SOLIDWORKS 2017 What’s New: Updating Toolbox Components in Assemblies – #SW2017

October 24, 2016 by Greg Buter

Updating Toolbox Components in Assemblies You can save a lot of time by using Toolbox components in your assemblies. These parts usually contain hundreds of configurations to represent the many sizes of available parts. It is common to modify Toolbox parts by changing properties or dimensions. SOLIDWORKS 2017 makes it easier than ever to update toolbox components, if these type of changes require it. Updating Toolbox components, in previous versions of SOLIDWORKS, would often require opening the sub-assemblies […]

SOLIDWORKS 2017 What’s New: SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D Assemblies – #SW2017

September 14, 2016 by Corey Kubichka

SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D Assemblies New to SOLIDWORKS 2017 Schematic is the ability for users to associate existing (external) SOLIDWORKS assembly files to the project or locations needed. We no longer have to create a brand new assembly file with some random number just to work with SW Electrical (Read my previous blog here). We can simply point to an existing assembly. The SOLIDWORKS cabinet layout tool in the Process tab is renamed to SOLIDWORKS assembly. This is […]

Design Innovation Summit Update: Guest Speakers Announced

September 14, 2012 by InFlow

Our 2nd Annual Design Innovation Summit is just around the corner. We are proud to announce the addition of several special guest speakers including: Gian Paolo Bassi, Vice President of R&D, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes will be delivering the Keynote Speech at both our Wisconsin and Illinois events. Learn More Ian Baxter, VP of WorldWide Technical Services, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes will be delivering the Keynote Speech at the St. Louis, MO Event. Learn More Rich Allen, Director, Product Management, Works, Dassault Systèmes will […]

CATI Design Innovation Summit Model Mania Winner

October 27, 2011 by Jim TeDesco

Congratulations to Jason Hyde of SMC Corporation for being the overall winner of the Model Mania Contest at the Design Innovation Summit Events! Jason won both the Indianapolis contest as well as the overall prize of the trip to SOLIDWORKS World 2012 (sponsored by Objet). Congratulations to our regional winners. Each regional winner took home a SpacePilot Pro courtesy of 3DConnexion. Indianapolis, IN – Jason Hyde 14m52s – Overall WinnerPalatine, IL – Aaron Eiger 15m32sHartford, WI -Brent Racine 19m56sSt. Louis, […]

CATI Design Innovation Summit Sponsor Highlight – Objet Geometries

September 28, 2011 by Jim TeDesco

Objet’s family of 3-Dimensional Printing Systems brings high-resolution, fine-detailed models into the hands of designers or engineers and fits in any office environment. Objet’s patented PolyJetTM and PolyJet matrix technology provides a complete 3D printing solution for virtually any rapid prototyping application. Join us at the Design Innovation Summit for a chance to learn more about 3D printing and see parts being printed live on the Objet30 Desktop 3D Printer. Be sure to try your luck at the Model Mania […]

DraftSight General Manager Aaron Kelly Presenting at the Design Innovation Summit

September 21, 2011 by Jim TeDesco

We are honored to have Aaron Kelly from DS SOLIDWORKS Corp presenting at the Design Innovation Summit. Aaron’s presentation is designed to get you familiar with the 2D CAD solution from DS SOLIDWORKS Corp. For those of you that don’t know: Aaron is responsible for managing the business and setting the strategy for the DraftSight business unit. Aaron joined the company in 1996 as a technical support engineer for Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corp. and then held several positions within the […]

Just Announced: Fielder Hiss to Present at the CATI Design Innovation Summit

September 16, 2011 by Jim TeDesco

CATI is proud to announce the addition of Fielder Hiss to our list of presenters at the Design Innovation Summit Events to be held in October. For those of you that don't know: Fielder Hiss is the Vice President, Product Management at DS SolidWorks. Fielder is responsible for providing direction in the development of the company’s software. He began his career at DS SOLIDWORKS as a technical support engineer providing support to customers, resellers and solution partners. He has spoken […]

SOLIDWORKS 2012 Launches With the Release of This Year’s Features

September 7, 2011 by Jim TeDesco

The 20th release of SOLIDWORKS is here. New functionality will make your designs go more smoothly with less work and powerful new tools give you insight on how design changes impact profitability. Now, you can focus on the aspects of design that drives your business. >>Visit the SOLIDWORKS 2012 Launch Site This year's release contains over 200 enhancements, most of which are recommendations from SOLIDWORKS users. See "What's New" in SOLIDWORKS 2012 Live at one of the CATI Design Innovation […]

SOLIDWORKS 2012 Is Here!

August 17, 2011 by Chris Taylor

Be the first to see SOLIDWORKS 2012 live at the CATI Design Innovation Summit. The Design Innovation Summit is a unique opportunity to learn how you can help your company succeed in making better products faster. Attendees will have a chance to win a trip to SOLIDWORKS World 2012, sponsored by Objet Geometries. >>Click Here to Learn More Event Highlights: The latest SOLIDWORKS Solution offerings FREE hands-on SOLIDWORKS Training User focused content Multiple presentation tracks to customize your experience 3D […]

CATI Design Innovation Summit

July 19, 2011 by Jim TeDesco

Join CATI for our first annual Design Innovation Summit! The CATI Design Innovation Summit is an interactive learning experience focusing on how you can design and make better products. The information covered at these events is too vital to your organization's success to put a price on, so registration is FREE. >Register Today Event Highlights: FREE hands-on SOLIDWORKS Training Presentations from top SOLIDWORKS World Presenters User focused content Multiple presentation tracks to customize your experience The latest SOLIDWORKS Solution offerings […]