Author Archives: Richard Doyle
Meet the New SWUGN Committee Representatives
The SolidWorks User Group Network (SWUGN) Committee is made up of 8 very energetic SolidWorks user from around the world. Board membership is an elected position, and members serve two-year terms. Each year in December, elections are held for one-half
... ContinuedWho Doesn't Like Gifts?
While it doesn’t make the short list of good reasons to attend Solidworks World, part of the fun is the swag. Buttons, T-Shirts, Yo-Yo’s, etc. – we all come home with a bagfull of stuff. At some point, it gets
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 – The People
I was lucky enough to attend more than 60 SolidWorks user events in 2013, and I took (or had folks take) hundreds of pictures at those events. I would be hard-pressed to prove that I was there however, as I rarely show
... ContinuedAnnouncing the 2013 SolidWorks User Group Network Award Winners
The SolidWorks User Group Network established the SWUGN Awards in 2005 to recognize outstanding achievement in the SolidWorks User Group Community. The awards are presented annually at the SolidWorks World Conference. User Group of the Year San Diego SolidWorks User
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 Session – Will it Blend?
It’s not easy to be selected as a first-time presenter at SolidWorks World. The initial abstract is very important, and must convey the intent of the session clearly. The topic must be current and highly relevant, and it helps a
... ContinuedWhat's Your Favorite SolidWorks World Memory?
I received some terrific responses for the “Why They are Going to SolidWorks World 2014” post, so I thought I’d carry on and ask for some favorite memories of SolidWorks World. Here’s what they had to say. My first SolidWorks
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 – Where to Find the Food
I’m almost positive that the main reason SolidWorks users attend SolidWorks World is for the technical sessions. A close second would be the networking opportunities, followed by the General Sessions, the Partner Pavilion, and the Special Event (perhaps not in
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 – The 15th Annual SWUGN Summit Meeting
I still remember the first SWUGN Summit meeting at SolidWorks World 2000 in New Orleans. Of course, it wasn’t called the SWUGN Summit yet, and it wasn’t even called a meeting. The official description that year was “The SNUG Roundtable”.
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 – "New Products" Category
If you are attending SolidWorks World 2014 and have been busy selecting your breakout sessions, you may have noticed that there is a new category this year – “New Products”. Dig a little deeper, and you will see that this category is all about
... ContinuedWhy They Are Going to SolidWorks World 2014
Yesterday I asked a bunch of folks this simple question – Why are you going to SolidWorks World 2014? Here are some of my favorite replies: “Where else would you meet 5000+ other nerds that like to do the same
... ContinuedWoody Woodruff Helps People that "Wanna Go Fast"
When I was ten years old, I thought Gary Gabelich was the coolest guy on earth. His car, the “Blue Flame”, set a new land speed record at over 622mph, besting a record that was set and had been held
... Continued"The Truth is….We Are Ironman"
I want that!! I think that every SolidWorks user that has seen the Ironman movies and watched as Tony Stark casually manipulated a holographic image of his suit said the same thing. I think we can all agree that we’re not
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 Session – The Certification Game
I’ve been witness to the smiling faces, the cheery disposition, and the confident looks of SolidWorks World attendees waiting to take the CSWP exams on conference Sunday. Three hours later, some of them are not so happy. It’s not easy to pass
... ContinuedSolidWorks User Group Leaders Like to Gather
Every year 100-200 SolidWorks User Group leaders take advantage of their free admission to SolidWorks World. They come for the same reasons as other attendees – technical sessions, the exhibits, the keynotes and the networking. But they also come for
... ContinuedSixteen Years of Tips and Tricks – Phil Sluder
According to my records, there are 67 people that have attended every single SolidWorks World conference – 31 reseller employees, 2 members of the press, 7 exhibitors, 21 SolidWorks employees, and 6 SolidWorks users. I consider myself fortunate to be included
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