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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.
Astronauts Stay Strong with Help from SolidWorks
Press Released By DS SolidWorks Corp.
A Spanish company using SolidWorks software has developed a sophisticated system to help combat muscle atrophy in space.
Mustad Longline Uses SolidWorks to Increase Productivity
Press Release Issued By DS SolidWorks
SolidWorks software is helping a Norwegian company design and produce environmentally friendly fishing equipment.
SolidWorks Versus Pro/E

Which system is better at modeling complex assemblies: Pro/E or SolidWorks?
SolidWorks Helps Aerospace Engineer’s Ambition’s Take Flight

Mechanical Engineer Brian McElyea talks about how SolidWorks has helped him live his dreams.
Automotive Engineer Uses SolidWorks to Manifest his Passion

Jason Balser of Good Year Tires explains how SolidWorks has helped him make his love of automotive engineering a reality.
SolidWorks User Wins Popular Science Invention Award
Press Release Issued By DS SolidWorks
Racer Shawn Watling was using cardboard, string, and stacks of paper until a professional engineer buddy turned him on to SolidWorks® software.
Combining Minds to Solve the Gulf Oil Crisis

The bright thinkers at Rapid Prototyping Technologies in Manufacturing mailing share their ideas about how to stop the Gulf of Mexico Oil spill.
An Inside Look at 3 Dawn Consulting
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
An interview with Kevin Van Liere about the day to day challenges of running a SolidWorks consulting operation.
Solidworks Richmond User Group Meeting Announcement
Announcement By SolidWorks Richmond
The Richmond SolidWorks user group will be holding a meeting June 24 at Infilco Degremont.
MS3D Selected for Licensing FreeDesign's Technology
Press Release issued by MS3D Technologies
Engineering software consultants MS3D was in charge of licensing FreeDesign's technology with a focus for the iPad/tablet PC markets.
High Productivity and Product Excellence Awarded
Press Release Issued by Tri-Mack
Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing Corporation has been given General Electric Aviation’s Supplier Quality Awareness Award.
EOS International User Meeting April 14 -16, 2008
By EOS
EOS announced that the 11th EOS International User Meeting (IUM) will be held from April 14th to 16th, 2008, at the Hotel “The Monarch” in Bad Goegging, Germany.
Adobe to Host 3D PDF Contest
By Adobe Systems Inc.
Adobe Systems Incorporated is hosting its first 3D PDF contest.
SDC Publishes 6 CAD Books
By SDC Publications
Schroff Development Corporation (SDC Publications) releases books on AutoCAD 2008, UGS, CATIA V5, Solid Edge v19 & SolidWorks.
SDC Offers 4 Books on SolidWorks 2007, ANSYS
By Schroff Development Corporation
Schroff Development Corporation (SDC Publications) is offering books about SolidWorks and ANSYS.
New 'From' Address on Your SolidWorks Community Newsletter
By Amber Dunning, ConnectPress Media Coordinator
Attention all Community Members!
Survey Results: Why Do You Attend Conferences?

SolidWorks Community members weigh on why they make to trip to industry conferences.
Survey Results: When Do You Plan to Replace Your Workstation

SolidWork Community members weigh on their plans to update their workstation.
Two High School Robots Designed in SolidWorks Win Big
Press Release By SolidWorks Corp.
One robot deftly placed colored inner tubes on pegs and lifted other robots a foot in the air, while the other simply knocked competitors out.
Handbook for Managers Moving from 2D to 3D CAD

A practical guide written for CAD and engineering managers and professionals in the design and manufacturing industry that are interested in adopting 3D, Moving from 2D to 3D CAD For Engineering Design: Challenges and Opportunities by Louis Gary Lamit makes a strong case in favor of change.
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