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SolidWorks For Dummies is a how-to book for anyone who wants to get up to speed on SolidWorks® 3D mechanical design software. Written in a light-hearted, conversational style, the book takes you through the 3D product design process from creating sketches as the basis of parts to mating together components in a complex assembly. SolidWorks For Dummies is ideal for new SolidWorks users, including AutoCAD® users ready to step up to 3D, and also serves as an excellent reference book for those already familiar with the program.
 

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Trek Bicycles, Inc. sets the pace for quality bike design

Lance Armstrong pedals during the 20th stage of the Tour de France on his way to a record 7th win. Image courtesy AP.

Trek Bicycles, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of handcrafted bicycles for the professional racing and recreational markets. The company’s bicycles range in price from about $100 for a child’s bike to over $8,000 for a high-end racing bike. Within professional cycling circles, Trek bikes have a long-standing reputation for quality. And when Lance Armstrong began his streak of seven consecutive Tour de France wins — all on Trek bikes — the company’s products became even more prominent.

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