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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CSUG - Chicago SOLIDWORKS User Group

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 5pm CT

We are planning a CSUG meeting for Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 5pm to 8:30pm at the DES PLAINES Campus of Oakton College, in ROOM 1610. The address is 1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines, Illinois 60016. 

We will start with a short business meeting followed by the presentation.

 

AGENDA:

5:00-5:30PM     Sign-in and networking.

5:30PM                Food served.  Pizza & soft drinks.

5:30-6:00PM     Short business meeting during pizza time.

6:00-6:30PM     VAR & Partner Spotlight – T.B.D.

6:30-8:00PM     Presentation – Ed Eaton & Mark Termion

8:00-8:30PM     Q&A, Door Prize Drawing.

8:30PM                Meeting adjourned.

 

VAR & Partner Spotlight:

CATI – GoEngineer

Graphics Systems Corp. – GSC (An Ellison Technologies Company)

 

Presentation:

When was the last time you updated your SOLIDWORKS document templates?

Ed Eaton  |  DiMonte Group Inc.

Mark Termion  |  DiMonte Group

 

Ed has presented at SOLIDWORKS World and User Group meetings several times, always entertaining and educational.

 

There have been a lot of improvements and neat features added to document templates over the years.  After you first set up your templates it’s easy to forget about them – that’s the great thing about document templates for Parts, Assemblies, and Drawings.  But it also means that it’s on us to revisit them every few years to be sure we aren’t missing out on anything that could help us work better in SOLIDWORKS. In addition to the obvious document properties, during this presentation we’ll be talking about things in the feature tree, in configuration properties, in lights, etc. that are also part of the templates that will make us more productive and prevent errors.  We’ll also be opening the floor for everybody to share what they have in their templates that they can’t live without!

 

We feel that this is an especially appropriate subject for our 25th Anniversary. This is the type of stuff we did at the beginning of CSUG, where we were all just trying to figure stuff out and share what we learned. 25 years later and we’re still learning.

 

We will have the usual pizza and soft drinks for refreshments, along with a door prize drawing (if we have prizes to give away). The meeting should adjourn around 8:30pm.

 

No RSVP necessary.



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CEDAR RAPIDS SOLIDWORKS USER GROUP

Wednesday, Sept 27, 2023 4pm CT

Our SolidWorks User Group Meet and Greet is an opportunity for professionals, hobbyists, and students to come together, network, and share their experiences, knowledge, and insights in a collaborative and friendly environment.

This will be a great time for everyone to meet the other users in a fun friendly environment. We will have some Solidworks Swag to give away as door prizes and will have some appetizers. We will meet at Parlor City in Cedar Rapids. I hope to see you all there.


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KCSWUG - KANSAS CITY SOLIDWORKS USER GROUP

Tuesday, Sept 12, 2023 6:00pm CT

Join us at MRIGlobal North Kansas City facility for a night of food, networking and of course a GREAT SolidWorks presentation.

Food: BBQ

Agenda: Drew Tucker will be presenting Simulation Tools

6:00 - 6:45 PM Sign-in, Food and Networking

7:00PM - 7:45 PM Presentation

8:00PM - 8:45 PM Presentation

8:45PM - 9:00PM Raffle, Wrap-up & mingling

Please RSVP so we can plan to have enough food.

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Tucson SolidWorks User Group

Wednesday, Sept 13, 2023 5:00pm MT

We're looking forward to hosting our third meeting of 2023. Please come join us to gain knowledge, eat, and socialize!

Our meeting will consist of a highly informative “Double Header” presentation on-site, conducted by GoEngineer.

  1. They will present on Rendering using SolidWorks’ PhotoView 360 (add-in included in Professional+)
  2. They will present on FEA (I.e., Finite Element Analysis) using SolidWorks’ Simulation (add-in stand-alone).

Invitation is open to all who use SolidWorks at work, in school, or for hobby. We also invite those who don't use it, but are interested in meeting to discuss the software and its real-world application.

Please RSVP, so we can anticipate headcount for food and give-a-ways. We plan to order BBQ!!

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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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