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Check out Wayne’s SolidWorks World podcast and you’ll get a very good preview of his sheet metal presentation – the first twelve minutes or so, and during the "Wisdom of the Week" segment. Wayne’s presentation is scheduled for Tuesday the

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It’s always nice when your employer recognizes you with a pat on the back, or an ‘atta boy.  But it’s a real treat when you get a mention on the company website. Nice job Ricky.

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I was trading some emails a couple of weeks ago with Kerri Dunne, Marketing Events Manager at SolidWorks.  Through the course of the messages, it became apparent that we shared a similar passion for SolidWorks World.  I always thought I

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We talk a lot here about some of our high profile SolidWorks users and how important they are to the SolidWorks Community.  Every now and then I am reminded of other "lesser known" users and their contributions to SolidWorks and

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Add one more special event to the SolidWorks World 2007 schedule.  I’ve just been told that there will be a football game that ends the season for professional teams watch party on Sunday at SolidWorks World, complete with food, drink,

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A couple of months ago, Matt Lombard did a great write-up on the SWUGN Summit – Charlotte that included a couple of not so flattering pictures of me. Well, you know what they say about payback. While you’re there, listen

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3D Connexion, SWUGN’s 2006 Participating Partner of the Year, has anounced new products, new pricing, and new positioning of their products.  Read about it here. 3D Connexion has long been a huge supporter of SolidWorks User Groups, offering special pricing,

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Check out the new podcast series on SolidWorks World 2007.  Episode 5 features SWUGN’s own Phil Sluder (Mr. Tips and Tricks) talking about his SWW session.  He also adds a nice plug for user groups.

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Wednesday morning marks the beginning of the end, but that doesn’t mean the final day of SolidWorks World is any less special.  With shortened exhibit hours, and nothing off-site to contend with, Wednesday is all about the technical sessions. BreakfastMost

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Devon does a nice job of summing up the event, but there’s a back story I would like to share. Wayne Tiffany showed why the SolidWorks Community is the best.  A couple of our attendees arrived too late to see

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By Monday morning everyone has arrived and the conference really gets going.  Breakfast starts at 7:00am sharp (and the boss back home won’t like it if you’re sleeping in anyway).  Since the breakfast format has changed some from year-to-year, I

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There are usually a few people kicking around on Friday and Saturday, but SolidWorks World officially begins on Sunday.  Some highlights… RegistrationRegistration is a highlight?  Sure…you get to meet some very nice people that will hook you up with your

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Even a seasoned SolidWorks World veteran can be overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the conference.  130 technical sessions, 100+ exhibits to see, general sessions, thousands of attendees, and 200 or so SolidWorks employees running around makes for an exciting

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I’ve mentioned before how excited I get about SolidWorks World, and some of you may be wondering why I haven’t written much about the upcoming conference.  That’s about to change, and I hope you will check back here soon for

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