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The End of an Era: A look at the MCAD industry makes the author wonder, where have all the product guys gone?More>>

Automotive Styling Market Heats Up: Dassault combines aesthetics and engineering with ICEM acquisition.More>>

Book Review - SolidWorks 2007 Bible: First edition succeeds as a comprehensive reference and learning source.More>>

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