SolidWorks World 2012 just a month away

Breakout Sessions

SolidWorks World 2012 is only a month away!  It’s already shaping up to be a great convention!  The breakout sessions schedule is filled with great topics.  These are a small sample of what is on the schedule as of January 1, 2012 (schedule is subject to change):

• IAW ASME Y14.5 – Use It Only if You Know It by Rustin Webster, to provide ”fundamental rules for creating drawings with IAW ASME 14.5M standards.”
• Advanced Sheet Metal Techniques by Jeff Parker, to teach “advanced techniques to create complicated, functional sheetmetal parts and, explore what types of parts can be flattened.”
• EPDM – Enabling Data Exchange Between SolidWorks and SAP/ERP by Kyle Kraudy, to demonstrate a solution for “data exchange between SolidWorks Enterprise PDM and SAP.”
• Advanced Weldment Techniques – In Large Scale Live Theater by Ange Horst, to “discover how a live theater production takes shape through SolidWorks.”
• Utilizing Mold Tools and Other Techniques for Better Mold Design by Andy Hall, to “learn how to use the automated mold tools for your molded parts”
• Better, Faster Sketching by Tyler Beck, to “learn a common sense approach to proper sketching and troubleshooting.”

Session catagories

The general topics covered by Breakout and Hands-on sessions include a wide variety of areas.

• CAD Administration
• Customer Success
• Data Management
• Design Automation
• Design Communication
• Design Validation
• Education
• Modeling Essentials
• Productivity Tools

CSWP/CSWE Event

CSWP and CSWE attendees will be treated to a visit to a party on board the  U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum in San Diego Bay.  Mike Puckett bills it as “ three hours of food, drinks, entertainment, and networking,” but I just call it fun!

I’ve been to San Diego often, but never had a chance to check out this historic landmark (or is that “water”mark?).  I’m looking forward to this event.

Special Event

The special event for all Full Conference Pass attendees is a repeat of 2008!  From the SolidWorks World 2012 website:

Back by popular demand – you’re invited to the Gaslamp Block Party! The SolidWorks World 2012 special event will take place in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, Tuesday evening, February 14, 2012. Join us for unlimited food and drinks along 5th Avenue. Enjoy the unique restaurants, nightclubs, and shops, as well as live music….and plenty of surprises.