<h2 style="text-align: center;">The Merrimack Valley SOLIDWORKS User Group (MMVSWUG) provides quality SOLIDWORKS &amp; 3DX content, from the Northeast of Massachusetts to Southern New Hampshire. Click to join and we'll see you soon!</h2>

Merrimack Valley SOLIDWORKS User Group

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<p>Register here, then find the full agenda and session tracks at <a href="https://bostonswug.com/fest2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://bostonswug.com/fest2026/</a></p><p>Join us for an afternoon of celebration and learning at the BostonSWUG Summer Festival! Spend your day indulging in a free lunch on the green, engaging in exciting engineering challenges, and enjoying a variety of games. Following the outdoor fun, head over to the Executive Briefing Center for insightful technical presentations by our talented community members. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your SOLIDWORKS knowledge and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Don’t miss out – grab a friend and celebrate with us this summer!</p><p><strong>12:00 PM </strong>- Lunch, Networking, and Games on the Lawn</p><p><strong>1:45 PM </strong>- Welcome Remarks</p><p><strong>2:00 PM - Breakout Round 1</strong></p><ul><li><p>Practical AI for the Modern SolidWorks Designer</p></li><li><p>SOLIDWORKS Sketches: Techniques, Tricks &amp; Things You Missed</p></li><li><p>TriMech TBA</p></li></ul><p><strong>2:50 PM </strong>- Snack Break</p><p><strong>3:00 PM </strong>-  Breakout Round 2</p><ul><li><p>Consistency by Design: Best Practices for Regulated Environments</p></li><li><p>Managing SOLIDWORKS Data in the Cloud</p></li><li><p>Customize your own Pickleball Paddle in the Fab Lab</p></li></ul><p><strong>4:00 PM - </strong>AI in Engineering Panel Discussion <strong>- </strong></p><p><strong>5:00 PM - </strong>Cocktail Hour hosted by DS, with Raffle Prizes &amp; Closing Remarks</p><p><u>                                                                                                                                                                                                                    </u></p><p>Learn more about the breakout sessions, presenters, and panelists at <a href="https://bostonswug.com/fest2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://bostonswug.com/fest2026/</a></p>

Engineering community meets summer celebration at the BostonSWUG Summer Festival!

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BostonSWUG Summer Festival 2026

<h4>Summer SWUG Social at Dirigible Brewing in Littleton, MA</h4><h4>We had our Summer Social last year at Dirigible and it was a lot of fun so lets do it again 😎<br><br><br>First to present will be <a class="" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-noone-270a4120b/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Laura Noone, Mechanical Engineer</strong></a><strong> </strong>at <a class="" href="https://forgioneengineering.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Forgione Engineering, Lowell, MA</strong></a></h4><h4>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br><strong>Structural Design in SOLIDWORKS: Tools, Profiles, and Best Practices.</strong><br><br>This session focuses on building weldments and structural designs in SOLIDWORKS using multi-body parts and structural member tools. We will walk through how to set up models for more efficient workflows and collaboration in a real-time environment.</h4><h4>We will also cover best practices for creating clear, fabrication-ready drawings for structural designs, including common pitfalls to avoid and what shops actually need to see.  If you work with weldments or structures and want to improve both your modeling approach and your drawings, this session will provide practical, real-world tips you can apply right away.<br><br>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</h4><h4><br>The second presenter will be yours truly.  I’ve been working on a set of Tips &amp; Tricks that build on each other as I present them.  It’s conversational, informative, and fun.  I also plan to submit this presentation with fellow SWUG leader Brad “Tank” Meador for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2027.  Your support would be appreciated as I refine and tune it up to get it ready.<br></h4><h4><br>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</h4><h4><strong>Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed — SOLIDWORKS Tips &amp; Tricks for You!</strong></h4><h4>This session brings together a mix of tried-and-true techniques and newer ideas to help you get more out of SOLIDWORKS.  We’ll walk through powerful uses of tools like Delete Face and Move Face, share some surprisingly useful fillet strategies, and show how AI can level up your macro game.  It’s all about practical tips you can take back and start using immediately.</h4><h4>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</h4><h4><br>Show up early to grab a pint (or a water) and kick back to socialize and network.  Anthony's Coal Fired pizza will be on the menu for all to enjoy...SO GOOD!!!</h4>

Summer SWUG Social at Dirigible Brewing in Littleton, MA.  We had our Summer Social last year at Dirigible and it was a lot...

Summer SWUG Social at Dirigible Brewing in Littleton, MA

<h2>Attend Online</h2><p>Presentation link to be provided upon registration. Presentations to start at 7:00 pm EST. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Attend On-site</h2><p>Refer to Location</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><h2>About the Event</h2><p>Join us for "AI-Powered Design and the Connected Engineering Team," an engaging hybrid event designed for Engineers, Hardware Developers, and Startup Companies. This session brings together industry experts to explore how artificial intelligence and connected digital tools are transforming the way engineering teams design, collaborate, and deliver products to market.</p><p>Whether you are looking to streamline your CAD workflows, reduce costly design errors, or unlock the full potential of modern collaboration platforms, this event delivers practical insights and real-world strategies you can apply immediately. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how emerging technologies integrate with existing tools such as SOLIDWORKS, DraftSight, and PDM systems to drive measurable productivity gains.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Design &amp; Collaboration with 3DExperience</h3><p><strong>Joe Perera</strong>&nbsp; |&nbsp; Solutions Consultant, Applications, TriMech</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this presentation, Joe Perera will deliver a high-level overview of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. We’ll look at the platform's key advantages, including customizable dashboards and secure collaborative spaces. We’ll also review how the platform integrates with SOLIDWORKS and DraftSight. As well as having its own built-in apps, such as xDesign for parametric modeling and xShape for freeform design. To round things out, we’ll discuss productivity boosters such as 3DWhiteboard and Collaborative Tasks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Practical AI for the Modern SolidWorks Designer</h3><p><strong>Austin Etter</strong>&nbsp; |&nbsp; AI Software Consultant for CAD/PDM, Bananaz</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>Walk away with practical techniques that immediately reduce rework and improve design confidence.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2>Agenda</h2><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:30 PM EST – Event Opens</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7:00 PM EST – Presentations</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8:00 PM EST – Networking</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8:30 PM EST – Event Closes</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Register today — spaces are limited.</strong></p>

This session brings together industry experts to explore how artificial intelligence and connected digital tools are transforming the way engineering teams design, collaborate, and deliver products to market.

AI-Powered Design and the Connected Engineering Team

<p>Open discussion forum for PDM SWUG members activity using or looking at implementing SOLIDWORKS PDM. This session welcomes all questions, technical issues, and workflow challenges. Members are encouraged to bring specific topics they'd like to discuss, ask for peer support, and share solutions. Whether you're troubleshooting a problem or looking for best practices, this is the place to connect and help fellow users.</p>

Bring your SOLIDWORKS PDM questions and issues! This is an open forum where we discuss the software, help troubleshoot problems, and support each other in finding solutions.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Open Forum: Ask Questions, Solve Problems, Connect

<p>UMass Lowell - Lawrence Lin Maker Space</p><p>TBD on the details but check back soon.</p>

MMVSWUG goes back to school at the UMass Lowell Lawrence Lin Maker Space

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