Understand various software options for creating designs for use with 3D printers. Learn about the different tools that SOLIDWORKS offers to make 3D printing easy. Learn about Augmented Intelligence tools that can help design complicated parts. Learn about products like 3DXpert to assist in printing assemblies. Learn about new 3D printing technology.
Learn how to put the finishing touches on a 3D printed part. Understand how to clean and finish parts. Learn how to assemble parts into one larger part. Understand how to cure parts after printing.
Understand what to do when a 3D printing job is complete. Learn the safest ways to remove a part from the machine. Understand how to prepare the machine for future jobs.
Understand some steps you can take to ensure a successful 3D printing job. Learn ways to send a file to a 3D printer. Learn what to watch for when a print begins to make sure the part prints correctly. Learn different ways to monitor the machine while it is printing.
Understand how to prepare a 3D printer to achieve the best results. Learn how to prepare the build plate to ensure correct part adhesion. Learn how to handle and load materials into the machine.
Understand how export settings impact the quality of the 3D printed model. Learn about the different file types supported by todays 3D printers. Learn how to change file settings in SOLIDWORKS for better print results.
Learn how to prepare a model before 3D printing. Understand how to orient the part for the best printing results. Understand the implication of infill, wall thickness, shrinkage, and more on part strength and material usage.
Understand the differences between various 3D printing processes. Learn about the common 3D printing processes: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA). Learn about more advanced processes: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Understand why some 3D printers are “open” or “closed” and why some machines are larger than others.
Understand the basics of additive manufacturing. Understand the differences between subtractive and additive manufacturing processes. Learn about the costs and capabilities of various 3D printing processes.
Use SOLIDWORKS xDesign to bring STEM to life with hands-on CAD and 3D printing projects for middle and high school students. These ready-to-use activities teach key engineering, design, and problem-solving skills while keeping students engaged. Each project sparks creativity through real-world applications.
Pen holders can be found on every desktop to organize your pens, pencils, and markers. In this project, you design and fabricate a pen holder to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Wind-powered machines typically convert wind power to rotational motion. In this project, you combine purchased parts with components you design and fabricate a wind saw to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Catapults were destructive siege engines in medieval times. In this project, you design and fabricate a model catapult to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Bridges are a vital part of a society's infrastructure. In this project, you design and fabricate a model bridge to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Puzzle cubes have been used for centuries to teach geometry and problem-solving. In this project, you design and fabricate a puzzle cube to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Tensegrity tables rely on a balance between tension, compression, and gravity to create a stable structre that seems to float in space. In this project, you design and fabricate a tensegrity table to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Spinning tops are considered some of the oldest known toys. In this project, you design and fabricate spinning tops to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Name tags help identify and personalize your treasured items. In this project, you design and fabricate name tags to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
This learning path covers the Systems Engineering Education Experience. It provides academics with a combination of leading industry software, classroom-ready resources and certifications to deliver a comprehensive teaching scenario and ready-to-use industrial datasets and resources. With this Education Experience you will acquire the Systems Engineering domain knowledge to understand the industrial applications and considerations; you will also develop your knowledge and know-how on 3DS Systems Engineering solutions.
In this learning module, you will learn how to align two major disciplines: Systems Engineering and Mechanical Design. This learning module introduces an out-of-the-box approach to leveraging simulation orchestration tools, specifically Process Composer from 3DEXPERIENCE, to seamlessly integrate SysML and 3D CAD models for enhanced simulation and analysis.
This learning path covers the Future of Design Education Experience. It provides academics with a combination of leading industry software and classroom-ready resources to deliver a comprehensive teaching scenario and ready-to-use datasets and resources. With this Education Experience you will develop your knowledge and know-how on 3DS 3D Modeling solutions.
In this module, you will learn how to create your Product- Process-Resource (PPR) data set with 3D Work Instructions using DELMIA Production Engineering Applications. By exploring the workflow, you will understand the DELMIA PPR data model.
Let break the ice and discover the secret of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform! Our learning path will take you through the basics of the platform so that you can see how to organize and manage projects and collaborate in real-time! This learning path is structured and sequenced with a guided and systematic approach to enable you to effectively perform the activities associated with the basic roles of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform: Collaborative Business Innovator, Collaborative Industry Innovator and Platform Manager. It also includes the certificate exams of 3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Business Innovator and 3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Industry Innovator.