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You’re Invited! Converge Webinar Series Continues – How EpiGrid Reduces Your CAD IT Burden


Announcements,CAD,Events / March 3, 2026

You’re Invited! March. 18 • 10:30 AM EST • Hosted by Phillip Lewis & Tanner…



Accelerate Quoting: Leveraging DriveWorks in Configurable Product Design Part 2



In last week’s post, we discussed what DriveWorks is, and briefly delved into the “How”,…



Accelerate Quoting: Leveraging DriveWorks in Configurable Product Design Part 1


CAD,CAD Data Management,DriveWorks / February 23, 2026

In a world where customers expect fast, accurate answers—and sales teams are judged by speed…



Introducing The Lewis Brothers – Next Gen of Converge Support


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / February 17, 2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Daniel and Bowen Lewis — affectionately known around the office as…



Practical AI Use Cases for the SOLIDWORKS User in 2026


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / February 16, 2026

AI in CAD is no longer a sci-fi promise — it’s baked into everyday SOLIDWORKS…



3 Things To Consider About SOLIDWORKS Licensing


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / February 9, 2026

Choosing the right SOLIDWORKS licensing approach isn’t just an IT checkbox — it affects how…



Day 3 From 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 In Houston!


3DExperience,CAD,SOLIDWORKS / February 5, 2026

Nashville, TN! That’s right, we’re going back to Nashville for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2027. Let us…



Day 2 From 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 In Houston!


3DExperience,CAD,SOLIDWORKS / February 4, 2026

Now that the hoopla of Day 1 has subsided, Day 2 is typically the day…



Day 1 From 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 In Houston!


3DExperience,CAD,SOLIDWORKS / February 3, 2026

After a nation-wide weather event one week prior, the whole Converge team has converged in Houston…



Converge is Heading to 3DEXPERIENCE World — Let’s Connect in Houston!


3DExperience,CAD,SOLIDWORKS / January 28, 2026

We’re excited to share that we will be attending 3DEXPERIENCE World in Houston this year,…



You’re Invited! Converge Webinar Series Continues – AI for Engineering/Manufacturing 2026


Announcements,CAD,Events / January 26, 2026

You’re Invited! Feb. 18 • 10:30 AM EST • Hosted by Chad Garrish & Tanner…



Beyond the Firewall: Why Managed CAD Administration is Your Best Defense


CAD,CAD Data Management,Cloud / January 21, 2026

In today’s fast-paced design and engineering world, companies rightly invest heavily in protecting their intellectual…



3 Reasons To Check Out The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform in 2026


3DExperience,Cloud / January 21, 2026

If your team is thinking about modernizing how it designs, simulates, and delivers products, the…



Introducing OpenBOM – Your CAD-to-ERP Connector


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / January 16, 2026

If your engineering and operations teams still wrestle with spreadsheets, manual re-entry, and out-of-sync bills…



CADchat Announces New Tier and Pricing Structure – Even More Flexibility


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / January 14, 2026

Converge partnered with CADchat earlier this year, and we couldn’t have imagined the product and…



The CAD Department’s Top Cybersecurity Threats in 2026 — and How to Fix Them



In 2026 the CAD floor is a frontline. Cloud PDM, AI tooling, hybrid work, and…



You’re Invited! Converge Webinar Series Continues – PDM Standard vs. Professional



You’re Invited! Jan. 14 • 10:30 AM EST • Hosted by Phillip Lewis & Tanner…



Converge Wishes You Happy Holidays!


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / December 24, 2025

We wish you the happiest of holidays, and a safe and enjoyable new year! We’ll…



3 Pillars Webinar Series – Complete And Available For Your Whole Team


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / December 22, 2025

The 3 Pillars of CAD Data webinar series has wrapped — and it’s now available…



Converge Partners with Design Automation Leader – DriveWorks


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / December 15, 2025

We’re excited to announce that Converge is now an authorized DriveWorks partner. Over the years…



Engineering and Manufacturing – 2026 Cybersecurity and Risk Mitigation Briefing Invitation


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / December 15, 2025

Is Your Engineering Firm’s Cybersecurity Truly 100% Secure? Join our weekly briefing to find out…



Converge Customer Story: Titan Steel Door – Story Wrap Up

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / December 8, 2025

Last month, we continued our story focusing on Titan Steel Door in this blog post, and how, even…



What Is DoppelPaymer, and Why Should Engineers Be Worried?


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / December 1, 2025

Why this attack matters — and what engineering organizations must do now. Last year’s DoppelPaymer…



Cloud-Based PDM vs Traditional PDM: Which Is Right for Your Business?


Cloud,PDM / November 24, 2025

Engineering teams still rely on SOLIDWORKS PDM to organize, protect, and access their CAD data—but…



Meet the Converge Support Team!


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / November 19, 2025

At Converge we don’t just patch problems — we remove the causes of them. Our…



Why SOLIDWORKS PDM In The Cloud?


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / November 17, 2025

Let’s be honest—on-premise PDM is starting to feel like dial-up internet. It technically works, but…



3 Pillars of CAD Data Webinar Series Continues! – #6 Do You Know Everything About Your CAD Software Entitlement?


Announcements / November 10, 2025

We’re back with the Final session in our 3 Pillars Webinar Series Wednesday December 10th…



Converge Customer Story: Titan Steel Door – Onboarding at Scale: ESPR + MCAS 

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / November 3, 2025

Last month, we continued our story focusing on Titan Steel Door in this blog post, and how, even…



3 Pillars of CAD Data Webinar Series Continues! – #5 Flatter Files Data Distribution


Announcements / October 27, 2025

We’re back with the next session in our 3 Pillars Webinar Series Wednesday November 12th…



The Top 3 Reasons Why Your Team Needs SOLIDWORKS PDM


Announcements / October 20, 2025

If you’re managing product design workflows without a formal system for storing and controlling your…



Converge Employee Spotlight – Tanner Knight, Director of Marketing


Announcements / October 13, 2025

At the intersection of engineering and creativity, you’ll find Tanner Knight — a true multi-hyphenate…



Converge Customer Story: Titan Steel Door Data Distribution

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / October 6, 2025

Last month, we continued our story focusing on Titan Steel Door in this blog post,…



3 Pillars of CAD Data Webinar Series Continues! – #4 Who is Managing My Data and How?


Announcements / October 1, 2025

We’re back with the next session in our 3 Pillars Webinar Series Wednesday October 15th…



An Overview of SOLIDWORKS PDM and Cloud Solutions


Cloud,PDM / September 29, 2025

Engineering teams today need more than file storage — they need real-time collaboration, secure access…



SOLIDWORKS on 3DEXPERIENCE: Everything You Need To Know


SOLIDWORKS / September 22, 2025

Back in 2022, the big news was SOLIDWORKS officially joining the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Fast forward…



The Top 6 Reasons Why Cloud-Based CAD Just Makes Sense in 2026

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CAD,Cloud / September 15, 2025

Let’s keep it simple: engineering teams are under pressure to do more with less. That’s…



Converge Customer Story: Titan Steel Door Data Management

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / September 8, 2025

Last month, we continued our story focusing on Titan Steel Door in this blog post,…



Converge Partners with CADchat To Solve The Design Review Problem


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / September 3, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with CADchat, a bold step forward in our…



Switching SOLIDWORKS PDM License Types: A Quick Guide for Engineering Teams


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / August 25, 2025

Whether you’re scaling your team or adjusting workflows, changing a SOLIDWORKS PDM client license type…



3 Pillars Webinar Series Continues – Webinar #3 Engineering Cybersecurity


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / August 18, 2025

Last month, we continued with our Three Pillars Webinar Series, covering the topic of CAD…



Converge Customer Story: Titan Steel Door Data Creation

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / August 11, 2025

Last month, we introduced you to Titan Steel Door in this blog post, and how,…



Converge Employee Spotlight: Brad Hassell, Director of Operations


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / August 7, 2025

At Converge, we’re proud of the people who fuel our mission—and today, we’re shining the…



Converge June Meeting – Getting Things Done


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / August 4, 2025

At Converge, we believe in practicing what we preach—distributed design, cloud-hosted systems, and the ability…



Converge Proudly Partners With SolidProfessor For On-Demand CAD Training


Announcements,CAD,SOLIDWORKS / August 1, 2025

We’re excited to share a big upgrade to your training toolbox. Converge has officially partnered…



3 Pillars Webinar Series Continues – Webinar #2 SOLIDWORKS API


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / August 1, 2025

Last week, we kicked off our Three Pillars Webinar Series with a strong start—diving into…



Recent SharePoint Breach Exposes Government and Industrial Targets


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / July 31, 2025

In the past month, a significant cyber breach involving Microsoft SharePoint servers has come to…



The Importance of Product Data Management in the CAD Industry

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / July 28, 2025

In the high-stakes world of CAD design, managing design data efficiently is no longer a…



Converge Customer Story: Titan Steel Door Tackles The 3 Pillars

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / July 21, 2025

Every design/manufacturing company’s story is unique, but at the core you will find very common…



The Three Pillars of CAD Data – Converge


Tech Help / July 14, 2025

In engineering, your data is everything. From initial sketches to finalized shop drawings, how you…



Designing for the Community: How SOLIDWORKS Helped Stealth Sports Academy Elevate Their Game

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / July 7, 2025

At Converge, we’re passionate about solving engineering problems—big and small—for businesses across the world. But…



How to Clear Out Stuck Tasks in SOLIDWORKS PDM: A Step-by-Step Guide

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / June 30, 2025

SolidWorks PDM (Product Data Management) is a powerful tool for engineering teams to manage file…



Unlocking the Future: The Benefits of Hosting SOLIDWORKS PDM in the Cloud

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / June 16, 2025

In today’s engineering landscape, agility, collaboration, and scalability aren’t just nice-to-haves — they’re essential. As…



What You Should Really Get From Your SOLIDWORKS Reseller

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / May 27, 2025

When you’re investing in SOLIDWORKS, you’re not just buying software—you’re laying the foundation for how…



The Hidden Costs of Inadequate Engineering Documentation

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / May 19, 2025

In the fast-paced world of product development, engineering success relies not only on innovation but…



SOLIDWORKS PDM vs. 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud PDM: Workflows, Licensing, and More

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Managing CAD data efficiently is no longer a luxury — it’s essential for engineering teams…



The DraftSight BIM Module: Bridging 3D Models and 2D Clarity


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / May 5, 2025

At Converge, we’re always looking for ways to bridge engineering gaps—between teams, systems, and workflows….



Manual ODBC Connection for SOLIDWORKS PDM

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / April 21, 2025

Sometimes, users may encounter issues with SOLIDWORKS PDM databases hosted on an SQL Server named…



Working In Offline Mode – SOLIDWORKS PDM

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / April 14, 2025

SolidWorks PDM is a robust solution for managing design data, streamlining workflows, and ensuring version…



5 Common SOLIDWORKS Installation Issues


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / April 2, 2025

Whether you’re a first-time installer or a seasoned pro, this guide walks you through 5…



The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Explained and Its Advantage for Design Teams

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3DExperience,CAD,Cloud / April 2, 2025

The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform is an innovative platform that revolutionizes the way businesses operate across the…



Getting Started with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / March 31, 2025

Connecting Your SolidWorks Workflow to the Cloud   As industries evolve and technology continues to advance,…



SOLIDWORKS PDM Connectivity Troubleshooting Guide

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / March 24, 2025

When working with SOLIDWORKS PDM, maintaining reliable connectivity between server and client is crucial. This…



5 Ways To Make SOLIDWORKS Pay For Itself


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / March 24, 2025

SOLIDWORKS can be a significant investment, but if used effectively, it can more than pay…



Converge At 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / February 24, 2025

We Came. We Saw. We Bridged the Gap. 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 didn’t disappoint—and neither did…



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