Join us as TriMech Product Manager, Joe Hugan, guides us through available tools and modeling approaches aimed specifically at Robotic Simulation in the Aerospace Industry. We’ll start with gaining a fundamental understanding of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform and how we can use it for collaboration. From here, we’ll dive deeper into functional examples of painting, riveting, and drilling using 3DEXPERIENCE Robotic Programming tools. Finally, Joe discusses potential next steps for a future Robotic Programming Implementation.

During this aerospace webinar, you will learn:

1. An understanding of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform from Dassault  Systemes
2. Examples of Robotic Painting, Drilling, Riveting applications for the Aerospace Industry
3. An overview of the Dassault licensing model for the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
4. Potential next steps for implementing and evaluating these solutions within your organization.

Join us as Dassault Systems Simulation experts Dana Parrish and Eric Chavez host this 1-hour educational webinar, presented by SOLIDWORKS and TriMech, you will get an understanding of the DASSAULT SYSTEMES approach to high-end simulation and get the following questions.

During this Ansys Advanced Simulation webinar, you will learn:

• What advanced Simulation tools are available?
• How does licensing work?
• What are the advantages of these solutions vs what I’m using today?
• What does the learning curve look like?
• How are other companies innovating with DASSAULT SYSTEMES simulation solutions?

Join us as TriMech Solutions Consultant, Applications, Ryan Burgess walks through the performance evaluation tool in SOLIDWORKS 2025, which now includes several new results to help understand areas of your assemblies that may be causing degradation in performance. SOLIDWORKS has multiple ways to work with complex assemblies depending on your intended usage. Speedpak configurations being one of those option that creates a lightweight graphical presentation of your assembly. Speedpak is just one way users can increase performance when working complex assemblies. Large Design Review is another feature that has been around for a while, and in SOLIDWORKS 2025 sees some great new enhancements. Helping to improve your assembly workflow SOLIDWORKS now has a document group feature as well.

During this SOLIDWORKS assemblies webinar, you will learn:

• Performance evaluation tools
• Speedpack configurations
• Large Design review
• Document groups
• Copy with mates improvements & Z-up template

Join us as SOLIDWORKS Data Management Expert, Sawyer Gara, leads us through an overview of SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Replication. We’ll start off by discussing the architectural fundamentals of a PDM Server and how it all interacts with the end user. After understanding the architecture, we’ll dive into PDM Replication and understand why you might want to consider replicating your PDM Server. From there, we go a little deeper into some of the nuances of SOLIDWORKS PDM Replication. Finally, we’ll discuss some keys to success and areas to think about when implementing Vault Replication.

During this SOLIDWORKS PDM webinar, you will learn:

• The Fundamentals of PDM Server Architecture
• Understand SOLIDWORKS PDM Replication
• Learn the Benefits of Replicating PDM
• Differentiate Archive Server vs. Database Server Replication
• Keys to a Successful Replication

Join us as TriMech Solutions Consultant, Applications, Aleksandar Tepsic takes us on a tour of the foundational concepts in DriveWorks and how they simplify design automation and product configurator setup. We’ll cover key topics such as the importance of a master model, the role of captured models, and what elements should be captured for optimal project setup. Additionally, the session will unpack numerous aspects of capturing parts, assemblies, and drawings, as well as creating model rules to drive automation with precision.

During this DriveWorks webinar, you will learn:

• Understand the concept of a master model and its role in DriveWorks.
• Learn what captured models are and why they are essential.
• Identify key elements to capture, including parts, assemblies, and drawings.
• Explore the setup of model rules for effective automation.
• Gain actionable tips to build a strong foundation for your DriveWorks projects.

Join us as TriMech Solutions Consultant, Alaa Hosn, walks through the best practices for setting up symbols and scaling. We will cover tips on how to import and create symbols so that repetitive setup procedures are minimized. You will also want to tune in if you’ve ever had questions about scaling symbols, especially if you’ve had your symbols end up off grid. This webinar will help make sure your schematics symbols stay on track the entire way through your design!

During this Symbol Setup and Scaling webinar, you will learn:

• Importing symbols
• Creating a symbol “template” to minimize repetitive tasks
• Scaling symbols
• Getting symbols on grid after scaling

Join us as TriMech Solutions Consultant, Applications, Rachel Jackson covers other significant improvements like the ability to create linear and circular patterns of planes and axes, expanded functionality in the Move/Copy Body tool with support for equations, and the introduction of Continuous Edge Blends for creating smoother fillets. Whether you’re simplifying complex models, repairing sketches, or creating sophisticated patterns and curves, this release has something for everyone.

During this SOLIDWORKS webinar, you will learn:

• Repairing dangling sketch relations
• Enhanced defeaturing
• Enhanced plane and axis patterning
• Advanced move/copy body functionality
• Smooth, continuous blends with variable-size fillets

Join us as Mike Walloch, a Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert and Instructor, leads us through the process of creating a part from start to finish. Starting from a blank slate we’ll cover sketching 2D profiles, extruding 3D solid bodies, and creating cut-and-hole features. We’ll also look at some other useful and time-saving features like mirrors and shells.

But wait, there’s more! Mike will show you various tips and tricks along the way. Taking advantage of SOLIDWORKS extremely user-friendly interface you’ll see how to reduce picks and clicks, minimize mouse travel, and make your work seem almost effortless. This webinar will give you a good idea of what to expect from the part modeling lessons in the SOLIDWORKS Essentials class.

During this SOLIDWORKS Training webinar, you will learn:

• Creating 2D Sketches
• Extruding 3D Features
• Using the Hole Wizard
• Modifying Solid Bodies
• Tips and Tricks

We’re transitioning to a new Client Support System designed to make getting help faster, simpler, and more efficient. This means:

• Streamlined Communication: Easier ways to connect with our support/client success team via:
  • Email
    • Hardware Support printersupport@trimech.com
    • Software Support support@trimech.com
  • Phone
    • Canada – 877.219.6757
    • USA – 888.874.6324
    • Enterprise Software (USA & Canada) – 440.257.7460
  • Websites
    • https://javelin-tech.com/support/
    • https://trimech.com/support/
    • https://enterprise.trimech.com/support/
• Secure Portal (Phased launch in 2025)
• Faster Response Times: Enhanced tools to help us resolve your inquiries more quickly.
• Improved Self-Service: A new knowledge base FAQ within our portal with answers to common questions available 24/7.

What you need to know

• When is this happening? The new system will go live on the week of January 6, 2025.
• Our case logging system will be down on the weekend of January 3, 2025 from 8:30PM ET until January 6, 2025 6AM ET. During this time for critical support, please email support@trimech.com, all new cases will be created in our new system and confirmed by one of our agents on January 6, 2025.
• Will my experience change? Our team remains dedicated to delivering the exceptional support you’re used to. During the transition, you may notice some changes such as appearance, branding, forms etc. but rest assured, we’re here to guide you.

How does the new Client Support System benefit you?

This upgrade is about more than just technology—it’s about putting your needs first. With our new system, we aim to resolve issues quicker and provide you with even better service.

We’re excited to make this transition and look forward to continuing to support you. If you have any questions or need assistance during this period, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for trusting TriMech.

Warm regards,

Ted Lee

Chief Information Officer

Born in a research lab at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, Victoria Hand Project provides prosthetic arms to amputees who have limited or no access to prosthetic care. Through partnerships with healthcare providers around the world, the project team provides training and resources to community clinics so they can serve more people in less time.

Local 3D printing and fabrication centres produce the prosthetic arms directly where they’re needed. The flexibility of additive manufacturing technology allows broken parts or outgrown limb sockets to be reprinted and replaced quickly.

Since 2014, the project has trained more than 50 clinicians and fitted nearly 400 beneficiaries in 11 countries.

Balancing creativity and affordability

Victoria Hand Project offers a variety of prosthetic arms, each tailored to fit different people’s needs. Design choices have to balance imaginative ideas for functionality with keeping costs low. There are no electronics in the designs – the hands are body-powered to keep them accessible. Despite these constraints, the hands do far more than open and close, and include these features:

• Rotatable thumb, to allow for different pinches and grasps
• Backlock mechanism, for a constant grip
• Rotatable wrist, to rotate the hand up to 360 degrees
• Adaptive grasp, to allow the fingers to conform one-by-one around oddly shaped objects

A history of relying on SOLIDWORKS

Chief Executive Officer Michael Peirone has been involved with the project since its early days, when he was an undergraduate student. That’s also when he began using SOLIDWORKS.

Having SOLIDWORKS and access to 3D-printed prototypes allowed for quick progress when design iterations were happening daily.

“Using an advanced CAD tool like SOLIDWORKS, being able to design to tight specifications, leads to better outcomes. If we were using a less refined tool, we wouldn’t be able to meet our standards for accuracy in the hand and fingers.”

SOLIDWORKS also allows Michael and his team to evaluate how different components fit together, and to see the motion of the hand.

“We can see, for example, how the index finger and thumb will connect before we print it. That saves time, resources, and material.”

Canadian designs are sent around the world

In Victoria, the main hand designs, including internal components like the harnessing for the cable, are created, tested, and validated using SOLIDWORKS.

The Canadian team sends the print files – complete with G-code to guide the 3D printing process – to the international partner. Even someone without an engineering background can easily program the printer in their clinic.

The customized parts that attach the prosthetic hand to the person are designed and printed locally. Each person is scanned using photogrammetry or a laser scanner, ensuring a fit to match their unique body.

Ongoing innovation

Victoria Hand Project engineers continue to refine their designs, using feedback from beneficiaries and care providers.

“We look at the base design and find ways to make it better,” Michael explained. “To give you an example, we’ve made the fingers stronger through benchtop testing. We load the fingers with weight and see where they break. Many engineering hours go into changing tolerances by something like half a millimeter, just so the hand assembles better or functions better.”

In one major development, the project team began offering a solution for people missing their arm between their elbow and shoulder. Michael noted that traditional above-the-elbow prosthetic technology is difficult to make and expensive, so this is an accessible alternative.

“Demand for this type of fitting is growing. In Ukraine, 80% of the people who have been fit with our prosthetic arms are missing their arm from above the elbow. This shows how important it is for us to keep evolving.”

Another design release added rotation in the elbow, so people can move the arm horizontally inward and outward, not just up and down.

“This makes it easier to eat and drink or carry a bag. We worked on the design for a few months behind the scenes, then got it out to people who asked for it. It’s nice to know that all that work you put into the design is truly helping someone.”

Software support makes a difference

Javelin, part of the TriMech Group, supplies and supports SOLIDWORKS across Canada. Michael said the assistance they receive from Javelin and SOLIDWORKS has helped them become recognized as a leader in prosthetic hand technology, with designs deployed around the world.

“Maybe we would have made it here at some point, but it would have taken a lot longer with a slower design and testing process.”

A bright future with a committed team

The project team is flooded with requests from people who want to work with them. Donations help them continue to build resources and expand their network.

“We see the potential in Africa, the Middle East, India, South America…” Michael said. “Being a small team, we always have to look at where we can work most effectively and make the most impact.”

Solid engineering remains at the centre of the operation; at the same time, everyone on the small team wears different hats, including outreach and marketing, and supporting partners around the world.

“We couldn’t do this without our team. They just work so hard and they’re so knowledgeable. And everyone sees the direct impact we have on people’s lives.”

Victoria Hand Project is online at victoriahandproject.com

To find out more about how research projects, startups, and charitable organizations can receive support from Javelin and SOLIDWORKS, email solidworks-startups@trimech.com or click here to learn more.

Join us as TriMech Applications Engineer Ray Morrogh walks you through the key steps to ensure a smooth transition with minimal downtime. Whether you’re an IT professional or a SOLIDWORKS administrator, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to manage this critical process confidently.

During the webinar, we’ll explore the reasons why moving your License Manager may be necessary, common challenges you may encounter, and best practices to overcome them. If you use SOLIDWORKS PDM, this webinar will also cover essential steps for updating PDM when the license server is moved. From deactivating your existing installation to successfully reactivating it on a new system, you’ll leave this session with a clear roadmap and helpful tips to ensure your organization stays up and running.

During this SOLIDWORKS webinar, you will learn:

• Learn the step-by-step process for deactivating and reactivating the SOLIDWORKS License Manager.
• Discover best practices for preparing your new server and avoiding common pitfalls.
• Understand the impact on your SOLIDWORKS users and how to minimize disruption.
• Get insights into troubleshooting and resolving activation issues effectively.

Join us as TriMech Elite Applications Engineer, Ray Morrogh as he discusses and demonstrates some highlights of what has been enhanced in SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic and 3D in the latest release of SOLIDWORKS.

The enhancements to SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematics 2025 include faster ways to import and create content in your libraries and new ways to work with terminals. On the 3D side, cable harnesses have new options when creating drawings. We’ll go over these changes, plus several enhancements deployed in service packs in 2024, during the presentation to show you key functionalities that can simplify your designs and workflow.

During this SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2025 Webinar, you will learn:

• New methods of importing library data
• How to use distributed terminals
• Changes to SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D
• Changes to cable management

Now, more than ever, the ability to design, create, and collaborate anywhere in the world and on any device is paramount. SOLIDWORKS Cloud allows users to create complex designs on any web-connected device- the tools continue to evolve rapidly. That’s right- your MAC can run SOLIDWORKS Cloud, as the web nature is at the center of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

Join us as TriMech 3DEXPERIENCE and Cloud experts Matt Kokoski and Wayne White work through an electro-mechanical product design taking turns in designing parts, assemblies, and working through a production drawing. Additionally, they will cover collaboration in the platform, lifecycle management, subdivision modeling, and sheet metal design, and render marketing images all in a web browser.

During this SOLIDWORKS Cloud webinar, you will learn:

• What is SOLIDWORKS Cloud, and what are the benefits of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
• Part, Assembly, and Production detailing in the web
• Lifecycle Management
• Rendering Capabilities

Join us as TriMech Product Manager, Jeremy Fejfar dives into the complexity and how it can be advantageous to have a proper understanding of how it all works. We discuss how the SIMULIA Unified licensing works and why it may be beneficial for you.

During this SIMULIA webinar, you will learn:

• Understand the differences between Legacy and Unified licensing mechanisms
• Learn the advantages of Unified Licensing
• Discover why you may want to switch

Join us as TriMech Solutions Consultant, Sam Goetz explores SolidCAM’s unique approach, its benefits, and real-world applications. He will discuss what CAM is, basic machine tool types, and why when you need a CAM system, SolidCAM should be your first choice. He’ll show why it is a crucial tool for converting digital designs into physical parts and how having integrated CAD and CAM systems provides a seamless workflow from design to production.

SolidCAM excels in this integration by offering a unified platform that enhances design accuracy and manufacturing efficiency. Unlike other CAM products, SolidCAM’s unique feature is its embedded integration with SOLIDWORKS, enabling direct communication between design and manufacturing stages. This reduces errors and streamlines the entire process, ensuring that the final product matches the original design intent.

During this SolidCAM webinar, you will learn:

• Integrating CAD and CAM: SolidCAM seamlessly merges Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) to streamline the process from concept to finished part, enhancing both efficiency and precision.
• Importance of CAM Systems: CAM systems are crucial for converting digital designs into physical parts. They play a vital role in modern manufacturing by ensuring that the final product matches the original design intent.
• Real-World Applications: The webinar also covers real-world scenarios and case studies, demonstrating SolidCAM’s integrated approach.