The 1st day of the all-virtual “3DEXperience World 2021” plenary session was launched on February 9, 2020! An edition that is certainly very different from our usual face-to-face events, but which has nevertheless succeeded in covering very wide fields of intervention and unveiling fascinating projects. Overview.
Even more certified
Many participants took the opportunity to take free certification exams: up to 17 SOLIDWORKS certifications and 5 for the platform 3dEXPERIENCE. These distinctions are the best way for our users to prove their qualifications, upgrade their skills and boost their employability in their sector of activity. So congratulations to all those who have obtained their certifications!
An important step has also been taken in this regard: we have gone beyond the half a million certifications delivered! For more on this news, take a look at Mike Puckett’s blog.
During the plenary session, Bernard Charles, vice-president and CEO of Dassault Systemes, presented us with several examples of real customers who create sustainable innovations and are dedicated to solving serious challenges.
We were also able to listen to the CEO of SOLIDWORKS, Gian Paolo Bassi, who shared with us the experience of 4 SOLIDWORKS customers using the tool portfolio 3dExperience Works to empower their organization to collaborate more effectively.
Another discovery of the day: the new program 3dSOLIDWORKS EXPERIENCE for Makers.
Are you passionate about creating products? SOLIDWORKS Design Tools and their global community of creative users await. And good news: you will be able to take advantage of reduced rates, starting from $ 99 per year. To learn more about this program which will begin later this year, click here.
The 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers offer is:
The morning ended with the intervention of Duncan Wardle, former head of innovation and creativity at Disney. He and his team have accompanied Imagineering, LucasFilm, Marvel, Pixar, and Disney Parks to create magical new stories and experiences for Disney fans around the world. The unique Design Thinking process developed by Wardle helps companies integrate the culture of innovation into their DNA. The secret ? “Swim out of your river of thinking”: an inspiring thought, to develop the best ideas.
This first half-day ended with the presentation of the traditional – and expected – “What’s New” demo sketch, in which our technical experts (and a few surprise guests) presented a fun teaser of the next portfolio features. 3dEXPERIENCE Works, in the cloud and locally. This year’s sketch, “Work from Home Alone” has had its effect! Don’t miss his next episode to find out if Kevin the Intern will be able to save his business from CAD thugs by using the platform. 3dEXPERIENCE…
The 3DEXPERIENCE workshop
This year, the workshop 3dEXPERIENCE was subdivided into several areas. Among them :
– The EDU zone, dedicated to engineering students and their universities who use SOLIDWORKS and the platform 3dEXPERIENCE to create the objects of the future.
– The 3DEXPERIENCE Lab area, dedicated to the disruptive projects of our innovation laboratory, designed from their social impact and their ability to create a better, more sustainable world.
– The Sponsor Hubs for all information on innovative partner products and services that may be of interest to SOLIDWORKS users.
The Model Mania workshop, awaited by all, was also back this year! Objective: to test your modeling skills in a fun battle, but no less intense. To learn more about Model Mania, it’s here.
Another captivating area of the workshop: the Shop Floor. This year, we were able to share the experiences of several companies that are safeguarding the manufacturing industry in the United States and transferring their skills to new markets. Like Motorway Sports, which pushes the boundaries of technology by using automation to create automotive aftermarket parts, available within 4 hours of order. An adventure also presented by other companies such as TMCO, MetalQuest Industries, and Titans of CNC.
Do you regret having missed this first day?
No problem. Replays are available on the virtual event platform. Go to the Agenda tab of the site, above the navigation area: there you can explore the virtual platform, see the digital badges earned during your participation in sessions, answer surveys or even meet sponsors by scheduling individual meetings.
Your badges and points appear in your personal dashboard. What to compete with your colleagues and other participants!
And to enjoy a full summary of the whole day, here is a recap video:
There is still time to take advantage of the 3dEXPERIENCE World 2021. Get started!
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