The COSMOS Companion is a series of short subject presentations that provide in-depth information on a wide range of topics to help COSMOSWorks users design better products with more insight and efficiency.

The following topics are available as 20-30 minute video presentations.  Select a topic to view the video on-line or download to review on your own schedule.

Additionally, a Live Q&A webcast with Vince Adams discussing each topic is scheduled on the dates shown.  Select the date that corresponds to the topics of interest to register for this on-line event. All Live Q&A webcasts will be held at 2:00PM (Eastern) and 11:00AM (Pacific).

		Video	PDF	Live Q&A
	Understanding COSMOS Accuracy - Mesh Type and Convergence
	Overview of Material Properties for FEA
	Evaluating Static Failure with Design Check Plots
	Using COSMOSWorks Reports
	Modeling Connectors in COSMOSWorks – Pins
	Contact Analysis in COSMOSWorks - Tips and Tricks
	SolidWorks Modeling for COSMOSWorks Success
	Introduction to Nonlinear Analysis in COSMOSWorks
	Design Scenarios & Parameters in COSMOSWorks
	Modeling Connectors in COSMOSWorks - Bolts
	Analyzing Sheet Metal Parts and Assemblies
	Tips and Tricks for Choosing Loads and Restraints
	Using Motion Loads in COSMOSWorks
	Simulating Plastic Parts in COSMOSWorks
	SolidWorks for COSMOSWorks, Part 2
	Analyzing Welds and Weldments Using COSMOSWorks
	Fatigue Analysis in COSMOSWorks
	Connectors in COSMOSWorks - Springs, Rigid, Elastic Support, Spot Welds, Links
	Thermal Analysis in COSMOSWorks	(Example)
	Real-World Analysis Part 1 - Solving Problems Together			October 18, 2006
	Tips & Tricks for Viewing Results in COSMOSWorks			November 1, 2006
	Analyzing Welds for Fatigue			November 15, 2006
	Tips & Tricks on Loads and Restraints - Part 2			November 29, 2006
	Optimization in COSMOSWorks			December 13, 2006

More topics will be added periodically so please check back regularly. If you have any suggestions for additional COSMOS Companion topics, please contact Vince Adams.

Hosted by VINCE ADAMS SolidWorks Corporation COSMOS Analysis Products Product Manager     Vince Adams has enjoyed multiple successes as a Product Design Engineer and Project Manager, accumulating several US & international patents. He learned the power of simulation as a design tool early in his career and has helped shorten the learning curve for many designers based on his experiences. Vince is co-Author of "Building Better Products with Finite Element Analysis" from OnWord Press, has authored numerous articles on FEA, and has been an invited speaker at conferences on FEA and product design around the world. As a Product Manager on the COSMOS team, Vince is committed to helping COSMOS users worldwide achieve greater success with mainstream product validation.