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State University of New York Institute of Technology
The trebuchet is in the loading position, with the sling not attached.
The Results
- Shortened modeling time by 50 percent
- Reduced design errors by 50 to 75 percent
- Acquired sheet-metal design experience
- Learned skills that are preparing me for a career in private industry
"I continue to use SolidWorks CAD software in college because it is a powerful yet easy to use CAD system."
- Andrew Stupp, Student
The Challenge
As a student in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at the State University of New York Institute of Technology SUNY IT, I use SolidWorks CAD software to conduct solid modeling and rapid prototyping in conjunction with coursework.
The Solution
I used SolidWorks CAD software to model a trebuchet, a medieval engine of war for hurling large stones and missiles, for my senior project in high school. I continue to use SolidWorks CAD software in college because it is a powerful yet easy to use CAD system.
- Industry: Education
- Previous CAD: AutoCAD,Pro/ENGINEER
