AutoCAD: What’s New for 2021
On March 25, 2020, Autodesk announced that they were launching AutoCAD 2021. This is the 35th iteration of their flagship software. There was no big
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Top 5 AutoCAD Features
AutoCAD stands for Automatic Computer Aided Design, and that is representative of what this program is all about. It creates 2D and 3D drawings and
Mechanical Engineering Games: Fun for Engineers!
Mechanical Engineering Games are somewhat rate, however, there are plently of games that can be used by mechanical engineers as an alternative way to learn,
Video of the Day: Fastest Tractor in the World!
This tractor, the turbocharged JCB Fastrac, has 1,000bhp and clocked a speed of nearly 136MPH! A cool feature is that they literally use ice to
Fourier’s Law of Heat Conduction
Fourier’s Law states that the time it takes for heat to travel through a material is proportional to the temperature’s negative gradient, and to the
Best Engineering Jokes, Puns, Memes and Anecdotes
You’ll have to be an engineer to laugh at these engineer jokes! We’ve searched around and gathered some of the funnies mechanical engineering jokes and
Video of the Day: Sound Shirt for Deaf People
This amazing shirt allows deaf people to feel sounds, like a concert through touch. The lights can be seen following the music as it provides
Dual-Mass Flywheel
What is a Dual-Mass Flywheel? A dual-mass flywheel (also known as DMFW or DMF), is a mechanical device that rotates and is used to generate
Video of the Day: Hovding Airbag Bike Helmet
We’ve all been there, need to ride your bike, but don’t want to get helmet hair. Well Hövding has the answer, an airbag, for your
SWOOD – the woodworking design software for SolidWorks
What is SWOOD? SWOOD is a CAD/CAM woodworking furniture design software that is integrated with SolidWorks. The program was created by the company EFICAD, with
Video of the Day: Klemens Torggler Doors
Want the coolest doors in the world? Look no further, we have you covered! These Klemens Torggler doors move in and out of place with
Solidworks Hole Wizard Tutorial
Holes are an extremely common feature in engineering and product design. From simple circular openings for cables or ports, to complex threaded types for screws
AutoCAD vs. SolidWorks. What is the difference? Which is easier to learn?
AutoCAD vs SolidWorks – which is better? AutoCAD and SolidWorks both enable its users to design in both 2D and 3D, and perform as an
Video of the Day: Want to climb a wall like SpiderMan? PVAC System
Students at the College of Engineering in Utah State University (or the Ascending Aggies as they like to be called) have developed the PVAC System.
Solar Powered System Extracts Drinking Water From Dry Air
The first generation of this system from a team at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), was developed three years ago as a proof of concept
Video of the Day: Inflatable Scooter (Poimo)
Ever wish that you had a scooter in your backpack? Wish no more, the University of Tokyo have developed an inflatable scooter that riders can
3D Printed Parts That Can Kill Bacteria
Researchers for the Department of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sheffield, have created 3D printed parts that are resistant to common strains of bacteria.
How to Change Units in SolidWorks. Using Units and Dimensions in SolidWorks
SolidWorks is an incredibly powerful CAD program that allows to create very detailed parts and assemblies but no matter how complex your model is it’s
Engineering Problems: 5 Hot Challenges for Future Engineers
There are a multitude of engineering problems currently in the world and they will have to be faced over the coming years, and for many
Video of the Day: Non-Circular Planetary Gear
Have you ever seen something that looks like it shouldn’t move but it does? This non-circular planetary gear (in the form of a fidget spinner)
Head Loss: What It Is and How to Calculate It
Head loss is potential energy converted into kinetic energy. Head loss is defined as the pressure loss due to viscous effects over a certain distance
Video of the Day: Mercedes Drives Sidewards
Check out the new Mercedes VISION AVTR, which has an organic battery made from recyclable materials. Oh wait, it can also drive sidewards as well!!
Video of the Day: Indestructible Gloves
The Schmitz Mittz, are taking hand protection to another level. Designed to be practically indestructible, these gloves are made for those who rescue people that
Your quick guide to Isentropic Process: Relations, Flow, Efficiency and Equations
Isentropic Process Isentropic process is defined as a thermodynamic process, where the gas or fluid has constant entropy (constant-entropy process). This means that the isentropic
Video of the Day: Water Powered Whirlpool Turbines
This particular turbine can provide power for up to 60 homes, 24 hours a day. The company that makes these turbines, Turbulent, might have come
SolidWorks System Requirements and Computer Recommendations
What are the minimum computer requirements for SolidWorks? A processor of 3.3Ghz or higher A 500Gb or larger Hard Drive Disk (HDD) At least 16Gb
Video of the Day: 3D Printing Human Skin
Functional human skin can now be 3D printed with an adapted printer that covers cuts and wounds with skin cells. 3D printed skin cells heal
Engineering Disasters: 25 of the Worst Engineering Failures on Record!
Engineering disasters. Why do they happen? Let’s look at most famous engineering disasters and the circumstances preceding them. Engineers must study these in order to
What is Garolite? Your guide to G10 Material – Its Properties & Applications
What is Garolite? Garolite is a composite material and brand name for G10 – FR4, which is developed by curing epoxy and fiberglass under high
Hydraulic Fluid Selection Guide
Hydraulic fluid is a versatile, multi-function necessity for machinery everywhere. You would be hard pressed to find a machine that doesn’t require hydraulic fluid to
Top Aerospace Companies to Work For. Engineering at its Best
Best Aerospace Companies to work for Are you considering a career in aerospace? This article will go over a list of 15 top aerospace companies
Famous Engineers: The 10 Who Changed The World
Naming just 10 of the countless engineers that have had enormous impacts on the world as we know it can be quite difficult. Over the
