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      Powered By People: Innovation In The SOLIDWORKS Community

      July 22, 2025

      Behind every great design is a great community. In this episode of Make It Better, we’re exploring how real engineers, designers, and creators tap into the power of the SOLIDWORKS community to solve tough challenges, spark new ideas, and push innovation forward.

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        Behind every great design is a great community. In this episode of Make It Better, we’re exploring how real engineers, designers, and creators tap into the power of the SOLIDWORKS community to solve tough challenges, spark new ideas, and push innovation forward. From shared models and expert advice to unconventional design hacks and breakthrough collaborations, we’ll hear firsthand how the community helps turn obstacles into opportunities and how that support fuels continuous improvement.

        Join us to discover:

        • How the community helps engineers overcome complex design challenges.
        • The surprising ways users are applying SOLIDWORKS beyond the expected.
        • How data sharing, benchmarking, and feedback loops drive better designs
        • Real stories of collaboration, creativity, and professional growth.

        Speakers

        Mike Buchli

        Roles Portfolio Manager, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes

        Dan Wagner

        SOLIDWORKS User Group Network Manager, Dassault Systèmes

        Matthew Clegg

        SOLIDWORKS Community and User Advocacy Manager
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