Hi All,Time to brush off the snow and cold after one of the harshest winters we’ve had in years!For our first meeting of 2026, we’re kicking things off with Oboe Woo, Senior Product Portfolio Manager at Dassault Systèmes, who will introduce a powerful new tool on the 3DX Platform called Product Communicator. In his words...************************************Inform, inspire, and interact with your audience using 3D magic - Human cognition processes visuals much faster, such as images and videos, than encoded content, such as texts. No wonder short form videos are so popular these days. This is also why internet content has quickly evolved from texts to audios, images, and videos. Wouldn't it be cool to use 3D to create stunning images and videos? Even better, how about repurposing 3D for communications to inform, inspire, and interact with your audience, such as co-workers, dealers, partners, clients? Join us and see what 3D can do for you by using the Product Communicator software on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. ***********************************Closing out our meeting will be Matthew Guy, founder of Niche3D LLC, who will be sharing insights from his 3DEXPERIENCE World presentation, DfAM Tips and Tricks: How to Design for the Additive Manufacturing Process. He describes his session as...**********************************DfAM Tips and Tricks: How to Design for the Additive Manufacturing Process - Designing for additive manufacturing requires more than just creating a 3D model; it demands an understanding of the unique constraints and opportunities of the 3D printing process. This session provides practical tips, tricks, and best practices for designing parts optimized for additive manufacturing, from initial concept to final print. Attendees will learn how to address challenges such as overhangs, supports, wall thicknesses, tolerances, and material selection, while leveraging SOLIDWORKS tools to streamline the design process. With real-world examples Matt will demonstrate how thoughtful design choices can reduce print failures, enhance part strength and functionality, and minimize post-processing requirements. Participants should leave with a playbook on how to make their designs more efficient, cost-effective, and production-ready, empowering them to harness the full potential of additive manufacturing in both prototyping and end-use applications.*********************************Here’s hoping the weather cooperates soon so we can finally start looking forward to warmer and sunnier days! To find 200 Innovate Way, plug the address at the bottom of this page into your GPS tool of choice. When you get to the parking lot, look for the giant 200 on the front of the building. That entrance will take you to the front lobby. Then take a hard right which will lead you down a hallway to the meeting room. See you soon!Ed~