SolidWorks in the Media
7 mentions across press, blogs, and newsletters
March 2026
FreeCAD 1.1 Arrives: The Open-Source CAD Challenger That Commercial Software Vendors Can No Longer Ignore
FreeCAD 1.1 ships with over 1,700 changes, extending toponaming fixes, improving assembly and BIM tools, and adding a unified materials system. The open-source parametric modeler is narrowing the gap with commercial CAD platforms at a pace incumbents can't afford to dismiss.
Airflow enthusiast 3D-prints 15 tiny fans to fit inside a custom, domed Noctua NF-A12x25 frame — bizarre 'Fanhattan Project' cools the CPU just as well as a regular fan
Have you ever wanted to use a fan that's more than three times as loud as the other option while providing the same performance? If you answered in resounding joy, then this project is exactly what you've been looking for. A YouTuber 3D-printed a fan that's actually made up of 15 tiny fans, fit insi
February 2026
RAM Reality Check: How Much Memory Does Your PC Actually Need in 2026?
The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've worked out the most realistic RAM goals for every type of PC.
AI Design Copilots Reduce Time-To-Market For Physical Design
Neural Concept is helping launch products at 2X the speed. It does this by capturing past knowledge into AI-based repositories, and creating efficient design copilots.
RAM Reality Check: How Much Memory Do You Really Need in Your Next PC?
The AI gold rush has sent demand—and prices—for computer memory shooting skyward. Here’s how to size your PC’s RAM the smart way for real-world use, whether you're scoping out a new system or just upgrading.
If you're an engineering student, this laptop deal is the best around - my favorite mobile workstation gets a $1600 price-cut in Lenovo Presidents' Day sales
This fully loaded mobile workstation gets a major price-cut for Lenovo Presidents' Day sales.