SWUGN
20 Years: The Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power User Group
Recently, the Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power User Group (SASPUG) celebrated its twentieth anniversary. You read it correctly…20 years of meetings have been held in the Great Northwest educating, connecting, and inspiring users from all over the region. For our latest guest
... ContinuedSWUGN Group Leader Spotlight – Cory Derico
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
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Xdesign Spring Meeting Tour
Executive tours of SOLIDWORKS User Group meetings aren’t a new thing. I remember the first time I heard such a thing as a user group leader – I was blown away. You mean I can just ASK the CEO to swing
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS World 2016: The Adventures of Flat Bradley
Our next guest blogger is Bacon Brotherhood co-founder and Western Massachusetts SOLIDWORKS User Group Leader, John Matrishon. John’s the kind of guy who will get up much earlier than he needs to so he can join you for breakfast and hang
... ContinuedGet Glass: The SOLIDWORKS User Group Network Awards
Today’s post comes from a guest blogger friend of mine who does a fantastic job of introducing himself. I’ll let Dave jump right in! Enjoy! Husband, Mechanical Engineer, User Group Leader, Brewery Ambassador, Live Music Junkie, Get Glass hopeful. My
... ContinuedSWUGN Group Leader Spotlight – Chris Scarlett
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
... ContinuedNetworking at SWW16: The Not-So-Traditional Methods
When we ask people why they come to SOLIDWORKS World, one of the top answers is networking. It’s definitely my favorite part. Seeing old friends and making new ones is why I do this. I love hearing what you’ve been up
... ContinuedWhat I learned in the Great Northwest
I recently had the chance to visit a few user groups in the Great Northwest, and I am still floored by how amazing this trip was. I talked about all of the possible drawing views in SOLIDWORKS, beginning in Portland,
... ContinuedHow to Make Friends and Get Certified This Summer, For Free
As a SOLIDWORKS user, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (or SWUGN for short). Many of you attend meetings, go to your local user group events, or have even started your own group! (Well
... ContinuedThe SOLIDWORKS User Group Network at SOLIDWORKS World 2015
SOLIDWORKS World is sometimes called “the biggest SOLIDWORKS User Group Meeting of the Year”, and you’ll get no argument from me. Nor would the 100 or so SOLIDWORKS User Group leaders and officers that attend yearly disagree. SOLIDWORKS World is
... ContinuedQ&A with Richard Doyle: How you can benefit from SWUGN
Since 1999, the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN) has been bringing SOLIDWORKS users together to learn from their individual experiences. SWUGN provides an invaluable opportunity to network with peers and partners to elevate your professional development and help your company
... ContinuedCatching up on SWUGN News
There’s plenty of action in the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network these days. Here are some highlights: SWUGN Committee News We have a new SWUGN representative for the Southern US. Lynnette Sabatka has served on the committee for several years now,
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014: Tuesday General Session Recap
The second general session of SolidWorks World 2014 was all about the user community and customers. This past year, we had 14 new chapters for the SolidWorks User Group Network and over 800 people attending the SWUGN Summit events (they’re like
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 Session – Will it Blend?
It’s not easy to be selected as a first-time presenter at SolidWorks World. The initial abstract is very important, and must convey the intent of the session clearly. The topic must be current and highly relevant, and it helps a
... ContinuedNTSUG Members See Some Magic
I was invited by Christie Buresh of the North Texas Solidworks User Group to show off a few of the new “delighters” in SolidWorks 2014 this week, and the group members and I had a lot of fun with it. The best
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