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Flatter Files: The Smartest Way to Distribute Engineering Documents Without Giving Everyone CAD or PDM Access

Engineer using Flatter Files to access CAD documents and released drawings from his computer, Flatter Files workflow connected to SOLIDWORKS PDM for automatic PDF, STEP, IGES, and DXF/DWG distribution


Uncategorized / May 11, 2026

For engineering teams, creating great designs is only part of the job. The real challenge…



Closing the BOM-to-ERP Loop: Solving Manufacturing Gaps with OpenBOM

Closing the BOM-to-ERP Loop: Solving Manufacturing Gaps with OpenBOM


Uncategorized / May 4, 2026

For many engineering teams, the challenge is not creating a bill of materials. It is…



Is Your CAD Environment Ready for Q3?

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Uncategorized / April 29, 2026

Q3 is when design cycles accelerate — and when a poorly maintained CAD environment stops…



Meet Leo and Aura: SOLIDWORKS’ New AI-Powered Virtual Twins

AI-Assisted CAD 3DEXPERIENCE - Leo and Aura Virtual Twins


Announcements,CAD / April 27, 2026

SOLIDWORKS is redefining the future of engineering with the introduction of two new AI-powered Virtual…



EpiGrid Cloud-Hosting for CAD: Performance, Security, and TCO Explained

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Announcements,CAD / April 20, 2026

Engineering teams often think CAD performance problems start with software or hardware. In reality, they…



The ROI of CAD Security: Calculating the Cost of a Data Breach


Announcements,CAD / April 13, 2026

The ROI of CAD Security: What a Data Breach Really Costs Many engineering teams still…



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