Having Trouble Opening a STEP File in SolidWorks? Here's How to Fix the "Encountered Invalid Record Index" Error

When opening a STEP (or STP) file in SolidWorks, you might occasionally run into an error message like:

"Encountered invalid record index."

This can be frustrating, especially when you’re not sure what’s causing the issue or how to resolve it. In this article, we explain what this error means and how to fix it quickly and easily.

In the dynamic world of logistics and manufacturing, efficiency drives success. It is vital to ensure that your conveyor systems continuously run smoothly. At BCK Holland, we understand this like no other, which is why we offer comprehensive preventive and curative maintenance services for your BCK conveyor systems.

In the world of production automation, the collaboration between Collaborative Robots (Cobots) and transportation systems has been a driving force behind more efficient and advanced production processes for many years. Let's dive into the reasons why this partnership is so successful.

By Rutger Biemans, Project Engineer at BCK Holland

Product alignment is a hot topic in the industrial world. Various methods, such as side guidance and actuated alignment with pneumatic components, are often used to accurately position uniform products. However, when dealing with products of various sizes, challenges arise.

By Thomas Alessie, Project Engineer and 3D Print Expert at BCK Holland

Welcome to BCK Holland, where innovation and progress go hand in hand. As a project engineer and passionate 3D printing expert, I am happy to share with you how our recent investment in a 3D printer has not only improved our processes, but also opened up new opportunities to serve our customers even better.

At a time when sustainability is becoming increasingly prominent, making conveyor systems more sustainable is a crucial step towards more environmentally friendly operations. BCK Holland, always a partner that thinks along with the customer, plays an active role in this by offering sustainable conveyor solutions that not only lower the Total Cost of Ownership, but also reduce the ecological footprint of companies.

Making the Make-or-Buy Decision

In the world of manufacturing automation and improvement, conveyors play a crucial role. For automation companies aiming to optimize their business operations, outsourcing conveyor production to specialized partners like BCK Holland is a strategic decision. In this article, we explore why outsourcing to BCK Holland is a smart move.

Zero Pressure Accumulation (ZPA):

Zero Pressure Accumulation is a term in the context of logistics and transport, especially when it comes to managing flows of goods by using conveyors.

Downloading a 3D model of a curved conveyor has never been so quick and easy!