There are times to design with parametric features and times to work with free-form versions. A few advantages of designing in 3D solids include associative detail drawings, creating complex features, ...

Large OEMs typically use complex supply chains that are five or six tiers deep and the data file that defines the part to be supplied is the main communication tool between these tiers. Ideally, all ...

Dassault Systèmes has launched SolidWorks 2025, the latest release of its portfolio of 3D design and product development applications. The new version features enhanced collaboration and data ...

CAD model retrieval and design reuse constitute a critical research area in engineering, where the efficient recovery of relevant design data from extensive libraries can notably reduce development ...