San Diego Here I Come
I know it’s still a few days ’til SolidWorks World officially starts, but my schedule is non-stop starting now. I’m off to Dallas for the North Texas SolidWorks User Group this evening, and a long drive home before my 8:00am
... ContinuedLooking for SolidWorks World News?
If you’re not packing for San Diego yet, chances are you aren’t going to SolidWorks World this year. You can still see and hear a lot of what’s happening at the conference by checking out these SolidWorks blogs. SolidWorks bloggers
... ContinuedMike Puckett Speaks About SolidWorks World
Mike Puckett, User Group leader and blogger, stars in the latest from the SolidWorks World podcast series. He sounds a little excited.
... ContinuedDon't Read 3D CAD News Blog
One of my favorite moments during each SolidWorks World conference is when the special guest shows up on stage. The guys from Mythbusters, OCC, Leonard Nimoy – all of them were total surprises to me and it was a thrill
... ContinuedYour Boss Should Listen to This
You’ve sent the SolidWorks World agenda link, maybe even the Boss’s Justification email, but still no luck getting the approval to attend. Here’s one more tool, and it might just make the difference. Listen to Jeff Mirisola’s former manager Bob
... ContinuedTen Years and Counting
SolidWorks World 2008 will mark my tenth SolidWorks World Conference. I wasn’t always a SolidWorks employee, I enjoyed several conferences as a SolidWorks User and SWUGN Committee member. The only other person I know (outside of SolidWorks Corporation) to have
... ContinuedA Terrific Year for SolidWorks User Groups
2007 was a great year for SolidWorks User Groups, with a total of 20 new groups joining the SolidWorks User Group Network (SWUGN). From small towns (North Augusta, SC) to large metro areas (Tampa, FL), new groups popped up at
... ContinuedStarting the New Year Right
I’ve often mentioned that my favorite part of the job is attending user group meetings and other user events. I’ll be kicking off the New Year in style beginning with the Central Florida SolidWorks User Group meeting on January 9th
... ContinuedUser Group Members are CSWA's
The SolidWorks User Group Network has been running a CSWA promotion since the on-line test went live. In all, over 130 user group members have participated, with a passing rate of nearly 65%. Congratulations to the Eastern Iowa SolidWorks User
... ContinuedSolidWorks World All-Stars – Help Complete the List
Mike Puckett has been running down his top 20 reasons to attend SolidWorks World. Today’s reason (number 7) has to do with who’s-who at SolidWorks World, and he’s got quite a list of presenters and attendees for you to meet.
... ContinuedKerri and Liz Keep Secrets
In the latest SolidWorks World podcast, Kerri Dunne and Liz Hamlin provide a lot of information about the upcoming conference – but don’t divulge any secrets. If you listen closely, you can pick up one little tidbit about the Tuesday
... ContinuedSolidWorks World Turns Ten
It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since we all gathered in Palm Springs for the first SolidWorks World. I remember the tiki torches at the welcome reception, Stan Sweet hyperventilating, meeting Josh Mings, Jon Hirschtick, and Bob
... ContinuedSolidWorks World Podcasts are Back!!
Jeff Ray starts off the SolidWorks World 2008 podcast series.
... ContinuedIs Anybody Goin' to San Antone?
The San Antonio SolidWorks User Group (SASUG) meets tonight in Schertz – just north of San Antonio Texas. I really enjoy visiting this group, which spun off from the Central Texas group back in 2003. The group members are very
... ContinuedA SolidWorks Christmas Present(s)
Although my German is virtually non-existent, I was able to discern that Stefan Berlitz and Ralf Tide have created an advent calendar for SolidWorks users (thanks Babel Fish). Each day leading up to Christmas will offer a surprise in the
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