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Virtual Machining Using CAMWorks 2025

Available August 29, 2025
Beginner - Intermediate
200 pages
  • Teaches you how to prevent problems, reduce manufacturing costs, shorten production time, and improve estimating
  • Designed for users new to CAMWorks with basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
  • Covers the core concepts and most frequently used commands in CAMWorks
  • Incorporates cutter location data verification by reviewing the generated G-codes

Machining Simulation Using SOLIDWORKS CAM 2025

Available July 21, 2025
Beginner - Intermediate
300 pages
  • Teaches you how to prevent problems, reduce manufacturing costs, shorten production time, and improve estimating
  • Covers the core concepts and most frequently used commands in SOLIDWORKS CAM
  • Designed for users new to SOLIDWORKS CAM with basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
  • Incorporates cutter location data verification by reviewing the generated G-codes
  • Includes a chapter on third-party CAM Modules

Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Available April 1, 2025
Beginner
600 pages
  • Teaches you SOLIDWORKS 2025 and parametric modeling with hands on tutorials
  • Also covers sheet metal, SimulationXpress, basic motion analysis, collision detection and more
  • Prepares you to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam
  • Includes a chapter introducing you to 3D printing

Designing with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Available March 31, 2025
Beginner
350 pages
  • Focuses on applying SOLIDWORKS as a design tool
  • Design intent and engineering principles are discussed and applied throughout the book
  • Combines practical tutorials with real-world end-of-chapter problems
  • Includes an introduction to SOLIDWORKS SimulationXpress
  • Contains numerous useful appendices
  • This edition features additional end of chapter problems

A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2025

Available March 31, 2025
Beginner
550 pages
  • Intended for users completely new to SOLIDWORKS
  • Designed to complement an engineering graphics course
  • Utilizes many real-life parts and assemblies
  • Includes over fifteen hours of video instruction
  • Comes with a timed and graded interactive CSWA practice exam

SOLIDWORKS 2025 and Engineering Graphics

Available March 11, 2025
Beginner
750 pages
  • Combines engineering graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025 instruction
  • Uses a tutorial style with step-by-step instructions
  • Contains numerous exercises and review questions designed for classroom use
  • Prepares you to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam
  • Includes SOLIDWORKS models of the sketching exercises to aid students' visualization
  • Features a chapter introducing you to 3D printing

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Available March 4, 2025
Beginner - Intermediate
600 pages
  • Covers engineering graphics and SOLIDWORKS 2025 in a step-by-step manner
  • Designed for beginning or intermediate SOLIDWORKS users
  • Contains a chapter on the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate CSWA program
  • Includes a chapter introducing you to 3D printing
  • Features a bonus eBook on SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2025 - Level II

Available March 4, 2025
Intermediate
700 pages
  • Designed to teach intermediate users advanced topics and techniques
  • Covers sheet metal, surfacing, top-down design, parametric modeling, mold design, welded structures and more
  • Uses a task oriented approach to learning SOLIDWORKS
  • Includes access to video instruction
  • Covers commands found on the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced and Expert Exams

SOLIDWORKS 2025 Quick Start

Available March 3, 2025
Beginner
250 pages
  • Introduces you to the basics of SOLIDWORKS in five easy lessons
  • Concentrates on areas where new users can improve efficiency in the design modeling process
  • Develops a Stirling Engine throughout the book
  • Perfectly suited for schools including CAD as part of a broader course
  • Includes bonus chapters on the CSWA exam and 3D printing
  • Features a bonus eBook on SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

Learning SOLIDWORKS 2025

Available March 3, 2025
Beginner
550 pages
  • Teaches beginners how to use SOLIDWORKS with easy to understand tutorials
  • Features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book
  • Covers modeling, gear creation, linkage analysis, assemblies, simulations and 3D animation
  • Available with an optional robot kit
  • Includes a chapter introducing you to 3D printing

Design Workbook Using SOLIDWORKS 2025

Available March 3, 2025
Beginner
250 pages
  • An exercise-based workbook using step-by-step tutorials teaches you to use SOLIDWORKS 2025
  • Designed for use in undergraduate engineering and pre-college courses
  • Covers modeling, finite element analysis, assembly modeling, kinematic simulation, rapid prototyping and projecting engineering drawings
  • Incorporates the principles of engineering graphics into lessons
  • Includes access to video instruction

Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Available February 27, 2025
Beginner - Intermediate
800 pages
  • A comprehensive introduction to SOLIDWORKS using tutorial style, step-by-step instructions
  • Designed for beginning or intermediate SOLIDWORKS users
  • Learn to create parts and assemblies using machined, plastic and sheet metal components
  • Also covers Simulation, Sustainability, and Intelligent Modeling techniques
  • Includes bonus chapters on the CSWA exam and 3D printing
  • Features a chapter and a bonus eBook on SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam Study Guide

Available February 26, 2025
Intermediate
100 pages
  • This book will prepare you to pass the Autodesk Inventor User Exam
  • Comes with practice exam software that simulates an actual exam
  • Gives an overview of the exam process
  • Describes the main topics you need to be familiar with to pass the exam
  • Designed for users with about 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience

SOLIDWORKS 2025 Tutorial

Available February 17, 2025
Beginner - Intermediate
630 pages
  • Uses step-by-step, project based tutorials designed for beginning or intermediate users
  • Will prepare you for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam
  • Includes a chapter introducing you to 3D printing
  • Features a bonus eBook on SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

Automating SOLIDWORKS 2025 Using Macros

Available February 3, 2025
Beginner - Intermediate
448 pages
  • Learn how to save time by automating repetitive work
  • Teaches you how to develop macros for SOLIDWORKS, the SOLIDWORKS Document Manager and SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional
  • Programming experience is not required
  • Covers many of the major API functions through practical use cases
  • Focuses on the Visual Studio Tools for Applications macro interface

Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams: CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWA-S, CSWA-AM

Available January 31, 2025
Intermediate
450 pages
  • Thoroughly prepares you for the CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWA-S, and CSWA-AM exams
  • Created in collaboration with the certification team at SOLIDWORKS
  • Intended for anyone with 6 - 9 months of SOLIDWORKS experience
  • Contains over 250 practice questions and examples as well as exam prep to help you get certified on your first try
  • Helps open doors to educational and career opportunities, get hired, and prepare for the demands of a job
  • This edition covers additional material on the 3DEXPERINCE Platform certification exams

Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2025 - Level I

Available January 31, 2025
Beginner
832 pages
  • Designed to teach new users the basic concepts of SOLIDWORKS and good solid modeling techniques
  • Uses a task oriented approach to learning SOLIDWORKS
  • Focuses on the processes to complete the modeling of a part, instead of individual commands
  • Includes access to extensive video instruction
  • Covers commands found on the CSWA exam and includes a practice test

Mastering Surface Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Available January 28, 2025
Intermediate - Advanced
384 pages
  • Teaches SOLIDWORKS users advanced surface modeling skills
  • Includes tips and techniques for hybrid modeling
  • Uses clear, step-by-step instructions to help you create real-world projects
  • Covers how to make molded parts and repair and patch surfaces
  • This edition features additional exam preparation material

Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Study Guide

Available January 3, 2025
Intermediate
380 pages
  • Helps you get ready for the AutoCAD Certified User Exam
  • Covers all the exam objectives in detail
  • Tutorials help to reinforce the material covered
  • Comes with practice exam software that simulates an actual exam

The Complete Guide to Mold Making with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Available December 30, 2024
Intermediate - Advanced
292 pages
  • Provides existing users with in-depth knowledge of SOLIDWORKS’ mold making tools
  • Teaches you to analyze plastic parts using SOLIDWORKS Plastics Wizard and Flow Simulation
  • Introduces you to using surfacing tools to repair models for mold making
  • Uses step-by-step instructions and projects based on real world products
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