What if Thomas Edison used SOLIDWORKS Electrical? Great engineers of the past had none of the resources that we have today. Thomas Edison created the light b...
When Asked “Do You Consider Your Plant Electrically Up to Code?” Nearly a Quarter of the Respondents Said….”No.”Plant Services Magazine conducted a survey in the last quarter of 2017, and over 200 readers responded. Over 90% of the respondents were engineers, managers, and technicians for their facilities. The industries represented ran the gamut from food to metals, commercial machinery to wood and pulp. The respondents were…
The engineering world consists of many different types and roles. From power engineers, software engineers, and controls engineers, to industrial electrical engineers, and automation and process controls (APC) engineers.
Engineers upgrade ancient, sun-powered tech to purify water with near-perfect efficiency The new water purification technique involves draping a sheet of carbon-dipped paper in an upside-down “V.” The paper’s bottom edges soak up water, while the carbon coating absorbs solar energy and transforms it into heat for evaporation. Credit: Huaxiu Chen Low-cost device — shaped like a birdhouse — could help provide drinking water to people…
Practicing electrical safety is crucial whenever you come into contact with electrical systems.
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SOLIDWORKS Introductory Training Event Do you design schematics or wiring harnesses? Join us on Thursday, May 2nd for this Introductory Training on SOLIDWORKS Electrical. SOLIDWORKS Electrical enables engineers to efficiently design and document various types of schematics: electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and P&ID systems and produce a high-quality set of documentation. Learn how SOLIDWORKS Electrical can: Efficiently provide 2D schematic drawings for electrical systems design Integrate schematic…
Electrical engineering professionals require more than just technical aptitude and the right education to be successful. Engineering is a complex field with many sub-specialties, each requiring specialized expertise. Electrical engineering, along with other engineering specialties, requires critical thinking skills, a willingness to look at problems from varied perspectives to uncover ideal solutions, exceptional communications skills …