What we’re about
Welcome to HOUSUG: The purpose of a SOLIDWORKS User Group is to promote the free exchange of information related to the use of SOLIDWORKS among the membership of the user group. It provides a forum in which the membership could assist each other in furthering their knowledge about and advancing their abilities in the use of SOLIDWORKS.
Membership:
◾SOLIDWORKS Users Group will be organized and operated completely through volunteering participants
◾Participants need not own a copy of SOLIDWORKS.
◾SOLIDWORKS Corporation, SOLIDWORKS VARS, and SOLIDWORKS business partners are welcome to participate as sponsors and members but are not eligible to hold elected positions.
Upcoming events (3)
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Happy Making,
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| - Calling All Maker's/DYI's to Join in W/ Chat With Our Next Make-Chinloo/Sal LamaNeeds location
Chat With Our Next Make -Chinloo/Sal Lama
Hi all,
Coming up this December 4 at 12pm ET, join us on Discord as we virtually travel to the super cool garage of @Chin-Loo LAMA and @Sal LAMA – aka: the hosts of the Our Next Make series.
This will be your chance and opportunity to go behind the scenes with the #1 SOLIDWORKS power couple! Get to see where many of their great creations have been inspired and actually built, have the chance to engage directly and ask a question. Learn about all things Makers, too!When:
- Date: 2024-12-04
- Time: 12pm to 12:55pm ET (find your time zone here)
How to connect and join the stage:
- Platform: Discord
- Channel: MAKERS
- Stage: Let's Talk Shop
- Pre-requisite:
- If you haven't done so already, you need to join the SOLIDWORKS Discord server in advance. Click here to join
- Access via: Internet browser(1), Discord desktop app (2) or mobile device app (3)
- Download and install required for no's 2 & 3
"We are Chinloo and Sal 👩🏻🤝🧑🏼 two mechanical engineers who design software for a living. We have a passion for problem solving and making things with our hands. We hope to share our skills with the world and inspire people to take on a project of their own. As long-time employees of the SOLIDWORKS R&D team, we love using Dassault Systems software products to design remarkable creations when we have the opportunity to kick our projects up a notch! 😎"
- FORMULA GARAGE! Join us at "2025 What’s New Technology Showcase"Formula Garage , Houston, TX
FORMULA GARAGE - 2025 What’s New Technology Showcase
Limited Space: RSVP Now!
In-person Event
2025 What’s New Technology ShowcaseDate: December 11
Time: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Houston, Texas
Venue: Formula Garage | 4119 Allen St, Houston, TX 77007MEET YOUR PRESENTER:
Joshua Urban is an applications engineer at GSC. Based in California, he has over 15 years of CAD (computer-aided design) experience in product development for manufacturing. He has designed products for furniture, plastic packaging, and supply chain systems. He enjoys working with customers to understand their workflow process needs and helping align them with solutions for success.Join us at the Formula Garage to discover what you can expect to see from SOLIDWORKS, Markforged, and GSC in 2025!
- This is a free event with breakfast and lunch provided.
- Connect with fellow industry professionals and technical experts.
- Play around in the Formula Arcade – perfect for a competitive, yet friendly virtual racing game environment.
- Explore the Collectors Museum – from American to European to Japanese car makers, explore the history and intricate craft of supercars.
During the presentation we will discuss the following topics:
- CAD – Modeling
- CAD – Documentation
- CAD – Next Gen Tools
- Data Management
- Simulation
- Electrical
- Manufacturing
- Additive Manufacturing
- GSC Proprietary Apps
