SolidWorks is a 3D computer graphics, 3D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program that runs on Microsoft Windows and is being developed by Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp.SolidWorks is currently used by over 1.3 million engineers and designers at more than 130,000 companies worldwide.
“SunFlower” solar thermal collector assembly for SPHS Magnet Senior Project Designed and Built by:
Casey J(Florida Polytech), Pierce V(University of Florida), Nik N(Georgia Tech), Vishal G(Georgia Tech)
SPHS Engineering class of 2013
Roll cage for Solar Knight III raced in the National Championship Solar Car Challenge at the Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas July 2014 for a 3rd Place finish in the Advanced Division. Designed by:
Chris H(Broward College), SPHS Engineering Class of 2015
Tetrix competition robot designed by:
Chaz S(University of Minnesota) & Stephans D(Air Force), SPHS Engineering class of 2011
Introductory video to the power of SolidWorks, don’t be intimidated, when you break this down piece by piece it is not very complicated. They just go very fast, with practice, you will also!
YouTube Links:
SolidWorks 3D CAD – First Look Video
SOLIDWORKS Born to Design – MotoCzysz