The guys and gals over at SolidWorks want to hear from you!
The SolidWorks event team is gearing up for SolidWorks World 2010. Next year's event will take place in Anaheim, California, and begins on January 31st, 2010.
One of the most important aspects in planning the event is selecting a keynote speaker. Last year Richard Branson was there, and past speakers have included Leonard Nimoy, the Mythbusters, the crew from Orange County Choppers and Steve Wozniak.
SolidWorks wants to hear from you! Who would you like to see as the keynote speaker next year?
Send your suggestions to Kerri Dunne at SolidWorks for consideration.
Visit Matthew West's SolidWorks Blog to see what other readers have suggested.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
SustainabilityXpress Updated from SolidWorks Labs
Understand and improve the environmental impact of your designs. Includes calculation of carbon footprint. Real-time feedback with Environmental Impact Dashboard, and handy find Similar Material tool.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
When determining the environmental impact of a product, LCA looks at everything that happens in the production, use, and final disposal of the product. This even includes all the transportation that occurs between the stages. Decisions on the material used, how it is manufactured, … can result in vastly different effects on the environment. SustainabilityXpress shows you these impacts and helps you to improve your design.
Environmental Dashboard
When evaluating all of these stages, four environmental impacts are measured.
Find Similar Material
Material selection is an important contributor to determining the environmental impact of a design. It is also important in all other aspects of design. That is why SustainabilityXpress includes Find Similar. It allows you to quickly and easily search the built-in material database for close alternatives to your current material. Even if you don’t do sustainable design, this is a handy utility for everyone.
Customizable Reports
Customizable report template allows you to instantly publish impressive reports that professionally communicate how you have reduced the environmental impact of your design.
Note: SustainabilityXpress is designed to work specifically with SolidWorks 2009.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
When determining the environmental impact of a product, LCA looks at everything that happens in the production, use, and final disposal of the product. This even includes all the transportation that occurs between the stages. Decisions on the material used, how it is manufactured, … can result in vastly different effects on the environment. SustainabilityXpress shows you these impacts and helps you to improve your design.
Environmental Dashboard
When evaluating all of these stages, four environmental impacts are measured.
- Carbon Footprint – production of greenhouse gasses
- Total Energy Consumed - self-explanatory
- Effect on Air - specifically the contributor to acid rain
- Effect on Water - which results in algae blooms in coastal waters
Find Similar Material
Material selection is an important contributor to determining the environmental impact of a design. It is also important in all other aspects of design. That is why SustainabilityXpress includes Find Similar. It allows you to quickly and easily search the built-in material database for close alternatives to your current material. Even if you don’t do sustainable design, this is a handy utility for everyone.
Customizable Reports
Customizable report template allows you to instantly publish impressive reports that professionally communicate how you have reduced the environmental impact of your design.
Note: SustainabilityXpress is designed to work specifically with SolidWorks 2009.
Monday, June 29, 2009
SWUGN Technical Summit - Columbus
The SolidWorks User Group Network Summit in Columbus, Ohio, is less than three weeks away! This event is sure to be a great venue for you to expand your SolidWorks skills and collaborate with fellow SolidWorks users from around the Buckeye state.
FREE ADMISSION - The User Group Network is offering free admission to presenters. Now's your chance to flex your SolidWorks muscles; simply put together a one-hour presentation on a SolidWorks topic and submit it. If you're interested, please contact Dave Bartholomew at dbarmew@earthlink.net or usergroups@solidworks.com.
SWUGN Technical Summit - Columbus, OH
July 21st, 2009
The SWUGN Technical Summit is a full-day training and networking event hosted by the SolidWorks User Group Network. The event will feature presentations by SolidWorks Program Managers and local SolidWorks experts. Two technical tracks will include sessions on general SolidWorks functionality and specialty sessions on topics such as PhotoWorks, Enterprise PDM and Simulation.
Cost to attend is $40 and includes sessions, meals and some great prize giveaways.
The SWUGN Technical Summit will be held at the Holiday Inn Downtown Capital Square. Space is limited so REGISTER NOW. For more information and online registration, click here.
FREE ADMISSION - The User Group Network is offering free admission to presenters. Now's your chance to flex your SolidWorks muscles; simply put together a one-hour presentation on a SolidWorks topic and submit it. If you're interested, please contact Dave Bartholomew at dbarmew@earthlink.net or usergroups@solidworks.com.
SWUGN Technical Summit - Columbus, OH
July 21st, 2009
The SWUGN Technical Summit is a full-day training and networking event hosted by the SolidWorks User Group Network. The event will feature presentations by SolidWorks Program Managers and local SolidWorks experts. Two technical tracks will include sessions on general SolidWorks functionality and specialty sessions on topics such as PhotoWorks, Enterprise PDM and Simulation.
Cost to attend is $40 and includes sessions, meals and some great prize giveaways.
The SWUGN Technical Summit will be held at the Holiday Inn Downtown Capital Square. Space is limited so REGISTER NOW. For more information and online registration, click here.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Free Training for Displaced Engineers through state of Indiana Grant
My company is an approved training center for the state of Indiana to offer comprehensive SolidWorks training and software to displaced engineers and designers.
I have had trouble getting in touch with the displaced worker community, so I am exhausting all my social media marketing options. I have made contacts at WorkForce One, but the message does not seem to be getting out.
We sell and support SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software. Displaced engineers and designers in Indiana are eligible to apply for a grant through the state to receive up to $5,000 to help them further their skill set and increase their knowledge in programs that fit their chosen or future career path.
If you know of anyone who could benefit from our software and training, at no cost to them, please let me know. Any assistance or suggestions in getting the word out to the unemployed mechanical design community would also be greatly appreciated.
Lisa Van Giesen
Marketing Manager
FISHER/UNITECH
800-816-8314, ext. 7129
lvangiesen@funtech.com
www.funtech.com
I have had trouble getting in touch with the displaced worker community, so I am exhausting all my social media marketing options. I have made contacts at WorkForce One, but the message does not seem to be getting out.
We sell and support SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software. Displaced engineers and designers in Indiana are eligible to apply for a grant through the state to receive up to $5,000 to help them further their skill set and increase their knowledge in programs that fit their chosen or future career path.
If you know of anyone who could benefit from our software and training, at no cost to them, please let me know. Any assistance or suggestions in getting the word out to the unemployed mechanical design community would also be greatly appreciated.
Lisa Van Giesen
Marketing Manager
FISHER/UNITECH
800-816-8314, ext. 7129
lvangiesen@funtech.com
www.funtech.com
Monday, June 22, 2009
ATK is Looking to Hire in Independence, MO
ATK, a premier aerospace and defense company with locations across the country, is recruiting for several positions for their Independence, MO facility. Below is a list of their highest priority engineering positions:
ID: 4873
Title: Principal Electrical Design Engineer
Overview: Looking for MSEEs/PhDEEs with optics/lasers expertise (any experience with non-destructive testing a huge bonus.) We're advancing the QA/QC function at the plant and this engineer will design, prototype and implement a testing process that allows us to gather and interpret a range of data without having to handle the product (live ammo.) Practical/applied experiences important, we need someone that has turned some wrenches, etc. - not just worked in the "theoretical world."
ID: 4868 and 4869
Title: Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Overview: Two positions, skill sets highly parallel. Looking for BSMEs/MSMEs with machine design experience in a manufacturing/production environment. These engineers will be responsible for leading the conceptualization and implementation process of mechanical design projects aimed to automate and streamline our high speed metal fabrication processes. Experience with integrated FEA/FEM and in-depth knowledge of either Pro/E or SolidWorks critical to success.
ID: 4461
Title: Project Manager IV, CAPEX
Overview: Looking for BSMEs/MSMEs with HVAC/compressed air experience and verifiable project management experience. This individual will play a key role in supporting production and utility infrastructure operations plant wide. Its essential that this person have the technical depth to guide teams of engineers and the project management skills to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously while navigating contraints related to scope, funding and timeline.
ID: 4310
Title: Facilities Engineer - Electrical
Overview: Looking for BSEEs/MSEEs with a broad base of electrical skills and knowledge of NEC/NPFA, PSM, etc. Diversity is likely a selling point - this position will expose you to electric, water, air, natural gas, HVAC, steam/steam distribution, etc. as you provide overall electrical engineer support to projects across the plant. While this is not a controls engineer position, candidates must know controls (Allen Bradley a huge plus.) Ideally, this person will bring experience working within a large industrial controls setting or with a municipality/public works/utility provider. Candidates must be able to adapt physical realities/requirements and logically develop solutions via technology.
Learn more about ATK's facility.
You may also contact ATK's recruiter directly:
Brian White
Sr. Recruiter
bryan.white@atk.com
512-904-1009
512-203-5517 cell
ID: 4873
Title: Principal Electrical Design Engineer
Overview: Looking for MSEEs/PhDEEs with optics/lasers expertise (any experience with non-destructive testing a huge bonus.) We're advancing the QA/QC function at the plant and this engineer will design, prototype and implement a testing process that allows us to gather and interpret a range of data without having to handle the product (live ammo.) Practical/applied experiences important, we need someone that has turned some wrenches, etc. - not just worked in the "theoretical world."
ID: 4868 and 4869
Title: Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Overview: Two positions, skill sets highly parallel. Looking for BSMEs/MSMEs with machine design experience in a manufacturing/production environment. These engineers will be responsible for leading the conceptualization and implementation process of mechanical design projects aimed to automate and streamline our high speed metal fabrication processes. Experience with integrated FEA/FEM and in-depth knowledge of either Pro/E or SolidWorks critical to success.
ID: 4461
Title: Project Manager IV, CAPEX
Overview: Looking for BSMEs/MSMEs with HVAC/compressed air experience and verifiable project management experience. This individual will play a key role in supporting production and utility infrastructure operations plant wide. Its essential that this person have the technical depth to guide teams of engineers and the project management skills to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously while navigating contraints related to scope, funding and timeline.
ID: 4310
Title: Facilities Engineer - Electrical
Overview: Looking for BSEEs/MSEEs with a broad base of electrical skills and knowledge of NEC/NPFA, PSM, etc. Diversity is likely a selling point - this position will expose you to electric, water, air, natural gas, HVAC, steam/steam distribution, etc. as you provide overall electrical engineer support to projects across the plant. While this is not a controls engineer position, candidates must know controls (Allen Bradley a huge plus.) Ideally, this person will bring experience working within a large industrial controls setting or with a municipality/public works/utility provider. Candidates must be able to adapt physical realities/requirements and logically develop solutions via technology.
Learn more about ATK's facility.
You may also contact ATK's recruiter directly:
Brian White
Sr. Recruiter
bryan.white@atk.com
512-904-1009
512-203-5517 cell
Kansas City SolidWorks User Group Meeting Announced
Join Wayne Tiffany and the rest of the Kansas City gang on July 7th at Automatic Systems.
Date: Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Place: Automatic Systems, Inc., 9230 E. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816-356-0660
Main Topic: Effective Use of the Hole Wizard
Guest Speaker: Brian Lindahl, President St. Croix Valley SolidWorks User Group, CSWA Provider at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, New Richmond, WI
Location: Go to www.mapquest.com and enter ASI's address. In general, ASI is down the hill from the stadiums at 47th St. & Raytown Rd.
Date: Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Place: Automatic Systems, Inc., 9230 E. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816-356-0660
Main Topic: Effective Use of the Hole Wizard
Guest Speaker: Brian Lindahl, President St. Croix Valley SolidWorks User Group, CSWA Provider at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, New Richmond, WI
- Add functionality to the Hole Wizard,Encourage standardization of Hole Wizard features for more consistent designs
- Exposure to "Configure Data" dialog and the Tables behind the data, manufacturing tolerances added to hole sizes for recessed fastener types
- Learn how to quickly populate Hole Wizard (HW) settings using Favorites
- Attendees will explore HW options settings, adding new standards, hole sizes and hole types, navigating the Toolbox database to customize HW data, and creating optimum hole patterns in HW
Location: Go to www.mapquest.com and enter ASI's address. In general, ASI is down the hill from the stadiums at 47th St. & Raytown Rd.
SolidWorks Sustainability Sneak Peek
A beta version of SolidWorks Sustainability Xpress, the product announced at SolidWorks World earlier this year under the code name "Sage", will be available for download on the SolidWorks Labs site.
If you want to get up to speed with the product quickly, watch this video with Director of Product Innovation, Rick Chin.
If you want to get up to speed with the product quickly, watch this video with Director of Product Innovation, Rick Chin.
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