Author Archives: Richard Doyle
Some Users Fly Under the Radar
We talk a lot here about some of our high profile SolidWorks users and how important they are to the SolidWorks Community. Every now and then I am reminded of other "lesser known" users and their contributions to SolidWorks and
... ContinuedA Terrific Twosome
Two of my favorite SolidWorks folks – SolidWorks Founder Jon Hirschtick, and the Creator of eDrawings Rick Chin, are teaming up for a unique “engineer to engineer” webcast tomorrow at 10:00am Pacific (US) time. Jon And Rick both share a
... ContinuedSolidWorks World and [The Big Game] – What a Combination
Add one more special event to the SolidWorks World 2007 schedule. I’ve just been told that there will be a football game that ends the season for professional teams watch party on Sunday at SolidWorks World, complete with food, drink,
... ContinuedPayback Time
A couple of months ago, Matt Lombard did a great write-up on the SWUGN Summit – Charlotte that included a couple of not so flattering pictures of me. Well, you know what they say about payback. While you’re there, listen
... ContinuedAnnual SWUGN User Group Survey
Whether or not you are a member of a local SolidWorks User Group Chapter, please take a few minutes to complete the Annual SWUGN User Group Member Survey. This survey gives User Group Leaders important feedback about local group chapters,
... Continued3D Connexion Has Some New Stuff
3D Connexion, SWUGN’s 2006 Participating Partner of the Year, has anounced new products, new pricing, and new positioning of their products. Read about it here. 3D Connexion has long been a huge supporter of SolidWorks User Groups, offering special pricing,
... ContinuedCountdown to SolidWorks World – The Podcasts
Check out the new podcast series on SolidWorks World 2007. Episode 5 features SWUGN’s own Phil Sluder (Mr. Tips and Tricks) talking about his SWW session. He also adds a nice plug for user groups.
... ContinuedEnding the Year on a High Note
This time of the year typically signals a slowdown in user group meetings. There are currently nine meetings scheduled for December, all in the first two weeks. I guess even user group leaders take some time during the holidays. A
... ContinuedSolidWorks User Group – Pune
I finished up my trip to India with a visit to the SolidWorks User Group of Pune on Thursday. The Pune group is the longest running group in India, having formed in 2005. This was their third meeting and it
... ContinuedSolidWorks User Group – Chennai
On Wednesday morning, I took a quick 35 minute flight to Chennai with Ravi Varadarajan, our TTM for India. We were met at the airport by Mr. Mohan Santhanam of Barry-Wehmiller who would be our host for the day. The
... ContinuedSolidWorks User Group – Bangalore
I attended the first of three India user group meetings Tuesday afternoon in Bangalore. Attendance was light, but the users that were there were very interested in the group, very attentive during my presentation, and anxious to see the group
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2007 – What to Expect on Wednesday
Wednesday morning marks the beginning of the end, but that doesn’t mean the final day of SolidWorks World is any less special. With shortened exhibit hours, and nothing off-site to contend with, Wednesday is all about the technical sessions. BreakfastMost
... ContinuedSafe and Sound in Bangalore, India
I’m blogging from the SolidWorks office in Bangalore, looking out over the city from the Raheja Towers. It took nearly 26 hours to get here from Austin via Chicago and London. My return trip takes me through Frankfurt, Germany so
... ContinuedPassport..check, Visa..check, Universal Power Adapter..
check. I’m off tomorrow to visit with three of our user groups in India, traveling to Bangalore, Pune, and Chennai over the next week. Since my international travel experience to date is limited to Canada, you can imagine I’m a
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2007 – What to Expect on Tuesday
Everyone should be well rested and ready to start day 2. Well..that is except the CSWP’s – they’re dragging in from Monday’s off-site event. General Session The keynote speaker for SolidWorks World 2007 has been announced, and the buzz surrounding
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