Jeff's Tool Shed

I realize that this is supposed to be a software/hardware review blog, but there’s a blockage in the pipeline that, I’m told, is being fixed. So, instead of leaving all (3) of my loyal readers hanging, I figured I’d jump on the SWW bandwagon with Richard Doyle and Rob Rodriguez. Rather than speaking as a veteran attendee like they are, mine is going to be from the first timer’s point of view.

Holy crap! (Can I say that here?). That was my initial reaction. I was not fully prepared for the assault upon my senses. Bear in mind, this wasn’t just my first SWW, it was my first time in Vegas. I was in sensory overload. I think it was sometime Monday afternoon before my jaw closed…

The venue for SWW ‘06 was Caesar’s Palace (Caesar’s could be its own topic…). Registration was relatively painless, and you were supplied with plenty of information regarding where/when for sessions, food and fun. It was interesting to wander around and see how many other people were wearing SolidWorks credentials. The vendor pavillion was pretty overwhelming as well. I’d guess that there were around 100 vendors plus more food and drink. Going early allowed for plenty of one-on-one time with the vendors of your choice. I remember being impressed the NextEngine’s 3D scanner and Adobe’s newest 3D reader. (Hmmm, those might be interesting to review…)

Then there was the product design showcase. This is where your peers display the cool stuff that they’ve designed in SolidWorks. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I really liked the Koenigsegg. What a car!

Coming soon…Monday at SolidWorks World.

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