blog ..read more

If you are attending 3DEXPERIENCE World in Houston, don't miss vistiting the Playground, the epicenter of it all where you can learn, network and get answers to all your questions about SOLIDWORKS. Author information SOLIDWORKS Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SolidWorks products are easy to learn and use, and work together to help you design products better, faster, and more cost-effectively. The SolidWorks focus on ease-of-use allows more engineers, designers and other technology professional ..read more