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Sensors are useful tools in simulation. They can give you results in the same location across different studies, so you can compare mesh quality, geometry changes, or effects of boundary conditions.  

In transient (time-based) studies, you can use sensors to plot the results at a location over time. In this example, I am going to show you how to create a sensor for a node inside a body and plot the results in that location over time in SOLDWORKS Simulation. 

It’s healthy to constantly review your capabilities or analyze your shop’s limits to understand your strengths and weaknesses. 

Ultimately, you learn more about how you can improve your business based on new evolving needs. One area to consider is when to upgrade your CAM software.  

From wearables to toasters, just about everything seems to have some level of connectivity. Most small consumer electronic devices, such as cellphones, smart watches, and smart home devices, have complex connectivity, but little room to include antennas and advanced electronics.   

This rapid growth in affordable, yet complex, devices create new challenges that simulation can help solve. 

Can you attach your old trusty taillight on your new fancy road bike with its own proprietary mounting system? The answer is a resounding YES - if you know your way around SOLIDWORKS and have access to a 3D printer! After all, if you’ve just spent a few thousand dollars on a shiny new bike you probably want to save some money and keep using your old lights. Read on to see how we fitted an old Lezyne brand taillight to the proprietary Blendr mounting system found on Trek bikes. 

Your design process may be slow because you have dependencies and multiple rounds of prototyping and testing. Here are two ways to make your process go faster.