Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2026: A Step-by-Step Project Based Approach Utilizing 3D Solid Modeling

Are you looking to learn SOLIDWORKS? As luck would have it, you have found the perfect SOLIDWORKS resource for students, designers, engineers and professionals alike! Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2026 provides a solid foundation in SOLIDWORKS by using projects with step-by-step instructions that are perfect for both beginners and intermediate users. Each project begins with clear objectives and usage competencies, ensuring you know exactly what you will learn and how to apply it. Your skills will develop incrementally as you progress through the book. You will learn how to create machined, plastic, and sheet metal components, and explore the SOLIDWORKS user interface, CommandManager, as well as document and system properties. You will also be introduced to Drawings and Dimensioning Standards per the ANSI Y15.4 drafting standard. Additionally, you will discover how to design simple and complex parts and assemblies with proper design intent and gain expertise in utilizing the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox, symmetry, patterns, and configurations to efficiently edit and reuse features and parts like a professional. And that’s just the first six projects! Next, you'll explore top-down assembly modeling techniques, learning to develop components in-context using InPlace Mates. You'll gain practical experience converting solid parts into sheet metal and applying essential sheet metal features. In Project 8, you'll be introduced to creating and modifying Simulation studies and become familiar with the structure, question types, and grading procedures of the SOLIDWORKS Associate - Simulation (CSWA-S) exam. Project 9 delves into utilizing SOLIDWORKS with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, providing hands-on access directly through the SOLIDWORKS Task Pane. Finally, this book includes two bonus projects. Bonus Project 10 introduces you to the fundamentals of Additive versus Subtractive manufacturing processes. You'll learn about prominent additive manufacturing technologies such as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), Stereolithography (SLA), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Additionally, the project covers essential information and topics related to the SOLIDWORKS Associate - Additive Manufacturing (CSWA-AM) certification exam. In bonus Project 11, you'll examine the various sections of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam (CSWA), including Drafting Competencies, Basic Part Creation and Modification, Intermediate Part Creation and Modification, Advanced Part Creation and Modification, and Assembly Creation and Modification. The textbook includes a sample CSWA exam, complete with SOLIDWORKS models, step-by-step solutions, and additional practice exam questions. You will be delighted to find this is not just a dry technical manual. The realistic project scenarios were created with the author’s industry expertise and input of engineers, department managers, vendors and manufacturers who use SOLIDWORKS every day. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career or simply want to expand your knowledge of SOLIDWORKS, Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2026 is the ideal resource for you. Includes a Bonus eBook Covering SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE® Platform Included with your purchase of this book is a bonus eBook titled SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE® Platform. This eBook is an insightful guide that introduces you to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform and its integration with SOLIDWORKS. This resource simplifies complex concepts, allowing users to collaborate efficiently in a single modeling environment accessible through the SOLIDWORKS Task Pane. The book features nine detailed, step-by-step tutorials, complete with models to practice and understand the tools and advantages of using SOLIDWORKS with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This guide will help you understand the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform's capabilities demonstrating practical, real-world applications in educational and professional settings. It's an essential resource for anyone looking to leverage the full potential of SOLIDWORKS in conjunction with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.