PDM / PLM – TriMech https://trimech.com Your complete engineering resource, we specialize in delivering and supporting SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, 3D Printing, FEA tools and more. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:19:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://trimech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-trimech-icon-32x32.webp PDM / PLM – TriMech https://trimech.com 32 32 SOLIDWORKS PDM Replication: Enhancing Performance for Distributed Workforces https://trimech.com/solidworks-pdm-replication-enhancing-performance-for-distributed-workforces/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:19:23 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=72011 Imagine that you’re in the zone, focused in on the next task on your plate and you navigate to your PDM Vault to continue working. From here you click on a file and seemingly nothing happens. You might wait for a little bit, then get up to get some more coffee or chat up a coworker, and finally, when you come back the dialogue has loaded. Unfortunately, at this point, the mojo is gone and you really don’t have the motivation to keep working. We typically see this occur when connecting to SOLIDWORKS PDM over a great distance (i.e. working in a satellite office when the PDM Server is at headquarters across the country). However, within SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional there are mechanisms where we can alleviate some of the latency and get back to a faster, more productive work environment.

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
]]> Get to Know SOLIDWORKS PDM 2025 https://trimech.com/get-to-know-solidworks-pdm/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:25:09 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=71021 With a new release of SOLIDWORKS, not only will the way you design change, but the way that you manage your data can also be enhanced. This webinar is for SOLIDWORKS users who are curious about what PDM can do to help drive consistency, automate tasks, and ultimately create a secure environment to manage your SOLIDWORKS data.

Join us as TriMech Solutions Consultant, Ray Morrogh dives into all things PDM including going over some of the new enhancements to PDM in 2025, so even existing users will find some enlightenment in this overview.

During this SOLIDWORKS PDM webinar, you will learn:

  • Give an overview of the PDM interface, both inside Explorer and inside SOLIDWORKS
  • Complete a change process to demonstrate document control and automation
  • Discuss the power of search capabilities of PDM

 

]]> SOLIDWORKS Ultimate https://trimech.com/solidworks-ultimate/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:53:26 +0000 https://trimech.com/?page_id=69843

SOLIDWORKS Ultimate

The ultimate end-to-end product development solution from SOLIDWORKS

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Go Beyond Design with Ultimate

Today’s designers and engineers face challenges that extend beyond just design. SOLIDWORKS® Ultimate provides a holistic approach to expand into all aspects of product development. A foundational solution for professional designers and engineers, SOLIDWORKS Ultimate builds on 3D design by laying the groundwork for simulation, manufacturing, marketing, and management tools that eliminate silos and accelerate your product development processes.

Your job does not stop at making great designs. Watch this video to learn how SOLIDWORKS Ultimate accelerates all phases of your product development process.

NOTE: This is 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS, the desktop version is coming soon.

OVERVIEW

Take a First Look at SOLIDWORKS Ultimate

Included Ultimate Tools

SOLIDWORKS Ultimate includes SOLIDWORKS Premium, and expands your capabilities well beyond design, into simulation, collaboration, management, marketing, and manufacturing. Learn more about the additional tools below:

  • cad software 1
    Project and Resource Management

    Shorten time to market with a collaborative project planning, monitoring, and execution solution, connecting your design data with all project members, tasks, deliverables, and communications.

  • DELMIA Lean Team Player
    Lean Teamwork

    Put lean principles into action to address operational waste, variability, and meeting efficiency with a new, visual way to plan, facilitate, and complete objectives.

  • solidworks-assembly-modeling-course
    Release Management

    Ensure consistent product quality by providing a shared product definition, maximizing data reuse, reducing the complexity of product structure, and aligning with corporate standards.

  • ENOVIA Project Planner Schedule
    Product Structure Management

    Reduce development time with the ability to create, modify, and explore multi-CAD product structures in a single context, reducing design iterations by making the review of designs and proposed changes universally accessible to stakeholders.

  • SOLIDWORKS Visualize Watch Example 4
    Virtual Experiences & Renderings

    Engage customers with 3D experiences from virtual reality to the web by leveraging virtual twins. Easily create and share photorealistic renderings of your product to promote a design and deliver stunning content for customer engagements

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SOLIDWORKS Ultimate Features

All the design and cloud collaboration tools you need are included with the Ultimate version

Simulation Tools

Design and Simulate

Professional, flexible, and trusted design tools combined with robust simulation solutions

  • Industry-standard SOLIDWORKS design solutions found in the Premium offer
  • Freeform, subdivision design tools
  • Vast library of fasteners, hardware parts, and a catalog of over 50 million components from manufacturers worldwide through our online catalog
  • Specialized design tools for routing, large assembly design capabilities, weldments, mold design, sheet metal, and more
  • Flexible cloud-based design tools so you can create on-the-go
  • Simulation tools to account for linear stress, frequency/modal, thermal, linear buckling and motion analysis
  • Ability to leverage cloud-computing for simulation
ENOVIA 3D Product Architect

Collaborate and Manage

Cloud-based BOM and product lifecycle management tools that are secure and always available, and greatly improve communication between teams

  • Built to support cross-discipline collaboration between disparate teams
  • Easy sharing and markup capabilities for outside stakeholders
  • Secure, CAD-aware cloud storage
  • Easy revision management with branching and merging
  • Flexible, cloud BOM and lifecycle management tools
  • Associate project tasks to your design data
  • Conceptualize and release entire product structures online
  • Collaborative planning tools, Gantt charts, and project management
  • Whiteboarding and organization tools that follow Lean principles
Product Communicator

Document and Market

Solutions to create product documentation along with stunning and compelling marketing assets

  • Connect engineering and marketing directly to single source of truth
  • Cloud-based solutions to create technical illustrations, user guides, photorealistic images, and immersive experiences
  • Cloud-based studio for capturing lifelike photo renderings quickly and easily
  • Marketing content creation and product illustration for everyone, everywhere, at any time
  • Impactful 3D experiences for commercial customer engagements from VR to web
DELMIA NC Machine Validation

Manufacture

Advanced CAM tools combined with cloud-based 3D machine programming solutions to manufacture correctly the first time

  • Rule-based machining that enhances programming processes and accelerates quoting
  • Automatic feature and hole recognition
  • Real-time toolpath verification for improved accuracy and efficiency
  • Nesting to easily cut multiple parts on one sheet for routers, lasers, plasma, and water-jet machines
  • Manufacturability checker for quick part design validation to determine optimal manufacturing process
  • Extended capabilities specific for wire EDM, laser, water-jet, and plasma cutting

Roles included with Ultimate

Discover the 3DEXPERIENCE Roles included with the SOLIDWORKS Ultimate version

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  • Design
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • PDM / PLM
  • Simulation
  • Technical Communication
Role

3D Creator

Role

3D Demonstrator

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3D Mold Creator

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3D Motion Creator

Role

3D Product Architect

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3D Render

Role

3D Sculptor

Role

3D Sheet Metal Creator

Role

3D Structure Creator

Role

3DSwymer

Role

Collaborative Industry Innovator

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DELMIA Lean Team Player

Role

Manufacturing Definition Creator

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NC Shop Floor Programmer

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Product Communicator

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Product Release Engineer

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Project Planner

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Structural Designer

Compare SOLIDWORKS Versions

Standard, Professional, Premium, or Ultimate offering

Capabilities Standard Professional Premium Ultimate
Cloud Collaboration
Cross-Discipline Collaboration
Collaborate in real time using configurable dashboards, social communities, Kanban-style task management, activity streams, persistent chat, and video calls. Easily search, visualize, explore, and mark up SOLIDWORKS and other files directly in your browser, from any device.		 ● ● ● ●
Share and Markup
Invite anyone, inside or outside your organization, to view, share, and mark up your 3D designs in the cloud, directly within SOLIDWORKS. Getting real-time feedback and iterating on your work is as easy as sharing a link from within SOLIDWORKS, with no download required.		 ● ● ● ●
Project and Resource Management
Shorten time to market with a collaborative project planning, monitoring, and execution solution, connecting your design data with all project members, tasks, deliverables, and communications.		 ●
Lean Teamwork
Put lean principles into action to address operational waste, variability, and meeting efficiency with a new, visual way to plan, facilitate, and complete objectives.		 ●
Cloud Data Management
Store and Revise
Utilize secure cloud storage that’s purpose-built with CAD relationships and collaboration in mind. Save your data to the cloud right from SOLIDWORKS. Lock designs to ensure no one overwrites your work, easily manage revisions, and create detailed markups with redline, measurements, and annotations.		 ● ● ● ●
Data and Lifecycle Management
Manage the life cycle of any type of content, such as CAD files, simulation models, and documentation, across disciplines and CAD solutions. Assign tasks, track issues, communicate and coordinate design changes, manage reviews and approvals, and capture decisions.		 ● ● ● ●
Administration
Monitor license usage, manage members, and assign and remove licenses from a single administrative dashboard, lowering administrative overhead. Easily stay up-to-date and benefit from the latest enhancements.		 ● ● ● ●
Release Management
Ensure consistent product quality by providing a shared product definition, maximizing data reuse, reducing the complexity of product structure, and aligning with corporate standards.		 ●
Product Structure Management
Reduce development time with the ability to create, modify, and explore multi-CAD product structures in a single context, reducing design iterations by making the review of designs and proposed changes universally accessible to stakeholders.		 ●
Cloud 3D Design and Modeling
Parametric Modeling
Create, review, and evaluate 3D models through an intuitive parametric modeling solution that interacts seamlessly with the 3D CAD solution.		 ● ● ● ●
2D Drawings and 3D Manufacturing Documentation
Define, organize, and communicate key manufacturing information such as dimensions, tolerances, and notes all from a web browser with a combined 2D drawing and model-based solution.		 ● ● ● ●
Subdivision/Freeform Modeling
Create organic shapes quickly and easily with an intuitive modeling solution that interacts seamlessly with the 3D CAD solution.		 ● ● ●
Sheet Metal Design
Build components, assemblies, and enclosures using associative parametric sheet metal design capabilities		 ●
Mold Design
Provide specialized, automated, easy-to-use capabilities for the design of mold cores, cavities, and inserts.		 ●
Weldments Design
Create structure members; add plates, gussets, and end caps; and generate a manufacturing cut list with associative, featurebased frame design capabilities		 ●
3D Design and Modeling
Part and Assembly Modeling
Handle all aspects of your part and assembly modeling and transform ideas and concepts into virtual 3D models		 ● ● ● ●
Specialized Design Tools
Speed up the design of sheet metal, plastic and cast parts, weldments, molds, tools, and dies.		 ● ● ● ●
2D Drawings and 3D Manufacturing Documentation
Create production-ready 2D drawings or go drawingless and use intelligent, automated 3D dimensioning and tolerancing capabilities.		 ● ● ● ●
Productivity Tools
Easily analyze, compare, check and report on your designs		 ● ● ● ●
Industry 3D Component Catalog
Access over 50 million components from manufacturers worldwide through our online catalog.		 ● ● ● ●
Interference Check
Before going into production, verify in 2D and 3D that your parts and assemblies will fit, assemble and operate correctly		 ● ● ● ●
Design Reuse & Automation
Simplify the reuse of existing design data with search, automation and configuration tools that help you speed up the creation of new designs		 ● ● ● ●
Manufacturability Checks
Review your designs for Draft, Undercut, Thickness and Hole Alignments early in the development process to ensure manufacturability.		 ● ● ● ●
Advanced CAD File Import/Export
Convert incoming CAD data into SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD format and export SOLIDWORKS data to other CAD applications using 30+ translators		 ● ● ● ●
Linked CAD Models
Use models saved in other CAD formats directly inside SOLIDWORKS assemblies, parts, and drawings while maintaining associativity with the original CAD model.		 ● ● ● ●
AR/VR Exporter
Export CAD data for AR, VR, and web viewing experiences while retaining geometry, appearance, motion studies, display states, and more		 ● ● ● ●
ECAD/MCAD Collaboration
Share, compare, update, and track electrical design data so users can quickly resolve electrical-mechanical integration and collaboration issues.		 ● ● ● ●
Intelligent CAD Libraries
Easily find, customize, and share hundreds of thousands of prebuilt industry-standard fasteners that configure on the fly and assemble automatically in your design.		 ● ● ●
CAD Standards Checking (Design Checker)
Establish design standards and check drawings (or models) against them to create uniform designs and documentation.		 ● ● ●
Automated Tolerance Stackup Analysis (TolAnalyst™)
Automatically check the effects of tolerances on parts and assemblies to ensure consistent fit of components and verify tolerancing schemes before manufacturing your designs		 ● ● ●
Design for Cost (SOLIDWORKS Costing)
Continuously check your designs against cost targets with automatic cost estimation tools fully integrated within the 3D CAD solution		 ● ● ●
Reverse Engineering (ScanTo3D)
Recreate designs with the ability to import, edit, evaluate and create solid geometry from scanned point-cloud and mesh data		 ● ● ●
Advanced Surface Flattening
Flatten complex, nondevelopable surfaces typically encountered in products made from textiles, like clothing, or sheet metal, like metal stampings		 ● ●
Pipe and Tube Routing
Simplify the design and documentation of piping and tubing for a wide range of systems and applications, including machinery, skid systems, and process plant piping.		 ● ●
Electrical Cable and Wiring Harness Routing
Quickly add cables, wires, and harnesses to your design. Create flattened drawing representations of your 3D cables and harnesses with wire lists, connection information, and bills of materials		 ● ●
Rectangular and Other Section Routing
Route rectangular and round sections that include ducting, cable trays, conveyors, material handling chutes, and other systems.		 ● ●
Cloud Immersive Experiences
Training and User Guides
Create stunning digital content including interactive product presentations and technical illustrations to showcase product values, enable partners, guide use, and win customers.		 ●
Virtual Experiences
Engage customers with 3D experiences from virtual reality to the web by leveraging virtual twins.		 ●
Rendering
Easily create and share photorealistic renderings of your product to promote a design and deliver stunning content for customer engagements.		 ●
Rendering
Basic Animation and Visualization
Move assemblies by dragging components or using motors, create CAD videos, and generate basic CAD renderings and 3D walk-throughs.		 ● ● ● ●
GPU Rendering
Utilize the full power of your hardware with GPU rendering capabilities.		 ● ● ●
Artificial Intelligence Denoiser
Leverage artificial intelligence to eliminate noise from your renders with a single checkbox, dramatically boosting your render speed.		 ● ● ●
Full Animation Suite
Tell a more compelling story with your CAD data by using the full Animation suite. Easily animate exploded views, appearance properties, cameras, and much more to create photo-quality videos to showcase even the most complex projects.		 ● ● ●
Immersive Virtual Reality
Create immersive virtual reality experiences with 360-degree cameras and interactive output.		 ● ● ●
Advanced Lighting Techniques for Sun and Sky
Simulate the lighting at a specific location and time, and create sun study animations.		 ● ● ●
Physics Simulation
Create more realistic and immersive content with rigid-body and vehicle-driving physics simulations.		 ● ● ●
Simulation
Linear Static Analysis for Parts and Assemblies
Calculate the stresses and deformations of geometry by using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) methods and running linear stress analysis to determine the response of parts and assemblies.		 ● ●
Motion Analysis
Realistically visualize your product moving throughout its operational cycle, measure the forces and loads on your design, and use the data to correctly size motors and ensure product performance, quality, and safety.		 ● ●
Structural Analysis for Cloud Design
Explore the impact of structural and thermal loads on your parts and assemblies by using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and running linear stress analysis.		 ●
Motion Analysis for Cloud Design
Understand the impact of assembly motion on your design with motion simulation in the cloud. Study the kinematics and dynamic behavior of your designs by checking the range of motion, component interference, and performance.		 ●
Training and Support
Support
Get up to speed fast using online training content, a vibrant community, and support from TriMech		 ● ● ● ●
Learning Experiences
Improve your skills with a library of over 200 learning modules comprising thousands of on-demand lessons.		 ●

SOLIDWORKS Ultimate Benefits

How you and your team can benefit with the Ultimate tools

Scalable Solution

SOLIDWORKS Ultimate lays the foundation for companies at any stage, from startup to sustaining.

As you expand beyond design, you can utilize the tools in SOLIDWORKS Ultimate to tackle today’s product development needs and overcome tomorrow’s challenges.

Single Source

Everything in SOLIDWORKS Ultimate connects to a single source of truth.

Seamlessly take your CAD data downstream without the need to export or import, improving accuracy and eliminating the need to move or duplicate data. Your data stays safe and in your control, while providing accessibility to your trusted stakeholders.

Set Up for Success

Engineers and designers can experience challenges when they are required to expand into other disciplines.

SOLIDWORKS Ultimate includes access to thousands of training lessons to help you quickly learn how to use new tools and be productive. You can master the included applications and level up your skills with in-depth learning modules.

SOLIDWORKS Ultimate FAQs

Get answers to your questions

3DEXPERIENCE Works provides a Safe, Social, Connected, Informed and Structured environment for team leaders, project managers and other professionals who want to manage data on the cloud and collaborate without constraints.

Safe: Customer controlled access. Transparent cloud backup. Encrypted communication protocols. Data always safe-no overwrite, no loss of data.

Social: Integrated structured and unstructured collaboration tools enabling social innovation. Collaborate on product design or engage with your stakeholders early in product development.

Connected: Every user always connected to a single, common database. Access data anywhere, anytime, on any device. Review and markup models.

Informed: Choose from the widget library, Create and share Dashboards. Get the latest information about your product development. Always have access to your latest data.

Structured: Zero overhead data management - store and manage data across collaborative spaces, share information in communities. Find indexed data faster by using tags, custom search, etc.

]]> First Look - SOLIDWORKS Ultimate nonadult 3DEXPERIENCE Project Planner https://trimech.com/3dexperience-project-planner-training-course/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:12:01 +0000 https://trimech.com/?page_id=69677

3DEXPERIENCE Project Planner

Learn project planning, execution and monitoring on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

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3DEXPERIENCE Project Planner Training Course Overview

The 3DEXPERIENCE Project Planner course covers the basics of using the Project Planner role on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

You will learn how to create project schedules, understand tasks, learn the different project types available and integrate all that within the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. Also included is a review of basic 3DEXPERIENCE Dashboards and Community functions.

NOTE: Participants will require access to their own 3DEXPERIENCE Tenant and SOLIDWORKS software for this training course.  Access to software is not included with the course.

Course Duration

1 Day (8 hours)

Skill Level

Basic/Intermediate Level

Course Type

Practical Hand-on Training

3DEXPERIENCE Project Planner Course Requirements & Benefits

Understand the course requirements and the skills you will acquire after completing the 3DEXPERIENCE course

Requirements

Attended the Using 3DEXPERIENCE with SOLIDWORKS or Using 3DEXPERIENCE for the Non-CAD User training course

Access to a 3DEXPERIENCE Tenant

Features Targeted

Project Types

Project Schedules

Project Tasks

Acquired Skills

Create Project Schedules

Understand Project Types

Keep up with Project Progress

3DEXPERIENCE Project Planner Lessons

The following lessons are included in the course

Getting started with 3DEXPERIENCE

TriMech can help you to use 3DEXPERIENCE® Works Governance in your business environment quickly and successfully following a best-practices-driven methodology developed for this training course.

The training course provides best practices that enables you to become comfortable with using the Project Planner role on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform in the shortest amount of time.

The training course includes:

  • Introduction to the Project Planner role.
  • How to create Project Schedules.
  • Working with Project Tasks.
  • Creating Project Types.
  • Project Planner and the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.
  • 3DEXPERIENCE Dashboards.
  • Working with a 3DSwym Community.

Training Methods

Choose the training method right for you

Training Promotion

Group/Public Training

Receive training as a group (limited amount per class) from certified instructors using vendor approved training content and methodologies.

Training is delivered either live online or in a traditional classroom environment.

Advantages
  • Cost effective training method.
  • More effective than video based training, with videos learners are often not as focused on the training and skip exercises.
  • Learn more through group questions and feedback.
3DEXPERIENCE Onsite Training

Private Training

This style of flexible training is perfect for teams or individuals who are faced with a specific challenge and require personalized courses with on-the-job coaching.

Training is available live online, in-person classroom or onsite at your location.

Advantages
  • Use our state-of-the-art mobile classroom at your facility.
  • Bring your team up to a consistent level of knowledge by having them take the same training at the same time.
  • Benefit from flexible scheduling options.

Upcoming Training Courses

Choose a scheduled 3DEXPERIENCE Project Planner course

Date & Time
  • March 13, 2025
  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
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  • June 12, 2025
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  • September 11, 2025
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Date & Time
  • December 11, 2025
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Are you using SOLIDWORKS to its full potential?

Enhance your skills and capabilities with a SOLIDWORKS Training Assessment from TriMech.

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]]> From Paper to Performance: SOLIDWORKS Path to Digital Manufacturing https://trimech.com/from-paper-to-performance-solidworks-path-to-digital-manufacturing/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:47:06 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=68949
Is it time for you to begin your transition from traditional, paper-based manufacturing processes to a fully integrated, digital manufacturing approach? This webinar is a must-attend for manufacturing professionals looking to streamline their operations and embrace the future of digital manufacturing. Through practical demonstrations and expert guidance, you’ll learn how to leverage SolidWorks tools to enhance your digital workflows, improve product quality, and increase efficiency across the board.
Join us with TriMech Solutions Architect, Applications, Jorge Villacres and Technical Manager, Applications, John Hall, as they show how you can transition from a paper-based operations floor to creating seamless digital content and implementing a digital (PMI) Model-Based Enterprise (MBE)Process to complete a project. During the presentation, our engineers will show you how you can apply and enhance your digital workflows by combining and leveraging many SOLIDWORKS tools such as PDM, MBD, CAM, Inspection, and Composer.

During this Digital Manufacturing Webinar, you will learn:

  • How to manage your data efficiently in one unified environment
  • How to create digital product manufacturing information (PMI) directly inside your CAD files
  • How tool pathing is automated directly off models while also taking tolerancing into consideration
  • How to create inspection documentation directly from the model
  • How to create intelligent, interactive content for shop floor use like assembly manual and quality assurance produce guides
]]> Domain Controllers and SOLIDWORKS PDM https://trimech.com/domain-controllers-and-pdm/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:07:55 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=68036 SOLIDWORKS PDM and Regulatory Compliance https://trimech.com/solidworks-pdm-and-regulatory-compliance/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:31:05 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=67525 Acquiring and maintaining regulatory certifications can be a long and complex process. SOLIDWORKS PDM can help your organization reach various certifications through the secure organization, tracking, and protection of your product data.

Join us as TriMech Solutions Consultant Sarah Taylor reviews some common compliance requirements including FDA, ISO 9001, ITAR, and more. We’ll look inside PDM to see what features of the solution can help your company reach the compliance you need.

During this SOLIDWORKS PDM Webinar, you will learn:

  • PDM as a Central Repository
  • Revision Tracking
  • Workflows
  • Notifications
  • File History
]]> Managing Your SOLIDWORKS PDM Archive Size https://trimech.com/managing-your-solidworks-pdm-archive-size/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:46:27 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=66864 In this guide, we will show you several methods that will allow you to manage the size of your SOLIDWORKS PDM Archive. You’ll learn about:

  • Compression Method
  • Archive Splitting Method
  • Cold Storage Method and more!

After completing the guide, you will be able to implement these methods and have a more organized and compressed PDM Archive.

Fill out the form to download instantly.

]]> SOLIDWORKS PDM Client Guide https://trimech.com/solidworks-pdm-client-guide/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:41:49 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=66859 In this guide, we will show you how to understand the three basic types of SOLIDWORKS PDM Client:

  • Viewer
  • Contributor
  • Editor

After completing the guide, you will be able to assess your vault usage expectations and determine the right blend of PDM client licenses for your team environment.

Complete the form to instantly download the guide.

]]> Adding SOLIDWORKS PDM Barcodes to Data Cards https://trimech.com/adding-solidworks-pdm-barcodes-to-data-cards/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:25:31 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=66851 Included in the SOLIDWORKS PDM Barcodes on-demand webinar

Watch as TriMech’s Systems Architect, Data Management, Andrew Lidstone, will review how nformation can easily be shown in barcode format on Data Cards in SOLIDWORKS PDM and mapped to display on your SOLIDWORKS drawings and Bill of Materials tables.

You will learn:

  • How to use and troubleshooting barcode fonts.
  • Configuring PDM Data Cards to display information as a barcode.
  • Adding barcodes to SOLIDWORKS Drawings and Bills of Materials.
]]> Using SOLIDWORKS Composer with PDM https://trimech.com/using-solidworks-composer-with-pdm/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:08:35 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=66847 SOLIDWORKS Composer is used to create technical documentation such as assembly instructions, owner’s manuals, part catalogues, and more. Collaborating on designs and manufacturing documents is streamlined when projects are managed by SOLIDWORKS PDM.

Included in the SOLIDWORKS Composer with PDM on-demand webinar

Watch as TriMech’s Solutions Consultant, Applications, Sarah Taylor, explores the connection between SOLIDWORKS Composer and PDM, two popular tools in the SOLIDWORKS ecosystem. Track changes, manage approvals, and stay up to date with the latest revisions of your CAD Model and Composer Project inside of PDM. Tune in to learn how to work smarter in SOLIDWORKS Composer by integrating with SOLIDWORKS PDM.

During this on-demand webinar you will learn:

]]> How SOLIDWORKS Electrical and PDM Can Work Together https://trimech.com/solidworks-electrical-and-pdm-work-together/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:47:35 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=66789 Learn how you can benefit from the SOLIDWORKS PDM and SOLIDWORKS Electrical Integration tool and everything it has to offer.

Watch as TriMech Elite Applications Engineer, Sawyer Gara, walks us through the How SOLIDWORKS Electrical and PDM integration tool. SOLIDWORKS PDM is a powerful CAD-aware data management tool that can handle almost anything you throw at it and SOLIDWORKS Electrical is our best-in-class electrical schematic design tool that is integrated into Electro-Mechanical Design Process.

Traditionally, our SOLIDWORKS Electrical Designs have lived solely outside of our vault and short of using the SOLIDWORKS Electrical Viewer, most of our team did not have visibility to the projects. Now there is a direct integration for SOLIDWORKS Electrical to work with our SOLIDWORKS PDM Vault.

During this SOLIDWORKS Electrical and PDM On-demand Webinar you will learn:
  • How it all works
  • Key options during the set up process
  • Things to keep in mind
  • Where do we go from here
]]> Free SOLIDWORKS for Startups https://trimech.com/free-solidworks-for-startups/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:30:40 +0000 https://trimech.com/?page_id=66718

Free SOLIDWORKS for Startups

Get free CAD software, SOLIDWORKS training offers and support to help you and your business succeed.

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OVERVIEW

What is SOLIDWORKS for Startups?

TriMech supports Startups and Entrepreneurs with free SOLIDWORKS software to help conceive, design, test, manufacture, and launch amazing products.

SOLIDWORKS for Startups provides eligible businesses with access to industry-leading 3D CAD software as well as robust data management tools and a comprehensive PLM system for free for a year.

Eliminate physical prototyping costs by validating designs with FEA and CFD simulation, and demonstrate realistic virtual twins through intuitive visualization, marketing, and collaboration tools.

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SOLIDWORKS for Startups Eligibility Requirements

The Program is open to Startups who are new SOLIDWORKS customers and meet the following criteria:

Up to $1M Revenue

To apply for the SOLIDWORKS for Startups program, your business must have less than 1 million dollars in revenue and funding.

Businesses Under 5 Years Old

As long as you've been in business for less than 5 years, you could be eligible for the SOLIDWORKS for Startups program.

Developing Physical Products

Only businesses committed to developing physical products will be accepted onto the SOLIDWORKS for Startups program.

How to Apply for the Startups Program

Double-check your business meets the eligibility criteria above and browse the products and services offered in the SOLIDWORKS for Startups program below.

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Additional Benefits

Offers & Resources

Partnering with TriMech also gives you access to additional offers and resources

Formlabs Form 4L SLA 3D Printer
Exclusive Offer

Get a Formlabs Form 4 (or 4L) SLA 3D Printer with no payments for 90 days

Take your product design to the next level with a blazing fast Formlabs SLA 3D printer. Formlabs is the largest supplier of professional stereolithography (SLA) in the world, allowing designers, engineers and makers to rapidly create physical prototypes from SOLIDWORKS.

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Exclusive Webinars
Onboarding Resources
Free Online Training Videos
In-person Training Options
Technical Support
Co-Marketing Opportunities
UNIQUE OFFERING

Startup Services from Mako

Partnering with the TriMech Group means you have access to exclusive design and consultation services

Founded in 1999, with the vision of supporting inventors, startups and ecommerce businesses, Mako is the original firm bridging the gap between concept and market-ready products  by offering comprehensive affordable solutions.

* Startup Services from Mako are an additional purchase

Why Startups Choose to Work with Mako

Mako understands what it takes to launch a successful startup, that bringing a new product to market is a challenging journey – one filled with obstacles, uncertainties, and many moving parts.

That’s why Mako are dedicated to supporting startups like you every step of the way. Their mission is to give you the tools, expertise, and support you need to go from concept to market with confidence.

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Proven Startup Expertise

Mako specializes in helping startups thrive in competitive markets. Mako have worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs to transform initial sketches into market-ready products. With their experience and focus on startup, Mako are well-equipped to understand your specific challenges and help you navigate them seamlessly.

End-to-end Product Development

From that initial “a-ha!” moment to launching your product into the hands of customers, Mako Design provides comprehensive services designed for startups — a one-stop shop for design, prototyping and manufacturing. Mako handle the details so you can focus on building your business and get ready to disrupt the market.

Speed and Efficiency

In the fast-paced world of startups, speed is crucial. Mako has perfected a streamlined process that will get your product to market faster without compromising quality. The product development model is specifically tailored to startups, offering accelerated development with an emphasis on marketability and responsiveness to your needs.

Cost-effective Solutions

Mako know that budgets are often tight for startups, that's why they offer world-class expertise at prices that makes sense for new businesses. By optimizing the design and prototyping processes, Mako keeps costs low while maintaining high-quality standards, making sure your investment goes as far as possible.

Industry Connections and Launch Support

Mako don’t just help you design and manufacture your product – they are here for the big picture. Mako partnerships with industry experts, support networks, and marketing professionals mean they can help you plan for a successful launch. From strategic consulting to marketing advice, Mako offer the holistic support you need to succeed.

Mako's Approach to Startup Success

End-to-end solutions for Startups

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Personalized Consultation

Mako begins by getting to know your vision and goals. Through personalized consultations, they work to understand your product, your market, and what success means to you. This understanding becomes the foundation for everything they do, Mako are aligned with your needs from day one.

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Offer
Concept Development to Prototyping

Mako's design experts work alongside you to take your idea from concept sketches to working prototypes. They focus on simplicity, functionality, and manufacturability, ensuring that the product can be produced efficiently. This phase also includes refining your product to meet both technical and user needs.

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Manufacturing Preparation and Production

Once your prototype is perfected, Mako prepare for manufacturing; creating detailed plans and coordinate with trusted manufacturing partners to ensure high quality production runs. Mako manage the first three manufacturing runs so you can be confident that quality control and efficiency are top priorities

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform for collaborative design.
Market Entry and Beyond

Mako stay with you through the product launch, helping with strategic marketing support and industry connections. The goal is not just to create a great product, but to ensure that your product reaches its full potential in the market. Mako offer ongoing support, troubleshooting, and improvements to help you succeed well beyond launch day.

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Who uses SOLIDWORKS for Startups?

Discover businesses who achieved success through the SOLIDWORKS for Startups program.

Ampere EV Atom Drive System
Ampere EV
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Ampere EV is the leading developer of complete electric drivetrains designed for the conversion of internal combustion vehicles.

Ampere's turnkey Atom Drive System was developed by world-class engineers, it’s built in-house, pre-configured, and ready to install.

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solidworks startup astro brew
AstroBrew
CONSUMER PRODUCTS

AstroBrew is the world's most advanced cold brew coffee maker. Available for pre-order on July 9, 2024 through Kickstarter.

Thanks to SOLIDWORKS startup program, it was fully designed for manufacturing using SOLIDWORKS Professional.

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solidworks startup atomiq
Atomiq
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY

Atomiq is revolutionizing propulsion systems by leveraging its extensive aerospace experience and robust IP portfolio to develop a plasma-based propulsion system.

This technology reduces greenhouse gas emissions, enhances transportation speed, boosts payload capacity, and lowers operational costs.

With concepts already validated, Atomiq is dedicated to advancing and expanding this groundbreaking technology.

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Bang n You
Bang'n You
CATERING INDUSTRY

Bang'n You is a cheekily-named bakery specializing in artisanally crafted & small batch culturally Chinese & Southeast Asian treats.

Started out of quarantine boredom during the 2020 pandemic, bang'n you delivers new interpretations of traditional desserts & sweets, including mooncakes, mochi, and Taiwanese pineapple tarts, and always with 人情味 - a personal touch.

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brewnature composting
BrewNature
ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY

BrewNature revolutionizes waste management with its cutting-edge in-vessel composter, transforming organic waste into high-value compost in just 5 days. Powered by advanced microbial aid and zero-emission technology, BrewNature offers a fast, eco-friendly, and scalable solution for sustainable waste-to-resource conversion.

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Dexai Robotics
ROBOTICS INDUSTRY

Dexai’s mission is to protect the food service industry from difficult labor shortages and to help insulate it from economic ups and downs.

Discover how Dexai utilised the SOLIDWORKS for Startups program to help redefine sous-chefs and design automated solutions to everyday tasks. 

"There’s a big human component that I really appreciate about TriMech. It’s very easy to get on the phone with them or email them and get an answer."

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solidworks startup focalpoint
Focalpoint Putters
CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Focalpoint Putters is a small, family-owned and operated putter company. We aim to provide all golfers with the best quality American-made putters at an affordable price

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solidworks startup innovative technologies
Innovative Technologies USA
ARCHITECTURAL INDUSTRY

Innovative Technologies USA, llc is a US company which creates technology, products and processes, to improve urban living.

Focusing on building performance, maintenance, energy consumption and MEP systems to reduce carbon emissions, lower energy use, improve energy efficiency and lower cost to residents.

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african american
MAWE Technologies
CONSUMER INDUSTRY

MAWE Technologies empowers Africans living in the U.S. by enhancing their day-to-day life with culturally informed technology solutions.

Our flagship product, The Electric Unbraider, is a mechanically driven tool that drastically reduces the time spent loosening braided hair.

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MVP Robotics
ROBOTICS INDUSTRY

MVP Robotics are on a mission to improve safety and human performance through applied robotics in grueling environments.

From the sports field to the battlefield, they are intent on designing and building the "most sought after and widely used robots in the world based on superior quality, durability, realism and customer confidence."

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FLEX System v1
Shift Thermal
ARCHITECTURAL INDUSTRIES

Shift Thermal is cutting HVAC costs and decarbonizing heating and cooling for commercial and industrial-scale building owners.

Their FLEX™ technology provides plug-and-play technology to enhance existing HVAC and process cooling systems.

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solidworks startup sunthru
SunThru LLC
ARCHITECTURAL INDUSTRIES

SunThru LLC is a small start-up company based in Schenectady, NY focused on producing highly transparent aerogel monoliths.

With a small team of mechanical engineers and chemists, we also focus on developing various aerogel techniques that allow for aerogels to be easily integrated into Insulated Glazing Units (IGUs).

Currently, SunThru is focused on scaling our manufacturing capabilities to meet the needs of our customers.

Comments from SunThru:

"The software is working out great, it is very useful for a small company to have access to SOLIDWORKS software and its capabilities. We definitely want to continue to use the software in the future and hopefully when our 1 year is up, we can figure out the next steps to take to continue the program in some capacity.

We became aware of the program through the CEO John Costa and his relationship with Sean Farrell (one of our former classmates and friends at Union College).

For feedback, I would say our engineers found the platform a little difficult to navigate and the installation process was a little confusing (e.g. having to find solidworks Connect as the actual location to install).

After reaching out to you guys, they were able to figure it out, but that is the only criticism that we have because the program is great overall."

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Tutor Intelligence e1714557605615
Tutor Intelligence
ROBOTICS INDUSTRY

Tutor Intelligence are a company rooted in the realities of industry, with a team operating at the leading edge of AI research.

Their goal is to be your greatest ally and collaborator in bringing your operations into the artificial intelligence era.

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X COR SW startup alumni scaled
X-Cor Therapeutics
MEDICAL INDUSTRY

X-COR Therapeutics is developing a revolutionary respiratory dialysis technology to directly remove carbon dioxide from the bloodstream of patients with respiratory failure.

Their technology offers high CO2 removal rates at ultra-low blood-flows, reducing complexity and improving patient care.

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medical industry
Xpan Inc.
MEDICAL INDUSTRY

Xpan’s surgical device offers unparalleled safety for minimally invasive procedures.

It’s a compact, expandable tool that starts at a 3mm diameter, and widens to 12 mm, adapting to surgical needs.

This innovation leads to fewer complications, smaller wounds, quicker recovery, and enhanced operational efficiency, embodying flexibility and cost-effectiveness for healthcare providers.

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SOLIDWORKS for Startups FAQs

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Startups Program.

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TriMech Systems Architect, Data Management, Andrew Lidstone, shows how to easily access your archives and how to make sure you always have a backup of your archive server settings. You will also learn how to manually backup your vault and set up a maintenance plan if you need to schedule backups.

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TriMech’s Solutions Consultant, Tony Bucchino, reviews key features and what is new in SOLIDWORKS Manage 2024. Learn how SOLIDWORKS Manage makes coordinating and collaborating on various activities within the product development process effortless on a single platform.

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