CADimensions, Inc.

11/09/2026

“I'm not sure” might be the riskiest answer in cybersecurity.
Does your team use multi-factor authentication across every critical system?
Are your backups regularly tested?
Would you know if someone gained unauthorized access to your network?

If your answer to any of these questions is “I'm not sure,” you may have more cybersecurity exposure than you realize.

For engineering and manufacturing businesses, those unknowns can have serious consequences:
🚨 Compromised CAD files and intellectual property
🚨 Disrupted production and costly downtime
🚨 Lost access to critical systems and customer data

The biggest risk isn't always a security control you know is missing. It's one you assume is working.

11/06/2026

2027 is shaping up to be a big year for industrial 3D printing. But which advancements will actually make the biggest difference on the factory floor?
For years, additive manufacturing has helped engineers prototype faster. Now, it's creating new opportunities to solve some of manufacturing's biggest challenges:
🔹 Production bottlenecks: Industrial 3D printing is expanding into bridge manufacturing and end-use parts.
🔹 Long tooling lead times: Large-format printing is opening new possibilities for custom fixtures, gauges, and manufacturing aids.
🔹 Failed builds and wasted materials: AI-powered monitoring is helping identify potential print issues earlier.
🔹 Demanding applications: Advanced materials are expanding what's possible for functional parts.
And as professional 3D printing becomes more accessible, engineering teams have new opportunities to bring prototyping in-house.

See what's coming in 2027:

Explore 5 emerging 3D printing trends for 2027 and discover how innovations from Formlabs and Stratasys are transforming manufacturing.

11/05/2026

SOLIDWORKS 2026 has been out for months. Are you using its most useful updates?
New software capabilities are great. But if you're still using the same tools, shortcuts, and processes you always have, you could be missing opportunities to work more efficiently.

And when you're managing tight deadlines, complex assemblies, and constant design changes, even small workflow improvements can make a big difference.

SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 introduces enhancements to help you:
🔹 Reduce repetitive tasks with smarter, AI-powered tools.
🔹 Streamline assembly workflows and spend less time on manual operations.
🔹 Work more efficiently with improvements to parts, sketches, and drawings.
🔹 Simplify everyday design tasks with updates you might not have discovered yet.

Which new features could make the biggest difference in YOUR daily workflow?
🎥 In our free on-demand webinar, CADimensions Technical Trainer Stephen Philbrick walks through key SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 enhancements and shows how they can help you get more from the tools you already use.
Watch now: https://hubs.ly/Q04DrSgS0

11/04/2026

Build your CAD skills for 2027 before the quarter wraps up.
Our upcoming online trainings can help you strengthen the fundamentals, tackle more advanced modeling, and get more from your design tools.

Explore upcoming classes: https://hubs.ly/Q04DlHRM0

11/03/2026

Where do you begin when choosing a 3D printing material?

Choosing the wrong material can mean failed prototypes, wasted time, and costly redesigns.

First, consider what your application demands:

🔥 High temperatures? ULTEM 1010 offers heat resistance for demanding industrial applications.
⚡ Static-sensitive electronics? ABS-ESD7 helps protect components during handling and assembly.
🔧 Strong, rigid functional parts? Nylon 12 GF supports applications requiring stiffness and durability.
🤲 Realistic flexibility? Agilus30 helps you test how a product will actually look and feel.

And those are just four of the many options.

The right material can improve part performance, reduce lead times, lower production costs, and accelerate design validation.

We've broken down 7 popular industrial 3D printing materials, their ideal applications, and real-world examples of how manufacturers are putting them to work. ⬇️

11/02/2026

A 3D printer in the lab is a starting point, not a student outcome.

What matters is the workflow around it: choosing the right process, planning the space, training faculty and lab staff, and making sure the technology is ready when a class or research team needs it.

For educators, that means looking beyond equipment specs to how students will actually use the tools. The goal isn’t simply to get through an assignment. It’s to give students hands-on experience with the technology industry uses today, helping prepare them for the workforce.

10/30/2026

What's scarier than a haunted house? Cybersecurity risks hiding in your systems.

Outdated software. Unprotected endpoints. Weak access controls. Untested backups.
These hidden vulnerabilities can cause some serious nightmares for your business.

The good news? You don't have to be left in the dark.
CADimensions and Advance2000 are offering a FREE Cybersecurity Risk Assessment ($1,500 value) to help you uncover potential threats and build a plan to address them.

🔍 Identify security gaps
📋 Prioritize your biggest risks
🛡️ Get an actionable security roadmap
💰 Plan improvements with budgetary estimates

⏰ LAST CHANCE! The complimentary offer ends TOMORROW, October 31.

Don't let hidden cybersecurity risks haunt your business.
Claim your FREE assessment before it disappears:
https://hubs.ly/Q04CXssk0

10/29/2026

From learning the tools in school to using them to build a business, CADimensions customers and founders of Oceanic Exploration and Discovery took their classroom experience into entrepreneurship.

For STEM educators, their story puts technology decisions in perspective: the tools students learn today can shape what they do next.

Watch the full video as CADimensions’ Frank Cavalier and Ken Diaz explore the path from undergraduate to graduate researcher, full-time engineer, and entrepreneur.

10/28/2026

💻 When was the last time you updated your software?

We've all clicked "Remind Me Later" on a software update. But when it comes to cybersecurity, those updates can be more important than you think.

Software updates don't just introduce new features or fix bugs. They can also address security vulnerabilities that attackers may exploit.

And for engineering and manufacturing businesses, keeping systems updated comes with an added challenge: protecting critical operations without interrupting production.

🔐 Here are 4 things worth reviewing:
✅ Security patches: Are critical updates being identified, tested, and applied promptly?
✅ Outdated software: Are any applications or systems running unsupported versions?
✅ Connected systems: Are your CAD workstations, PDM environments, and production systems included in your update strategy?
✅ Update planning: Are patches tested for compatibility before being deployed to critical systems?

10/27/2026

What happens when your students' engineering challenges go beyond the limits of basic simulation?

SOLIDWORKS gives students a strong foundation in design and simulation. But as projects become more complex and research demands greater accuracy, your simulation capabilities need to grow with them.

The good news? You don't have to start from scratch.

In this on-demand webinar from our partner Dassault Systèmes, discover how to extend your existing SOLIDWORKS workflow with advanced simulation tools to tackle more challenging engineering problems:
🔹 Structural analysis: Explore advanced FEA with Abaqus.
🔹 Fluid flow & thermal analysis: Simulate complex behavior with SIMULIA CFD tools.
🔹 Electromagnetics: Expand research capabilities with CST Studio Suite.
🔹 Flexible computing: Run simulations on-premise or leverage cloud computing when additional capacity is needed.

Whether you're preparing students for real-world engineering challenges or advancing academic research, the right simulation tools can open the door to deeper insights and more ambitious projects.

💬 Educators and researchers: What's the biggest simulation challenge your students or research teams face today?

🎥 Watch the webinar on demand to discover how you can build on your SOLIDWORKS foundation and take simulation further:
https://hubs.ly/Q04CwNlz0