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Headin' South
I’ve been in the Boston area this week attending a company function, but I did manage to make my way out west to Springfield for the Western Mass SOLIDWORKS User Group meeting on Tuesday. It was great to finally visit
... ContinuedA Quick SWUGN Update
I spent the better part of the weekend in the Midwest visiting a great customer in Minneapolis on Friday and a brand new SOLIDWORKS User Group in Urbana, IL on Saturday before heading home Sunday to pack for my trip to
... ContinuedWhat's Coming Up in the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network
I’m heading to the Minneapolis area on Friday where I’ve been invited to speak to SOLIDWORKS users at The Datacard Group, a fantastic company full of SOLIDWORKS users (thanks Gary!). From there I’ll take a quick flight to Chicago and
... ContinuedNews from Around the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network
I spent last week in the Waltham DS office and what a week it was. The SOLIDWORKS 2015 Launch Event brought together journalists, SOLIDWORKS bloggers, and employees from all over the world to take a look at the latest release.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series – Emily Reichert
This month Emily Reichert, Ph.D. – The CEO & Executive Director for Greentown Labs has been chosen as the August 2014 recipient for the SOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Recognition Program! She was chosen based on her commitment to the Green
... ContinuedKvichak Marine: Engineering the Need for Speed
Seattle is known for the National Football League Champion Seahawks, Grunge, Starbucks Coffee, and lots of guys who throw fish around, but it should also be recognized for the home of Kvichak Marine. Kvichak (named after a river in Alaska)
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series – Jordan Coldsmith
We are happy to feature Jordan Coldsmith as our first recipient of the SOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Recognition Program for July! She was chosen based on her outstanding leadership, innovative accomplishments, and her contributions to the engineering community. Get to know
... ContinuedDartmouth college students go from concept to business in one semester
Would you believe that classroom assignments can start a business? It’s possible with SOLIDWORKS, (which is great to remember when you’re “helping” with school science projects). Dartmouth Students Shinri Kamei and Krystyna Miles are proving this with their product Tray
... ContinuedA Day in Lynchburg to Celebrate 10 Years
I’m heading out tomorrow for three great SOLIDWORKS User Group meetings this week. I’ll start in Lynchburg, Virginia to help SWUGLY celebrate their 10 year anniversary. This is my first trip to see Barbara, Lew, and the rest of the
... ContinuedI'm Traveling Next Week (and staying home)
Jim Wilkinson, VP of User Experience Architecture, SOLIDWORKS R&D will join me in Texas next week for a series of SOLIDWORKS User Group Meetings. Technically, I’ll be at home, but our schedule and the sheer size of the State of
... ContinuedThe Ocean Cleanup Project is a go!
Eighteen months ago, I learned about a young man named Boyan Slat. An avid diver, Boyan was swimming in Greece several years ago, and was surprised to see how much trash was floating around in the Aegean Sea. He did some
... ContinuedWomen in Engineering
The SOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering program was created to help recognize the outstanding achievements that women are accomplishing day to day in the engineering field and community. Please help us give the deserved recognition to a woman who has shown leadership and
... ContinuedNew on Born to Design: SynTouch Uses Tactile Sensors to Mimic the Human Fingertip
Imagine what life would be like without the ability to touch, feel or grab? We explore and interpret the world around us through our sense of touch. Dr. Gerald Loeb and his team at SynTouch are changing robotics and prosthetics
... ContinuedBuilding Competitive Teams with SOLIDWORKS Education Edition
One of the things I love about working for SOLIDWORKS is our Education Program (I’m a teacher’s kid, so education is something near and dear to my heart). Spring is a busy time for the SOLIDWORKS Education Team. They release
... ContinuedWhere in the World is Santiago Laverde?
Singapore. At least that’s where you’ll find him on May 20th for the Singapore SOLIDWORKS User Group meeting. I’ve known Santiago since my days as a SOLIDWORKS User Group leader in Austin, Texas. Santiago would travel up to the All-Texas
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