Sydney SOLIDWORKS User Group

Sydney - Australia

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I'm pleased to announce that the next meeting of the Sydney SOLIDWORKS User Group is to be held on Wednesday 6th may, 2026The event is to be held at:Strathfield Golf Club, 52 Weeroona Road, Strathfield, 2135 6:15pm (for a 6:30pm start)Presentations: One of our members Russell Fox will presenting on a technique he uses with master part, then breaking it down into separate parts for detailing either as one drawing or multiple drawings then brought back in as an assembly Wojtek Rogulski - CADtek Design &amp; Drafting "Bring us your problems" discussions, Wojtek will continue the discussion from our previous meeting. We should have a discussion with Wojtek about his latest achievement, as well!. Now a CSWE - Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert "Bring us your problems" Whether it be a design issue, a workflow problem, a modelling challenge, a feature in the software, something collectively that we can discuss &amp; solve as a group.&nbsp;You can pre-send me these question/ problems, (and files) or you can raise them on the night. It might also be a future discussion or presentation topic. Michael Lord - TRAKKA Pty Limited Time permitting, it's time for a revisit of "Why should I follow the Rules" a look at CAD modelling techniques and how that effect computer performance!As always there will be a light supper provided, along with some things to give away

I'm pleased to announce that the next meeting of the Sydney SOLIDWORKS User Group is to be held on Wednesday 6th may, 20...

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Meeting Sydney SOLIDWORKS User Group - Wednesday 6th May 2026

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. This is the very first SOLIDWORKS User Group to hit 30 years and we are so excited to celebrate with the entire community. This event is totally free and will also be livestreamed on Zoom. <h3>What to Expect</h3><ul><li>🎉 Celebrate 30 Years of Community — honoring the world’s first SOLIDWORKS User Group and the people who built it</li><li>💡 Inspiring Technical Sessions — real-world tips, workflows, and insights you can immediately apply</li><li>🗨️ Exclusive Panel Discussion with Tech Executives - Suchit Jain (VP Strategy &amp; Business Dev SOLIDWORKS) &amp; Vineet Thuvara (Chief Product Officer at Fluke Corporation)</li><li>🤝 Unmatched Networking — connect with engineers, designers, makers, startups and industry leaders from across the region</li><li>🚀 Community Energy — meet passionate SOLIDWORKS users who love sharing knowledge and helping each other grow</li><li>🍽️ Food, Conversations &amp; Celebration — because the best ideas happen between sessions. Coffee, snacks, and a full dinner.</li><li>😎 Prizes and Giveaways - SOLIDWORKS SWAG, software, gift cards, and more!</li></ul><h3>Agenda</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>30 Years of Essential Part Modeling and Sketching Skills, Tip, and Techniques - Hawkridge</li><li>30 Years of Essential Drawing Skills, Tip, and Techniques - TriMech</li><li>Tips and Tricks from Tech Support and User Group Leaders - Dan Wagner (SOLIDWORKS SWUGN Community Manager)</li></ol><h3>4:15 - Transition </h3><h3>4:30 - Breakouts 2</h3><ol><li>Panel Discussion - Startups and the Future of Product Development: What’s Changing Right Now Featuring Suchit Jain (VP Strategy &amp; Business Dev SOLIDWORKS) &amp; Vineet Thuvara (Chief Product Officer at Fluke Corporation)</li><li>Cloud Services Demystified - Visiativ</li><li>30 Years of Essential Assembly Skills, Tips, and Techniques - GoEngineer</li></ol><h3>5:30 – Closing remarks in the Main Room</h3><h3>6:00 – Dinner &amp; SOLIDWORKS Trivia</h3><h3>RSVP now to save your seat and get notified as the agenda is updated.</h3>

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SASPUG: Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation

I'm pleased to announce that the next meeting of the Sydney SOLIDWORKS User Group is to be held on Wednesday 18th March, 2026The event is to be held at:Strathfield Golf Club, 52 Weeroona Road, Strathfield, 2135 6:15pm (for a 6:30pm start)Presentations:Wojtek Rogulski - CADtek Design &amp; Drafting A long with continuing "Bring us your problems" discussion, Wojtek will show some of things he learnt at this year 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 "Bring us your problems" Whether it be a design issue, a workflow problem, a modelling challenge, a feature in the software, something collectively that we can discuss &amp; solve as a group.&nbsp;You can pre-send me these question/ problems, (and files) or you can raise them on the night. It might also be a future discussion or presentation topic. Presentations:Michael Lord - TRAKKA Pty Limited With AI being the main discussion at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 I'll show what SOLIDWORKS has in Beta with the latest SOLIDWORKS 2026 release. I'll also run though a few must view presentation from 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026As always there will be a light supper provided, along with some things to give away Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:sydneysolidworksusergroup@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">sydneysolidworksusergroup@gmail.com</a>

I'm pleased to announce that the next meeting of the Sydney SOLIDWORKS User Group is to be held on Wednesday 18th March,...

Sydney SOLIDWORKS User Group Meeting -  Wednesday 18th March, 2026

It's that's time of year again! - SLUGME Although the start doesn't suit our time zone, (unless you have insomnia) you may be able watch towards the end. But it will give you the link to watch the playback at a more convenient time SLUGME (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 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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