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The SolidWorks User Group Network Turns 10
In the fall of 1999, several SolidWorks user group leaders were contacted by Carol Faiola, a Marketing representative at SolidWorks Corporation. I was one of the lucky ones along with Mark Peters, Michelle Pillers, and Scott Bemis that were asked to travel to
... ContinuedSome People You Won't Meet at SolidWorks World
I think we can all agree that meeting new people (or seeing old friends) is one of the highlights of SolidWorks World. It's next to impossible to meet everyone though, and there are some very cool folks that you will likely never
... ContinuedSWUGN Awards
At SolidWorks World 2007, Jon Hirschtick suggested insisted that the SWUGN Awards presentation should be moved from the annual SWUGN Summit Meeting to the main stage during the general session. Since then, conference Wednesday has meant handing out the Group Leader
... ContinuedLet's Get it Started!
Although there have already been plenty of activities surrounding SolidWorks World 2010, the event officially begins today at 7:00am. The registration area is one of my favorite places to hang out (in fact, it's one of my SWW duties) and I'll
... ContinuedOh My, What Have I Done?
It's early Saturday morning here in Anaheim and I'm getting ready to start my first day at SolidWorks World 2010. I guess technically last night was my first day since I had a dinner meeting with the boss at Morton's
... ContinuedVeeco Gets Some Screen Time in Avatar
I got this from Tom Cote this morning. It's pretty cool to know that your products are used in a movie, even cooler to actually pick them out while watching it, and the icing on the cake is getting a mention during
... ContinuedMy SolidWorks World Sessions
I originally intended to complete my schedule last Friday, but I took the weekend to refine my choices. It wasn't easy – there are way too many really good sessions to choose from. Here's is my schedule, and some of
... ContinuedMy SolidWorks World Sessions – Day 3, 2:45pm to 3:45pm
This is it, the last session for this year's SolidWorks World. Take advantage of some really great presentations to complete your day, and then get ready to go back to the office and put the information to good use. The Other
... ContinuedMy SolidWorks World Sessions – Day 3, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Can you believe it, only one more session after this one. By now a lot of folks are experiencing information overload, but are excited to pick up a few more tidbits of information before heading home. You might be disappointed that it's
... ContinuedMy SolidWorks World Sessions – Day 3, Birds-of-a-Feather
For the past several years at SolidWorks World, lunchtime has meant Birds-of-a-Feather seating. This year will be different. Instead of setting up tables in the main dining room, special rooms have been set aside for an after lunch networking session
... ContinuedMy SolidWorks World Sessions – Day 3, 10:30am to 12:00pm
The Wednesday general session is always "Sneak Preview" day at SolidWorks World, and you'll get a chance to see some of the functionality being considered for SolidWorks 2011. We'll also be handing out the SWUGN Awards, the Model Mania winners
... ContinuedMy SolidWorks World Sessions – Day 2, 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Since the "off-site event" is on-site this year, you won't have to rush to your room and back to the bus line after this session. Soak in some great information, take your time changing into your rockin' clothes, and we'll see you at
... ContinuedMy SolidWorks World Sessions – Day 2, 2:45pm to 3:45pm
By this time on Tuesday, people are getting excited about special event. If you're a fan of Aerosmith music, you're in for a treat – Draw the Line, the only endorsed Aerosmith tribute band will be the pumping out such classics as
... ContinuedMy SolidWorks World Sessions – Day 2, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
I'll be heading to the next set of sessions from a private working lunch with SolidWorks user group leaders. There are some great choices here. System Options: Understanding the Effects on SolidWorks DocumentsKelly Frazier, THNKtions, LLCI sat in on this
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