Please RSVP and join us in-person for the next MVSWUG meeting. We will be meeting at the AMTAC (Advanced Manufacturing Technology Adoption Center), which is part of the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI). It's located in the basement of Daniel J. Curran Place at UDRI's main office (former HQ of NCR) across from Carillon Historical Park. Please be on time to ensure that someone is available to let you into the building.
IMPORTANT: Please arrive on time to ensure building access. Park in VISITOR PARKING on the RIGHT side of the building and look for someone with badge access to greet you at the main (front lobby) entrance between 5:45-6:00 pm. After 6pm, doors will be locked and lobby unattended.

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Agenda:
Monday, April 13, 2026

5:45 – 6:00 Registration & Networking

6:00 – 6:30 Dinner

6:30 – 7:45 Presentation(s)

7:45 – 8:00 Prizes and Wrap-up

Double-feature presentations:
"Practical AI for the Modern SolidWorks Designer?" led by Dawn Fehl

This session covers practical AI and modern workflows that help designers move faster, catch more issues early, and reduce costly rework. We'll walk through real-world applications including DFM checks, 3D cost reduction analysis, intelligent drawing review checklists, asynchronous 2D/3D design reviews, and visual 2d/3d comparison for design change validation.
Walk away with practical techniques that immediately reduce rework and improve design confidence.

Presenter bio: Dawn Fehl is an AI Software Consultant at bananaz and a longtime supporter of the SOLIDWORKS community. After more than a decade in the reseller channel helping engineers improve CAD workflows, she now helps product teams eliminate time consuming design work using AI powered automation.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dawn-fehl-ky
Company: bananaz.ai 🍌

"What Does 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud Services Mean To Me?" led by Randy Simmons

By now you've surely heard of 3DEXPERIENCE "Cloud Services", but what does that even mean? What can you do with it? Is it only for Data Management?
This presentation will explain what companies can do with the "Cloud Services" package that is now included with SolidWorks. You'll learn about some of the simple things you can use it for (like Share & Markup) as well as how deep it can really go (into full blown PDM/PLM) if you need it to.

Presenter bio: Randy Simmons has over 29 years in the CAD/CAM industry working for several leading companies. He is a Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert that has been demoing, implementing, and training people in SOLIDWORKS for the last 25 years. Prior to working in the CAD/CAM industry, Randy worked for a company that designed high-speed gearboxes.
Company: goengineer.com
NOTE: Randy has been supporting MVSWUG for nearly 20 years! Please join us and show him some love! ♥️

Please RSVP to help ensure we prepare enough food, and plan to join us on the 13th of April!

Josh Mayes, CSWE, CPAP
MVSWUG Co-leader
SOLIDWORKS Champion

Isaac Bear, CSWP
MVSWUG Co-leader