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 February 23, 2010 - v4, i4

 


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TOP SUBSCRIPTION RESELLER IN NORTH AMERICA 
Symmetry Solutions has been recognized by DS SolidWorks as the top reseller in North America for Subscription Service.  Subscription service represents the areas where SolidWorks end users depend on VARs the most: technical support, guidance in software upgrades and enhancements, and expert problem-solving advice.  We are extremely honored to receive this award.  Read full press release including quote from Jeff Ray, CEO of DS SolidWorks.    

WE ARE MOVING TO A NEW BUILDING!!!
As of March 1st, we will be located in a new facility:

Park West Business Center
8755 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
This new facility is located just 5 miles away from our current location.  MAP

The new building offers new and expanded training, conferencing, and multimedia.  This investment exemplifies our continued dedication of improving the overall customer experience.  We look forward to showing you the new office.  Stay tuned for more details!


NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR TEAM
We have recently added a few new members to our team:
Jennifer Bahnsen - MCAD Application Engineer
Prior to joining Symmetry, Jennifer was employed as a CAD Administrator at ACS Group, a supplier of peripheral equipment to the plastics industry, and at Bucyrus International, a manufacturer of mining equipment.  She has recent experience designing machine components for Kimberly Clark.  Jennifer also has over eight years experience teaching mechanical design and drafting at technical colleges in Wisconsin and Ohio.  She holds a Bachelor's in Engineering Physics and a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo.

Larry Heir - PDM Application Engineer
Larry brings over 20 years of experience in CAD systems, document management and IT.  Throughout his career, he has helped over 40 companies implement Document Management systems on-line and train users.  More recently, Larry has assisted with or implemented Enterprise PDM for over 20 organizations around the US.  Data migration from various systems and situations including, SolidWorks Workgroup PDM to Enterprise PDM, is an area where Larry has exemplified great success.

Rick Passek - Sales Consultant
Rick holds a degree in Industrial Technology and has been in the CAD/CAM industry for over 15 years.  Prior to joining Symmetry, he worked for CAMAX Manufacturing Systems, a local CAM company, for over ten years through its acquisition by SDRC.  Recently, Rick has helped well over 100 companies implement SolidWorks CAD, Simulation, Data Management, and Partner Products.  With Rick's extensive background in manufacturing and SolidWorks, he excels in helping customers combine multiple technologies in design, engineering, and manufacturing environments.

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 Seminar: Focus on Product Documentation

Join us for a special demonstration on 3DVIA including a customer presentation from Milestone AV Technologies on how they use 3DVIA to provide clear, concise user installation manuals.

March 12th - 1-3 pm
READ MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT AND REGISTER TODAY


32-bit (x86) Vista crash

SolidWorks can sometimes crash in 32-bit (x86) Vista environments when trying to create a reference plane, using convert to sheet metal, or using convert entities.

READ MORE...


NEW SolidWorks
Certification
SolidWorks has recently added a new certification level, Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE).

Read more about this certification


SMSWUG: Symmetry Solutions' Jason Schroeder will be presenting on Toolbox and Routing at the next SMSWUG meeting, Feb. 24 in Owatonna.  More information and registration.  

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