#SWW09 Twitter widget
For anyone who’s interested, I’ve created a widget you can put on your site that will display Twitter posts that include the #SWW09 hashtag. It’s on the left-hand column of the blog here, and if you want one for your
... ContinuedFree SolidWorks SimulationXpress online training
As I’m sure most of you are already aware, every seat of SolidWorks includes SimulationXpress, formerly known as COSMOSXpress. It can provide basic analysis functionality for those of you who don’t use FEA tools regularly, or who aren’t ready to
... ContinuedDusting off the cobwebs.
Wow, it’s been a log time since anyone has written here, huh? Well, that’s about to change. In the next few days and weeks, look for new posts, new bloggers, and new topics. Keep your eyes open!
... ContinuedTwo Groups, Twelve Students, Four Kids, and a Cyclotron
Earlier this month, the Eastern Michigan SolidWorks User Group and the West Michigan SolidWorks User Group held a joint meeting at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University. The meeting was attended by nearly 70 people – SolidWorks
... ContinuedSWUGN Summit – Los Angeles
The final SWUGN Summit event of 2008 will be held at the DoubleTree Guest Suites Santa Monica on December 16th. The lineup of presenters is impressive – Devon Sowell, Casey Gorman, Matt Lorono, Patrick Rainsberry, and Mike Puckett. At a
... ContinuedMadison Turns 10
November 13th, 2008 marks the ten year anniversary of the Madison Area SolidWorks User Group (MASWUG). Originally formed by George Skupniewicz of Nicolet Instrument Corp, it’s one of the oldest SolidWorks user groups in existence. The group maintains a great
... ContinuedSWUGN Summit – Chennai
I’m leaving Saturday morning for the first SWUGN Summit to be held outside of North America. Chennai, India is the location, and Kiran Srinivasan is the local group leader tasked with pulling most of the event together. We’re expecting between
... ContinuedSometimes You Just Know it Will Pay Off
A few of months ago I got my hands on a couple of copies of the PhotoWorks Step-by-Step guide. I kept one for myself, and dropped the other off to Gabi Jack at the September Tri-Valley SolidWorks User Group meeting.
... ContinuedOnly 37 More Chances to Attend a User Group Meeting in 2008
As of today, there are thirty-seven SolidWorks User Group meeting scheduled for the remainder of 2008. Here’s a few highlights from what’s coming up. The Pirates are BackAfter a short sabbatical, the Pirates on the Bay SolidWorks User Group meets
... ContinuedPhoto-Realism in Phoenix
If you’re a SolidWorks user in Phoenix, Arizona, there’s a special treat coming up November 13th. Four, count’em, four, photorealistic rendering experts are scheduled to present at the Phoenix Metro Area SolidWorks User Group. The lineup includes Devon Sowell, Marlon
... ContinuedNo Surprise This Year at SolidWorks World?
I’ve mentioned before that one of my favorite things about SolidWorks World is the "surprise" guest that shows up unexpectedly each year. Orange County Choppers, Leonard Nimoy, and the guys from Mythbusters are just a couple of the really great
... ContinuedJon H. Knox Them Out in Knoxville
You can get the recap (and a nice picture) at Ricky Jordan’s blog. Jon sent me an email today to let me know how much he enjoyed the meeting. I wish I could have been there.
... ContinuedYou Can't Scare Me Mike
In a recent "Twitter" conversation, Mike Puckett and Devon Sowell scheme to encourage attendance at the SWUGN Summit – Los Angeles. Mike’s exact words…"Let’s shoot for 200+ and scare Doyle". Hah!! Bring it on guys, the more the merrier.
... ContinuedHanging Out With SWUGN Stars
I’m off to Salt Lake City for Tuesday’s SWUGN Summit, and a chance to hang out for the day with Midwest US SWUGN rep Dan Podzimek, and 2007 Group Leader of the Year Gerald Davis. Dan will be doing his
... ContinuedA Natural in Louisville
From start to finish, Paul McCrorey was in complete control of the Louisville SolidWorks User Group meeting Thursday evening. Hosted by Samtec (thanks Bryan Ray) in a really nice conference room, Paul started off the meeting by welcoming everyone, sharing
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