Q3 2023 SolidWorks User Group Meeting (In Wichita!)

This event is all about helping you meet other design professionals and learn more about using SolidWorks. There's no sales pitch and the event is totally free. We will serve a meal, give you time to network, attend presentations on topics most interesting to you, and draw for prizes from our sponsors.

Register and join us for a night of fun networking and education.

Our Host: Groover Labs (A Huge Thanks To Them!)

Our Venue: Groover Labs, 334 St Francis, Wichita, KS 67202

Agenda:
5:45: Doors Open, Dinner Available, Mingle
6:00-6:15 Welcome, Announcements
6:15-6:55 Session 1 Presentations Begin (Feel free to eat during this time)
6:55-7:00: Break, Dessert Served
7:00-7:15: Tour of Groover Labs
7:15-7:55: Session 2 Presentation Begins
7:55-8:00: Thank you to Presenters and Prize Giveaway (We give away amazing prizes!)

Prize Sponsors:

• SolidWorks
• DriveWorks

Gold Tier Sponsors: These companies go above and beyond to make these events possible.

• MLC-CAD
• GoEngineer
• Creaform

Session 1:

• Option 1: Little-known Features of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD That Will Save You Time, Brady Daniels - GoEngineer

We will be sharing some scarcely known features of SOLIDWORKS to improve speed and efficiency. These obscure shortcuts, settings, and modeling methods will help you get the job done faster. Be ready to share your favorites with everyone as well.

• Option 2: Creating Accurate Sheet Metal Flat Patterns, Marcus Brown - MLC-CAD

From understanding k-factor and bend allowances to figuring out what settings apply to your machine, we’ll cover all of the basics to connect SOLIDWORKS with your shop floor. Bring your questions or challenging parts, and we’ll explore some advanced flattening techniques if time allows.

Session 2:

• A Realistic Scan to CAD Workflow - Marcus Brown, MLC-CAD and Bret McElroy, Creaform

3D Scanning physical parts and converting them into feature-based CAD models often appears magical and automatic the first time you see it, but that’s because the workflow in between is often not clearly described or shown. Bret McElroy with Creaform and Marcus Brown with MLC CAD Systems are teaming up to show you a realistic workflow from a physical part to a 3D scan to a feature-based SOLIDWORKS model and can answer any questions you have about reverse engineering and scanning. If you have co-workers involved in reverse-engineering or part inspection, share this event invite with them! We’ll even share the files we used at the conclusion of the presentation.

We are excited to see you there!