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SolidWorks World – It's All About the Technical Sessions
At least that’s what the boss will hear.. It’s true though, the number one reason people attend SolidWorks World is for the training. There will be more than 200 technical sessions to choose from in San Diego, and the list of
... ContinuedAnnouncing the winner of the SolidWorks World 2012 Internet Correspondent Contest
It's official. Our third annual SolidWorks World 2012 Internet Correspondent contest is officially over. And as always, there must be a winner. So I am happy to announce that the winner this year is Kevin Goosie. As you can see,
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SolidWorks World 2012 Partner Profile: Moldex3D
One of the things we've heard from SolidWorks World attendees over the past few years is that you'd like to learn more in advance about the SolidWorks partners who set up booths in the Partner Pavilion. So now through SolidWorks
... ContinuedThe Best of the One of the Best Months Ever
I've settled back into the office after a whirlwind tour of SolidWorks 2012 Rollout events, and it's time to look back at some of the best stuff I saw, heard, and ate. The "What ELSE is New in SolidWorks 2012"
... ContinuedTaking on the World: University of Michigan Solar Car Takes Third
The University of Michigan Solar Car team recently competed in the World Solar Challenge in Australia. Overall, the team achieved an impressive third-place showing after having some incredible setbacks and challenges including the loss of a wheel cover and a
... ContinuedAnnouncing the SolidWorks World 2012 Internet Correspondent Contest
So you entered our last two contests and didn't win. You're thinking that you might never get to attend SolidWorks World. Maybe your boss says he can't justify the expense. Well, my friend, you're in luck. Starting today, you can
... ContinuedThe Hope for Human-Powered Transportation
“Human-powered transportation” is an odd turn of phrase—but it’s also how people have been getting around for centuries, and is still evolving today. Human-powered transportation, once the height of innovation, is now seen as both a design challenge and a
... ContinuedAnnouncing the winner of the SolidWorks World 2012 Halloween Costume Contest
While it's true that I may be taking my kids trick or treating tonight (rescheduled do to freak snowstorm), Halloween is now behind us, and our SolidWorks World 2012 costume contest is officially over. Which means there must be a
... ContinuedDesigning for sustainability in the Asia / Pacific region
I recently returned from a long trip to the Asia/Pacific region, and was struck by some of the ways that businesses in the region are truly embracing the idea of sustainability. I first started noticing the trend when I arrived
... ContinuedStudent Teams Tout Their Punkin’ Chunkin’ Trebuchets
What’s more competitive than a Halloween costume contest? A punkin’ chunkin’ contest! As we announced today, Team ETHOS, a SolidWorks hobbyist team, is a contender in The World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association (WCPCA). The team used SolidWorks 3D design software to
... ContinuedThe Tour Continues…
I’m in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin this week for the Graphics Systems User Conference. I’ll be here for both days, and even get the chance to wrap up the show on Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday I’ll take a little drive to
... ContinuedA Couple of Days in the Office
It seems like a week since I've worked out of the office… Chalk up another 740 rental car miles as last week in the Northwest took me to Seattle, Yakima, and Portland. All of the events were great – thanks
... ContinuedHey Baby I Hear the Blues A-Callin'…..
Week number two of the SolidWorks 2012 Road Show continues this week in the Northwest US. After a short weekend at home, I'm leaving today for Seattle. Washington and three events this week. Tuesday, October 11th – Seattle, WashingtonHawk Ridge
... ContinuedThoughts On Collaboration: What Challenges Do *You* Face?
I’m a Product Manager in the data management group at SolidWorks, and I’ve been thinking a lot lately about collaboration. When I talk with customers about collaboration, it can seem so simple on the surface: “I’m working on a project,
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