Other things to do in Dallas, TX; before or after SOLIDWORKS World 2016
There’s a lot of do in Dallas, TX. Here are some places you may wish to visit while in Dallas before or after SOLIDWORKS World 2016. Have fun with these ideas! Attractions Dallas Museum of Art Zero Gravity Thrilll Amusement
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS World 2016 Top Ten List
Attention all SOLIDWORKS users! The SOLIDWORKS World Top Ten List is now open for idea submission and discussion. For those of you that are new to the SOLIDWORKS World Top Ten List, it is an opportunity to submit your ideas
... ContinuedBorn to Design: The Future of Moon Exploration
The U.S., the Soviet Union and China are the only nations to land on the moon today. But soon, everyone can make their mark on its surface. Affordable missions to the moon are underway with the development of Astrobotic’s Griffin
... ContinuedDesign a SOLIDWORKS World T-Shirt for my Collection
LAST CHANCE! LAST CHANCE! LAST CHANCE! The deadline for the SOLIDWORKS World 2016 T-Shirt Design Contest is coming up fast, you have until October 30th to submit your design. There are already some great entries, and I’ve selected my favorite
... ContinuedPowering SOLIDWORKS 2016 with Lenovo Workstations
With the launch of SOLIDWORKS 2016, users are undoubtedly excited to get their hands on the newest application to learn how it can more effectively help them power their innovations. But while the latest advancement in SOLIDWORKS is certain to
... ContinuedSWUGN Group Leader Spotlight – Carlos Andrés Mesa Montoya
Since 1996, SOLIDWORKS User Groups have been a valuable resource for SOLIDWORKS users all over the world. The SWUGN Committee and DS SOLIDWORKS provide ample support, but the real stars are the SOLIDWORKS User Group Leaders. Every week or so we’ll
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Don’t Hesitate (Part 2)
My last blog started the topic of “Don’t Hesitate” which touched upon: Why is MBD so urgent? How to obtain top management support? What are the specific benefits? What are the concerns? This post will continue looking into more common objections.
... ContinuedIt’s October 21, 2015: The Future is Here
Part of the fun of watching movies that are set in the future is actually seeing if any of the predictions came true in real life. It’s great to think and debate on which gadgets in the movie will become
... ContinuedConceptual Designer Mechanisms: Four-Piston Engine
Conceptual Designer is a useful 3D Modeling app on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform that allows users to create and animate 3D parts. Over the past few months, I have been creating various mechanisms of multiple levels of difficulty with it and
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Don’t Hesitate (Part 1)
In my last blog, I underlined the importance of driving MBD from top down. The following natural questions are what the specific benefits of MBD are, how to obtain support from top, and how to handle objections. These two blogs “Don’t hesitate”
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS User Group Network News
SOLIDWORKS User Groups around the world are prepping for Q4 meetings, and there are some really good meetings on the SWUGN calendar. Here are some highlights of the next two weeks: Top rated SOLIDWORKS World presenter Neil Custard has been
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Drive from Top Down
In my previous Introduction blog, I listed 10 DOs and DONTs in MBD implementation from three key aspects: People: organizational structure and mindset. Process: methodology, procedures, and tools. Product: product design and manufacturing. People always comes first. Without people,
... ContinuedMeet the Product Definition Team: Nandish Datti
Who decides What’s New in SOLIDWORKS? Product Definition team members are a major component in determining and defining enhancements and new functionality included within the SOLIDWORKS products each year. They meet face-to-face with SOLIDWORKS customers to discuss what’s working, what isn’t,
... ContinuedPut the Swag in SOLIDWORKS World 2016 Swag
You might have a closet full of SOLIDWORKS gear at home. While you may especially treasure your SOLIDWORKS World 2008 shirt, this year’s is poised to take up real estate in your heart. Why? For the first time ever, you
... ContinuedSWUGN Group Leader Spotlight – Christie Buresh
Since 1996, SOLIDWORKS User Groups have been a valuable resource for SOLIDWORKS users all over the world. The SWUGN Committee and DS SOLIDWORKS provide ample support, but the real stars are the SOLIDWORKS User Group Leaders. Every week or so we’ll
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