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If you're a detailer working on Drawings, there are some great new enhancements in SOLIDWORKS 2026 to improve your design documentation workflows. From using AI to Revision Tables, let's look at some of these great new enhancements.

This article is not an endorsement to use non-CAD-aware cloud file management systems (e.g., Dropbox, OneDrive/SharePoint, Google Drive, etc.), but seeks to outline known issues, limitations, and best practices for using such setups. Accessing files stored in non-CAD-aware cloud storage systems is not only “not recommended,” but also considered a “bad practice.” Additionally, there are logistical concerns in controlling who may edit, move, and at times delete files. That all being said, this article outlines some best practices when working in these environments, along with some of the issues that may arise.

When working in SOLIDWORKS Electrical, setting up a Project Template is an essential part of the process, and setting it up effectively will save you a significant amount of time later when creating Electrical Projects. A tool that is often overlooked when setting up templates is the Drawing Styles Configuration.

Are you as excited about the cool fall weather and Halloween decorations as we are? This article walks through the use of SOLIDWORKS Surfacing and Weldments (which can be used with any tier of SOLIDWORKS Standard, Professional, or Premium) to create a spooky haunted house. Final touches were made in SOLIDWORKS Visualize to create the ultimate spooky season render (and a 3D print!). Finally, we’ve also included a STEP file for download and use.

Every year, SOLIDWORKS improves its capabilities from previous years, and the 30th anniversary is no different. In this blog, see what's new in SOLIDWORKS 2026 for Parts, Sheet Metal, and Structure Systems.

In manufacturing, it is rare for parts to turn out perfectly as designed. Engineers and technicians attempt to produce perfect products by designing manufacturing CAD models with compensation built in, controlling the manufacturing process, or fixing the product deformations on the shop floor. 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA allows product designers to create springback- and warp-compensated CAD modes directly from simulation data, scan data, and literal/empirical data. This article will walk you through the process of springback- and warp-compensated CAD model creation on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

SOLIDWORKS 2026 brings some great quality-of-life updates to the assembly environment. From smarter save prompts to AI-assisted fastener placement, these improvements help you work faster and more efficiently. Here's a quick rundown of what's new.

When people think of 3D printing, they often imagine prototypes and concept parts, not finished components in smartphones, aircraft, and rockets. But Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) has quietly become a manufacturing backbone for some of the world’s most forward-thinking companies, powering everything from aerospace breakthroughs to consumer tech. 

In order to accommodate your CAM Post Processor Change request as quickly as possible, we have compiled a list of items and considerations. Please provide all information as requested to minimize delivery time. If your request concerns a change required for machine or operator safety, note this in your submission, as these requests are a priority for our team.