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Got 22 Minutes? Why not learn something new about SolidWorks?
So, who decided that all classes or meetings should be an hour long anyway? Most meetings here at SolidWorks take an hour…sometimes just 30 minutes (these are my favorite). But, I wonder if anyone ever did a study on the
... ContinuedNew on Born to Design: Design That Matters uses SolidWorks to help save newborns with jaundice
The team at Design That Matters brings innovative solutions to underprivileged communities in developing countries. Using SolidWorks to develop their Firefly phototherapy machine, they found a way to bring affordable jaundice treatment to newborns in developing countries. You can see
... ContinuedCongratulations SASUG
I attended the 10th Anniversary meeting of the San Antonio SolidWorks User Group last week, and while I have my own memories of the meeting, I think it was best reported by the group leader Jim Lowery. So here it
... ContinuedCelebrating International Women’s Day with our Top Sales Award Winners
Today is International Women’s Day, a 101 year old holiday commemorating women’s role in society. Women’s growing contribution to science, technology, business, the arts, politics, and economics exemplify the holiday’s mission. This year, International Women’s Day is especially important here
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2013 technical presentations are now available on our proceedings website
Maybe you couldn't make it to every session you wanted to attend at SolidWorks World 2013. Or maybe you couldn't make it to SolidWorks World at all, but saw a session on the schedule that you really wish you could
... ContinuedThis Week in the SolidWorks User Group Network
The flurry of activity continues in the SolidWorks User Group Network with eight meetings scheduled this week. Texas groups are leading the charge with meetings in Houston, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi. San Antonio Celebrates 10 Years!!The San Antonio SolidWorks User Group
... ContinuedFebruary in the SolidWorks User Group Network
February is always a big month for SolidWorks User Groups. Many of the group leaders have made their way back from SolidWorks World flush with new presentation ideas and a recap of the conference is always on the schedule. Here
... ContinuedThe 2012 SWUGN Awards
Please congratulate the winners of the 2012 SWUGN Awards!! Michelle Pillers Community AwardAnna Wood – Phoenix Metro SolidWorks User Group A long time member of the SolidWorks Community, Anna leads the Phoenix Metro SolidWorks User Group, is one of the
... ContinuedSunday at SolidWorks World
Sunday at SolidWorks World just might be my favorite day. Most of the attendees are showing up today – long time veterans and rookies alike. The registration area is THE place to hang out on Sunday (at least until the
... ContinuedMy.SolidWorks: 10 questions with Greg Jankowski
My.SolidWorks (https://my.solidworks.com) 1. What is the purpose of My.SolidWorks? The main focus of the initial release (we are in beta now) is to browse recent content and search across our hosted community and learning web sites. This allows for one gateway
... ContinuedIntroducing My.SolidWorks, a new way to experience the SolidWorks community
As you may have heard, the SolidWorks community continues to grow. At last count, there are over 2 million people learning and using SolidWorks on a regular basis. And that means there are a lot people writing, blogging, tweeting, and
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2013: The CEO’s Perspective
This year marks the 15th anniversary of SolidWorks World. In 1999, when we had our first SolidWorks World in Palm Springs, there were approximately 800 people, 60 partners, and 70 technical sessions. I was there, and I remember thinking how
... ContinuedSaturday at SolidWorks World
Saturday at SolidWorks World is generally quiet, especially in the morning. There's still stuff going on (Alpha testing, customer meetings, etc.), but most of that is behind closed doors. My day started off at breakfast with a VIP, I crashed a
... ContinuedWhere to Hang Out at SolidWorks World 2013
Every year thousands of SolidWorks users make the trek to SolidWorks World with schedules tucked in pockets or stored electronically in smartphones or tablets. Many (most) of them will also receive a pre-printed card when they arrive so they know
... ContinuedOrlando bound? Check out the SolidWorks World Survival Guide.
I remember the first time I attended SolidWorks World back in 2009. I didn’t really know what to expect, I brought too much junk, and I tried to do way too much stuff. I wish I had known about our
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