Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power Users Group

User Group Leader/Retired CAD & PDM Administrator

<p>Join us for the 30th anniversary celebration of the Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power Users Group, the first SOLIDWORKS User Group! This milestone event is not just a celebration of three decades of shared knowledge, but also a chance for you to connect with fellow SOLIDWORKS enthusiasts, share experiences, and be inspired by the innovations that have shaped our journey. Whether you're a veteran user, launching a new startup, or new to the world of SOLIDWORKS, this is an opportunity to discover new ideas and rekindle your passion.  </p><p>This is the very first SOLIDWORKS User Group to hit 30 years and we are so excited to celebrate with the entire community. </p><p>This event is <u>totally free</u> and will also be livestreamed on Zoom. </p><h3>What to Expect</h3><ul><li><p>🎉 <strong>Celebrate 30 Years of Community</strong> — honoring the world’s first SOLIDWORKS User Group and the people who built it</p></li><li><p>💡 <strong>Inspiring Technical Sessions</strong> — real-world tips, workflows, and insights you can immediately apply</p></li><li><p>🗨️ <strong>Exclusive Panel Discussion with Tech Executives</strong> - <strong>Suchit Jain (</strong>VP Strategy &amp; Business Dev SOLIDWORKS) &amp; <strong>Vineet Thuvara (</strong>Chief Product Officer at Fluke Corporation)</p></li><li><p>🤝 <strong>Unmatched Networking</strong> — connect with engineers, designers, makers, startups and industry leaders from across the region</p></li><li><p>🚀 <strong>Community Energy</strong> — meet passionate SOLIDWORKS users who love sharing knowledge and helping each other grow</p></li><li><p>🍽️ <strong>Food, Conversations &amp; Celebration</strong> — because the best ideas happen between sessions. Coffee, snacks, and a full dinner.</p></li><li><p>😎 <strong>Prizes and Giveaways</strong> - SOLIDWORKS SWAG, software, gift cards, and more!</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Agenda</strong></h3><h3>2 PM - Doors open to light snacks and coffee in the main room</h3><h3>2:30 – Opening remarks in the main room.</h3><h3>3:30 – Breakouts 1</h3><ol><li><p><strong>30 Years of Essential <u>Part Modeling and Sketching Skills</u>, Tip, and Techniques - Hawkridge</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>30 Years of Essential <u>Drawing</u> Skills, Tip, and Techniques - TriMech</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Tips and Tricks from Tech Support and User Group Leaders - Dan Wagner </strong>(SOLIDWORKS SWUGN Community Manager)</p></li></ol><h3>4:15 - Transition </h3><h3>4:30 - Breakouts 2</h3><ol><li><p><strong>Panel Discussion - Startups and the Future of Product Development: What’s Changing Right Now</strong><br>Featuring<strong> Suchit Jain (</strong>VP Strategy &amp; Business Dev SOLIDWORKS) &amp; <strong>Vineet Thuvara (</strong>Chief Product Officer at Fluke Corporation)</p></li><li><p><strong>Cloud Services Demystified  - Visiativ</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>30 Years of Essential <u>Assembly</u> Skills, Tips, and Techniques - GoEngineer</strong></p></li></ol><h3>5:30 – Closing remarks in the Main Room</h3><h3>6:00 – Dinner &amp; SOLIDWORKS Trivia</h3><p></p><h3>RSVP now to save your seat and get notified as the agenda is updated.</h3>

Join us for the 30th anniversary celebration of the Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power Users Group, the first SOLIDWORKS User...

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SASPUG: Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation

<p>SLUGME (The SOLIDWORKS Largest User Group Meeting Ever) has become one of the cornerstone yearly events for the SOLIDWORKS community.<br>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></p><p>For the tenth installment of this legendary event, we’re going <strong>bigger and bolder</strong> than ever before.</p><p>Join the live stream as our team uses state-of-the-art tools to model and build something <strong>totally prehistoric</strong>. From concept to creation, we’ll unleash an arsenal of modern fabrication methods — including <strong>3D printing, CNC-cut foam molds, welding, advanced surface prep, and automotive-grade paintwork</strong> — to bring this <strong>BEAST</strong> to life.</p><p>🔥 Don’t miss this one. It’s history in the making… literally.</p><p>Check out some of our previous projects here.</p><ul><li><p><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></p></li><li><p><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></p></li><li><p><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></p></li><li><p><a class="" href="https://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2024/11/slugme9-recap.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SLUGME9 Recap</a></p></li></ul><p></p>

SLUGME (The SOLIDWORKS Largest User Group Meeting Ever) has become one of the cornerstone yearly events for the SOLIDWOR...

SLUGME10 - The SOLIDWORKS Largest User Group Meeting Ever

<h1><img class="_richTextImage_ih4vm_10" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/startup-grind/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_center,q_auto:good/v1/gcs/platform-data-swugn/events/Event%20Logo_EkkehOc.png"></h1><h3>USA Manufacturers are facing a critical question: how do we build and retain the workforce that will drive smart manufacturing forward?</h3><h3>The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Seattle Chapter 39 and the Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power Users Group (SASPUG) invite you to join us for a day of insightful keynotes, employer-led roundtables, SOLIDWORKS CAD tips and tricks, and network with industry leaders, educators, and workforce partners. </h3><h3>Walk away with strategies to strengthen your team, close skills gaps, and prepare for the future of work.<br><br>Learn more about student and professional certification resources.<br><br>All student attendees will receive a 1-year SOLIDWORKS Student Desktop license with vouchers for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exams.<br><br>Be part of the conversation shaping Washington’s manufacturing talent pipeline.</h3><h1><a class="" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workforce-critical-shaping-talent-for-smart-manufacturing-tickets-1096872859249?aff=odcleoeventsincollection" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>PURCHASE EVENT TICKETS HERE</em></a></h1><h1><br><strong>AGENDA:</strong></h1><h3><br>8:15 AM&nbsp;-&nbsp;9:00 AM</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Check-In and Breakfast (Complimentary)</strong></p></li></ul><h3>9:00 AM&nbsp;-&nbsp;9:10 AM</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Welcome and Introduction - Matthew Clegg</strong></p></li></ul><h3>9:10 AM&nbsp;-&nbsp;9:50 AM</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Machinists Institute - Shana Peschek</strong></p></li></ul><h3>10:00 AM&nbsp;-&nbsp;10:50 AM</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Workforce Development Panel Discussion - Boeing, Kenworth Truck, Central Washington University, Edmonds College</strong></p></li></ul><h3>11:00 AM&nbsp;-&nbsp;11:50 AM</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Additive Manufacturing Roles and Responsibilities - SME - Suzy Marzano</strong></p></li></ul><h3>12:00 PM&nbsp;-&nbsp;1:00 PM</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Lunch (Complimentary)</strong></p></li></ul><h3>1:00 PM&nbsp;-&nbsp;1:45 PM</h3><ul><li><p><strong>SOLIDWORKS Skills You Need to Succeed - Panel Discussion with Matthew Clegg, Eric Beatty</strong></p></li></ul><h3>2:00 PM&nbsp;-&nbsp;2:45 PM</h3><ul><li><p><strong>State of Manufacturing and Workforce Needs of Today - Boeing - Tracy Daly</strong></p></li></ul><h3>2:45 PM&nbsp;-&nbsp;3:00 PM</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Closing Remarks from SME</strong></p></li></ul><h3>3:00 PM&nbsp;-&nbsp;6:00 PM</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Museum of Flight - Open House (Free for all attendees)</strong></p></li></ul><h3>6:00 PM&nbsp;-&nbsp;7:30 PM</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Dinner (Complimentary)</strong></p></li></ul><h3>7:30 PM</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Networking and Cocktails Off-Site - Location/Venue TBA</strong></p><p></p></li></ul><h1>&nbsp;<a class="" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workforce-critical-shaping-talent-for-smart-manufacturing-tickets-1096872859249?aff=odcleoeventsincollection" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>PURCHASE EVENT TICKETS HERE</em></a></h1>

USA Manufacturers are facing a critical question: how do we build and retain the workforce that will drive smart manufac...

SASPUG and SME Seattle Present "Workforce Critical: Shaping Talent for Smart Manufacturing"

<p>Strengthen your skills with us as we tackle SolidWorks Weldments from all sides! Build the framework of a good structure and profile with TriMech presenters Kevin and Jorge on Sept 29th 5:30-7:30pm both virtually and at the Liberty University School of Engineering. Meet with learners and professionals alike, technical discussion, and a prize giveaway! RSVP for in-person meeting for parking directions and to give a headcount for food.&nbsp;</p>

Strengthen your skills with us as we tackle SolidWorks Weldments from all sides! Build the framework of a good structure and profile with TriMech presenters Kevin and Jorge on Sept 29th 5:30-7:30 both virtually and at the Liberty University School of Engineering.

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