Design to Manufacturing (D2M): More Is Possible 2023

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2024 SOLIDWORKS ENHANCEMENTS?

Explore the latest time-saving SOLIDWORKS enhancements for model creation and tips to make you more efficient as you design revolutionary products.

CUTTING-EDGE DEVELOPMENTS IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Learn about the latest and greatest advancements in 3D printing to date. This session covers everything from automation, simulation, new printing technologies and new printable materials available in Hawk Ridge Systems’ portfolio.

SOLIDWORKS TIPS & TRICKS GALORE

Get your design work done in fewer clicks than ever before. This session explores the abundance of productivity tips and hidden gems you didn’t know existed in SOLIDWORKS.

REVERSE ENGINEER YOUR SCAN-TO-CAD WORKFLOWS WITH EFFICIENCY

Explore the best scan-to-CAD workflows and methods for your CAD files. This session covers the different forms of reverse engineering from scan data and a few modeling approaches that work with common scenarios.

HOW TO GET STARTED WITH CLOUD SERVICES FOLLOWING JULY CHANGES

As of July 1, new SOLIDWORKS licenses include Cloud Services as part of the annual subscription. Join us for a crash course on key collaboration features, such as Share and Markup, community dashboards and hassle-free data management.

WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER WITH SOLIDWORKS PDM

SOLIDWORKS PDM is a mighty tool if you maximize its capabilities. Discover how often overlooked bite sized functions, shortcuts and new features will transform your team’s collaboration efforts, improve your data storage and automate repetitive tasks.

CAMWORKS: UNLEASH CNC MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION

CAMWorks is the only CAM system 100% compatible with SOLIDWORKS. Learn how advanced CAMWorks tools strengthen part programming and reduce cycle times. This session dives deeper into integrated API, macros and TechDB customization.

MORE POSSIBILITIES WITH 3D PRINTING VS. TRADITIONAL MANUFACTURING

Welcome to a realm where imagination crafts reality. Explore the boundless horizons of 3D printing and transcend traditional manufacturing limitations. This session covers intricate designs, rapid prototyping and customized production.

WHAT'S NEW FOR SIMULATION IN 2024

Learn about the latest 2024 enhancements in the core SOLIDWORKS simulation tools. This session also gives you a sneak peek on several exciting advanced analysis techniques and methods.

PROTOTYPING TO PRODUCTION ON THE FUSE 1+

Introducing Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W SLS 3D printer that produces high-performance parts within 24 hours. Our guest speaker will reveal the new Fuse Depowdering Kit, various materials and how to scale a business from a fuse print farm.

EVEN MORE IS POSSIBLE WITH DRIVEWORKS 21

DriveWorks 21, released in August, specializes in automation, product configuration, 3D visualization and CPQ solutions. Our guest speaker will go under the hood on automating SOLIDWORKS and other parts of the enterprise.

SUPERCHARGING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WITH MARKFORGED SOFTWARE

Choosing the right software is the key to unlocking the treasures of additive manufacturing. Discover how these groundbreaking software innovations from Markforged will supercharge your productivity and streamline your costs.

EXPERIMENTING WITH STRENGTH: TESTING 3D PRINTED MATERIALS

Review a recent case study on additive manufacturing and how it was utilized not only with design test fixturing, but also to help characterize additive materials and improve design accuracy.

HYBRID QA DOCUMENTATION WITH SOLIDWORKS MBD & INSPECTION

Review a paperless workflow for the design documentation and first article inspection of a tunable aftermarket motocross exhaust system, reverse engineered from a vintage 1985 dirt bike.

TRANSFORMATION THROUGH SIMULATION: CASE STUDY

Have you considered the impact that simulation can have on your product development cycle? See how FEA can influence product outcomes and review multiple modes of learning available to set you up for success.

CREATE ACCURATE, VIBRANT PARTS WITH HP ROBUST 3D PRINTING MODE

Learn the ins and outs of the new print mode for HP5200 machines that enables cosmetic finish and the highest degree of accuracy.

DESIGNING 3D PRINTED FITNESS EQUIPMENT WITH SOLIDWORKS

Review the process used to create a stretching device utilizing SOLIDWORKS design techniques, simulation software, and 3D printing technology.

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