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In 2026, Canadian manufacturers face tighter margins, higher quality expectations, and ongoing labour shortages, but also a rare opportunity. Quality inspection is becoming a competitive advantage, not just a compliance function, and recent changes to the SR&ED program mean advanced inspection and metrology investments may now qualify for significant government support. Manufacturers that modernize their inspection processes with digital workflows and 3D scanning will be better positioned to reduce risk, move faster, and protect their margins.
Personalizing your 3DEXPERIENCE tenant can make the environment feel more connected to your company and help users feel “at home” in the platform. Two of the quickest ways to do this are by updating or changing the Platform Name and the Organization Title. Here is how to customize both.
The SOLIDWORKS PDM error message "No database is connected to this view” occurs when a PDM user tries to access a vault view, but the software can’t locate the necessary vault information in the registry. This is often due to missing or corrupted information in the registry, which results in PDM being unable to access the database and prevents the vault view from opening.
Broaching is a unique machining process that involves removing material using a toothed tool called a broach and straight linear motion. Think of it as a specialized and efficient way to create precise shapes in a piece of metal or other material. This process is particularly useful for producing complex forms such as splines, keyways, or gears.
SOLIDWORKS users often need to customize their drawings to comply with company and industry standards, sometimes requiring different sheet formats for each drawing sheet. For example, a common practice is to include certain information on the first sheet only, which isn't needed on the others, such as the revision number or other custom properties. To do this, you need to create two sheet formats and specify which sheet format to use for the initial and subsequent sheets.
Over time, CAMWorks temp files can build up, hampering its functionality. (And it's not just CAMWorks that creates temp files, SOLIDWORKS can too). Fortunately, there are ways to improve the impact on performance.
At times, SOLIDWORKS users will need to customize their drawings to meet company and industry standards. This generally starts with modifying an existing drawing template and sheet format, whether it’s the default templates and sheet formats included with SOLIDWORKS or an existing sheet format used by their company. This allows us to change everything that first appears in the drawing when you create a new one, along with several items you can’t see initially, such as settings or drafting standards.
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional and SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard client can be installed at the same time as SOLIDWORKS. Installation uses the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager located on the SOLIDWORKS DVD or downloaded from SOLIDWORKS.
Metal 3D printing has streamlined the process, removing the need for tedious, manual brazing. But the very property that makes copper desirable - its high thermal conductivity- adds its own unique challenges, as heat quickly dissipates away from the laser powder bed fusion melt pool, often leading to instability and significant residual stress. BLT (Bright Laser Technologies) addresses these hurdles with its "Full-System Engineering" approach, integrating design, materials, and machinery to produce copper thrust chambers nearly a meter in height.