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SolidWorks World 2012 – Day 1 General Session Update #sww12
The first general session of SolidWorks World 2012 ended just a little while ago, and there’s a lot to talk about. We should have some video for you a little later this afternoon, but for now, here’s a quick recap
... ContinuedSolidWorks in 2012 – The CEO’s perspective
The first general session of SolidWorks World 2012 just ended a little while ago, and I wanted to take this opportunity to share some thoughts with those of you who could not attend. The SolidWorks community has grown a lot
... 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
... ContinuedHey Linux fans, your DraftSight wishes have been granted
Remember way back to last summer when DraftSight first went into beta, and the team teased everyone with the promise of Mac and Linux versions? Well, in true "better late than never" fashion, the team is making good on what they promised.
... ContinuedHelping prepare Rwanda’s students for the future with SolidWorks
As some of you may know, we at SolidWorks have been active in Rwanda for a number of years. SolidWorks' founder Jon Hirschtick first heard of Rwandan president Kagame’s vision for improving Rwandan design and manufacturing education from a friend (and SolidWorks customer) in 2005.
... ContinuedIt’s official—DraftSight is out of beta
Big news today from the DraftSight team. After an initial launch last June and over 400,000 downloads, DraftSight is now all grown up and out of beta. So if you're already a DraftSight user, go ahead to the website and
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2011 Day 3 – General Session Update
The third and final general session of SolidWorks World 2011 was packed with updates. Honestly, I'm not sure how they managed to fit so much stuff in. Fielder Hiss welcomed everyone and pointed out that President Obama recognized SolidWorks customer
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2011 Day 2 – General Session Update
The second day of SolidWorks World 2011 started off with Richard Doyle, who manages the SolidWorks User Group Network, hailing the local SolidWorks user communities. The "User Group of the Year Award" went to the Chicago SolidWorks User Group and was
... ContinuedIntroducing Post3D–the new way to showcase your design work
Earlier today, we announced a new product for SolidWorks customers called Post3D, which is based on current 3DVIA Scenes tecnology. As easy as sending email, 3DVIA Post3D creates virtual collaboration spaces, or posts, for designers to upload CAD assets and
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2011 Day 1 – General Session Update
The first general session of SolidWorks World was full of excitement, as always. The show opened with former SolidWorks CEO Jeff Ray introducing some customers who assisted with the rescue of the Chilean miners last year. You might recall Schramm
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2011 Exhibitor Profile: DraftSight
We've been talking with a lot of SolidWorks partners lately, but did you know that other Dassault Systèmes products will also have representatives in the partner pavilion? Well, you do now. DraftSight, our new 2D drafting tool, will have its
... ContinuedA conversation with Jeff Ray and Bertrand Sicot
Yesterday morning, we announced that Jeff Ray, who has been the SolidWorks CEO for the past four years, has been promoted to a new role at Dassault Systèmes corporate headquarters in Vélizy, France. Taking Jeff’s place is Bertrand Sicot, who
... ContinuedFrom Bertrand Sicot: a new chapter at SolidWorks
Hello everyone, It’s an honor to talk with you for the first time as the CEO of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. I know you all join me in wishing Jeff Ray the best as he begins his new position within
... ContinuedAn update on the organizational changes at SolidWorks
I have some news to share with everyone today. After nearly eight years here at SolidWorks, including four as CEO, I have accepted a new position at Dassault Systèmes headquarters in Vélizy, France. In the next few days, I’ll be
... ContinuedFollowing up on announcements we made at SolidWorks World 2010
Eight months have passed since we took the stage at SolidWorks World in Anaheim and talked about cloud technology and the benefits it can bring to the product design process. As I travel around the world talking to companies and
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