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Passing the Certified SolidWorks Associate exam by demonstrating proficiency of the software were the following:Įngineering design technology students Benjamin Audenried, Nazareth Casey B. Passing the Certified SolidWorks Professional exam, proving advanced use of the software, were the following engineering design technology students: Morgan R. Barton, of Jeannette, earned professional advanced certifications by passing topic tests that serve as prerequisites for taking the Certified SolidWorks Expert exam.Īn additional 40 students obtained various levels of certification with SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor, another commonly used CAD and engineering program. “Expert” status is reserved for those who demonstrate the ability to utilize advanced functions and features to solve complex modeling challenges.īesides Weaver, fellow engineering design technology students Jack P. SolidWorks is a prominent computer-aided design and engineering program used in manufacturing industries worldwide.

The example Benson has set will serve as inspiration for future students.” “There are few people in the world who attempt the exam and even fewer who pass it. Miller, instructor and department head of engineering and industrial design technology. “The faculty could not be prouder of Benson for attempting and passing the exam,” said Craig A. Weaver, an engineering design technology major from Lititz, passed four advanced topic tests (sheet metal, drawing tools, surfacing and weldments) before successfully completing the most challenging SolidWorks exam: Certified SolidWorks Expert in Mechanical Design. More than 40 Pennsylvania College of Technology students obtained valuable industry certifications related to engineering design in 2021-22, including one student who became the first in school history to earn certified SolidWorks expert status.īenson P.

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