D2M Extreme 2021

20 BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Gain new perspectives and practical skills you can put to use right away.

WHAT'S NEW: TOP SOLIDWORKS 2022 ENHANCEMENTS

See the new enhancements before release demonstrated on an extreme model of an off-road unicycle! Discover brand new and improved features including the Stud Wizard, new uses for Coordinate Systems and much more.

DESIGN, PRINT, RIDE - A PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a pair of custom, 3D printed snowboard bindings from start to finish. Learn how the latest tools work together seamlessly to help you bring your most exciting and extreme new product ideas to the real world.

MODEL THE RIGORS OF FORMULA 1 RACING IN SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION

Do your products face extreme conditions? Join us for this session as we show you how you can push design to the limits by testing components for some of the most demanding applications there are.

NO NETWORK, NO PROBLEM: UTILIZING THE CLOUD

See the ins and outs of the cloud-based PDM system for SOLIDWORKS. It connects from within the SOLIDWORKS interface and allows check-in/check-out, reserve, revisions and even some basic lifecycle management.

DESIGNING STRONG, END-USE PARTS WITH MARKFORGED

Learn how to design for the Markforged continuous fiber reinforcement (CFR) process. Using a mountain bike case study, we’ll cover everything from materials to design layouts to take your parts (and designs) to the next level.

TOOLS TO BOOST YOUR MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

From design, engineering and manufacturing, the development process can be complex. But it doesn’t have to be. Learn how SOLIDWORKS Governance products like PDM can create a seamless manufacturing process for your organization.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR COMPUTER SET UP FOR SOLIDWORKS

Join us for a walkthrough of key characteristics that make a SOLIDWORKS workstation sing, and review upgrades and optimizations that can help you get the most out of your existing hardware.

UNFORGETTABLE SOLIDWORKS TIPS THE PROS USE

This session covers tips and tricks for the user interface, sketching, modeling and assemblies. Newer users will see things that aren't taught in training classes and seasoned pros will relearn tricks that have been forgotten.

DON'T MAKE THE SAME SOLIDWORKS MISTAKES WE DID!

In this session we will have a discussion around tips and tricks for SOLIDWORKS that we wish we had known right from the beginning, that will make your job easier and save hours’ worth of work!

ADOPTING NEW LEARNING HABITS TO BETTER YOUR TEAM

Wouldn't it be great if everyone around you was dedicated to professional development? Participate in a discussion with Tim Humphrey and Edmund Ie from Edwards Lifesciences on how to implement a thriving culture of continuous learning.

THINK BIG! MASTERING MASSIVE ASSEMBLIES IN SOLIDWORKS

Taming large assembly models can be challenging. We’ll cover the fundamentals for large assembly design, including some common issues, best practices and large assembly design modes to improve performance.

ADVANCED SIMULATION TECHNIQUES FOR EXTREME DEFORMATION

Whether you are trying to stretch rubber, crush foam, or form metal, problems with extreme changes in shape are notoriously hard to solve. We’ll discuss advanced techniques for handling these situations, including ALE adaptive meshing and CEL analysis.

TAKING 3D PRINTED PARTS TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH POST PROCESSING

In this session we will take a close look at achieving injection mold-like finishes on printed parts using vapor smoothing as well as reducing human labor through automated bead blasting solutions from AMT.

HOW DRIVEWORKS CPQ CAN SUPERCHARGE YOUR DESIGNS

Find out what DriveWorks is and how it can transform your engineering & sales processes. Learn the way the software works and uncover the steps involved in setting up your own CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) solution.

BEST PRACTICES FOR SOLIDWORKS ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC REVISIONS

Take control of your schematic revisions and learn the difference in book and drawing revisions, snapshot use, integrating with PDM and best practices when it comes to tracking changes.

MAKING IT: TAKING THE STEP FROM DESIGN TO MANUFACTURE

Learn how to make the most of SOLIDWORKS CAM, the free CAM module integrated into your SOLIDWORKS subscription. Discover how to generate G-code, manage tool paths and much more in this informative session!

USING BLACKSMITH'S BUILT-IN LASER INSPECTION FOR ACCURATE PARTS

By integrating the inspection process with Blacksmith technology, Markforged is helping users more quickly get their parts where they need to be. In this session, we’ll cover how Blacksmith works, how it can benefit users, and where it’s going.

HOW HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS TRAINING IS CHANGING THE LEARNING GAME

Ramp up your SOLIDWORKS knowledge with new training options. Learn more about our partnership with SolidProfessor and how our expert instructors, various resources, and easy-to-access tools are making learning easier than ever for you.

CREATING PHOTOREALISTIC VISUALS WITH 3D SCANNING AND SOLIDWORKS

Thinking about new ways to showcase, share, and market products? Discover how to combine the power of 3D scanning and SOLIDWORKS to create highly photorealistic visuals and animations.

ASK ANYTHING: STUMP THE SOLIDWORKS EXPERTS

Bring your curliest questions about CAD, Simulation and PDM, and watch a crack team of expert SOLIDWORKS users solve them in real time, as well as tips on tackling common issues in SOLIDWORKS.

NO NETWORK, NO PROBLEM

Enhance or replace your workflows with the newest additive manufacturing technology. It's important to choose the right tool for the job, so we'll walk you through the materials, properties and features for HP and Markforged 3D printers so you can make the right choice for your workflow.

DARE TO DESIGN BOLDLY.