This text focuses on providing a solid foundation in SolidWorks along with a competency based project approach. Commands are introduced in a step-by-step manner. Each chapter addresses a progressive learning approach, lists desired outcomes and usage competencies, and identifies a project with reflective information on the previous project situation. The book complements the on-line tutorials contained within SolidWorks.
About the Author
Marie Planchard is Engineering Chair at Mass Bay in Wellesley Hills, MA. Before developing the CAD program, she spent 13 years in industry and held a variety of High Tech management positions including Beta Test Manager for CAD software at Computervision Corporation. She is Vice-President of the New England Pro/Users Group, an active member of the SolidWorks Educational Advisory Board, a SolidWorks Research Partner, and coordinator for the New England SolidWorks Users Group.
David Planchard is the Director of Corporate Technology Programs at Middlesex Community College, in Bedford, MA. Before entering academia, he started his own Semiconductor Capital equipment company and spent 19 years in the Semiconductor industry in various Engineering and Marketing positions. He holds five U. S. Patents and one International. He is a member of the New England Pro/Users Group and the Cisco Regional Academy User group.
David and Marie Planchard are co-founders of D&M Engineering Inc. They are co-authors of the books An Introduction to Pro/SHEETMETAL (SDC Publications, 1999).
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