Author Archives: Richard Doyle
Photo-Realism in Phoenix
If you’re a SolidWorks user in Phoenix, Arizona, there’s a special treat coming up November 13th. Four, count’em, four, photorealistic rendering experts are scheduled to present at the Phoenix Metro Area SolidWorks User Group. The lineup includes Devon Sowell, Marlon
... ContinuedNo Surprise This Year at SolidWorks World?
I’ve mentioned before that one of my favorite things about SolidWorks World is the "surprise" guest that shows up unexpectedly each year. Orange County Choppers, Leonard Nimoy, and the guys from Mythbusters are just a couple of the really great
... ContinuedJon H. Knox Them Out in Knoxville
You can get the recap (and a nice picture) at Ricky Jordan’s blog. Jon sent me an email today to let me know how much he enjoyed the meeting. I wish I could have been there.
... ContinuedYou Can't Scare Me Mike
In a recent "Twitter" conversation, Mike Puckett and Devon Sowell scheme to encourage attendance at the SWUGN Summit – Los Angeles. Mike’s exact words…"Let’s shoot for 200+ and scare Doyle". Hah!! Bring it on guys, the more the merrier.
... ContinuedHanging Out With SWUGN Stars
I’m off to Salt Lake City for Tuesday’s SWUGN Summit, and a chance to hang out for the day with Midwest US SWUGN rep Dan Podzimek, and 2007 Group Leader of the Year Gerald Davis. Dan will be doing his
... ContinuedA Natural in Louisville
From start to finish, Paul McCrorey was in complete control of the Louisville SolidWorks User Group meeting Thursday evening. Hosted by Samtec (thanks Bryan Ray) in a really nice conference room, Paul started off the meeting by welcoming everyone, sharing
... ContinuedCincinnati is Doing Just Fine
Admittedly a little nervous, Jeff Arthur handled his first meeting as President of the Greater Cincinnati SolidWorks User Group with the ease of a veteran. Hosted by Richards Industries, the meeting featured a terrific tour of the manufacturing facility, some
... ContinuedUnder New Management
One new SolidWorks User Group, and a couple of new user group leaders make their debuts over the next week. First up, Kelly Frazier takes over the helm at the Colorado SolidWorks User Group tonight in Boulder, CO. Next in
... ContinuedWhat do You do on Your Birthday?
Gabi Jack blogs and "Twitters". Happy Birthday Gabi!
... ContinuedSolidWorks 2009 "Reigns" in Spain?
Jeff Rowe is one of my favorite CAD journalists (and people), but the title of his report on the SolidWorks 2009 Launch Event in Barcelona left me wondering about him. Read it here.
... ContinuedSWUGN Summit – Salt Lake City
Part of the criteria when deciding SWUGN Summit cities is the presence or lack of a local SolidWorks User Group. In cities where a group exists, good attendance is almost assured. When an area lacks a local user group, there’s
... ContinuedWhere in the World is Gerald Davis?
I’ve gotten used to hearing from Gerald Davis on a regular basis, whether to share user group related information, or even calling me out for a lousy idea on occasion. SolidWorks users that frequent the SolidWorks discussion forums also know
... ContinuedI'm in Barcelona, My Luggage is in Paris, and My Mind is Still in Finland
The Finnish SolidWorks User Group has been around for a while, but only virtually. Markku Lehtola has actually been running his user group on line for the past two or three years. I spoke with him earlier this year and
... ContinuedThings to do in Denmark When You Don't Speak Danish
For the first two hours of today’s SWERFA meeting, I heard two words I understood – "SolidWorks" and "SpaceBall". Things got a little better when presentations by local resellers included "DriveWorksExpress", "3DVia Composer", and "PDMWorks Enterprise". Now I was up
... ContinuedI'm Going to Dublin
But not Dublin, Ireland (interesting coincidence). On September 10th, I’ll be in Dublin, California for the Tri-Valley SolidWorks User Group meeting where I’ll meet up with some real superstars of the SolidWorks Community. Kenneth Barrentine, Matt Lorono, and Gabi Jack
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