SOLIDWORKS USER GROUPS

Network and Educate with Other SOLIDWORKS Users

 

SOLIDWORKS User Groups are a valuable resource to all members of the SOLIDWORKS community

  • Learn more about SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS related products.
  • Better educate yourself on how SOLIDWORKS can be used.
  • Network with your peers.
  • Share experiences and technical presentations to help provide you and your company with valuable, real-world techniques and methodologies.
  • Give-away’s, food, and refreshments usually provided for each meeting.

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NorthEast Ohio SolidWorks User Group

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 5:30pm ET

NEOSWUG Annual Cookout

It's time to fire up the grills again! This years NEOSWUG Summer Cookout will take place on Wednesday, May 31st from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Brushwood Lodge (4955 Townsend Rd · Richfield, OH) in the Furnace Run area of the Summit Metro Parks. As always, we ask that those who will be attending bring some type of picnic food (side dishes, desserts) to share with the group. We will be providing the burgers, brats, and hot dogs with all the condiments as well as water and soft drinks.

We will be joined by Dan Wagner, Manager – SOLIDWORKS User Group Network, and Matthew Clegg, 3DExperience Works Community and User Advocacy Manager. These 2 gentleman will be traveling a long way to be with us for the evening, and we are looking forward to introducing them to the NEOSWUG Community and showing them what we are all about!

Our Presentations for the evening will be courtesy of 2 of our finest from the GoEngineer Team, both whom have presented at 3DExperience World on multiple occasions:

ROBERT WARREN, Elite AE | Product Strategy Manager - Simulation
Title**: SOLIDWORKS Simulation: A Discretization on Meshing**

Description: This SOLIDWORKS Simulation Mesh refresher covers three main topics. We'll look at the three main forms of geometry: Bulky, Thin, and Beam, and discuss the best mesh element for each. Through demonstrations of each mesh type, we will understand the effect of Draft Quality vs High Quality meshes, and why Convergence is a must for your mesh.

RYAN FIELD, Elite AE | Sr. Application Engineer
Title: Aye, Aye, Matey: A Beginner's Guide to Advanced Mating

Description: In this session, utilizing pirate-themed models, we will look at several ways to more efficiently add mates; utilizing quick mates, smart mates, and mate references. We will also look at some other tools to help navigate and manage mates. We will then examine some of the more advanced mates, including Profile Center and Width mates. We will conclude by reviewing some of the advanced mating tools, including the Mate Controller and Magnetic Mates.

On top of the special guests, and top notch presentations, we also have a box of SOLIDWORKS SWAG to give away, a $25 digital gift card, and one lucky individual will walk away with a free 1 year subscription to the 3DExperience SOLIDWORKS for Makers edition!

So come on out and join us on Wednesday, May 31st from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in a beautiful location for some great food, networking, informative presentations, and a chance to walk away with some SOLIDWORKS SWAG!


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IronSWUG 2023

Mon, June 19, 2023 10:30am ET

Welcome to IronSWUG 2023! Join along with our riders as they travel the Northeast United States presenting at 6 different user group meetings in 5 days. There will be a live event with food, in-person networking, live presenters, and killer door prizes including certification codes to up your game.

Live in-person event. #ironswug23

10:30-11:00: Networking - Food
11:00-12:00: 3D Printing in Industry (Not Just for Makers Anymore) - Brad "Tank" Meador
12:00-1:00: Basics 101 (Fine Tuning the Fundamentals) - Adam Ebernickel
1:00-1:30: Wrap up & Door Prize

Can't attend this meeting or any of the 5 other in-person meetings? We have you covered with a live stream of each one!

To attend any of the 6 in-person events visit IronSWUG.com to find a location near you. If you aren't near one, R.S.V.P. (IronSWUG.com Watch Online) to attend online.

***NOTE: ONLY R.S.V.P. HERE IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND LOCALLY! ALL OTHERS R.S.V.P.S WILL BE DONE AT THE OTHER LOCAL MEETUPS OR IronSWUG.com IF ATTENDING ONLINE.***

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SAN DIEGO SOLIDWORKS USER GROUP

Wed, May 10, 2023 6:30pm PT

The San Diego Solid Works User Group is back!

Meeting will be held at the GoEngineer office: 4499 Ruffin Rd #100, San Diego 92123
#100 is the main GoEngineer office, We will be in the room above the main office on the floor above - Seminar Room

We will have Pizza. To help plan on how much we need, please RSVP HERE

We will be having 2 presentations.

Robert ONeill of ONeill Design will be talking about the news.
Looking for what topics are of interest for future meetings.
How often shall we have future meetings? Bi monthly, quarterly, …

The featured feature is yet to be defined. (Featured Feature is a quick example of a single feature)

The feature presentation is whats new in SW 2023, presented by
Brandon McGoey has been a SOLIDWORKS Application Engineer at GoEngineer for about 10 months now. He comes from a background in education and had previously worked as an Instructional Designer for San Diego State University. Currently, Brandon spends his time teaching the SOLIDOWORKS Essentials and Advanced classes for GoEngineer. In his spare time, Brandon enjoys making his own 3D Printed projects.


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WMLSWUG - WEST MICHIGAN LAKESHORE SWOLIDWORKS USER GROUP

Thu, May 11, 2023 5pm ET
Please join us at our next meeting!

  • 5:00-5:45pm - Dinner and Networking
  • 5:45-6:00pm - Announcements
  • 6:00-7:15pm - Session 1
    1. Sheet Metal: Design 101 (Part 1)
      1. Instructor: Bryan Devan (Fogg Filler Co)
      2. This two part basic level session covers the overall design considerations related to sheet metal, including practical limitations, design guidelines, and design for manufacturing.  Picks and clicks in SOLIDWORKS as well as behind the scenes looks at how sheet metal is manufactured will help educate the attendees on this powerful manufacturing method.
    2. It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's 3DEXPERIENCE
      1. Instructor: Matt Fontana (SWYFT Solutions)
      2. From a distance, it can be hard to determine what 3DEXPERIENCE really is, and even if you do have an idea of what the platform is, it can be easy to get lost at first. This session will walk through an overview of what the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is, the general layout and navigation when getting started, and how it connects to the tools you know and love, like SOLIDWORKS! The power of the platform only continues to grow, so this session will also make sure to cover some examples of its use cases and how it can benefit you!
    3. Non-traditional Uses Of SOLIDWORKS Weldments
      1. Instructor: Jeremy Regnerus (Tesla)
      2. This intermediate level session covers the non-traditional uses of the SOLIDWORKS weldment tools.  From home remodel projects to wood product design come learn how the weldment tool is one of the most powerful feature sets in SOLIDWORKS.
    4. Surfacing: Fixing and Using Imported Geometry (Part 1)
      1. Instructor: Shawn Wolters (AroMech)
      2. This two part intermediate level session will help users navigate the challenges of importing and using surface geometry.  Many companies must deal with using geometry they didn't create as a reference, purchased item, or for machine design purposes.  This course will focus on how to best clean up and use this imported surface geometry quickly and efficiently.
    5. Configurations In Machine Design
      1. Instructor: Darin Grosser (GoEngineer)
      2. Configurations, love them or hate them are one of the most powerful features in SOLIDWORKS.  Good use of them is the key to their success.  This intermediate level session will cover the best practices and challenges associated with configurations in machine design.
    6. Building an Effective PDM Workflow
      1. Instructor: Chris Miller (Hawkridge Systems)
      2. This advanced level session will cover the considerations and capabilities of building an affective and efficient PDM workflow.  The workflow is the basis of how users interact with PDM and is an excellent tool for team and department processes.
  • 7:15-7:45pm - Dessert and Networking
  • 7:45-8:30pm - Session 2
    1. SOLIDWORKS Customizations Everyone Should Know
      1. Instructor: Chris Miller (Hawkridge Systems)
      2. SOLIDWORKS has many ways it can be customized, from keyboard shortcuts, to mouse gestures, there infinite ways to set it up to work for you.  This session will cover the different customization options available to you in this dive under the hood of SOLIDWORKS.
    2. Sheet Metal: Manufacturing 101 (Part 2)
      1. Instructor: Bryan Devan (Fogg Filler Co)
      2. This two part basic level session covers the overall design considerations related to sheet metal, including practical limitations, design guidelines, and design for manufacturing.  Picks and clicks in SOLIDWORKS as well as behind the scenes looks at how sheet metal is manufactured will help educate the attendees on this powerful manufacturing method.
    3. Surfacing: Fixing Imported Geometry (Part 2)
      1. Instructor: Shawn Wolters (AroMech)
      2. This two part intermediate level session will help users navigate the challenges of importing and using surface geometry.  Many companies must deal with using geometry they didn't create as a reference, purchased item, or for machine design purposes.  This course will focus on how to best clean up and use this imported surface geometry quickly and efficiently.
    4. Assembly Techniques & SOLIDWORKS Performance Impacts
      1. Instructor: Ryan Cole (GoEngineer)
      2. How users assemble, mate, and construct their assemblies can have drastic consequences on the performance of that model later, this session will take users through the best practices for best performance.
    5. SOLIDWORKS Electrical
      1. Instructor: Cheri Guntzviller (GoEngineer)
  • 8:30pm - Closing Remarks, Prizes, End
We are excited to see you there!

LOCATION
User Group Name
Leader
Alabama
Birmingham, AL Central Alabama SWUG Joel Gilbert
Huntsville, AL North Alabama SWUG Ricky Jordan   or   Brian McElyea
Arizona
Tucson, AZ Tucson SOLIDWORKS User Group Bill Schoening   or   Neil Mills
California
Bakersfield, CA Kern County SWUG Mathew Stevenson
Fountain Valley, CA Orange County SWUG Gabriel Corbett
Fresno, CA Fresno SWUG Jose Saldana
Mountain View, CA California Tech Hub SWUG Edward Gilbert
Oakland, CA Laney College SWUG Elise Moss
Sacramento, CA Sacramento SWUG Tom Davis
San Diego, CA San Diego SWUG Phil Sluder
Sunnnyvale, CA Silicon Valley SWUG Brian Titus
West Covina, CA Mount San Antonio SWUG Rhiannon Britney
Florida
Panama City Beach, FL Panama City Beach SWUG Kendra Wardlow
Idaho
Boise, ID Treasure Valley SolidWorks User Group Ryan Okelberry, P.E.   or   Blake Young
Indiana
Elkhart, IN Northern Indiana SOLIDWORKS User Group Peggy Frantz   or   Dennis Ralston
Indianapolis, IN Central Indiana SOLIDWORKS User Group Michael Bridges   or   Bill Fletcher
Kansas
Wichita, KS South Central Kansas SOLIDWORKS User Group Eric Spurgeon
Louisiana
Lafayette, LA Lafayette SWUG Steve Andrepont
New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA New Orleans/Baton Rouge SWUG Bobby Moore or Joe Rowsey
Michigan
Holland, MI West Michigan Lakeshore SOLIDWORKS User Group Jake Vlietstra   or   Michael Falik
Monroe, MI Southeast Michigan/Northwest Ohio SOLIDWORKS User Group Dean R. Kerste, Ph.D., CSWE   or   Mike Reaume
Rochester Hills, MI Eastern Michigan SOLIDWORKS User Group Dan Bovinich
Oklahoma
Duncan, OK Red River SWUG Lee Brown
Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City SWUG John Watkins
Tulsa, OK Tulsa SWUG Patrick O’Hern
Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga SWUG Nicole Walden
Nashville, TN Music City SWUG Rudy Ottway
Texas
Austin, TX Central Texas SWUG Steve Calvert
Corpus Christi, TX Corpus Christi SWUG Shane Vest
Houston, TX Houston SWUG Joe Lance or Lanny Kwan
Richardson, TX North Texas SWUG Thomas Allsup
San Antonio, TX San Antonio SWUG James Lowery
Utah
Salt Lake City, UT Northern Utah SWUG Chad Clarke

 

 

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