If you’re interested in the content presented at 3DEXPERIENCE World but can’t attend in person, the Toronto-area SOLIDWORKS User Group is bringing part of that experience to the GTA. Join us for an in-person technical session featuring two expert speakers and two high-value presentations, including one that will also be presented at 3DEXPERIENCE World this February.

There will be a number of presentations, as well as snacks provided, all free of charge!  If you are interested in attending please contact:

Geoff Foulds and Roopinder Singh - TorontoSWUG@gmail.com   

Meeting Agenda

5:00pm – 6:00pm 

Light Dinner and Networking

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Ian Farquharson - CAD Systems Specialist, Christie Digital

Speaker Bio: Ian Farquharson is a CAD Systems Specialist at Christie Digital with extensive experience supporting complex product development environments. He specializes in establishing effective CAD standards, workflows, and data management practices to support scalable engineering teams.

Presentation Detail:

Title: Managing Materials and Coatings Using the Power of SOLIDWORKS

Session Description: Managing materials and coatings can be a major challenge in complex product development. In this session, Ian will share how Christie Digital successfully overcame these challenges by leveraging SOLIDWORKS tools and structured design rules.

Topics covered include:

• Design rules for materials and coatings

• Multi-body and multi-material part strategies

• Use of a custom coating macro feature

• Practical lessons learned from real-world implementation

This presentation provides unique insights into a critical but often overlooked area of the design process, and is the same talk Ian will be delivering at 3DEXPERIENCE World, giving attendees an opportunity to experience it locally first.      

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Baily Nemerofsky - Technical Expert, GoEngineer

Speaker Bio: Baily Nemerofsky is a SOLIDWORKS expert at GoEngineer with a strong focus on emerging technologies and workflow optimization. He helps engineering teams adopt new tools that improve productivity and design decision-making.

Presentation Detail:

Title: AI & Smart Tools in SOLIDWORKS: Present and Future

Session Description:
SOLIDWORKS has long included smart, assistive tools designed to streamline everyday engineering tasks. In this session, Baily will explore how these tools have evolved, and how new AI-driven capabilities are shaping the future of design.

Key topics include:

• Existing smart and assistive tools in SOLIDWORKS

• New AI-powered features that reduce repetitive work

• How AI enhances workflow efficiency and design decisions

• A look ahead at upcoming AI developments in SOLIDWORKS

This session offers a practical and forward-looking perspective on where SOLIDWORKS is headed.

8:00pm – 8:30pm

Open Discussion & Networking
Q&A with speakers and continued networking.