[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":164},["ShallowReactive",2],{"Y7J4Gtpc18woK8L5_nk4lfQrybs2fvP4IvyUq8QQG9Q":3,"article_model-mania-solidworks-challenge-is-back-for-its-24th-year_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":162,"_apollo:identified":163},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","model-mania-solidworks-challenge-is-back-for-its-24th-year","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":161},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":33,"date":34,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":35,"masterings":47,"globalTags":51,"products":105,"disciplines":119,"seo":150,"__typename":160},"cG9zdDoyNDU5Mw==","Model Mania® SOLIDWORKS Challenge is Back for its 24th Year","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fmodel-mania-solidworks-challenge-is-back-for-its-24th-year","\u003Cp>  3DEXPERIENCE World is one of the largest engineering conferences in the…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2320mm20models-1024x576.png.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2320mm20models-768x432.png.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2320mm20models-150x150.png.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2320mm20models-1024x576.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2320mm20models-300x169.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2320mm20models-768x432.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2320mm20models.png.webp 1280w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[31,32],"In-person Model Mania SOLIDWORKS Challenge|in-person-model-mania-solidworks-challenge-0","Virtual Model Mania SOLIDWORKS Challenge|virtual-model-mania-solidworks-challenge-1","\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2320mm20models-615x346-1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24595\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2320mm20models-615x346-1.png.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2320mm20models-615x346-1-300x169.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F\u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World.com\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World\u003C\u002Fa> is one of the largest engineering conferences in the world, and is hosted every year by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002F\">Dassault Systemes\u003C\u002Fa>.  This year the conference takes place on February 12-15, 2023 in Nashville, TN.  Are you wondering if you should go?  Please find out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.\u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World.com\u002Fevent\u002F183e8765-55d4-4b1b-a738-755f833722e8\u002FwebsitePage:2715b2f0-e8c5-4c94-a7ae-baf1494713bc\">why to attend\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Another great reason to attend is Model Mania®!  Since SOLIDWORKS World 2000, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.\u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World.com\u002Fevent\u002F183e8765-55d4-4b1b-a738-755f833722e8\u002FwebsitePage:31066b2d-637e-408d-8e04-7f9e1bd34884\">Model Mania\u003C\u002Fa> has been an attraction for many engineers and designers wanting to compete in this challenge, and show off their SOLIDWORKS skills.  There are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, but the biggest prize is the BRAGGING RIGHTS!  Becoming a Model Mania winner and joining the ranks of other Model Maniacs is a big achievement for many SOLIDWORKS users.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The past two years, \u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World was virtual.  We are very excited to be able to get together in person this year, and to give everyone more flexibility, this year’s conference will be hybrid.  Model Mania will be hybrid too, so we will have both an in-person challenge and a virtual challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-person-model-mania-solidworks-challenge-0\">In-person Model Mania SOLIDWORKS Challenge\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>If you are attending \u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World in Nashville, be sure to visit the Playground.  The Playground is the official gathering place for the event and will showcase the latest and greatest products and services, while providing a unique opportunity to network with partners, makers and other like-minded users. While there, be sure to also visit Model Mania while you’re in the Playground.  The Model Mania SOLIDWORKS Challenge will have six private booths set up, and we supply a laptop and software for you to use.  All you need to do is show up and give it a try!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Here’s what to expect.  You will be given a 2D drawing of a part.  Your goal is to create that part in SOLIDWORKS Connected as quickly and accurately as you can.  Just like in the real world, there’s always an engineering change that needs to be made, and so with Model Mania, once you’re done “Phase 1” of the part, you move on to “Phase 2” where some modifications need to be made.  If you’ve created the part with good design intent, it should be a quick and easy edit to make the necessary changes.  All of the entries are judged based on accuracy first, and time second.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"virtual-model-mania-solidworks-challenge-1\">Virtual Model Mania SOLIDWORKS Challenge\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>If you will not be in Nashville, be sure to register for the virtual package!  Simply \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002F3dxw23_reglive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register\u003C\u002Fa>, and select the Virtual option.  Attendance is FREE, and you will have access to the virtual Model Mania SOLIDWORKS Challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"519\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvirtual20package.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24596\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvirtual20package.png.webp 519w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvirtual20package-300x204.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>In the virtual challenge, you will also be given a 2D drawing of a part.  Your goal is to create that part as quickly and accurately as you can.  All virtual contestants will use their own license of SOLIDWORKS, and any version will be accepted.  All of the entries are judged based on accuracy first, and time second.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Winners Announcement for both the in-person and virtual challenges will be made in the Playground in the 3DEXPERIENCE Theater on Wednesday February 15 at 12:30 PM CST.  It will also be broadcast at the same time on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fsolidworks\u002F\">SOLIDWORKS Live\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For more information about Model Mania, go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmy.solidworks.com\u002F\">my.solidworks.com\u003C\u002Fa> and search for “Model Mania.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Haven’t registered yet?  There’s still time – \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002F3dxw23_reglive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REGISTER NOW\u003C\u002Fa>!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>The models, drawings, and other materials created for the Model Mania® Challenge and distributed by Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corporation (DS SolidWorks) are intended for the sole use of DS SolidWorks, its partners, and customers, and may not be used for commercial purposes except by DS SolidWorks partners without written consent from DS SolidWorks.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002F3dxw23_reglive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"961\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2023_3dxw23_blog_register20today_961x250.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24510\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2023_3dxw23_blog_register20today_961x250.jpg.webp 961w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2023_3dxw23_blog_register20today_961x250-300x78.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2023_3dxw23_blog_register20today_961x250-768x200.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:post-content -->","2023-01-24T08:00:30",{"node":36,"__typename":46},{"nicename":37,"description":38,"slug":37,"name":39,"firstName":40,"lastName":41,"avatar":42,"__typename":45},"jenndoerksen","Jenn Doerksen works for Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS, as a Sr. Industrial Process Consultant.  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