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Invisible Magic: Musings on how CAD drives our modern world

A while back, I experienced every traveler’s nightmare. I was on a flight home that got canceled. I immediately got on my cell phone to call our travel agency to see what my options were. It ended up…

Getting Hands On with CAD at GM PLM Showcase

Think back to 25 years ago If you’re like most people I’ve talked to, you were probably just starting out in your career.CAD software would barely even be recognizable to someone new to the in…

Feature vs. Process-Based Training: Why Not Do Both?

The debate between feature or role-based training and process based training is longstanding and doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Like any decision you must make, there are positives to ei…

Deep-diving into customer processes

Deep-diving into customer processes

It’s not often that you get to try your hand at a completely different career, but not long ago I found myself sawing through bones to give a patient a knee implant that would allow them to regain th…

CAD Users Connect, Network and Grow

Fall is in the air, and you know what that means! It’s time for cozy flannel, warm apple cider, trips to the pumpkin patch… and RUG season for those of us in the United States! 

If yo…

You submitted your IR/ER/PR… Now what?

Have you ever wondered what happens to your IR/ER/PR once you hit that “send” button? I’ve heard a lot of questions about this topic, so I thought I’d do a little digging and shed some light on the p…

3D Design Best in Class Image for July

3D designs don’t have to be just of products, as this month’s Global Image Gallery contest winner proves. Jaguar Plasticos in Brazil created this winning mold design in NX. The company specializes in…

Industrial Machinery Solutions in NX Design – Webinar

Industrial machinery comprises complex systems of subassemblies. They combine software with electronic and mechanical parts, so it’s no surprise they can be a challenge to design and manufa…

Daimler Completes CAD Transition to NX

Daimler is now using NX CAD after successfully completing their transition from Dassault Systemes’ CATIA just a few weeks ago. Since the 2010 announcement first shook the CAD world, the automotive OE…