SolidWorks User Groups

For the complete schedule of events and locations throughout New England, go to our SolidWorks User Groups web page.

Design Resources

The Engineering Toolbox - Resources, tools and basic information for engineering and design of technical applications.

Engineers Edge - Design, engineering and manufacturing resources and database.

MatWeb - Searchable database of materials data sheets.

CAD Resources

3DContentCentral - Shareware library of SolidWorks models.

The History of CAD - From the 60's to the present.

SolidWorks 2005 Benchmark - From Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Good for comparing workstations running Solidworks 2005.

Technical Tips

Sheet Metal Guy

Sheet Metal Fabrication and Laser cutting information for SolidWorks, AutoCAD and Solid Edge Users. Tools and information for sheet metal fabrication, CAD / CAM designers and CNC programmers.

Rapid Prototyping Resources

"Fused Deposition Modelling, A Technology Evaluation" - A white paper that goes beyond stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS) and polyjet to describe the FDM process and terminology used in the Dimension 3D printer for rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing.