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iPod Team Leader to Speak at SolidWorks World 2012
Press Release Issued by SolidWorks
Tony Fadell, who lead the team that developed Apple's iPod, will speak at one of the general sessions at SolidWorks World 2012.
Cube 3D Named Among “Best of CES”
Press Release Issued by 3D Systems
3D Systems Cube 3D was one of the finalists in the 2012 "Best of CES" awards.
Sports Car Maker Halves Number of Prototypes with SolidWorks Sports Car Maker Halves Number of Prototypes with SolidWorks
Press Release Issued by SolidWorks
Donkervoort Automobielen BV has used SolidWorks Flow Simulation and SolidWorks Simulation to reduce the amount of prototypes it creates by half.
BWIR to Present on EPDM+ at SolidWorks World 2012
Press Release Issued by Barry-Wehmiller International Resources
BWIR has announced it will discuss how VARS can improve productivity with Enterprise Product Data Management Add-ins at SolidWorks 2012.
Love of Design in the Air at SolidWorks World 2012
Press Release Issued by SolidWorks
SolidWorks has announced that it expects 4,500 attendees for SolidWorks World 2012 in San Diego from 2/12-15.
Industry News
Hydro-Mechanical Manufacturer Adopts Costimator
Press Release Issued by MTI Systems
McNally Industries has announced that it will be using MTI Systems to increase their estimating speed, and enhance the accuracy of their quotations.
Simufact Commits to Strengthening R&D Division
Press Release Issued by Simufact
Simufact has hired a new head of research and development to bring more experience and leadership to the department.
Costimator Helps MCG Improve Quotations
Press Release Issued by MTI Systems
Portugal manufacturer MCG is using MTI Systems' Costimator to improve its quotation system and eliminate unnecessary data tracking.
Logopress Launches New Tool for Metal Stamping Die Designers
Press Release Issued by Logopress
Logopress has announced a new tool called Progressive Blank Companion to model the 3D shaped intermediate stages of progressively formed parts.
SolidWorks World Attendees Get to See CountERPart in Action
Press Release Issued by Smooth Logics
Smooth Logics has announced it will be demonstrating its SolidWorks management toolset, CountERPart, at SolidWorks World 2012.
SolidWorks Partners
InspectionXpert to Host Inspection Class at SolidWorks World
Press Release Issued by InspectionXpert
Tacton Systems Adds New VP of Professional Services
Press Release Issued by Tacton Systems
Tacton Systems has announced that it has added Magnus Walldén as it new VP of Professional Services.
Geometric Launches JT-based Mobile Viewer App
Press Release Issued by Geometric
Geometric has launched its Glovius 3D visualization tool for iPad, iPhone and Android.
FCI Adds 3D Downloadable Models to its Website
Press Release Issued by TraceParts
With the help of TraceParts FCI has added 3D downloadable models and a 3D viewer to its website.
Geometric to Present Manufacturing Tools at SolidWorks World
Press Release Issued by Geometric
Geometric has announced its CAMWorks 2012, CAMWorksXpress, and DFMPro tools will be on display at SolidWorks World.
User News
Nathan Friedman: An Engineer in Every Aspect Nathan Friedman: An Engineer in Every Aspect
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
Engineer’s favorite part of his profession is the way it teaches you a type of thinking and problem solving that are applicable to a diverse field.
CAD Insight from a SolidWorks Point of View CAD Insight from a SolidWorks Point of View
Compiled by John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Yakima User Group president John Walden says he thinks that trackballs and mice will be replaced by motion sensors and touch screens.
The Go-to Person for SolidWorks in NYC The Go-to Person for SolidWorks in NYC
Compiled by John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Hear from the president of the recently started user group SWUGNYC in NYC.
5 Years of Growing with SolidWorks
By Deepak Gupta
A SolidWorks user discusses his five year journey with the software.
Variety Keeps SolidWorks Designer’s Day Humming Variety Keeps SolidWorks Designer’s Day Humming
Compiled by John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Jim Lowery, machine designer for ITM, discusses the highs and lows of design.
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