Help yourself to a fresh swbrowser.mdb

Every once in a while a user will want/need a fresh swbrowser.mdb file, whether it be because the file has become corrupt, or because of a desire to simply start from scratch with out-of-the-box settings in the Hole Wizard/Toolbox Configure tool.  This happened to a customer the other day, and while deciding if e-mail or ftp would be the easiest way to get a fresh file to him, I suddenly remembered this little nugget that I thought I'd also share with you fine people: SolidWorks puts a copy right within your installation files.

Yep, just as SolidWorks Knowledge Base article S-031008 states: The SWbrowser.mdb located within <SW installation directory>\Toolbox\data utilities\lang\English is there for backup purposes. This is a default, from factory, database in case a customers database should need replacing.  (By default <SW installation directory> means C:\Program Files\SolidWorks Corp\SolidWorks\.)

Introducing the New Mojo 3D Printer!

Give Your Big Idea a Little Mojo! 

We now offer the Mojo 3D Printer, which allows you to print professional 3D models right at your desk. It has the easiest setup and operation in the industry – as easy as changing the ink in an inkjet printer. The Mojo 3D Printer is powered by Stratasys Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Technology, and builds accurate functional concept models, rapid prototypes, and product mockups in ivory ABSplus thermoplastic. 

It’s as simple to use as an inkjet printer, yet powerful enough to meet the highest 3D printing standards. You’ll be amazed at how intuitive Mojo is. With the Mojo Print Wizard software, you can orient and optimize your 3D print files in an easy-to-use graphic interface – including STL thumbnails, real-time auto-packing and 3D views of your print job. Plus, with simple color-coded indicators on-screen, Mojo Control Panel software provides real-time 3D printer status and estimated print time. And that allows you and everyone on your design team to be able to print their big ideas faster.

Watch the Mojo in Action! 

Easy to set up. Easy to use. Easy to refine. 

The Mojo 3D Print Pack has everything you need to get started. Set-up is fast and easy – you can be printing your first 3D model in less than an hour.

Click here to request a quote.

Click here to contact sales for more information. 

Ask SolidProfessor

Here is a tech tip from SolidProfessor:

Q: "How do you replace multiple instances of a part in an assembly, like 20 of the same screw?"

A: SolidWorks makes it easy to switch out a component in an assembly with another similar component using the Replace Components tool. This SolidWorks video tutorial will show you the basics of how the tool works.

 

Submit your own question.

ACE 2012 International

FISHER/UNITECH is a sponsor of the ACE 2012 International, the annual global event for Aras enterprise open source product lifecycle management (PLM) software. ACE 2012 International will take place tomorrow, May 1st through May 3rd in Troy, Michigan. 

ACE 2012 International – May 1-3, 2012 
Detroit Marriott Troy – Troy, MI (close to Detroit USA) 
Free to Attend – No Fee – Registration Required Details and Registration: http://www.aras.com/ACE2012

ACE 2012 International brings together business and technology professionals from around the world to learn and collaborate on PLM best practices that address enterprise process challenges from global product development to outsourced manufacturing and systems engineering complexity. The theme of the 2012 conference is “Be Different” which emphasizes the power of the Aras solution suite and advanced PLM platform, and how enterprises use Aras to differentiate, innovate and compete on process superiority.  

Whether you're a business executive at a large enterprise, a manager at a midsized company, or the IT pro at a start-up, you'll get valuable information and the insight necessary to achieve success with Aras. Make sure to stop by and see us!

SolidWorks Selection Tool

Advanced Selection Tools
There are a variety of selection tools at your disposal in the Select Tool pulldown, and once you know what they do, they can be really powerful when working with assemblies. 

Volume select
Selects components inside a volume. 

Draw a selection box and adjust the arrow that appears. Click on the volume to select what’s inside.

Select Suppressed
Selects all the suppressed items in your model.

Select Hidden
Selects all the hidden items in your model.

Select Mated To
Select this tool, then a part. It selects everything mated to it. 

Select Internal Components
Selects all components that are enclosed by other components and highlights them in the Feature Manager design tree, you can use to create sub-assemblies of internals or add items quickly to folders.

Select Toolbox
Selects Toolbox parts.

Advanced Select
Allow you to set your own selection criteria.

SolidWorks Engineer Needed in Perrysburg, OH

Jerl Machine Inc., located in Perrysburg, OH is looking for an individual who has at least one year experience with SolidWorks. Jerl Machine Inc. provides metalworking, machining and design automotive hose tooling.  Machining experience is a plus.  This is a full-time position with great benefits. Resumes can be sent to Steven Wheeler.

Great Links to 3D Models

Below is a list of some great links where you can find SolidWorks models. Feel free to share the links where you find great SolidWorks models so that we can get a nice list going for everyone to use.

3DContentCentral: http://www.3dcontentcentral.com/default.aspx - SW CAD files

Trace Parts: http://www.traceparts.com/index.asp - Database of downloadable models

Thomas Register: http://www.thomasnet.com/ - Database of downloadable models

McMaster Carr: http://www.mcmaster.com/#

Jurgens: http://www.jergensinc.com/Index.aspx - Clamps, Knobs, Bushings, etc.

Carr Lane: http://www.carrlane.com/ - Clamps, Fixtures, Drill Jig Bushings, etc.

Misumi: http://us.misumi-ec.com/

Introducing SolidWorks Plastics!

FISHER/UNITECH now offers SolidWorks Plastics, a new product that brings easy-to-use injection molding simulation directly to the designers of plastic parts and injection molds. It simulates how melted plastic flows during the injection molding process to predict manufacturing-related defects on parts and molds. You can quickly evaluate manufacturability while you design, eliminate costly mold rework, improve part quality, and accelerate the time to market. A Results Adviser provides troubleshooting steps and practical design advice to help diagnose and solve potential problems. 

The new products run fully embedded inside of SolidWorks, providing part designers and mold makers with familiar and intuitive workflows so they can quickly optimize their part and mold designs for manufacturability. The ability to make design changes early in the design phase helps ensure that the mold works right the first time, reducing or eliminating the need for rework and improving part quality. In addition, SolidWorks Plastics provides users with valuable knowledge so they can determine whether changes to the part geometry, mold design, material selection or processing conditions will have a positive impact on the ability to manufacture their products. It is packaged in two ways: SolidWorks Plastics Professional, which is geared towards part designers, and SolidWorks Plastics Premium, which is better suited for mold designers and makers. FISHER/UNITECH has been chosen from a select group of resellers to be the first to carry this product. 

More information can found on SolidWorks Plastics including a downloadable brochure and video on FISHER/UNITECH’s website.

FISHER/UNITECH is Hiring!

We currently have several job opportunities available: 

SolidWorks Business Development Manager 

Locations:

• Littleton, MA
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Columbus, OH

Job Description: 

As an outside sales professional, the primary responsibility is to develop new client relationships in the assigned territory while growing existing relationships at assigned clients. You will sell the benefits of SolidWorks and other 3D CAD/CAE/CAM/PDM needs. Interfacing with FISHER/UNITECH personnel, SolidWorks representatives and other partners will be required for ensuring the integration of the product solution and addressing the customer's design automation requirements over possible multiple locations. You will be measured against key performance indicators and quota attainment on a monthly basis. For more information click here.

Customer Support Engineer 

Locations:

• Milford, CT
• Littleton, MA

Job Description: 

Primary responsibility to provide SolidWorks training and technical support in the New England area. Provide technical support in all aspects, relating to applications that FISHER/UNITECH supports. Handles support for 3rd party software applications. Must have core knowledge of SolidWorks. Must be a quick learner, able to handle stress and work in a fast-paced environment. Serves as technical liaison for assigned geographical or account territory. For more information click here.  

Customer Account Manager

Locations:

• Littleton, MA
• Troy, MI 
• Columbus, OH

Job Description:  

As a Customer Account Manager responsibilities include developing new client relationships while growing existing client relationships utilizing SolidWorks solutions. The position will hold primary responsibility for direct sales to all potential clients in the assigned territory, ensuring that customers receive benefits of a SolidWorks solution to their multi-divisional, multi-seat networked CAD/CAE/CAM/PDM needs. Interfacing with other FISHER/UNITECH personnel, SolidWorks Corporation and SolidWorks Solution Partners, will be required for ensuring the integration of the SolidWorks solution and addressing the customer’s design automation requirements over possible multiple locations. For more information click here.

FISHER/UNITECH to Exhibit in Design-2-Part Show in Schaumburg, IL

FISHER/UNITECH will exhibit at the upcoming Design-2-Part Show, in Schaumburg, IL. The show runs May 1-2 and is being held at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Show hours are 9:00 AM – 4:00 pm on Tuesday and 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM on Wednesday. 

Come visit us in booth 425 and see for yourself the capabilities of the Dimension uPrint, offering more flexibility than ever for making 3D models for visualization, collaboration and functional testing. uPrint models are made using ABSplus- a production-grade thermoplastic- and are tough enough for functional testing under real-world conditions. They can be drilled, machined, sanded, painted and chrome-plated.  They're perfect for proof of concept, functional testing, product mock-ups and even making jigs, fixtures and vacuum forming molds. 

The Design-2-Part show is the largest design and contract manufacturing show in greater Chicago.  You can register to attend for free by clicking here.