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The Melding of the Entertainment Industry with Engineering

2009-07-11T17:17:14-04:00

Hi everybody. Here in our school district we do everything we can do to unite what our young furture engineers are learning in their classrooms, to how it is being used out in the real world. It stimulates a much higher interest into why they are learning these things. Come take a look behind the scenes with me at a world class production here in Las Vegas, called KA. Richard Williams. Download Engineering and the Entertainment Industry 01_30_09

Race Car Design Project, F1inSchools(TM)

2009-07-10T10:16:34-04:00

Here are the complete F1inSchools SolidWorks 2009 step by step instructions in .pdf and 2009 model files for the complete project. Available in English, French and German. Download the model files and the Project file. Marie

Model Files: Download 2009_Race Car Design Project

English:Download 2009_F1inSchoolsDesignProject_ENG

French:Download 2009_F1inSchoolsDesignProject_FRA

German:Download 2009_F1inSchoolsDesignProject_DEU

Movie File: http://blogs.solidworks.com/teacher/2009/05/race-car-design-project-f1inschoolstm-.html

More Grades for eDrawings

2009-07-10T08:55:27-04:00

Requests have come in to create more grade stamps for eDrawings. You can record grades with SolidWorks eDrawings. Grade "stamps" can be created and placed in the SolidWorks eDrawings Lang folder. Use Paint to create a .png file. Other formats can be used. Marie

Grading Symbols for eDrawings: Download GradingSymbols-Red Background

A Homemade Heliostat that can Really Cook

2009-06-14T20:06:50-04:00

This is for the more advanced classes and perhaps the high schools or college levels to do this homemade heliostat. It might be the answer to bring your science classes more in line with the thinking of environmentally friendly and sustainable ways to use these energy sources. This is an ongoing project that I have been using SolidWorks for to conceptualize, then design and to finally run some simulations with. I am building the prototype of this heliostat now and so far it has already exceeded my expectations even at the one forth scaled down size of the full version. It can be costly to build using my methods but utilizing the idea itself, I'm sure there are many ways to make a much cheaper one. Enjoy the concept and design I am using. Richie.

Download Solar One of Engineering com Starts Cooking 6_14_09

Save Paper: Grade Stamps in SolidWorks eDrawings

2009-06-03T10:50:04-04:00

You can record grades with SolidWorks eDrawings. Grade "stamps" can be created and placed in the SolidWorks eDrawings Lang folder. Use Paint to create a .png file. Other formats can be used. Marie

Grade A: View this photo

Grade B: View this photo

Grade C: View this photo

Race Car Design Project, F1inSchools(TM)

2009-05-29T12:18:32-04:00

Teacher Mike wanted to show this video to his class. The movie shows how to use SolidWorks to design an F1inSchools(TM) CO2 car. This project is great in the technology or pre engineering classroom and also for summer engineering camps. Marie

Download SolidWorks and F1 in Schools - Streaming

Solar Thermal Energy Anyone?

2009-05-29T01:16:13-04:00

Here is a school science project for the appropriate high school levels that might be of interest to students that need to get a "hands on" with something that can really produce a solar thermal generation of usable heat to whatever you would like to use it for. Heat a cup of tea, cook a hot dog, boil the water for pasta, etc... Today I demoed my solar mirror array for many engineers, educators and scientists and they were impressed and they want it brought back to our high school academy teachers to be shown to our engineering students. They will build one themselves. Challenge your students and they will meet the challenge. :)

Download Solar Thermal Energy Anyone 5_28_09

Gears and Informational Resouces for them

2009-05-28T19:22:51-04:00

Robotics and Gears

By Richard Williams, 5/28/09

It has been awhile since I last submitted something to this distinguished membership and web site, but needless to say there aren’t enough hours in each day. I was recently sent some informational resources that I wanted to share with all of you doing those projects like robotics, or anything else that needs gears. Try out these two web sites. You might have to cut and paste these web sites into your browser. http://www.omnigearandmachine.com/technical_information.htm, also, http://www.sdp-si.com/D190/D190cat.htm. Both have a wealth of gear information. Some free information can be sent for or downloaded as well. This might help you resolve some of those issues about finding what you need. Two other additional resources are: http://www.stockgearsinc.com/ and http://www.playfairtoys.com/category/Gear-Toys-for-Kids Hope it can help you. Richie.

SolidWorks Grad Newsletter

2009-05-25T12:08:33-04:00

To assist your students that are graduating this year and use SolidWorks, be certain to forward to SolidWorks Grad Newsletter. There are tips on preparing your resume, taking the CSWA certification exam, connecting with the SolidWorks professional community. Marie

SolidWorks Grad Newsletter April 2009

SolidWorks Grad Newsletter May 2009

SolidWorks Teacher Professional Development for this Summer

2009-05-21T09:22:48-04:00

As the summertime begins, after a well deserved rest, how can you enhance your skills in the classroom?

If you are new to SolidWorks, try these lessons: http://www.solidworks.com/pages/programs/learnsolidworks/

If you are new to Simulation, Finite Element Analysis, or Structural analysis these lessons: http://www.solidworksmedia.com/SimulationXpress/index.html

Prepare to take the Certified SolidWorks Associate exam (CSWA) www.solidworks.com/cswa

Looking to connect with SolidWorks engineers and designers this summer, check out over 145 local SolidWorks users groups: http://www.swugn.org/pages/calendar/calendar.html

Don't forget to contact your value added reseller for a schedule of their training classes.

Save yourself some time, use these lessons in your classroom. Marie