{"id":6411,"date":"2026-10-20T13:24:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T13:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?p=6411"},"modified":"2026-10-20T13:24:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T13:24:53","slug":"taking-it-to-the-next-level-ku-mech-and-ku-aerospace-partner-with-applicad-to-bring-global-software-leader-dassault-systemes-into-an-international-digital-engineering-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?p=6411","title":{"rendered":"Taking It to the Next Level: KU-Mech and KU Aerospace Partner with AppliCAD to Bring Global Software Leader Dassault Syst\u00e8mes into an International Digital Engineering Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Faculty members from the Department of Mechanical Engineering (KU-Mech) and the Department of Aerospace Engineering (KU Aerospace and Aviation), Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, previously joined forces with AppliCAD Public Company Limited to establish a collaboration framework for developing students\u2019 engineering design skills and preparing them for the internationally recognized Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the partnership is taking another step onto the global stage. Regional representatives from France-based Dassault Syst\u00e8mes, a world leader in engineering and 3D simulation software, joined discussions on expanding and deepening the collaboration. The delegation was led by Ms Sherlyn Tan, Partner Capacity Manager, Customer Role Experience, from the company\u2019s regional headquarters in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/71-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/71-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/71-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/71-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/71-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/71-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Outcomes of the three-way collaboration: Kasetsart University, AppliCAD, and Dassault Syst\u00e8mes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Global certification opportunities for every student<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative aims to give students in engineering drawing and design courses access to industry-standard software and the opportunity to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) exam\u2014earning an internationally recognized credential before graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. End-to-end digital engineering with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partners plan to build a comprehensive digital engineering curriculum that connects reverse engineering, 3D design and simulation, and advanced digital manufacturing. Using an industry-grade platform, students will gain an international perspective on the full design lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This collaboration marks an important step in connecting the university, domestic industry partners, and a global technology provider to prepare Kasetsart University students to become industry-ready talent for the next generation of engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for updates and upcoming activities!<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_6411\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"6411\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Faculty members from the Department of Mechanical Engineering (KU-Mech) and the Department of Aerospace Engineering (KU Aerospace and Aviation), Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, previously joined forces with AppliCAD Public Company Limited to establish a collaboration framework for developing students\u2019 engineering design skills and preparing them for the internationally recognized Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) certification. 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