Connecting the Dots
SOLIDWORKS Training Made Easy: What’s Available and How to Use It
We’ve been helping small and medium-sized teams get up and running with SOLIDWORKS for years. One of the biggest struggles we see is when a company buys a license, installs the software, and then gets stuck. MySolidWorks is one of the easiest ways to stay unstuck.
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May 19, 2025
Agility Is the New Advantage: Why Additive Belongs in Your Manufacturing Strategy
When supply chains break, tariffs spike, or customers need answers now, agility becomes your biggest competitive advantage. In this article, we explore how additive manufacturing gives companies the ability to pivot fast, stay flexible, and keep moving, even when everything around them changes.
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Tariffs Exposed the Weakness. 3D Scanning Is How You Take Control.
3D scanning isn’t a workaround. It’s a reset button. And when you pair that with reverse engineering, you can rebuild your entire product line without waiting on someone else to hand you the files.
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Solving Modern Manufacturing Challenges Starts with an Additive Mindset
If you’ve been putting off additive because it feels like a big leap, that’s normal. But in our experience, the leap is usually smaller than you think. And the upside? That’s where things get interesting.
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Color with a Purpose: Functional Dye in 3D Printing
Whether you're looking to improve safety, speed up inspections, or meet compliance standards, functional dyeing might be the upgrade your workflow needs.
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Apr 18, 2025
To Dry or Not to Dry? (Spoiler: Dry.)
If you're working with engineering-grade materials — especially carbon fiber-reinforced nylons — drying is not optional. It’s a small investment that pays off big in consistency, strength, and print quality.
We recommend every serious user have a drying setup in place. It keeps your printer focused on what it does best — printing — and leaves the drying to the right tool for the job.
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From Tariffs to Turnaround: The Hidden Costs of Overseas Production
At 3DChimera, we’ve been helping companies break free from manufacturing dependency for over a decade. We guide our clients through the entire transition—from design to production—so they can move faster, cut risk, and scale smarter.
This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about building resilience. The companies that survive the next few years won’t be the cheapest—they’ll be the most adaptable.
If you’re still relying on an overseas vendor for critical parts, it’s time to ask:What’s that actually costing you?
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How to Assign or Reassign 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Roles and Licenses
Whether you're setting up 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for the first time, reassigning a license to a new user, or managin...
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Feb 9, 2025
Reshaping Manufacturing: How 3DChimera is Bringing Advanced 3D Technology to the Masses
As posted on MCADCafe: https://www10.mcadcafe.com/blogs/mcadbookreviews/reshaping-manufacturing-how-3dchimera-is-brin...
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How to Change Your SOLIDWORKS Desktop Serial Number (Standalone)
Changing your SOLIDWORKS Desktop serial number for a standalone installation is quick and hassle-free. This guide walks you through deactivating your current license, updating the serial number via the installation manager, and reactivating the software—all without reinstalling SOLIDWORKS Desktop. Follow these steps to keep your software running smoothly!
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Why 3D Scan Data is Typically STL Instead of STEP
When working with 3D scanning, one of the first things you'll encounter is that the output is almost always an STL file rather than a STEP file. This distinction might seem trivial at first, but it’s rooted in the fundamental differences between these two file formats and the nature of 3D scanning technology.
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Jul 22, 2024
How to Upgrade Your SOLIDWORKS Desktop License While on Active Maintenance
Upgrading to the latest version of SOLIDWORKS is essential for maintaining productivity and taking advantage of new features and improvements.
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