Author Archives: Richard Doyle
A Different Kind of Vacation
I usually prefer to work through the Holidays, always have. It’s a great time to get some extra work done. This year was different though. On December 15th, I officially went on vacation. We didn’t go anywhere though because my
... ContinuedWhat's Your "How I Got to SolidWorks World" Story?
Mine is boring. When I first approached my boss about attending SolidWorks World 1999 in Palm Springs, the immediate answer was "No, I don’t think so". I came back a few days later with a better offer – I would
... ContinuedA Great End to a Great Year for SWUGN Summits
The SWUGN Summit – Los Angeles capped a terrific year for these one-day training and networking events. An all-star cast headlined by SolidWorks users Devon Sowell, Phil Sluder, Anna Wood, Matt Lorono, and Casey Gorman treated 85 enthusiastic attendees to
... Continued150 and Counting
With the registration of the Orange County SolidWorks User Group, the SolidWorks User Group Network has reached 150 user groups worldwide. OCSWUG group leader Gabe Corbett was on fire this week. I spoke to him Monday about the SWUGN Summit
... ContinuedAt Least it Wasn't the Sushi
I was talking with Greg Jankowski last week when he mentioned a pretty severe case of stomach pain. He suspected food poisoning, and really hoped it wasn’t the sushi he had had the night before. He felt a little better
... ContinuedSolidWorks World Interviews – Already
We’re still two months away from Solidworks World 2009, but that isn’t stopping Jason "The Rock" Raak from getting busy with the interviews. Check out what Jeremy Regnerus and Darren Henry have to say about the event.
... ContinuedMore Mystery at SolidWorks World?
By now, everyone knows that Richard Branson will be the "Mystery Guest" at SolidWorks World 2009 in Orlando. If you thought that was the only surprise that Kerri and her events team had up their sleeves, you might be mistaken.
... ContinuedCharles Culp Does Things in Denver
According to Colorado SolidWorks User Group leader Kelly Frazier, Charles Culp was a big hit with his surfacing presentation at last night’s COSUG meeting. If his session was anything like the one I saw in St. Louis, I’m sure it
... ContinuedTenpins or Candlepins?
I’ll have to admit, I chuckled a little when I saw the agenda for the Maine SolidWorks User Group meeting on January 21st. Bowling?? I think I’ve been around long enough to know that this is definitely a first for
... ContinuedTwo Groups, Twelve Students, Four Kids, and a Cyclotron
Earlier this month, the Eastern Michigan SolidWorks User Group and the West Michigan SolidWorks User Group held a joint meeting at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University. The meeting was attended by nearly 70 people – SolidWorks
... ContinuedSWUGN Summit – Los Angeles
The final SWUGN Summit event of 2008 will be held at the DoubleTree Guest Suites Santa Monica on December 16th. The lineup of presenters is impressive – Devon Sowell, Casey Gorman, Matt Lorono, Patrick Rainsberry, and Mike Puckett. At a
... ContinuedMadison Turns 10
November 13th, 2008 marks the ten year anniversary of the Madison Area SolidWorks User Group (MASWUG). Originally formed by George Skupniewicz of Nicolet Instrument Corp, it’s one of the oldest SolidWorks user groups in existence. The group maintains a great
... ContinuedSWUGN Summit – Chennai
I’m leaving Saturday morning for the first SWUGN Summit to be held outside of North America. Chennai, India is the location, and Kiran Srinivasan is the local group leader tasked with pulling most of the event together. We’re expecting between
... ContinuedSometimes You Just Know it Will Pay Off
A few of months ago I got my hands on a couple of copies of the PhotoWorks Step-by-Step guide. I kept one for myself, and dropped the other off to Gabi Jack at the September Tri-Valley SolidWorks User Group meeting.
... ContinuedOnly 37 More Chances to Attend a User Group Meeting in 2008
As of today, there are thirty-seven SolidWorks User Group meeting scheduled for the remainder of 2008. Here’s a few highlights from what’s coming up. The Pirates are BackAfter a short sabbatical, the Pirates on the Bay SolidWorks User Group meets
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