Welcome to the Wisconsin Lakeshore SOLIDWORKS User Group (WILakeSWUG).Here at WILakeSWUG we want to facilitate the sharing of skills and information about SOLIDWORKS. We want to provide an environment that is a great place to network with other people in the design and engineering community.The group is here for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of not only the SOLIDWORKS software portfolio, but of anything design/engineering related.We encourage everyone to share their knowledge with others. From beginner to expert, we all have something to share.

Wisconsin Lakeshore SOLIDWORKS User Group

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Join the Wisconsin Lakeshore SOLIDWORKS User Group for a couple hours of networking and knowledge-sharing at our 2025 Q3 meeting!This will be a Live, In-Person event with food, in-person networking, live SOLIDWORKS presentations, and some door prizes from sponsors. The meeting will be held at Holidays Pub and Grill in Sheboygan. A fiesta buffet will be provided, so come hungry. The fiesta buffet will have zesty seasoned ground beef and fajita chicken with green peppers and onions, flour tortillas, chips and salsa, etc. Because we are not at a manufacturing facility, we will not be having a tour (it would be hard to follow the Burger Boat tour anyway).Please RSVP if you plan on attending (I need to know how much food to order). It is best to RSVP to this event, but if you'd like to RSVP by email, send a message to <a href="http://WILakeSWUG@gmail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">WILakeSWUG@gmail.com</a>During this event Vic Frauenfeld (WILakeSWUG Leader) will share some tips &amp; tricks. Then, Marty Ohnemus (from The Knapheide Manufacturing Company in Quincy Illinois) will be presenting on PDM and also how his company utilizes the CSWE to professionally develop their users.The start time of this meeting is set, but the presentation start times might vary.Agenda:<ul><li>4:45 Check-in, networking, and food</li><li>5:00 Vic Frauenfeld (WILakeSWUG) Welcome &amp; Tips &amp; Tricks</li><li>5:45 Marty Ohnemus (Knapheide) SOLIDWORKS PDM &amp; Utilizing the SOLIDWORKS Certification Program</li><li>6:45 SWAG and Closing</li></ul>

Join the Wisconsin Lakeshore SOLIDWORKS User Group for a couple hours of networking and knowledge-sharing at our 2025 Q3...

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WILakeSWUG Meeting - Q3 2025

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

In this meeting, we will look the history of SOLIDWORKS and some tips and tricks you might have missed

IronSWUG 2025

Join the Wisconsin Lakeshore SOLIDWORKS User Group for a couple hours of networking and knowledge-sharing at our 2025 Q2 meeting!This will be a Live, In-Person event held at Burger Boat in Manitowoc with food, in-person networking, live SOLIDWORKS presentations, and some door prizes from sponsors.Burger Boat’s address is 1811 Spring St, Manitowoc, WI 54220. There is a gate on the north side of the property (next to the large building), the night guard will be notified that we are having an event and will open the gate for visitors. Once you go through the gate, drive down to the white building on the north side. Please park in front of that white building, we will try to get a sign out to direct everyone.Please RSVP if you plan on attending (I need to know how much food to order). If you'd like to RSVP by email, send a message to <a href="http://WILakeSWUG@gmail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">WILakeSWUG@gmail.com</a>During this event Vic Frauenfeld (WILakeSWUG Leader) will share some tips &amp; tricks. Then, Roger Ruffin (from GoEngineer) will be presenting SOLIDWORKS Inspection. After the presentations, there will be a tour of the shipyard.Agenda:<ul><li>4:45 Check-in, networking, and food</li><li>5:00 Vic Frauenfeld (WILakeSWUG) Welcome &amp; Tips &amp; Tricks</li><li>5:30 Roger Ruffin (GoEngineer) SOLIDWORKS Inspection</li><li>6:00 Site Tour (Bays 45-48 Hulls 514 &amp; CV110)</li><li>6:45 SWAG and Closing</li></ul>

Join the Wisconsin Lakeshore SOLIDWORKS User Group for a couple hours of networking and knowledge-sharing at our 2025 Q2...

WILakeSWUG Meeting - Q2 2025

Join the Wisconsin Lakeshore SOLIDWORKS User Group for a couple hours of networking and knowledge-sharing at our 2025 Q1 meeting!This will be a Live, In-Person event held at 3 Sheeps Brewery in Sheboygan with food, in-person networking, live SOLIDWORKS presentations, and some door prizes from sponsors.Please RSVP if you plan on attending (I need to know how much food to order). If you'd like to RSVP by email, send a message to <a class="!text-viridian" href="http://WILakeSWUG@gmail.com/" rel="nofollow ugc" target="_blank">WILakeSWUG@gmail.com</a>When you enter the building we will meet in The Lounge, please join us in the upper area.During this event Vic Frauenfeld (WILakeSWUG Leader) will share information about the new SWUGN landing page on Bevy as well as some tips &amp; tricks. Then, Chris Schaefer (from GSC) will demonstrate the analysis capabilities offered within SOLIDWORKS and a comparison to the capabilities offered on 3DExperience Simulation.Agenda:<ul><li>4:45 Check-in, networking, and food</li><li>5:00 Vic Frauenfeld (WILakeSWUG) Welcome &amp; Introduction to the new SWUGN home on Bevy and some Tips &amp; Tricks</li><li>5:30 Chris Schaefer (GSC) SOLIDWORKS &amp; 3DExperience Simulation offerings</li><li>6:50 SWAG and Closing</li></ul>

Join the Wisconsin Lakeshore SOLIDWORKS User Group for a couple hours of networking and knowledge-sharing at our 2025 Q1...

WILakeSWUG Meeting - Q1 2025

Join us for an exciting hands-on session: "Kickstart Your 3D Printing Journey." This meeting is tailored for beginners who want to dive into the world of 3D printing using SOLIDWORKS. Our focus will be on guiding you through the seamless transition from a solid model to a 3D printed artifact.

Get ready to explore the essentials of modifying STL files and personalizing designs. We’ll show you how to take a model from popular platforms like Thingiverse, make it your own, and prepare it for 3D printing.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and connect with fellow CAD enthusiasts! Bring your ideas and questions, and let’s embark on this creative journey together. RSVP now to secure your spot!

Join us for an exciting hands-on session: "Kickstart Your 3D Printing Journey." This meeting is tailored for beginners w...

Kickstart Your 3D Printing Journey

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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