Author Archives: Richard Doyle
CircuitWorks Acquisition – More Than Just Software
A long (long) time ago, I used to design Printed Circuit Boards. In those days, my tools including colored pencils, mylar, donut pads, and black crepe tape of varied widths (I told you, it was a long, long time ago).
... ContinuedColumbus Turns Out!
A visit from Jeff Ray usually draws a few extra SolidWorks users to a local meeting. Such was the case last night in Columbus as nearly 50 people turned out to hear what Jeff had to say. We were also
... ContinuedSpring in Texas, Winter in Ohio
We had a gentle reminder here in Texas that spring doesn’t necessarily mean warm, sunny weather every day. Why, it was a blustery 54 degrees here on Easter Sunday. With a warming trend coming this week, it makes perfect sense
... ContinuedOrlando Was Magic
We had a good turnout for the SWUGN Technical Summit – Orlando, and despite the enormous size of the conference center, most everyone was able to find the rooms (I hope everyone found their way out!). There were plenty of
... ContinuedHouston was Great – But Where Was Santiago?
More than 50 of us had a great time at the HOUSUG meeting this week, with presentations from Nicole Walden (CSWP/CSWA), and Stephen Moore (Routing). I was pleased to throw in a "Bunch of Stuff" session which allowed me to
... ContinuedMatthew Gets Around
Highly rated SolidWorks World/SWUGN Summit presenter Matthew Cummins visits two user groups this month with his Top Ten Assembly Modeling Tips and Tricks presentation. Matthew will join Jason "The Rock" Raak at the West Michigan SolidWorks User Group on March
... ContinuedSWUGN Summit – Nashville
Last year the SWUGN Summit – Nashville set the high mark for attendance, and Ricky Jordan is working hard to beat it. Ricky is REALLY good at working with local resellers and user groups in the area to help spread
... ContinuedDo You Have to Chase Your Students Out of Class?
You might if they are using SolidWorks to design solar powered model cars. That’s what the 11-year old students at Brookside Middle School are doing these days. According to a SolidWorks press release, the kids at Brookside can’t wait to
... ContinuedFind Out Why Wayne Does it Like This (or That)
Wayne Tiffany, SWUGN Regional rep for the Southern US, takes his outstanding sheet metal presentation to Nebraska for the February 26th SWUGONE meeting. Wayne has presented "Sheet Metal – Why I Do it Like This, or That" at several local
... ContinuedSWUGN Technical Summit – Orlando
The SWUGN Technical Summit series of events kicks off March 18th in Orlando, Florida. Special guests include SolidWorks User Group leaders Casey Gorman, Ken Elliott, Rodrigo Lima, and Jesse Heredia. Matt Lombard, SWUGN Regional rep will also present. There are
... ContinuedThe Stars Align in the East Bay Area
How’s this for a first meeting? Kenneth Barrentine, a regular on the SolidWorks Discussion Forum (almost 500 posts), has put together quite a lineup for the first Tri-Valley SolidWorks User Group meeting on March 19th in Pleasanton, California. Vic Leventhal,
... ContinuedWhat is SolidWorks on a Stick?
Mike Puckett interviews Bill Taylor, SolidWorks Community Marketing Manager, to get the schtick on the stick. Once you see what it is, you’ll have to get your hands on one. How? I have it on good authority that some of
... ContinuedTenLinks Likes Gabi
If you receive the TenLinks Daily email, you’ve probably seen the links to many a SolidWorks blog. Now you can add Gabi Jack’s blog to the list of Roopinder’s daily list of worthwhile reads. Very nice Gabi!
... ContinuedSWUGN Awards – User Group Leader of the Year
If you frequent the SolidWorks discussion forums (and you should), you’ll know Gerald Davis as a helpful, straight-forward guy who knows his stuff. If you’re in manufacturing, you know him as the author of a monthly column for The Fabricator.
... ContinuedSWUGN Awards – User Group of the Year
Congratulations to the SolidWorks User Group of Chennai, SWUGN’s 2007 User Group of the Year. Adwait Rajwade and Kiran Srinivasan have put together India’s premier SolidWorks user group organization. The group averages upwards of 40 attendees per meeting, has maintained
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