Madison Area SOLIDWORKS Users Group

SLUGME (The SOLIDWORKS Largest User Group Meeting Ever) has become one of the cornerstone yearly events for the SOLIDWORKS community. The premise of this event is to use our software tools to design something truly epic and then physically build the design live on the SOLIDWORKS YouTube Channel. This is an event that teaches thousands of viewers advanced design and building methods. RSVP for this event so you can stay up to date and make sure to set your reminder on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/qk7OLxVU4cQ?si=iGe73BX0Agl-rV2-" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Livestream here. </a>For the tenth installment of this legendary event, we’re going bigger and bolder than ever before.Join the live stream as our team uses state-of-the-art tools to model and build something totally prehistoric. From concept to creation, we’ll unleash an arsenal of modern fabrication methods — including 3D printing, CNC-cut foam molds, welding, advanced surface prep, and automotive-grade paintwork — to bring this BEAST to life.🔥 Don’t miss this one. It’s history in the making… literally.Check out some of our previous projects here.<ul><li><a href="https://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2021/08/slugme-through-the-years.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SLUGME Through the Years</a></li><li><a href="https://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2022/10/thats-a-wrap-slugme-7-recap.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SLUGME7 Recap</a></li><li><a href="https://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2023/10/slugme8-from-3d-to-reality.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SLUGME8 – From 3D to Reality</a></li><li><a class="" href="https://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2024/11/slugme9-recap.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SLUGME9 Recap</a></li></ul>

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SLUGME10 - The SOLIDWORKS Largest User Group Meeting Ever

Join MASWUG for a unique, one-of-a-kind event as we visit Vortex Optics in Barneveld! Vortex has graciously invited us to tour their facility, including an opportunity to trial their optics at their company shooting range!Jeff Setzer w/ GCS will be kicking off this event with a presentation titled: Speed Up Your SOLIDWORKS Experience! <ul><li>Abstract:&nbsp;In modern SOLIDWORKS, there are several ways to speed up your workflows through things like Context Menus, Breadcrumbs, Live Hotkeys inside of commands, Keyboard Shortcuts, Shortcut Toolbars, Mouse Gestures, and Custom Tabs. We’ll take a deep dive into all these techniques, discuss the pros and cons of each, and run through how to backup and share your customized setups. Even seasoned pros will learn a new trick or two in this session!</li></ul>Please note: this event will take place during work hours. If our typical evening meetings don’t fit your schedule, this is your chance to participate!Agenda:12:00PM - Arrival12:15-1:00PM - Lunch &amp; Networking1:00-2:00PM - "Speed Up Your SOLIDWORKS Experience!" presented by Jeff Setzer w/ GSC2:00PM-2:15PM - MASWUG prize drawings2:15PM-5:00PM - Campus Tour including a chance to use their optics on their shooting range!5:00PM - Event concludesDIRECTIONS AND PARKING: Vortex Optics 4 Vortex Drive Barneveld 53507Take the exit 58 ramp – go left (south) at the ramp stop sign, across the Hwy overpass, at the next stop sign proceed straight to Ernie Dr.&nbsp; Ernie Dr becomes Vortex Dr as the street curves left (East).&nbsp; You will see a directional sign, turn LEFT&nbsp;(north) to arrive at Edge.&nbsp; We will be meeting up with VortexWe will be parking and meeting up at the "Edge/Range" building<a href="https://vortexoptics.com/travel" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://vortexoptics.com/travel</a>To those that plan to utilize the range, you must sign the release form here: <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2F%2Fpowerforms.docusign.net%2Fea95fb69-83f3-4892-bdd4-f64e5da8ed50%3Fenv%3Dna4%26acct%3De2ce8e70-c39f-4207-b4d6-1885deec98b8%26accountId%3De2ce8e70-c39f-4207-b4d6-1885deec98b8__%3B!!E8E311y5vp_mvClEOGMDtp1VNl26uQ!z9n_Cec71Y99bl2r6XCCrP9oXCg5e4WPRxw3RGwH6u4I6RWhX7N0Mu9Vd7Xlvh-IIp5nrMqvCyp1T3uCDCuL25eHwA%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clucas.jones%40subzero.com%7C7ab771e099a841df268a08ddd8f26e98%7C1399eebfed214b2aa4b5edcd23e7f7a6%7C0%7C0%7C638905258266279989%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=g8b9vXI44%2BL8KoC0kcUDmy%2BWrlLANP6nQ1Yn4xdzLKA%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Range Release and Rules Form&nbsp;</a>

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In-Person Event - Vortex Optics

Join us for a special SOLIDWORKS event hosted at the Fitchburg Sub-Zero campus! (NOTE: This is not at the Bakke Center. See instructions at bottom)MASWUG will be hosting Marty Ohnemus from Knapheide Manufacturing on his first stop of a Wisconsin tour. Marty is the company Engineering System Administrator. He will be presenting about SOLIDWORKS PDM and the benefits it offers. SOLIDWORKS PDM (Product Data Management) is a secure data vault for managing design files and documentation. It helps engineering and manufacturing teams organize, control, and collaborate on product data across the product lifecycle. He will also be discussing how Knapheide has the most CSWE's in the world due to a robust certification program that he oversees. Come prepared w/ certification questions as well!This meeting will also include a DriveWorks presentation from Kevin Lancaster of GSC. DriveWorks is a powerful design automation and product configuration software that integrates with SOLIDWORKS. It allows users to automate the creation of parts, assemblies, and drawings based on rules and input parameters. This is especially useful for companies that produce "same but different" products—like cabinets, enclosures, or machinery that vary by size, features, or materials.Agenda3:45-4:05pm - Registration4:05-5:05pm - SOLIDWORKS PDM presented by Marty Ohnemus5:05-515pm - Grab Pizza and Drink5:15-6:15pm - DriveWorks presented by Kevin Lancaster615pm - Door Prize Drawings / NetworkingINSTRUCTIONS UPON ARRIVAL:The pin on Google maps for 2866 Bud's Drive is pointing right at the door that you will enter. (Note: this is a different location from the 2023 MASWUG event.)Enter through the lobby and register at reception desk. Instructions to room will be found here.

Join us for a special SOLIDWORKS event hosted at the Fitchburg Sub-Zero campus! (NOTE: This is not at the Bakke Center. ...

MASWUG In Person Meeting - Sub-Zero Group, Inc.

Welcome to IronSWUG 2025! Join along with our riders as they travel the Western United States, presenting at 5 different user group meetings in 5 days.To attend any of the 5 in-person events, visit [<a class="!text-viridian" href="http://ironswug.com/" rel="nofollow ugc" target="_blank">IronSWUG.com</a>] to find a location near you. If you aren't near one, R.S.V.P. <a href="https://www.ironswug.com/watch-online" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Click HERE to watch online</a>!<h2>WIN A FREE ZBook from <a href="https://www.hp.com/us-en/workstations/workstation-pcs.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HP</a>! - Join us for this full throttled adventure.</h2>***NOTE: IN-PERSON R.S.V.P.S WILL BE DONE ON THE LOCAL BEVY PAGE THAT CAN BE SEEN AT [<a class="!text-viridian" href="http://ironswug.com/" rel="nofollow ugc" target="_blank">IronSWUG.com</a>]***Use #ironswug25 for social media promotion and posts.Presentations: San Francisco, CA * XDesign on Your Phone (Can You Do It) - Adam Ebernickel * Holy SHIfT (How the Shift Key Makes You More Efficient) - Brad Meador Dixon, CA * Defeaturing My Designs (Why/How to Use Them)- Brad Meador * Did You Miss It (What's New / Tips &amp; Tricks You Might Have Missed) - Adam Ebernickel Fresno, CA * Mastering Metadata (Tab-tastic Templates From Manual Mayhem to Metadata Mastery) - Adam Ebernickel * Tips &amp; Tricks From The Road - Brad Meador Los Angeles, CA * Tanks Tips - Brad Meador * Learning From Mistakes (Best Practices) - Adam Ebernickel Las Vegas, NV * Customizable Control Panels (Work Smarter Not Harder w/ Stream Deck &amp; Touch Portal) - Adam Ebernickel * Performance for SOLIDWORKS (Hot Rodding Your PC) - Brad Meador

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