DesignPoint Blog

Boyce Technologies’ Additive Solutions To Win Business [Case Study]

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Boyce Technologies is one of the leading manufacturers of security and communication equipment for the mass transit market in New York. With BigRep 3D printing, Boyce has been able save time on the design, engineering, and production front. This has enabled the company to meet tighter deadlines and increase throughput. Check out the eBook and [...] Read more...

Print of the Day – Thermoset Mold

Posted on August 15, 2019July 30, 2019 by Andrew Garchik

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

Is New England the Best? Ayuh!

Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 by Adrian Pastore

5 Reasons Why We Love the New England States The New England States have a lot to love. The territory that brought us chowder, lobster rolls and Ben & Jerry’s is full of wicked awesome sights from Arcadia to the Cape. DesignPoint is lucky to serve the region, and while we can’t get enough of [...] Read more...

Artisan Custom Doorworks [Case Study]

Posted on August 12, 2019August 13, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Artisan Custom Doorworks, a manufacturer in the custom garage door industry, has become a super efficient powerhouse. Check out this case study to learn more about how they... Gained unmatched accuracy Upgraded their frontline Went paperless Improved production Read more...

Print of the Day – Unibody Drone

Posted on August 8, 2019July 30, 2019 by Andrew Garchik

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

DriveWorks Sales Configurator [White Paper]

Posted on August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Offering customized products and services is a great way to appeal to a wider audience...implementing an online sales configurator is key. Check out this whitepaper to learn more on how DriveWorks enables: Guided Selling Cost Savings from Order to Delivery Easy Management Read more...

Stop Wasting Time on Non-Productive Tasks [White Paper]

Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Modern product development efforts rely on many key processes that must run smoothly to get a product from concept to market in a timely manner. Check out this piece from Engineering.com and learn: What features in PDM systems are most critical to users How PDM improves workflow efficiencies How much time design team members waste [...] Read more...

PDM for SMB [Webinar]

Posted on August 2, 2019August 5, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Check out this on-demand webinar. You'll hear about the 3 Things Keeping SMBs Away from formally managing, formalizing, and optimizing their data. Expect to hear about: • PDM Presumptions • Convoluted Costs • Business Size Implications You'll also see a short SOLIDWORKS PDM demo, and learn about all the holistic solutions that are readily available [...] Read more...

Print of the Day – Lathe Bar Puller

Posted on August 1, 2019July 30, 2019 by Andrew Garchik

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

Why is PDM so Darned Expensive?

Posted on July 29, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

We’ve been talking all things SOLIDWORKS Product Data Management (PDM) and why it’s such a critical investment for business growth. While in retrospect, most companies comprehend this, small to mid-sized companies are still notorious for not pulling the trigger on PDM. Naturally, we’ve been educating these exact customers on the incredible value they can gain [...] Read more...

Print of the Day – Actuator Housing

Posted on July 25, 2019July 30, 2019 by Andrew Garchik

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

I don’t need PDM, and other lies…

Posted on July 19, 2019August 6, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

How SOLIDWORKS PDM is critical to your growth. DesignPoint has been in business for nearly 20 years now. In our time serving clients of all sizes who do a variety of massively impactful things, we’ve heard many reasons why clients think they don’t need Product Data Management (PDM). It usually goes something like this, “We [...] Read more...

Print of the Day – Impeller Gear

Posted on July 18, 2019July 30, 2019 by Andrew Garchik

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

Houston, We (Don’t) Have a Problem

Posted on July 18, 2019July 30, 2019 by Adrian Pastore

How the Government Soars to New Heights With 3D Printing When the hardware store is 238,900 miles away, a broken or lost tool could mean a costly end to a critical NASA mission. Instead of flying back home, NASA engineers back on earth simply send the specifications for a replacement to the astronaut’s onboard 3D [...] Read more...

Why Tribal Knowledge Sucks But How You Can Use It To Your Advantage…

Posted on July 15, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Remember your first car? If it was anything like mine, it was your baby. It took you to the mall, the beach, and all those awesome high school parties. And even though it rattled a little, had no working AC, and couldn’t open from the inside, it was the best hunk of steel. Ever. What? [...] Read more...

Print of the Day – Gripper Jaw

Posted on July 11, 2019July 30, 2019 by Andrew Garchik

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

Land of the Free. Home of the 3D Printer.

Posted on July 10, 2019July 30, 2019 by Adrian Pastore

Why the Government Uses 3D Printers to Enhance Their Military Might Markforged’s mantra is print stronger. And there’s nothing stronger than the US Military. That’s why Markforged’s 3D Printers are used throughout the US Government to serve those who so honorably serve our country. Today we take a look at how 3D Printers ensure our [...] Read more...

Private vs Public Cloud: Management of the Solution

Posted on July 5, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Thank you for following along thus far as we dig deep into the differences between Private vs. Public Cloud. The final and most important part of the puzzle for EpiGrid when considering Public Vs. Private Cloud is the ability for its partners, like DesignPoint, to manage not only the Cloud-host, but also the PDM Vault. With [...] Read more...

Private vs Public Cloud: Security and Compliance

Posted on July 4, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Welcome to the third post in our series on Public vs Private Cloud. We started with an overview and then delved into a comparison of pricing. Today we will look at the security and compliance that our private Cloud solutions for SOLIDWORKS offer. One of the most important aspects of a Cloud-hosted solution is the [...] Read more...

Print of the Day – CMM Inspection Fixture

Posted on July 4, 2019July 30, 2019 by Andrew Garchik

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

Private vs Public Cloud: Pricing

Posted on July 3, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Yesterday, we discussed using a Private vs Public Cloud for our Product Data Management needs. We’ll dive deeper into the differences between the two approaches over the next few days and give you an idea why we trust the private route. First up – pricing. When developing a Cloud-hosted solution for SOLIDWORKS PDM, our partner [...] Read more...

Upgrading SOLIDWORKS/ PDM On Your Own

Posted on July 2, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Are you considering doing your own upgrade for SOLIDWORKS/ PDM? A lot of our clients choose to do so on their own and it's usually 1 of 2 reasons behind that decision. You have no idea Tech Support can assist. You believe you have the technical knowledge and experience to undertake this process on your [...] Read more...

Private vs Public Cloud (Spoiler: Private is Better)

Posted on July 2, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

At DesignPoint, we understand the value of cloud solutions. We’ve partnered with EpiGrid to provide and implement SOLIDWORKS PDM for a number of our customers. Still, we’re finding that in our market those still exploring the cloud as a solution, have reservations about the cloud and that it’s in part due to all their options. [...] Read more...

Why You Should Consider Large Format 3D Printing with BigRep

Posted on June 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Adrian Pastore

The Future is Big Looking to take your company to the next level? Forget leveling up. It’s time to SCALE up with BigRep’s Large Format 3D Printing. BigRep’s Large Format 3D Printers can create single-piece parts at a scale that regular 3D printers can’t achieve. Now, big items like large industrial parts, furniture and even [...] Read more...

PDM Workflows: State, Transition, Tasks

Posted on June 26, 2019August 8, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Join us, as one of our engineers walks you through how to optimize your designs with SOLIDWORKS PDM Workflows. This quick video was filmed in the SOLIDWORKS environment, to make sure you can follow along easily. See how simple it is to organize your data and advance your project! Read more...

PDM Variable Mapping (Updates in Real Time)

Posted on June 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Join us, as one of our engineers walks you through how to optimize your designs with SOLIDWORKS PDM Variable Mapping. This quick video was filmed in the SOLIDWORKS environment, to make sure you can follow along easily. See how simple it is to organize your data and advance your project! Read more...

PDM Search Tools

Posted on June 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Join us, as one of our engineers walks you through how to optimize your designs with SOLIDWORKS PDM Search Tools. This quick video was filmed in the SOLIDWORKS environment, to make sure you can follow along easily. See how simple it is to organize your data and advance your project! Read more...

Preview of SOLIDWORKS PDM

Posted on June 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Join us, as one of our engineers walks you through how to optimize your designs with SOLIDWORKS PDM. This quick video was filmed in the SOLIDWORKS environment, to make sure you can follow along easily. See how simple it is to organize your data and advance your project! Read more...

Introduction to DriveWorks

Posted on June 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Join us, as one of our engineers walks you through how to optimize your designs with DriveWorks! This quick video was filmed in the DriveWorks environment, to make sure you can follow along easily. See how you can make your production process more efficient! Read more...

Parametric Modeling with CAD

Posted on June 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Join us, as one of our engineers walks you through parametric modeling with SOLIDWORKS CAD. This quick video was filmed in the SOLIDWORKS environment, to make sure you can follow along easily. See how simple it is to take your design to new heights. Read more...

Fast Drawings 3D to 2D with CAD

Posted on June 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Join us, as one of our engineers walks you through how to turn fast drawings from 3D into 2D with SOLIDWORKS CAD. This quick video was filmed in the SOLIDWORKS environment, to make sure you can follow along easily. See how simple it is to take your design to new heights. Read more...

Automatic Pipe Routing with CAD

Posted on June 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Join us, as one of our engineers walks you through automatic pipe routing with SOLIDWORKS CAD. This quick video was filmed in the SOLIDWORKS environment, to make sure you can follow along easily. See how simple it is to take your design to new heights. Read more...

BOM Creation and Auto Ballooning with CAD

Posted on June 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Join us, as one of our engineers walks you through BOM creation and ballooning automation with SOLIDWORKS CAD. This quick video was filmed in the SOLIDWORKS environment, to make sure you can follow along easily. See how simple it is to take your design to new heights. Read more...

Design Optimization with Simulation

Posted on June 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Join us, as one of our engineers walks you through how to optimize your designs with SOLIDWORKS Simulation. This quick video was filmed in the SOLIDWORKS environment, to make sure you can follow along easily. See how simple it is to take your design to new heights. Read more...

Fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS Simulation

Posted on June 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Validating your plastic part designs with SOLIDWORKS Simulation will allow you to make alterations before production saving you both time and money. Check out the video to learn more. Read more...

Anderson Dahlen Stainless-Steel Equipment Fabrication [Case Study]

Posted on June 24, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

With SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM software, Anderson Dahlen has saved time, reduced errors, and increased throughput in the development of its stainless-steel processing equipment. Check out this case study to learn more about how they... Shortened design time by 10 to 15 percent Cut rework by 5 to 10 percent Reduced errors by 10 percent Increased [...] Read more...

Markforged Stands Out on Unilever Factory Floor [Case Study]

Posted on June 24, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Mateusz Loska works to improve manufacturing processes at Unilever’s Beverages and Foods Factory in Katowice, Poland. Using Markforged technologies, Loska has designed, printed, and installed long term factory solutions in just a single day, saving the production plant hundreds of dollars per week. Read this case study to learn more! Read more...

Markforged Parts Prepare for Landing [Case Study]

Posted on June 24, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Ocean Alliance needed a drone to collect whale tissue that would not break upon landing, like previous designs had. To help them out, Markforged printed lightweight landing gear to absorb the impacts of crash landings. Check out how here! Read more...

Cool Gear Product Growth [Case Study]

Posted on June 24, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

By using SOLIDWORKS, Cool Gear has realized rapid growth by consistently delivering innovative cooler products that are designed to keep beverages cold and food fresh for busy, on-the-go lifestyles. Read this case study to find out how they were able to... Double product offering Increase diversity of product line Grow partnerships with major brands Support [...] Read more...

AltWork Multi-Posture Workstation [Case Study]

Posted on June 20, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

The team of experienced technology professionals that founded Altwork relied on SOLIDWORKS design and product data management (PDM) solutions to innovate the Altwork Station. Check out this case study to see how they... Innovated automated multi-posture workstation Streamlined interactions with manufacturing vendors Fostered collaboration with consulting partners Improved handling of assemblies Read more...

Zeta Group Engineering LLC [Case Study]

Posted on June 20, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Zeta Group Engineering LLC relies on SOLIDWORKS mechanical and electrical design solutions to deliver advanced automated manufacturing systems that are unmatched in terms of speed and quality. Read this case study to find out how they... Cut design cycles by 50% Shortened customer cycle times Reduced customer scrap Improved quality of electrical schematics Read more...

Conquering Hurdles in Fabrication with the Mark One [Case Study]

Posted on June 20, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Rob Bradshaw, head of Superstition Machine Works, specializes in custom machined parts for hobby remote control rock crawlers. Read on to see how Bradshaw is using the Mark One to make anything from fixtures to final products! Read more...

Markforged Products Tough it Out in Battle [Case Study]

Posted on June 20, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Check out this epic piece about Jamison Go, a PhD Candidate at MIT, who entered his antweight fighting robot in competition! Find out how he used Markforged 3D printed products as crucial parts of his robot in order to climb to the top of the ranks. Read more...

Stanley Black & Decker [Case Study]

Posted on June 20, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Check out this Markforged case study showcasing the use of their Metal X technology for Stanley Black & Decker who were able to reduce production costs for the PD45 Hydraulic Post Driver and a wheel shaft for the PG10 Profile “Frog” Grinder! Read more...

SeaBotix, Inc. ROV Design [Case Study]

Posted on June 20, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Check out this case study about SeaBotix, Inc., who were able to design and manufacture the first lightweight, low-cost, full-production, submersible Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) with SOLIDWORKS tech! Throughout the process, they found they had... Reduced the design cycle by 50 percent Minimized tooling modification costs Communicated design information among several locations Introduced the first [...] Read more...

Alcoil Design on Demand [Case Study]

Posted on June 20, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Read on to find out how Alcoil, which manufactures high performance aluminum heat exchangers, was able to parter with DesignPoint to improve their business using SOLIDWORKS technology! Read more...

The Markforged Effect – Norwalt Design Inc Success [Case Study]

Posted on June 19, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

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

Burns Machinery Expanding Machine Design [Case Study]

Posted on June 19, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Read on to find out how Burns Machinery Inc. is expanding machine design and tooling business with SOLIDWORKS and SolidCAM Solutions. So far, they have seen... Design cycles reduced by 66% Machining time cut by 60% Extended tool life Supported business expansion and revenue growth Read more...

Markforged Printing a Steering Knuckle Strong Enough to Win in Detroit [Case Study]

Posted on June 19, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Charles Guan was able to create a go-kart using a Markforged 3D printed steering bracket and won The Detroit Maker Faire 2015 Power Racing Series! Read this case study to see how he did it. Read more...

SOLIDWORKS PDM Dran Engineers [Case Study]

Posted on June 19, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Check out this case study where Dran Engineers Pvt. Ltd. are accelerating advanced welding system development with SOLIDWORKS! So far, they have... Cut design cycles by 30-40% Decreased production and assembly time by 40% Shortened time-to-market by 40% Reduced material usage by 20% Read more...

Hioki E.E. Corporation [Case Study]

Posted on June 19, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Read this case study to learn how Hioki E.E. Corporation improved the development of electrical measuring and testing instruments with SOLIDWORKS and eDrawings Solutions! Improvements included... Shortening design cycles by 30% Accelerating time-to-market by 30% Cutting development costs by 30% Reducing prototyping cycles by 30% Read more...

Solar Ship [Case Study]

Posted on June 19, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Check out this case study about Solar Ship Inc. - they are commercializing the first solar-powered hybrid air ship with SOLIDWORKS! By using the software, they have... Accelerated the development process Reduced the number of prototypes required Fostered collaboration among global partners Piloted the first hybrid airship to obtain regulatory approval Read more...

Amigo Mobility [Case Study]

Posted on June 19, 2019July 30, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

Read this case study to find out more about how Amigo Mobility is using SOLIDWORKS software to move their business forward! Benefits include... Reducing design cycles by 50-75% Eliminating physical testing of parts Minimizing prototyping requirements Expanding product line to meet other mobility needs Read more...

Accurate Mold Filling [White Paper]

Posted on June 14, 2019July 30, 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, 2019July 30, 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, 2019August 8, 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, 2019August 8, 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, 2019July 10, 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, 2019July 30, 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, 2019July 30, 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, 2019July 30, 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, 2019July 30, 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, 2019August 2, 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, 2019July 30, 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, 2019July 10, 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, 2019July 30, 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, 2019July 30, 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, 2019July 30, 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, 2019July 30, 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, 2019July 10, 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, 2019July 10, 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, 2019July 10, 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, 2019July 10, 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, 2019July 30, 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, 2019July 10, 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 24, 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...

What is the Cloud?

Posted on November 16, 2018July 10, 2019 by Lorenza Jerez

We’re so happy you asked. You might have already heard that DesignPoint has an exclusive partnership with EpiGrid. They are pioneers for CAD in the Cloud and provide a multitude of solutions for our customers. Still, it is only with a full understanding of what the cloud is that you can you decide for yourself [...] Read more...

How to Activate DriveWorksXpress

Posted on November 14, 2018July 30, 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, 2018July 30, 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, 2018July 30, 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, 2018July 30, 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, 2018July 30, 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, 2018July 30, 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, 2018July 30, 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, 2018July 30, 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, 2018July 30, 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, 2018July 30, 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, 2018July 30, 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, 2018July 10, 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...