SolidWorks World 2009 podcast: Jeff Ray
Today we hear from Jeff Ray, CEO of DS SolidWorks Corp. Jeff talks about sitting down with Sir Richard Branson, his favorite things about SolidWorks World, and answers your questions. Click here to listen
... ContinuedWhen Fun Turns into Work
Last August, Charles Culp posted a challenge in the SolidWorks Discussion forums – modeling the Earth. He got a couple of takers, and ended the challenge declaring James Hutchins the winner of a "completely new, dark blue, small, button up
... ContinuedStill need help convincing your boss to send you to SolidWorks World?
We can’t twist your boss’ arm or anything like that, but we can give you some more tools to use. Show your boss this video so he or she can see how much useful stuff you’ll learn. According to the
... ContinuedDetails on SolidWorks World 2009 TweetUp / blogger social – updated
OK, so I have some more info for anyone planning on attending the TweetUp. Here goes. Date: Saturday, February 7Time: 7 pm – wheneverWhereDolphin hotel lobby lounge If you plan to attend, please leave a comment on
... ContinuedAmazing things happening at Boston’s MATCH School
I recently viewed a remarkable video from a charter school in Boston called The MATCH School. Founded only seven years ago, and taking up residence in a former urban auto parts dealer (“Ellis the Rim Man”) building, the school was
... ContinuedProduct Data Management (PDM) Basics
This is my first blog post so bear with me as I adjust to this new communication form. I thought of starting with the basics, so why not Product Data Management (PDM) basics? Product Data Management (PDM) Everyone creates and
... ContinuedSWW Speaker Spotlight – Thomas Allsup
Thomas Allsup, one of the principles at Anida Technologies, isn't exactly a householdSolidWorks Community name..outside of Texas that is. Here in the Lone Star State, especially in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, he's well known – and for good reason. Thomas has
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2009 podcast: Mark Biasotti
Welcome to the first installment in the SolidWorks 2009 podcast series. Today we'll hear from Mark Biasotti, Product Manager of New Product Concepts at DS SolidWorks Corp. Mark talks about the breakout sessions he's conducting, as well as his thoughts
... ContinuedSWW Speaker Spotlight – Rob Rodriguez
Whenever a question about PhotoWorks appears in the SolidWorks discussion forum (or anywhere else for that matter), Rob is usually the first to respond with an answer. Known worldwide for his monthly PhotoWorks Rendering Contest, Rob also runs the Northern
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2009 Flickr group
I'm trying to get a jump on all of the coming image and video goodness, so I've created a SolidWorks World 2009 group on Flickr. It's open to anyone, so please feel free to upload any and all of your
... ContinuedUser Groups Get "Cremed"
I don’t often frequent recipe sites, but this one happens to be run by the wife of a user group leader. I absolutely cracked up when I saw what she wrote about engineers and user groups. The recipe looks good
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2009 blogger social / Tweetup – save the date
OK, so I'm still working out the details on this, but it's looking like I'm going to be shooting for early Saturday evening (February 7) for the first ever SolidWorks World blogger social & Tweetup. Not sure what that means?
... ContinuedMeet a User Group Leader (or 60) at SolidWorks World
Every year, scores of SolidWorks User Group leaders converge on SolidWorks World for the same reasons as everyone else – training, networking, and a little fun. But these dedicated folks also come to SWW with another mission – to spread
... ContinuedSWW Speaker Spotlight – Phil Sluder
At the first (official) SolidWorks World conference in Palm Springs, I attended a session called SolidWorks Tips and Tricks by Phil Sluder. Arriving to the session early proved to be a good idea. As the session began, I looked behind
... ContinuedSWW Speaker Spotlight – Gerald Davis
If you design sheet metal parts, if you use sheet metal parts, or even if you occasionally glance at a sheet metal part, you owe it to yourself to attend Gerald’s Sheet Metal Designed for Manufacturing session. As the owner
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