Articles by Jillian Schmid

Articles by Jillian Schmid

Marketing Content Writer at Hawk Ridge Systems
Creating Custom Knapheide Service Trucks With the SOLIDWORKS Suite

Creating Custom Knapheide Service Trucks With the SOLIDWORKS Suite

Custom built to fit countless industries and unique applications, the Knapheide Manufacturing Company has become the most popular manufacturer of work truck bodies and truck beds in North America.  

But they didn’t get there overnight. For six generations, Knapheide family has helped the business evolve and grow – from craftsman wagons to becoming the large-scale manufacturer that it is today.  

May 25, 2022
HP 3D Printing: What You Need to Know

HP 3D Printing: What You Need to Know

What if we told you that you could create strong parts faster than ever, without sacrificing quality or functionality?

Recently, a few of our additive manufacturing experts hosted a live stream covering all aspects of HP 3D printing. From changing the way you think about prototyping to creating high-quality, end use parts – we covered it.

See how just one HP 3D printer can revolutionize the way you develop world-changing products.

April 13, 2022
SOLIDWORKS Prices Are Going Up: Here's What You Need to Know

SOLIDWORKS Prices Are Going Up: Here's What You Need to Know

At Hawk Ridge Systems, we are committed to bringing you the best in engineering tools, resources and support so that you can make world-changing products.

You may have heard by now that the price for SOLIDWORKS licenses is going up.

Starting April 1, 2022, the following licenses will go up:

  • SOLIDWORKS desktop perpetual license – five percent increase on all products except DraftSight.
  • SOLIDWORKS network licenses – 19 percent increase, including PDM.

You likely have questions – and we hope to address most of the common concerns surrounding this increase now.

March 17, 2022
7 Reasons You Need an Elite Subscription Plan for SOLIDWORKS

7 Reasons You Need an Elite Subscription Plan for SOLIDWORKS

If there’s one thing you can count on in the engineering field, it is that change is inevitable. From constant upgrades and enhancements to new technologies and economic shifts, there’s a lot of evolving that organizations (and engineers like you) must do to stay current.

While engineering solutions are steadily expanding and becoming more sophisticated, the need for quality training and technical support has greatly increased – especially in the last couple years because of the pandemic.

With that in mind, Hawk Ridge Systems reimagined Subscription services. Instead of providing basic upgrades and standard, industry-wide features, we wanted to give users everything they needed to be successful in today’s climate, including:

March 14, 2022
SOLIDWORKS Vs. AutoCAD: Which 3D CAD Tool is Right for You?

SOLIDWORKS Vs. AutoCAD: Which 3D CAD Tool is Right for You?

Being a SOLIDWORKS reseller, we often are asked about the differences between SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD as a 3D CAD tool.

While we of course stand by SOLIDWORKS and all of Dassault Systèmes solutions in our product line, we will attempt to draw an honest comparison between the two tools and leave the rest up to you.

May 6, 2021