DesignPoint Blog

Accurate Mold Filling [White Paper]

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Products with injection-molded parts often have design and tooling challenges. To help mediate these problems, SOLIDWORKS Plastic software has accurate mold-filling simulations that can resolve design and production challenges! Read on to learn about how this software can develop products more efficiently, including products such as Diverse plastic parts Electronics housing Medical caps Radon detectors Read more...

How to Save Time SOLIDWORKS Plastics [White Paper]

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Check out this piece about a mold-filling simulation by SOLIDWORKS that can help save time, reduce costs, and improve quality of injection-molded parts! Some interesting points you will find include... The Need for Improving Injection-Molding Performance Tooling Development Driven by Mold-Injection Simulation Injection Molding Challenges Streamline Injection-Mold Tooling Development Read more...

5 Reasons Why Good CEOs Outsource [Infographic]

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Check out these 5 reasons why good CEOs outsource to improve their businesses in this infographic! In it, you'll find that outsourcing will allow you to... Save money Reduce time Access new skills Free up internal resources Focus on high value activities Read more...

Foundries & 3D Printing [Infographic]

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Foundries have been using 3D printing to help advance their businesses and be a step ahead of the competition. Take a look at this infographic to learn about how 3D printers are bringing extended capabilities in the areas of: Unlimited customization Accuracy Pattern enhancements Efficiencies Reduced weight and cost Read more...

DesignPoint Expands 3D Printing to New England States

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Adrian Pastore

DesignPoint announces its expansion into the New England territory, now offering its Markforged products and services from New England to Virginia.

Realizing Creative Projects [eBook]

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

With BigRep, creative projects are more feasible than ever before. Whether you're in the furniture, automotive, or music industries-- there are applications for everyone. Click to read and learn how: • Different Industries are Using BigRep for Creative Projects • To Identify these Projects in your Business • Industries are Experiencing Efficiency gains in their [...] Read more...

Consumer Products and 3D Design [eBook]

Posted on June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Check out this piece by SOLIDWORKS about the importance of design when creating consumer products, and how 3D technology is helping the process! Learn about: The Design Dilemma: Can We Really Have It All? Featured Case Studies The Benefits of 3D Design And more! Read more...

Top 5 Tips to Transform Product Design for Smarter Products [eBook]

Posted on June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Check out the latest Tech Clarity eBook where we discuss the Top 5 Tips to Transform Product Design for Smarter Products. Click to learn: • About The Journey Toward New Development • How You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know (--and what that means!) • How to Identify Best Practices • ...and so much more! [...] Read more...

The How-to Guide to Adopting a New 3D CAD [eBook]

Posted on June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Tech Clarity has created a comprehensive guide to help you navigate a new 3D CAD tool. Read more to find about: The Benefits of a 3D-to-3D Transition Advice on Selecting a New CAD Tool Planning the Migration: How Should You Start? Preparing for the Change ... and much more! Read more...

3 Things I Learned about Large Format 3D Printing with BigRep

Posted on May 29, 2019June 10, 2019 by Andrew Garchik

Behind the Big Open DesignPoint’s Open Houses are always great events. We get to showcase how additive manufacturing transforms business, and our partners get excited about the innovative possibilities for their own shop floors. Occasionally, we get to be the excited one – seeing for the first time how More is Possible with one of [...] Read more...

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Foundries & 3D Printing Success
Part Two

Posted on May 15, 2019June 10, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

How we can Incorporate 3D Printing into Foundry Processes Last week, we spoke about foundries on the blog…. what they do and where opportunities for improvement exist. In each instance, 3D Printing proved to be the tool that could make foundries more efficient. Today, we kick it up a notch as we cover exactly how [...] Read more...

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Foundries & 3D Printing Success
Part One

Posted on May 14, 2019June 10, 2019 by Adrian Pastore

Why Foundries Should Invest in 3D Printing Foundries are the backbone of manufacturing. Their output literally gives shape to the parts and pieces used to create commodities on shop floors around the world. That’s a lot of weight on their fiery shoulders. Foundries face a multitude of challenges in order to keep up with the [...] Read more...

Why SOLIDWORKS Simulation is the Answer

Posted on May 10, 2019June 10, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

How could your business grow, if you knew your products couldn’t fail? “If only…” you’re probably thinking to yourself…well, with SOLIDWORKS Simulation, this is a reality. In today’s blog we cover why SOLIDWORKS Simulation is the answer to your product development problems. By the way, when we say you have product development problems, don't take [...] Read more...

New Markforged Material – A2 Tool Steel

Posted on May 9, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Markforged has been on a roll expanding their material's portfolio. This is the third release of the month, and the latest material is expanding applications for the Metal X! An exclusive material, since Markforged is the only company 3D printing with it, that does not disappoint. What is A2? A2 is a commonly used all-purpose [...] Read more...

CAD In the Cloud [Webinar]

Posted on May 7, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

EpiGrid, our Cloud Solutions partner teaches you how cloud hosting is enabling more and more small to mid-sized companies the opportunity to scale and develop PDM solutions. The best part? Your business can successfully manage their data without having to possess server(s) or sophisticated IT departments on premise. Press play to learn: • Who is [...] Read more...

New Markforged Material – Onyx FR

Posted on May 7, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

This new material is on fire! But don’t worry—it’s not a hazard to anyone, since the latest Onyx to join the Markforged material portfolio is actually flame-retardant. What is Onyx FR? Onyx FR is a new version of Onyx that has all the benefits of the original material plus self-extinguishing properties, hence the name FR [...] Read more...

New Markforged Material – Nylon White

Posted on May 7, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

White is the new black, and when we say white we mean Nylon White. The new and improved Nylon material was recently introduced to Markforged’s material portfolio to replace Tough Nylon as it gets phased out. No worries, we have the 4-1-1 on what you need to know. What is Nylon White? Nylon white is [...] Read more...

The Unsung Hero of Multibody Modeling: Indent

Posted on May 6, 2019June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

Everyone knows that SOLIDWORKS is the most feature-heavy CAD software out there. Whatever you may dream of doing with a 3D model, there’s probably a SOLIDWORKS command button that can do it for you. The problem is, our computer screens are only so big. When you load your new shiny SOLIDWORKS only a fraction of [...] Read more...

FroYo and Filaments

Posted on April 18, 2019June 17, 2019 by Adrian Pastore

A Tasty Guide to How 3D Printing Works One of my family’s favorite outings is a trip to the self-serve frozen yogurt shop. “FroYo” is always a tasty treat, but eating the yogurt is just part of the experience. The real fun lies in pulling the yogurt machine’s lever and watching with delight as the [...] Read more...

How does SOLIDWORKS PDM Work?

Posted on April 16, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

SOLIDWORKS Product Data Management (PDM) Solution helps you better manage your data and substantially improve the way your teams collaborate on product development. Today, we’re digging into how SOLIDWORKS PDM works. Let's Start with the Platform When it comes to PDM, there are three important components: the SQL Server, the Archive Server, and your local [...] Read more...

The 3 Dimensions of 3D Printing

Posted on April 11, 2019June 17, 2019 by Adrian Pastore

Three Benefits of Additive Strategy We’ve been educating you about exactly WHAT is 3D Printing but are you wondering WHY 3D Printing is the right choice for your manufacturing needs? Additive manufacturing is literally changing the way in which we make objects, adding new dimensions of possibilities that save time and money while creating superior [...] Read more...

Why SOLIDWORKS PDM?

Posted on April 9, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Most of us know what Product Data Management (PDM) is, but have we stopped to ask Why PDM? Of all the enterprise solutions, why invest in PDM? This piece was written in hopes of addressing just that. Let's Set the Tone... It was a dark and stormy …Tuesday, at the office! Your company has a [...] Read more...

Dinner and a 3D Printer?

Posted on April 4, 2019June 17, 2019 by Adrian Pastore

A Date with Additive Manufacturing Trying to determine the best manufacturing method to advance your product design and engineering business needs is a lot like dating. There are plenty of “fish in the sea,” so how do you determine which one is Mr. or Mrs. Right? Now more than ever 3D Printing scores a perfect [...] Read more...

The BigRep PRO Virtual Demo is Here

Posted on March 21, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

BigRep unveiled some BIG news last November at Formnext 2018 – one of them is the BigRep PRO. This impressive 3D Printer does not disappoint when it comes to delivering large format prints with industrial grade materials. We’ve finally got our hands on a virtual demo of the unit and you have access to it! [...] Read more...

What is Design Automation?

Posted on March 5, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Achieve More with Design AutomationCreat and Configure Custom Products, Fast. Offering customized products is a great competitive differentiator. It often leads to more sales, higher revenues, and happy customers. However, with more and more companies offering customization, you need to work smarter than your competitors. Design automation enables you to turn around proposals quickly, design and [...] Read more...

3 Ways the Manufacturing Industry is Changing

Posted on February 20, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Times are a-changing. It seems where ever we turn in our daily lives innovations are changing the way we work, play, and collaborate. Especially within our industries. One of the major industries that is evolving at rapid speed is manufacturing. Here’s how: Automation You might be thinking, the whole concept of manufacturing is to automate, [...] Read more...

SOLIDWORKS World 2019 – Day 1 Recap

Posted on February 11, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

SOLIDWORKS World 2019 (SWW19) has officially begun and our team has completed their first day. As always, SOLIDWORKS does not disappoint. The conference was kicked off with an amazing amount of energy, enthusiasms, and announcements. For those who would like to follow along live, you can actually stream SWW19 right here. ANNOUNCEMENTS STRATEGY - 3DEXPERIENCE.WORKS [...] Read more...

Celebrating Women in Science – Colleen Moore

Posted on February 11, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, established by the United Nations to “recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology.” We thought this would be a perfect opportunity to celebrate DesignPoint’s Application Engineer, Colleen Moore. We sat down recently to learn a little bit more about [...] Read more...

DesignPoint and BigRep Announce 3D Printing Partnership

Posted on February 6, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

CLARK, N.J. | February 06, 2019 DesignPoint is proud to announce their partnership with BigRep, a German tech start-up making waves with their Large-Scale 3D printers. With one of the largest FDM 3D printers on the market, BigRep believes “it’s time to change how we produce things.” Striving to make the world of manufacturing more individual, [...] Read more...

Using Defeature in 2019 to Speed Up Assemblies

Posted on January 17, 2019June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

If you have been following the blog you may know that we are preparing to renovate our training room and have been using SOLIDWORKS to assist with the task! Last time, I used 2019’s new Large Design Review to add components and mate them in place with magnetic mates functionality. It worked well for me, [...] Read more...

DesignPoint Sponsors The RoboBees

Posted on January 14, 2019June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Being kind is a DesignPoint state of mind and we jump at opportunities where we're able to give back. So, when Tim Miedzinski reached out about FIRST Team 836, The RoboBees of Southern Maryland--we were stoked. Not only do we get to help others, but it just so happens to be the future of America [...] Read more...

H13 Tool Steel Now Available for Markforged

Posted on December 12, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

H13 for your additive machine--you read that correctly. Today Markforged launched the latest material for the Metal X. Here's what you need to know. What is H13 Metal? H13 is a hot-work tool steel, meaning that it exhibits high strength even at elevated temperatures and is traditionally used for tooling and molds in processes like [...] Read more...

The Difference Between Markforged’s Desktop and Industrial Lines

Posted on December 3, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Remember when we first introduced you to the complete Markforged Industrial Line? It was a game changer for the way we do business and the way our clients managed their shop floors. However, to this day, we still get a multitude of clients that ask... "Yeah, the Industrial Series looks awesome,but what's the difference between [...] Read more...

How to Activate DriveWorksXpress

Posted on November 14, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Design Automation for SOLIDWORKS DriveWorksXpress is the time-saving Design Automation tool, free inside every licence of SOLIDWORKS. It’s ideal for configuring designs that are the same but different. Configuring and automating your designs with DriveWorksXpress is easy: Set up your project to capture your design knowledge. Fill out your input form. Create new SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD parts, assemblies [...] Read more...

SOLIDWORKS No Longer to Mail DVD Media

Posted on November 7, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Have you heard? With the release of SW2019, a lot of you may or may not have been patiently waiting for the mailman to bring your media kit. I'm here to let you know, it's not coming any time soon. SOLIDWORKS recently sent out a corporate email notice to all of its customers to inform [...] Read more...

Guided Selling with DriveWorks CPQ

Posted on November 6, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

“Guided Selling” helps vendors of products actively guide their customers to a buying decision. In doing so, it increases their inquiry to sale conversion rate. In today’s competitive market, manufacturing companies should consider building guided selling into their digital strategy. This approach is often described as a Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) solution. CPQ software enables companies to develop customization strategies that [...] Read more...

Large Design Review for Large Design Changes: Planning our New Training Room in SOLIDWORKS

Posted on November 1, 2018June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

If you’ve been around the SOLIDWORKS community at all, you know that not only is SOLIDWORKS 2019 out, but it came with some game changing features! One of my favorites is the new enhancements in Large Design Review (LDR). The feature initially came out in SOLIDWORKS 2012 and revolutionized the way large assemblies could be [...] Read more...

Accelerate Your Online Configurator with Your Marketing Team

Posted on October 29, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

What is DriveWorks Pro? Use DriveWorks Pro to create a custom design automation and online 3D configurator solution. Save time, reduce errors and win more orders. Enable anyone to configure custom products and see the results in 3D on any device. Quotes and follow up emails are sent automatically, quickly, professionally and in line with [...] Read more...

45 Tips in 45 Minutes

Posted on October 26, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Back by popular demand, we presented X Tips in X Minutes at our last event, More is Possible®: Automate & Elevate. One of our CSWE, Rob Maldonado, really outdid himself by delivering 45 Tips in 45 Minutes! If you're interested in quick and witty tips--then this is for you. No matter what type of end-user [...] Read more...

What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2019

Posted on October 26, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Crazy to think that a whole month has already gone by since the SOLIDWORKS 2019 launch. If you didn't have the chance to stream the stacked rollout, you can check it out here. YouTube, SOLIDWORKS, & Social Media aren't the only means by which we learn about the greatest feature enhancements for our favorite CAD [...] Read more...

URB- E Workflow Pro Tips

Posted on October 24, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Our 2018 More Is Possible® event was a success. We were honored to have Jordan Tadic, SOLIDWORKS Technical Manager, attend and speak on behalf of URB- E. For those who don't know, URB- E is the world’s most compact, foldable electric vehicle and the focus of this year's Creation in Motion | Concept to Consumer Tour. [...] Read more...

What is the DriveWorks CPQ Template?

Posted on October 23, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Digital selling and the ability to Configure, Price and Quote easily has fast become a vital part of “doing business” for manufacturing companies of all sizes and in most sectors. Online customization tools are becoming increasingly popular and they’re now used by many companies as a way to offer customization products cost-effectively. We’ve all seen, and probably used, one of [...] Read more...

What is Configure, Price and Quote (CPQ) Software?

Posted on October 10, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Online customization tools are becoming increasingly popular and they’re used by many companies as a way to cost-effectively offer customization products. This type of software is often referred to as Configure, Price and Quote (CPQ) software. We’ve all seen, and probably used, one of the sales configurators that so many recognized brands are using. If [...] Read more...

Using SOLIDWORKS and 3D Printing to Breathe New Life Into Broken Toys

Posted on September 12, 2018June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

1. Uncovering a childhood memory at the thrift store! I love thrift stores. There’s something magical about walking into one of these places and uncovering a treasure or seeing something from your childhood resurface. The latter is what happened to me when I went to my local thrift store last weekend. The thing that caught [...] Read more...

EpiGrid and DesignPoint Announce Exclusive Technology Partnership

Posted on August 30, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

DesignPoint is the first reseller of EpiGrid Cloud-hosted services with exclusivity in their SOLIDWORKS territory. CLARK, N.J. | August 30, 2018 Today EpiGrid and DesignPoint announced a strategic exclusive partnership to provide CAD and PDM in the Cloud. DesignPoint is the first reseller of EpiGrid Cloud-hosted services with exclusivity in their SOLIDWORKS® territory. Despite EpiGrid’s [...] Read more...

Favoritism With Your Engineers

Posted on August 21, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Here at DesignPoint we believe in the No Engineer Left Behind Act. Jokes aside, we’re noticing that engineering departments may be showing favoritism, unintentionally. While its easy to justify SOLIDWORKS for the Mechanical Team, many are neglecting to recognize that the Electrical Team is being left behind. It doesn’t make any sense--there is room for [...] Read more...

How to Model: Self-Packing Scutoid in SOLIDWORKS

Posted on August 13, 2018June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

Some exciting news has broken out in the scientific and mathematical community. In July 2018, a paper was published by P Gómez-Gálvez: Scutoids are a geometrical solution to three-dimensional packing of epithelia. So the first question you may have is: What is a scutoid? That is the exciting news! A scutoid is a 3D shape [...] Read more...

The MarkForged Metal X is Here.

Posted on July 25, 2018June 17, 2019 by DesignPoint

MarkForged 3D Printers can make your business more profitable – put the pedal to the Metal (Metal X that is) and jumpstart into the 21st century! DesignPoint is excited to announce that we are hosting the new MarkForged Metal X printer and it’s ready for your visit! We are proud to be the only retailer […]

Dissolving Sketch Text

Posted on July 3, 2018June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

It is common place to stamp or etch machined parts, so they can be identified easily on the shop floor. As many users know, SOLIDWORKS has a sketch tool that can be used as the basis of modeling a feature like this: Sketch Text. Sketch Text is a fairly simple tool that can lead to [...] Read more...

Preaching To The Choir…Using 2 Separate CAD Systems

Posted on June 27, 2018June 17, 2019 by Steve Vakulyuk

“You’re preaching to the choir – a busy choir…” Have you ever been in a situation where there was a big issue at hand? An issue that overtime, was accepted as…normal? How does that even happen, right? This situation might sound all too familiar. You might even say that I'm "preaching to the choir!" Well, [...] Read more...

How 3D Printing Crushes The Competition At Robotics Tournaments

Posted on June 27, 2018June 17, 2019 by Andrew Garchik

Recently I was speaking with a teacher who runs a robotics program in North Jersey and I was inspired to address how 3D printing brings a competitive edge to the industry. Here are a few reasons why anyone competing in robotics needs to check out the latest 3D printing technology. Time – One of the [...] Read more...

Shaky Breaky Part: Analyzing a U-Joint Driveshaft with SOLIDWORKS Motion

Posted on June 8, 2018June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

We all know how amazing the internal combustion engine is. From weed wackers to cars to bulldozers, it powers much of the equipment that makes our lives convenient. However, the engine wouldn’t be as useful without a way to transfer its motion. Without a way to get the engine’s power to the trimmer head of [...] Read more...

Mechanics of Mozzarella: Section Properties of Pizza in SOLIDWORKS

Posted on June 6, 2018June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

My mother always told me to never play with my food, but little does she know, you can get a lesson in engineering from it! In this article, I will discuss this with one of my favorite foods: pizza! As delicious as it is, it can prove to be a little bit difficult to eat [...] Read more...

Sheet Metal Simplified with SOLIDWORKS [Webinar]

Posted on May 29, 2018May 30, 2019 by Andrés Lesmes

Request a Demo Let’s explore together how easy it is to create sheet metal parts in SOLIDWORKS without compromising manufacturability. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll learn: How to efficiently model sheet metal parts in SOLIDWORKS How to add Industry standard features How to clearly communicate our designs for manufacturing Request a Demo Below! Read more...

How to Prepare for Industry 4.0: A Practical Guide [Webinar]

Posted on May 21, 2018May 30, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Learn what Industry 4.0 means for your company, the business benefits offered by Industrial IoT, and how your business should prepare for it. Request a Demo Hear from Dr. Ching Au, CEO of Durabrite, a leading manufacturer of industrial lighting solutions, about how the company has adopted and integrated IIoT into their product line. This [...] Read more...

One ‘STEP’ Beyond [Webinar]

Posted on April 27, 2018May 30, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Introducing the latest design technology for a seamless integration between your electrical and mechanical design teams. Request a Demo For the past decade, the STEP format has been instrumental in assisting in the collaboration between the MCAD and ECAD tools. But, STEP has its limitations. Those who have imported STEPs from ECAD tools know that [...] Read more...

Bridging the Gap between Plastic Part Design and Manufacturing

Posted on April 23, 2018June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Live Town Hall Webcast : Bridging The Gap Between Plastic Part Design and Manufacturing Join SOLIDWORKS panel of experts, from plastic injecting molding industry, as they discuss plastic part design and manufacturing best practices and share ideas on how to avoid costly errors and rework. Register Now Bridging the Gap between Plastic Part Design and [...] Read more...

Get Your Plastic Part Designs Tested

Posted on April 18, 2018June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Have your plastic part designs ever suffered the embarrassment of short shot, shrinkage, uneven cooling or deformation? If your designs are having difficulty performing during the injection molding process, it’s time to get tested. SOLIDWORKS Plastics gives you the tools to easily assess your designs for manufacturability by simulating the plastic injection process. By using [...] Read more...

The Ham Sandwich Theorem in SOLIDWORKS

Posted on April 17, 2018June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

Happy spring everyone! With the weather finally improving after a barrage of Nor'easter storms, it’s time to break out those picnic baskets and have some sandwiches! But what if you want to share a sandwich with someone? Cutting a sandwich may sound like the most mundane task, but only if the sandwich was made neatly. [...] Read more...

Be Your Own Injection-Mold Mastermind

Posted on March 27, 2018June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Plastic is a pliable material that can be molded into many complex shapes and patterns. Easier said than done, right? Accurately injecting liquefied plastic materials into a mold, perfecting the solidification process and effectively ejecting the molded part can at times seem like a lot more luck and magic than science. Instead of living on [...] Read more...

Fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS Plastics 3D Design Software

Posted on March 22, 2018June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Validating your plastic part designs with SOLIDWORKS Plastics will ensure proper fill, determine best gate location, and eliminate potential defects and improve part quality. Request a Demo Fill out the form below for a SOLIDWORKS Plastics demo! Read more...

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Made Easy [Webinar]

Posted on March 20, 2018June 10, 2019 by Roy Mutalik

Request a Demo Explore how easy and powerful virtual flow analysis 3D design software is to use, and discover the cost savings and productivity-boosting benefits in this webinar. In less than 30 minutes, you'll learn: What CFD is Why it is important How to set up easy, intuitive fluid-flow simulations Intake manifold - velocity and [...] Read more...

Best Practices for Optimizing Plastic Part Designs [Webinar]

Posted on March 18, 2018June 10, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

SOLIDWORKS Plastics gives you the tools to easily assess your designs for manufacturability by simulating the plastic injection process. By using SOLIDWORKS Plastics, you can catch potential defects in the early stages of your design, gain the insight to make smarter decisions earlier, save money by avoiding costly late-stage design changes, and get to market [...] Read more...

DesignPoint Announcement of Winning Customer Satisfaction Award by SOLIDWORKS

Posted on March 16, 2018June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

SOLIDWORKS awards DesignPoint “#1 in Customer Satisfaction in North America” for its second consecutive year. Recognized for the personal touch and value DesignPoint adds to every client interaction, More is Possible rings true. CLARK, N.J. | MARCH 16, 2018 DesignPoint, experts in 3D design software and 3D printers for engineering and manufacturing companies in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic [...] Read more...

How Much Is Your Current CAD System Costing You? [Webinar]

Posted on March 14, 2018June 10, 2019 by Brett Dunn

Learn More Don't let cost hold you back from enhancing your design productivity and innovation. Discover how it's possible for you to cut 3D design software costs AND boost innovation during this 30-minute must-see webinar! You'll learn: Why companies using SOLIDWORKS have a lower cost of ownership and higher productivity The benefits of a customer-friendly [...] Read more...

3 Reasons Why You Should Be Hiring Millennial Engineers

Posted on March 13, 2018June 17, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Millennials get a lot of backlash. Many are convinced that they're lazy, entitled, coddled, naive, job-hopping brats. Yikes! I beg to differ, and sure, that's biased because I'm a 20-something-year-old young adult. You can say what you want about me, a sales and marketing professional doing her thing, but what I won't allow you to do [...] Read more...

Getting in Touch with Your Electrical Roots

Posted on March 6, 2018June 17, 2019 by Loretta Stiurca

Root mark is important because it identifies the type of component at a glance. When we place a symbol on our page, the root mark comes in automatically, but where does it come from? There are five different places where we can define the root mark of a component, from most general to most specific. [...] Read more...

Identify Plastic Part Deformations Before Manufacturing [Short Video]

Posted on March 3, 2018June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

3D Design Software: Which One Is Right for You?

Posted on February 23, 2018June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Investing in 3D design software is like a getting a tattoo. It's a decision that will reward you with joy and confidence, but you also plan to live with that decision for many, many years. This means making the right decision the first time is critical. Heck, some folks have even gone as far as [...] Read more...

Design Better Parts with SOLIDWORKS Plastics [Short Video]

Posted on February 22, 2018May 30, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Designing a Puzzle Toy for My Dog in SOLIDWORKS

Posted on February 20, 2018June 17, 2019 by Loretta Stiurca

If you have ever spoken with me on Tech Support or read any of my SOLIDWORKS and 3D printing blogs, you know my passion for SOLIDWORKS technology and engineering as a whole. Aside from doing what I love every day – engineering – I have a second passion, and that is dogs! For Christmas, I was [...] Read more...

Engineering Love with SOLIDWORKS Motion

Posted on February 13, 2018June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

While many of us will be enjoying a movie, going out to a fancy dinner, or chowing down on chocolates this Valentine's Day, I will be spending my time engineering love itself! An urban legend has it that a heart gear has a conjugate gear of another heart gear. That’s probably the most romantic thing [...] Read more...

Why You Don’t Need to Be a Genius to Run CFD Analyses

Posted on February 1, 2018June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis doesn’t have to be hard, and it certainly doesn’t have to be expensive. Let’s uncover why. I’m going to pull that wool away from your eyes and demystify the industry misconceptions of robust 3D CAD analysis software so that you, the everyday mechanical engineer or product designer, can innovate more [...] Read more...

Is 3D Printing on the Production Line Actually Feasible?

Posted on January 29, 2018June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Implementing a realistic 3D printing strategy may seem like a distant, formidable plan for the future, but we promise, it's easier to get started than you might think. In fact, many of the largest cost saving additive manufacturing (AM) opportunities in manufacturing are produced in low volumes when compared to the number of parts they [...] Read more...

Risk Mitigation – PDM, PLM, MRP, ERP and the Like

Posted on January 26, 2018June 17, 2019 by Brett Dunn

The economy is strong these days and many engineering and manufacturing companies are looking to make investments in enterprise solutions, such as PDM, PLM, MRP, ERP and the like. As strong as the economy is, many of us have had experiences in the past that have molded us into what we are today ... more [...] Read more...

Why 3D Print Manufacturing Cradles?

Posted on January 23, 2018June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Parts like this UHMW cradle for manufacturing industrial vehicle frames can be slow and costly to produce for many manufacturing departments. These types of tools and materials are excellent opportunities for additive manufacturing on production lines. A high strength 3D printer, like one from Markforged’s Industrial Series line, can make quick work of such a [...] Read more...

What’s New in SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2018

Posted on January 22, 2018June 17, 2019 by Loretta Stiurca

Learn five new features in SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2018 in five minutes. Save yourself time and avoid the frustration of manually updating design changes throughout your entire schematic with these savvy tips! Happy New Year! If you know me, you know I love SOLIDWORKS Electrical, and it seems like every year it gets better and better. [...] Read more...

Getting Lucky with SOLIDWORKS: Creating a Skew Pair of Dice

Posted on January 18, 2018June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

Ever wondered how to skew the odds in your favor? Well, we can try to make some dice that are skewed using SOLIDWORKS 3D design software so that we can win at craps. But the funny thing is, as biased as these bones look, NumberPhile explains that they are perfectly fair given that you have [...] Read more...

How to Smoke the Competition with Easy Answers to Complex Physics

Posted on January 15, 2018June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Be fast, not furious: Learn how to use SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation to solve complex physics with ease. With track speeds of well over 200 MPH, stock car racing is all about having the fastest car. Some drivers would even claim that when it comes to racing, “if you’re not first, you’re last.” To finish in [...] Read more...

The Magic of SOLIDWORKS and 3D Printing: Unveiling the Trick Behind the Ball and Vase

Posted on January 5, 2018June 17, 2019 by Loretta Stiurca

Spoiler alert: all secrets revealed! See how we unveil the magic behind the Ball and Vase trick using SOLIDWORKS 3D design solutions and 3D printing. I’ve considered myself a magician since the age of nine, so it has been a passion of mine for quite some time now. I actually used to have my own [...] Read more...

Never Fully Migrated Your 3D Design Data? No Problem!

Posted on January 3, 2018June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Did you inherit a 3D CAD program with your 2D package with no guidance on how to use it? We did, too. In fact, we, DesignPoint, used to be an Autodesk reseller back in the day. So why did we make the switch? SOLIDWORKS total cost of ownership Huge user efficiency gains Superior technical support [...] Read more...

Winter Challenge: Create a Snowflake Using all of the SOLIDWORKS Patterns!

Posted on December 26, 2017June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

There’s no better way to end 2017 than with a SOLIDWORKS challenge! I’ve tasked myself to design a snowflake using all of the feature patterns available in SOLIDWORKS. Do you think I can do it? The patterns I will use for this challenge include: Variable Curve Driven Mirror Linear Sketch Driven Circular Table Driven Fill [...] Read more...

5 Ways Automation Can Make Your Job Easier [Electrical Schematic Webinar]

Posted on December 22, 2017June 11, 2019 by Loretta Stiurca

Learn More Overcome the bottlenecks slowing down electrical design! Level up your electrical schematic designs by: Effectively planning your projects Reusing work instead of redoing work Automating intelligent, data-rich design documentation Propagating design changes instantaneously Improving communication between users simultaneously working on projects Ready to achieve more with your designs? Fill out the form below [...] Read more...

If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen! [Webinar]

Posted on December 19, 2017June 11, 2019 by Roy Mutalik

Learn More Better understand what happens when you open a hot oven and that plume of heat escapes, and determine how much the temperature in your kitchen rises by watching this webinar. Achieve more with your designs. Fill out the form below to request a demo! Read more...

SOLIDWORKS Tech Tip: Surfacing Techniques Made Easy! [Short Video]

Posted on December 15, 2017May 30, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Many high-quality designs are created using surfacing commands in SOLIDWORKS 3D design software. These commands can seem daunting to use if you’re not too experienced, however, many of them are a lot simpler than you might think! For example, many thin-walled bodies, like this fan blade, are created from just a couple of features. Often [...] Read more...

Retro SOLIDWORKS: Students Try CAD From the 90s

Posted on December 14, 2017June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Five engineering students and one SOLIDWORKS veteran went back three decades to immerse themselves in the world of 1990s SOLIDWORKS 3D design software! Watch the video above to see their reaction. Request a demo of SOLIDWORKS 2018 below! Fill out the form below to request a demo! Read more...

Designing the First Ever Jet-Powered Surfboard in 3D CAD

Posted on December 12, 2017June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Learn More The visionary designers and engineers at Gilo Industries and Mako Boardsports have created the first ever jet-powered surfboard. Go behind the scenes to see how these pioneers of product creation brought their vision to life using SOLIDWORKS 3D design software! Request a demo below! Fill out the form below to request a demo! Read more...

Awaken Your Design Skills With the Power of 3D CAD [Star Wars]

Posted on December 8, 2017June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

An engineer or designer without 3D CAD is like a Jedi without a lightsaber. This elegant weapon … for a more civilized age … enabled those attuned to the flow of the force to overcome insurmountable galactic feats. And the same applies to you. Staying up-to-date with the latest engineering technology will allow you to [...] Read more...

Taking Your Designs to the Next Level With the Power of 3D CAD [Video]

Posted on December 4, 2017May 30, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

In less than six minutes, learn how SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD can solve your biggest CAD binds. Application Engineer at DesignPoint, Rob, will show you how to: Optimize the cost of a sheet metal part and reduce scrap Perform an interference check on all items within your assembly Check the harmonic modes on this ukulele model [...] Read more...

Stop Wrestling With Your Design Data – The Fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS PDM

Posted on November 30, 2017June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Watch this 2-minute video to learn how you can focus more on design and spend less time wrestling with your design data! Learn More With SOLIDWORKS PDM, you can: Minimize redundant data and save time when searching for files Work with intelligent file versioning and revisioning controls Share and sync data that can be accessed [...] Read more...

Creating a Sound Design Part 4: Will It Fill? Fixing Our Headphones Using SOLIDWORKS Plastics [Webinar]

Posted on November 29, 2017June 11, 2019 by Roy Mutalik

Learn how you can better understand real-world mold flow behavior and detect problems in molding earlier with SOLIDWORKS Plastics. Watch this webinar with Application Engineering Manager at DesignPoint, Roy Mutalik, for the details! Learn More Here View the Full Series In part four of this webinar series, you will learn how to set up and run [...] Read more...

Your Engineering Team’s Transformation [Webinar]

Posted on November 27, 2017June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

You no longer need to accept that "good" is "good enough" within your engineering department – More is Possible®! Learn More Learn how to solve these three common industry challenges: There is tremendous time pressure to get things done. Tedious, manual processes are slowing the team down. The team isn’t using their tools as effectively [...] Read more...

SOLIDWORKS Magic Up in the Sky: Building Parade Balloons

Posted on November 27, 2017June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

As we wind down from the fantastic Thanksgiving parade that happened last Thursday, now is a great time to reflect on the preparation and engineering that goes into making those parade balloons soar! The first instance of parade balloons being used was back in 1927. This is where Felix the Cat made his first-ever appearance. [...] Read more...

5 New Features in SOLIDWORKS 2018 for Workflow Speed Demons

Posted on November 21, 2017June 17, 2019 by Robert Maldonado

As CAD users, you want nothing more than to work fast. For decades, SOLIDWORKS has introduced additional functionality to its suite of tools to make CAD speed demons work as quickly and efficiently as possible. And SOLIDWORKS 2018 is no exception. Try out these five new enhancements in 2018 design to learn how you can improve your [...] Read more...

Turn Your Engineering Status Quo Into a 3D Mastery Machine

Posted on November 17, 2017June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Your Engineering Transformation – Make It Happen! Accelerate your engineering efforts for maximum impact. Watch the webinar to learn how! Watch It Here Formalize your vision for your engineering team by flipping internal inefficiencies into productivity-boosting strategies. How much time have you spent over or under analyzing a design concept? Having a second set of [...] Read more...

Driving Efficiency in Engineering [Webinar]

Posted on November 16, 2017June 11, 2019 by Roy Mutalik

Learn about the correlation between engineering and product data management (PDM) systems. Application Engineering Manager at DesignPoint, Roy Mutalik, will walk you through how PDM can save you time with tasks such as searching for parts and helping with standardization. Learn More In less than 20 minutes, you’ll learn about: Standardization of file and folder [...] Read more...

Creating a Sound Design Part 3: Simulating a Plastic Part With SOLIDWORKS Simulation [Webinar]

Posted on November 14, 2017June 11, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Prevent future design failures by knowing exactly when and how your products will fail using SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Watch this webinar for the details! Learn More In part three of this webinar series, you will learn how to run studies on a broken plastic part from a set of headphones in SOLIDWORKS Simulation to prevent it from [...] Read more...

SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD First Look

Posted on November 3, 2017June 17, 2019 by Danielle Harrison

Learn More SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software provides dedicated tools and workflows that streamline the design and development of your products from concepts through to reality. Watch the video above to learn more! Request a demo below! Fill out the form below to request a demo! Read more...