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GSC Dell and NVIDIA Update Next Generation of Hardware for Next Generation of SOLIDWORKS Engineering performance is rarely about chasing the most expensive component on a spec sheet. That perspective was front and center in the recent “Webinar: Dell & NVIDIA Update – Next Generation of Hardware for Next Generation of SOLIDWORKS,” where Jeff Setzer, Technology Evangelist at GSC focused on practical configuration guidance backed by extensive benchmarking. A Practical Look at Dell Pro Max and RTX Pro Platforms The discussion centered on the Dell Pro Max workstation portfolio and NVIDIA RTX Professional GPUs—platforms designed specifically for professional CAD users running SOLIDWORKS. Rather than emphasizing specifications in isolation, the presentation focused on how SOLIDWORKS interacts with system hardware under real workloads. Single-core CPU performance remains the dominant factor for modeling and rebuilds, while professional GPUs and certified drivers ensure predictable behavior in large assemblies and drawings. This framing is particularly relevant for engineering teams refreshing hardware, as it highlights where investment has the most direct impact on daily productivity... To read more, please visit: https://www.gsc-3d.com/blog/gsc-dell-and-nvidia-update-next-generation-of-hardware-for-next-generation-of-solidworks/...Show more

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CAMWorks vs. Manual G-Code Programming: A Real-World Comparison for CNC Machine Shops The debate between CAM software and manual G-code programming has been going on in machine shops for decades, and it has not fully resolved because both approaches have legitimate advantages depending on the shop, the work, and the people doing the programming. What has changed is the complexity of the work. A shop running simple prismatic parts on a 3-axis VMC with a skilled programmer can do very well with manual G-code. A shop running 5-axis aerospace components, complex turned profiles, or multi-tasking operations on parts that require hundreds of tool moves is dealing with a different problem, and the answer looks different too. This post compares CAMWorks and manual G-code programming across the variables that matter most to shop owners and programmers: speed, accuracy, learning curve, flexibility, and return on investment. The goal is to help you figure out which approach fits your shop, not to sell you on either one... To read more, please visit: https://www.gsc-3d.com/blog/camworks-vs-manual-cnc-programming/...Show more

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How Weiland Doors Automates Custom SOLIDWORKS Models, Drawings, and BOMs in Minutes To read more, please visit:https://www.gsc-3d.com/blog/how-weiland-doors-automates-custom-solidworks-models-drawings-and-boms-in-minutes/...Show more

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CAMWorks Tips and Tricks That Improve Toolpath Quality and Save Time If you use SOLIDWORKS CAM or CAMWorks, you have probably seen at least one of these headaches: Curves that machine like a stop sign instead of a smooth spline 3D surfaces that come out faceted even though the model is clean A CAMWorks Feature Tree that gets cluttered after every design change Simulations that lag, or worse, crash when parts get complex In a recent GSC training session, Applications Engineer Alejandro Murillo walked through practical settings and workflows that fix those problems fast. This article breaks the session into a shop-friendly checklist you can apply right away. Who this is for Newer CAMWorks users who want fewer surprises and cleaner results Experienced users who want better defaults, fewer clicks, and faster rebuilds Anyone programming parts with splines, fillets, multi-surface features, or turning grooves... To read more, please visit: https://www.gsc-3d.com/blog/camworks-tips-and-tricks-that-improve-toolpath-quality-and-save-time/...Show more

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From Beta to 8 Million Users: 30 Years of SOLIDWORKS Innovation Thirty years ago, “3D CAD on Windows” sounded more like a bet than a business plan. In 1995, the very first SOLIDWORKS beta ran on the brand-new Windows 95—and a handful of bold engineers said “yes” to trying it in the real world. One of those people was our own Jeff Setzer, who’s helped unveil every single new version since year one. Three decades, 34 releases, and more than eight million users later, SOLIDWORKS isn’t just a product line—it’s the backbone of modern mechanical design. As GSC, we’ve had the privilege of growing alongside SOLIDWORKS from the beginning. Here’s a retrospective—through Jeff’s stories and our customers’ wins—on how a scrappy Windows-native CAD changed the industry and kept reinventing itself year after year.... To read more, please visit: https://www.gsc-3d.com/blog/from-beta-to-8-million-users-30-years-of-solidworks-innovation/...Show more