Ken Maren is Sibe's Chief Solutions Architect — a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP), Trainer, and Technician with 30+ years in SolidWorks.
Before Sibe, Ken managed SolidWorks and PDM for a multi-national manufacturing firm across sites in Malaysia, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, and Canada — installing and maintaining the servers for SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM Professional, SolidWorks Manage, DriveWorks, CADLink, and 2D CAD, and leading the teams that set global engineering and CAD standards.
Today he helps SolidWorks teams move to modern version control, revision workflows, and browser-based design reviews with Sibe — starting with a free 20-minute demo.
Expertise
- Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)
- Certified SolidWorks Trainer
- SolidWorks Technician
GrabCAD Workbench Is Discontinued: What Happened and What Teams Use Now
Article
July 16, 2025
GrabCAD Workbench Is Discontinued: What Happened and What Teams Use Now
Embed 3D Models From SolidWorks on Any Web Page, Live and Interactive
Sibe How-to
June 4, 2025
Embed 3D Models From SolidWorks on Any Web Page, Live and Interactive
Free Engineering Change Order Template for SolidWorks
Article
September 8, 2025
Free Engineering Change Order Template for SolidWorks
SolidWorks Sheet Metal: Tools, Workflow, and Setup Basics
Article
March 12, 2025
SolidWorks Sheet Metal: Tools, Workflow, and Setup Basics
SolidWorks Hotkeys: The Shortcuts Worth Learning First
Article
May 30, 2025
SolidWorks Hotkeys: The Shortcuts Worth Learning First
Engineering Change Order Risks and How to Avoid Them
Article
August 4, 2025
Engineering Change Order Risks and How to Avoid Them
SolidWorks File Types Explained: SLDPRT, SLDASM, SLDDRW
Article
June 2, 2025
SolidWorks File Types Explained: SLDPRT, SLDASM, SLDDRW
Cloud PDM Cost Guide: What a Server-Based PDM Setup Costs Per Year
Article
July 13, 2025
Cloud PDM Cost Guide: What a Server-Based PDM Setup Costs Per Year
How to Open and Use Document Properties in SolidWorks
Article
June 1, 2025
How to Open and Use Document Properties in SolidWorks
SolidWorks PDM Server Requirements: The Full Checklist
Article
January 27, 2026
SolidWorks PDM Server Requirements: The Full Checklist
The Most Popular SolidWorks Add-Ins for Engineering Teams
Article
September 1, 2025
The Most Popular SolidWorks Add-Ins for Engineering Teams
SOLIDWORKS PDM Copy Tree: How to Copy Assemblies Safely
Article
May 6, 2025
SOLIDWORKS PDM Copy Tree: How to Copy Assemblies Safely
Is SolidWorks Browser-Based? What Runs in a Browser Today
Article
June 5, 2025
Is SolidWorks Browser-Based? What Runs in a Browser Today
SOLIDWORKS Workgroup PDM: End of Life and What It Means
Article
May 8, 2025
SOLIDWORKS Workgroup PDM: End of Life and What It Means
Sibe vs Wikifactory for SolidWorks Teams: A Comparison
Article
July 15, 2025
Sibe vs Wikifactory for SolidWorks Teams: A Comparison
SolidWorks PDM Migration: How to Prepare Your Vault Move
Article
May 27, 2025
SolidWorks PDM Migration: How to Prepare Your Vault Move
SOLIDWORKS Pack and Go: How to Bundle Project Files Fast
Article
January 9, 2025
SOLIDWORKS Pack and Go: How to Bundle Project Files Fast
Onshape PDM vs Sibe: Which Fits Your SolidWorks Team?
Article
July 15, 2025
Onshape PDM vs Sibe: Which Fits Your SolidWorks Team?
How to Create a Card List from SQL in SOLIDWORKS PDM
Article
May 23, 2025
How to Create a Card List from SQL in SOLIDWORKS PDM
SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard vs Professional: Key Differences
Article
June 10, 2025
SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard vs Professional: Key Differences
QR Codes for SolidWorks Files: What Works and What Doesn't
Article
June 5, 2025
QR Codes for SolidWorks Files: What Works and What Doesn't
SolidWorks Maintenance Cost: What You Pay For Each Year
Article
June 25, 2025
SolidWorks Maintenance Cost: What You Pay For Each Year
Using SolidWorks from Home: VPN and Remote Access Options
Article
August 13, 2025
Using SolidWorks from Home: VPN and Remote Access Options
PDM Workflows Explained: From Check-In to Released Files
Article
April 28, 2025
PDM Workflows Explained: From Check-In to Released Files
PDM Systems for SolidWorks: How to Choose (Buyer's Guide)
Article
June 18, 2025
PDM Systems for SolidWorks: How to Choose (Buyer's Guide)
SolidWorks PDM Standard vs Professional: How to Choose
Article
June 25, 2025
SolidWorks PDM Standard vs Professional: How to Choose
Free BOM Templates for SolidWorks Teams (Excel Download)
Article
January 20, 2026
Free BOM Templates for SolidWorks Teams (Excel Download)
Top 10 Bill of Materials (BOM) Software Tools Compared
Article
February 6, 2026
Top 10 Bill of Materials (BOM) Software Tools Compared
Connect SolidWorks to the Cloud in Under 20 Minutes
Sibe How-to
March 3, 2026
Connect SolidWorks to the Cloud in Under 20 Minutes
How to Install and Configure the SolidWorks PDM Client
Article
May 11, 2025
How to Install and Configure the SolidWorks PDM Client
Collaborative Product Data Management: A Practical Guide
Article
April 30, 2025
Collaborative Product Data Management: A Practical Guide
Engineering Change Order Software: How to Choose One
Article
September 4, 2025
Engineering Change Order Software: How to Choose One
How to Change Units in SolidWorks (Step-by-Step Guide)
Article
May 29, 2025
How to Change Units in SolidWorks (Step-by-Step Guide)
How to Link a Revision Number to a SolidWorks Property
Article
December 10, 2025
How to Link a Revision Number to a SolidWorks Property
How to Convert a Future Version of a SolidWorks File
Article
May 26, 2025
How to Convert a Future Version of a SolidWorks File
Exploded Views in SolidWorks: How to Build One That Works
Article
May 30, 2025
Exploded Views in SolidWorks: How to Build One That Works
Cloud PDM vs Traditional PDM: What Engineers Compare
Article
April 20, 2026
Cloud PDM vs Traditional PDM: What Engineers Compare
Crop View in SolidWorks: How to Focus a Drawing View
Article
May 25, 2025
Crop View in SolidWorks: How to Focus a Drawing View
Broken-Out Section in SolidWorks: Step-by-Step Guide
Article
April 16, 2025
Broken-Out Section in SolidWorks: Step-by-Step Guide
SolidWorks Boundary Boss/Base: How and When to Use It
Article
March 6, 2025
SolidWorks Boundary Boss/Base: How and When to Use It
SolidWorks Annotations: How to Share Markups With Anyone
Article
January 13, 2026
SolidWorks Annotations: How to Share Markups With Anyone
How to Access a SolidWorks PDM Vault Online: 5 Methods
Article
June 2, 2025
How to Access a SolidWorks PDM Vault Online: 5 Methods
Bill of Materials: your SolidWorks assembly now builds its own parts list
Product update
August 8, 2026
Bill of Materials: your SolidWorks assembly now builds its own parts list
Copy SolidWorks Assemblies With Drawings: Sibe July 2026 Update
Product update
July 29, 2026
Copy SolidWorks Assemblies With Drawings: Sibe July 2026 Update
Adopting a CAD Collaboration Platform: A Practical Plan
Sibe How-to
July 13, 2026
Adopting a CAD Collaboration Platform: A Practical Plan
New seat types, metadata search, and 2D drawing collaboration in Sibe
Product update
June 23, 2026
New seat types, metadata search, and 2D drawing collaboration in Sibe
Lassonde Motorsports: A Formula SAE Chassis, Finished
Article
October 5, 2025
Lassonde Motorsports: A Formula SAE Chassis, Finished
Why Sibe Is the Best CAD Document Management for SolidWorks Teams
Article
October 22, 2025
Why Sibe Is the Best CAD Document Management for SolidWorks Teams
VR Design Reviews: What SolidWorks Teams Told Us
Article
April 23, 2025
VR Design Reviews: What SolidWorks Teams Told Us
The Hidden Costs of Poor SolidWorks File Management
Article
May 26, 2025
The Hidden Costs of Poor SolidWorks File Management
3D Design Feedback Tools: What to Look For
Article
April 15, 2025
3D Design Feedback Tools: What to Look For
How Industrial Equipment Teams Review SolidWorks Designs
Article
April 30, 2025
How Industrial Equipment Teams Review SolidWorks Designs
3D File Formats: A Practical Guide for SolidWorks Teams
Article
April 14, 2025
3D File Formats: A Practical Guide for SolidWorks Teams
How to Run a SolidWorks Design Review in Sibe
Sibe How-to
April 9, 2025
How to Run a SolidWorks Design Review in Sibe
Model-Based Enterprise: Worth It for a SolidWorks Team?
Article
April 25, 2025
Model-Based Enterprise: Worth It for a SolidWorks Team?
3D Project Reviews: A Guide for SolidWorks Teams
Article
April 11, 2025
3D Project Reviews: A Guide for SolidWorks Teams
Managing a Remote SolidWorks Design Team
Article
April 15, 2025
Managing a Remote SolidWorks Design Team
Share a SolidWorks Model with People Who Have No CAD
Sibe How-to
May 2, 2025
Share a SolidWorks Model with People Who Have No CAD
Share a Rhino Model for Review with a SolidWorks Team
Sibe How-to
May 30, 2025
Share a Rhino Model for Review with a SolidWorks Team
How to Securely Share a SolidWorks 3D Model
Sibe How-to
April 3, 2025
How to Securely Share a SolidWorks 3D Model
Running SolidWorks Projects with Outside Designers
Article
April 2, 2025
Running SolidWorks Projects with Outside Designers
How Jewelry Designers Share SolidWorks Models with Clients
Sibe How-to
May 21, 2025
How Jewelry Designers Share SolidWorks Models with Clients
3D Collaboration for SolidWorks Teams: Closing the Gap
Article
June 9, 2025
3D Collaboration for SolidWorks Teams: Closing the Gap
3DEXPERIENCE and SolidWorks: What to Check Before You Decide
Plain text element
September 21, 2026
3DEXPERIENCE and SolidWorks: What to Check Before You Decide
Choosing the Best CAD Management Tool for SolidWorks Teams
Plain text element
March 12, 2026
Choosing the Best CAD Management Tool for SolidWorks Teams
Cloud PDM Tools Compared: 9 Options for SolidWorks Teams
Plain text element
June 18, 2025
Cloud PDM Tools Compared: 9 Options for SolidWorks Teams