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Aaron Rios
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What is SolidWorks?
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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
Denby
University Of Sunderland
Special EFX
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Getting Started
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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
7-Manufacturing 1267
8-Construction 1229
9-Automotive 1217
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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/
Industries Success Stories | Real-world Case Studies | SOLIDWORKS. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2019, from
https://www.innova-systems.co.uk/solidworks-industries/
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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