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SOLIDWORKS CAD Mar 26, 2024

The word “generative” has certainly risen in popularity over the last couple of years. Most people probably jump to “generative AI”, which is usually understood to mean sitting in front of a computer, making a relatively simple request (often a text prompt), and – with no direct involvement in the generation process – receiving a complete output that matches that request, be it a piece of writing, an image, a song, or even a video. But what about in the design and engineering world?

CATIA Jan 17, 2024

There are various techniques in CATIA V5 for modeling. While there are multiple ways to achieve most model features, some methods are more efficient and stable than others. Here are my top 5 favorite tips I have picked up in my 30 years of experience using CATIA. 

 

CATIA Oct 02, 2023

Many people assume that transitioning from SOLIDWORKS to CATIA V5 will be easy since both are developed by Dassault Systemes. However, this is not the case and users quickly realize the differences, leading to frustration in the process. Over the years, we've heard common pain points that these users have expressed. In this article, we cover the CATIA V5 interface, sketching, solid part design, and assembly design. 

3DEXPERIENCE Design Sep 25, 2023

In this article, we'll cover some of the features and tools in 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA for assembly design, part design, drawing creation, sheet metal tools, and more. The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform is the backbone of 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA, giving it some advantage over the traditional CATIA V5. For smaller to medium-sized companies without ITAR requirements, a cloud version of the platform is a great option.

3DEXPERIENCE Design Sep 18, 2023

In this tutorial, we provide step-by-step instructions for how to install 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA. From retrieving the installation files to first launch. 

 

3DEXPERIENCE Design Aug 15, 2023

Composite design functionality in CATIA, reinforced by the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, puts Dassault Systèmes’ solution at the top of the industry. To see the full power of the solution, it is essential to understand the different processes associated with CATIA Composite Design and how they benefit the user. When designing composites in CATIA, the process is broken down into stages. Furthermore, different methods can be utilized to streamline the design process based on the application. This article provides an overview of the fundamentals and process for designing composite parts in 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA

CATIA Aug 04, 2023

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to acquire and install the CATIA interface, documentation, and Dassault Systèmes License Server. It also covers how to configure the relevant machines to gain sufficient access and run the software.

CATIA Jul 18, 2023

CATIA and SOLIDWORKS, both developed by Dassault Systèmes, are top-of-industry CAD tools able to perform a range of operations. However, there are certain workflows that are more easily performed using CATIA V5 or 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA rather than SOLIDWORKS. In this blog, we cover the functionalities CATIA excels at, including the handling of large assemblies, surfacing, systems engineering, and composites, while touching on some additional capabilities.

CATIA Jun 02, 2023

CATIA V5 Product Engineering Optimizer promotes integrated analysis and design by allowing designers and engineers to improve their designs by using a variety of analysis tools and techniques throughout the product development cycle, reducing the need for costly changes down the road. CATIA V5 Product Engineering Optimizer also supports multi-objective optimization, enabling users to optimize designs for multiple objectives simultaneously such as minimizing weight while maximizing strength or minimizing cost while maximizing performance.