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News from SolidWorks World 2019 keynote and show floor
February 15, 2019
DE News Roundup for February 15, 2019: SolidWorks World Episode
This week at SolidWorks World, the company made several announcements, including a new product combining data management, simulation, on-demand manufacturing, and more. The suite is made possible by Dassault Systemes' recent acquisition of IQMS.
With its product xDesign already in beta, SolidWorks introduces a new x-module for creating organic shapes.
The next SolidWorks World will also have a different look, due to a branding change. It's set to occur in Nashville, TN.
News from the SolidWorks World show floor:
3DConnexion demonstrates a model-handling device for those who prefer the dual-handed approach to CAD work. The device is one of the earliest to be certified for SolidWorks xDesign.
3D Systems announces a new release of its scan-to-cad software, updated for SolidWorks 2019.
Rize strikes a partnership with a SolidWorks reseller, demonstrates how the alliance makes it easy to print SolidWorks parts on its machines.
In Chicago, made possible with a partnership with DMDII's UI Labs, Autodesk launches a new space to foster generative design applications.
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