SolidWorks Tech Talk

Aaron Rios

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What is SolidWorks?

★ Software that is used to model solid 3-dimensional projects (CAD)

★ Specialized in design
★ Jon Hirschtick-Founder
★ Acquired by Dassault Systèmes
★ Has a new version released every year

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Why Use SolidWorks?
★ Design Functionality
★ Prototypes
★ Features
★ Community involvement
★ Research
★ Creativity
★ Cost
○ Con for individuals
○ Pro for Industries
★ Difficult Tasks
★ New version each year 3
Who Uses it?
★ 1.3 million engineers
★ 130,000 companies
★ Government
★ Areas
○ Oil and Gas
○ Aerospace and Defense
○ Medical Sciences
○ Transportation
○ Manufacturers
○ Engineering Services
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 Examples Of Company Creations

Degross Design and Innovation

Denby

University Of Sunderland
Special EFX
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Notable Features

★ 2D Sketching
★ 3D Modelling
★ Attachment of multiple parts
★ 3D Printing
★ CAM
★ Motion Study

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Motion Study

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My Experience With SolidWorks

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How To Access SolidWorks
★ Go to www.solidworks.com/how-to-buy/contact-sales
○ $1295 Annual Subscription (varies)
■ Student, Educator, Researcher
★ Free for ASU Students under “My Apps” in “My ASU”

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 Industry Number of Companies

Activity Answers 1-Machinery 3590

2-Computer Software 2340

3-Medical Devices 1461

4-Mech/Indus Engineer 1399

5-Computer Software 1330

6-Higher Education 1280

7-Manufacturing 1267

8-Construction 1229

9-Automotive 1217

10-Mining and Metals 1075

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Contact me for more info
at aprios3@asu.edu
Thank you!

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References
Bethany. (2018, November 16). A Brief History Of SolidWorks. Retrieved February 11, 2019, from
https://www.scan2cad.com/cad/solidworks-history/

Denby Tableware. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2019, from https://www.denbypottery.com/

Industries Success Stories | Real-world Case Studies | SOLIDWORKS. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2019, from
https://www.innova-systems.co.uk/solidworks-industries/

SOLIDWORKS | INSPIRING INNOVATION. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2019, from

https://www.3ds.com/products-services/solidworks/

SOLIDWORKS. (2014, August 19). Retrieved February 12, 2019, from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcI_jQGNHj8

Zarr, H. (n.d.). SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD in Industry | Solid Solutions. Retrieved February 11, 2019, from
https://www.solidsolutions.co.uk/solidworks-industries/

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