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New to SOLDWORKS? Or perhaps you haven’t had a chance to try xShapes yet? Then this video is for you! In this video tutorial, the SOLIDWORKS team walks through how to design a custom finger grip for a pair of pliers using xShape and the Net Surface command. It’s a practical example of how subdivision … Read more
Date: 9th July 2025 Time: 4:00pm BST Join the Asuni team for a live webinar on how VisualARQ 3 adds flexible Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools to Rhino. Learn how to manage the full design process—from early sketches to final project drawings—without leaving Rhino. In this 1-hour session, you’ll see how to: Whether you’re working … Read more
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Join the SketchUp crew as they model a treehouse in SketchUp 2025, with suggestions from the SketchUp forums. SketchUp’s design superstar Aaron worked from an existing 3D model of a tree to build his Treehouse. He’ll explore structural design using standard lumber sizes and maybe even figure out how to fit in a hot tub, … Read more
Discover how DraftSight’s new BIM Module improves workflows for architects, engineers, and designers in the on-demand webinar, “Understanding the New BIM Module in DraftSight: Workflow and Benefits.” This session will show you how to streamline drafting tasks, strengthen cross-platform collaboration, and prepare your projects for the future with precision-driven 2D drafting combined with the intelligence … Read more
Date: 10 July 2025Time: 9:30 am BST Register: Sign-up link Join the latest SOLIDWORKS webinar as they present a curated collection of both public and subscription-level resources that you can easily access. You’ll learn where to find this information and how to navigate it in a structured and efficient way. There will also be plenty of time for … Read more
Corona 13 brings a fresh set of updates designed to speed up your workflow and give you more creative freedom. Whether you’re experimenting with stylised visuals or producing final renders, the latest tools help you move from concept to output with more precision and less manual work. What is Chaos Corona? Chaos Corona is a … Read more
If you’re working with 3D models in SOLIDWORKS and want to test how your designs perform under real conditions, SOLIDWORKS Simulation is a practical starting point. Whether you’re a student learning the basics or an engineer applying simulation in day-to-day design, this guide helps you understand the key steps involved. What Is SOLIDWORKS Simulation? SOLIDWORKS … Read more
Date: 26 June 2025 Time: 9:30 am BST Register: Sign up here. Injection moulding comes with known risks, such as costly tools and quality problems that only appear once parts hit production. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Join the SOLIDWORKS team as they show how SOLIDWORKS Plastics helps you simulate the injection … Read more
Thinking about moving to Rhino 3D? Here’s a handy Rhino tutorial to get you started! In this tutorial, Mary Ann Fugier from McNeel Seattle shows you how to set up your environment, create shapes and use the different views within Rhino to your advantage. You’ll also create a side table in the famous Shaker style. … Read more