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Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System goes 4 for 4 in testing
December 29, 2009 4:45 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | CommentsThe Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), a laser-guidance platform from BAE Systems, scored four hits in four shots during the final phase of testing. APKWS adds precision laser guidance capabilities to 2.75 inch rockets—specifically, those found in attack helicopters.
They're Here! Winter, Holidays, and the New Year. How Will You Save Energy?
December 22, 2009 7:53 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsWinter officially hit this week, and those of you on the east coast found out in a big way. Many of you are still shoveling out while trying to take care of those last-minute holiday preparations. (I'm actually kind of jealous. I love shoveling snow. I just
Dishwasher – 1; Human – 0
December 21, 2009 8:51 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsMy dishwasher and I have been locked in mortal combat for almost a month now, ever since it decided to quit working at nearly the same moment I decided to start washing the Thanksgiving dinner dishes. Over the past week it has started to look as if the dishw
SWUGN Year in Review - July 2009
December 18, 2009 7:51 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsTop StoryThe SWUGN Summit - Columbus draws 105 attendees, far above the expected turnout. The event features 10 different presenters, and is represented by 5 different user groups. Many of the presenters were doing their first ever sessions, and all of them did an outstanding job. The...
SWUGN Year in Review - June 2009
December 18, 2009 5:54 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsTop StoryJust over 100 people attend the SWUGN Summit - Happy Valleyin State College, PA. The amazing thing about this Summit event is how far people travel to attend. SolidWorks users from Pittsburgh (140 miles),Philadelphia (190 miles), even Rochester, NY (240 miles) make the trek to...
Establishing Flip Chip Coplanarity by Pressure Measurement
December 17, 2009 6:57 am | CommentsSuccessful flip chip assembly of large die with many bumps for applications such as image sensors depends upon the substrate and the die that is being placed upon it having parallel, coplanar surfaces when they are brought in contact. Any deviation from coplanarity can cause
What Kind of Mobile Sites or Applications Would Help with Your Energy Savings?
December 17, 2009 4:52 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsThis week, you read about an application that helps you find E85 fueling stations using popular GPS navigation units. G
SWUGN Year in Review - May 2009
December 16, 2009 7:52 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsTop StoryCOSUG leader and SolidWorks user Kelly Frazier passes the patent bar exam and becomes a Registered Patent Agent. The license allows Kelly to practice patent law before the USPTO. It also gives her company (THNKtions, LLC) a leg up on the competition. Business owner, SolidWorks...
SWUGN Year in Review - April 2009
December 15, 2009 11:52 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsTop StoryLou Gallo attends his first COFES conference. While most of the other attendees are talking about social media, Lou actually does social media and reports on every single thing that happens using podcasts, Twitter, blogs, and maybe even a few smoke signals. SolidWorks users...
SWUGN Year in Review - March 2009
December 15, 2009 9:52 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsTop StoryRodney Hall gets in his car and drives four hours to his new job. The 300+ mile drive is nothing compared to the 16 hours he spent on the road to attend SolidWorks World in Orlando. Armed with a webcam, a Skype account, and a huge following in the SolidWorks Community,...
Looking for E85? There's an App for That
December 15, 2009 8:53 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsWant to know where you can buy E85? There's an app for that now. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has launched a new application for Garmin and TomTom GPS units that that ma
The Myth of the Google Phone
December 15, 2009 7:19 am | by Farhad Manjoo | CommentsFor months, tech blogs have been salivating over the possibility that Google will soon release a cell phone of its own. This discussion has always been a little strange. Google launched its mobile operating system Android two years ago, and we've seen the release of several Android devices since then, including the much-acclaimed Motorola Droid.
Amazon Unveils Auction Site for Cloud Computing Bandwidth
December 15, 2009 5:34 am | by Jon Brodkin , Network World | CommentsAmazon's cloud computing division is unveiling an eBay-style auction service that will let users bid on unused virtual server capacity, potentially allowing customers to lower the cost of running applications on Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud.
SWUGN Year in Review - February 2009
December 14, 2009 12:53 pm | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsTop StorySolidWorks World 2009 attracts over 4,500 attendees in what many would consider a down year economically. The attendance figure surprises everyone, including the event caterer, and the Monday breakfast falls a little short food-wise. Richard Branson is interviewed by Jeff Ray at...
SWUGN Year in Review - January 2009
December 14, 2009 10:52 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsThe Top StoryWith a single blog post, Ricky Jordan's wife Christy becomes the most famous SolidWorks Community member in Alabama. Christy follows up her hilarious shot at engineers by providing tubs of homemade goodies for Ricky to bring to SolidWorks World 2009 in Orlando (I got some -...
