Join us for an engaging evening at the newly opened 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  SOLIDWORKS Tips & Tricks for Busy Engineers

When you’re working with SOLIDWORKS CAD, you may be wondering if there is a more efficient way to do things. SOLIDWORKS offers a ton of different ways to accomplish a task, as well as shortcuts that can significantly speed up your day-to-day. Instead of spending hours digging through menus to find what you need, uncover time-saving techniques you can start using right away.

· Learn modeling shortcuts and lesser-known tools to speed up part creation.

·  Discover best practices for building/managing assemblies.

·  Find time-saving techniques for creating/editing drawings.

·  And more!

Joe Perera, Solutions Consultant at TriMech Solutions

  7:15pm - 7:30pm Break & Networking

  7:30pm - 8:00pm Being a Maker at SOLIDWORKS 

In this presentation, you’ll hear about the latest maker offering from SOLIDWORKS — plus some awesome maker projects built by our own team. From a robot dinosaur costume designed for kids in wheelchairs to a Rubik’s Cube solver, a custom toddler couch, and more, see how engineering and imagination come together to make cool ideas real.

Yun Li – SOLIDWORKS Product Definition

8:00pm - 8:30pm Our Next Make - Projects from Professional Makers

Chinloo and Sal Lama bring a unique blend of innovation, insight, and passion to the SOLIDWORKS community—partners in both work and life—who bring over 20 years of experience helping shape SOLIDWORKS as part of the R&D team.

Today, they’re not just building SOLIDWORKS tools—they’re using them. As passionate makers, Chinloo and Sal have spent the past three years creating unique DIY projects that merge creativity with technical precision. Their journey has given them a fresh perspective on the tools they helped develop, now from the user’s side.

Sal, a mechanical engineer, is known for breaking down the complexity of 3D modeling and helping users of all levels unlock the full potential of SOLIDWORKS. Chinloo, also a mechanical engineer and an artist, brings a unique blend of function and aesthetics to her designs—offering a user experience that balances beauty with performance.

In their presentation, they’ll share practical insights, inspiring projects, and tips on how to make the most of SOLIDWORKS as creators and makers.

Chinloo Lama – User Experience Director, SOLIDWORKS
Sal Lama – Product Definition Director, SOLIDWORKS

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