Join us once again for a fun and educational evening at the MillForge Makerspace, where the Boston SOLIDWORKS User Group (BostonSWUG) hosts a special event tailored for makers and design enthusiasts.

Dive into insightful presentations by local SOLIDWORKS experts and passionate makers, discussing creative design techniques and real-world applications of SOLIDWORKS in maker projects. Network with fellow creators and seize the opportunity to win a free SOLIDWORKS Makers License in our exciting raffle!

Don’t miss out - reserve your spot now and be part of a vibrant community of innovators. Whether you are a seasoned designer or just curious about what SOLIDWORKS can do, this event is for you. Be sure to join us at MillForge for an evening of learning, sharing, and connecting. RSVP today and bring a friend to enjoy this collaborative and informative gathering!

Agenda:

5:30pm - 6:00pm Eat, mingle, network

6:00pm - 6:15pm Business and Introductions

6:15pm - 7:15pm  Beyond the Basics: Unlocking SOLIDWORKS' Lesser-Known Features

Jay Pinheiro, GoEngineer

  7:15pm - 7:30pm Break & Networking

  7:30pm - 8:30pm Presentation 2 TBA

 8:30pm - 9:00pm  Q&A, wrap-up, prize drawings, etc. 

Beyond the Basics: Unlocking SOLIDWORKS' Lesser-Known Features

Jay Pinheiro, GoEngineer

Most SOLIDWORKS users rely on familiar modeling features every day, but some powerful design tools often remain underutilized. In this session, we'll take a practical look at a number of advanced features that can dramatically expand your design capabilities and help solve complex modeling challenges.

• Texture — quickly create realistic geometric patterns

• Freeform — enables intuitive surface manipulation

• Deform — allows you to reshape geometry with remarkable flexibility

• Indent — can be used for creating mating geometry and manufacturing details

• Flex — bend, twist, taper, and stretch models without rebuilding features

• Slicing — prepare designs for visualization, analysis, additive manufacturing, and innovative design workflows