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SYMNews Newsletter
February 10, 2011 - v5, i3
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800-975-0740
mkt@symsolutions.com
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February
Most of these events are FREE. Learn more or register by clicking on the event above. |
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SYMMETRY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS SOLIDWORKS AWARD
 For the fourth year in a row, Symmetry Solutions has been named part of DS SolidWorks Corp's prestigious SolidWorks Elite 190 Club. The Elite 190 Club designation is awarded only to DS SolidWorks Corp value-added resellers (VARs) who exceed the highest benchmarks for customer retention, subscription renewals, and technical support responsiveness. From over 300 VARs worldwide, only four VARs in North America achieved Elite 190 status. Prior to the Elite 190 Club, Symmetry Solutions was a perennial member of various SolidWorks subscription service award clubs, including the "Over 90's Club".
Symmetry's own Director of Sales, Peter Adam, received the highest score on the CSSM Peter was awarded an iPad at the SolidWorks Award dinner for receiving the highest score on the final test upon completion of the Certified SolidWorks Sales Management Program (CSSM). The program included a full day of classroom study and another day of presentations by the students followed by the test. Over 40 people world-wide participated in this program and testing! Congratulations to Peter! |
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February
These training classes have a fee. Learn more or request to register by clicking on the class above. |
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 SOLIDWORKS WORLD RECAP
On day 1 - general session - The keynote speakers, Captain Jim Lovell and Mission Control Director Gene Kranz from Apollo 13, described the events of the Apollo 13 mission and their heroic efforts & engineering ingenuity to successfully return the astronauts to Earth. Read more about Day 1.
On day 2 - general session - SolidWorks's founder Jon Hirschtick introduced some really cool customers including the first SolidWorks customer, Dr. Bill Townsend, founder, president, & CEO of Barrett Technologies. The morning finished up with Darren Henry of SolidWorks bringing out Casey Pieretti and Bill Spracher from the new Discovery Channel show Bionic Builders. Casey, a Hollywood stuntman and amputee, and Bill, an Engineer/Inventor, related how they push the product design envelope to build appendages that make their amputee clients not just perform usual tasks, but rock climb, scuba dive, run faster, jump higher. Read more about Day 2.
On day 3 - general session - A surprise guest, Kevin Bacon, who played Jack Swigert in the movie Apollo 13, made an appearance. He discussed how engineering plays a role in his life and movie making. Read more about Day 3.
All in all, we had a great time in San Antonio and look forward to next year's event in San Diego. Read more about SWW '11 and see some pictures in our latest blog posting. |
TRAINING DISCOUNT IN HONOR OF NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK
At Symmetry Solutions, we offer the most comprehensive SolidWorks training programs in the region. Regardless of your expertise level, we have a range of training courses for the first time user to the expert looking to fine tune his/her design skills. In honor of National Engineers Week later this month (Feb 20-26), we are offering a 10% discount on any training course we receive a purchase order for in February!* Now's the time to take your design skills to the next level with Symmetry's training programs! Take a look at our latest training calendar. |
SIMULATION SEMINAR - FREE!
Attend a special demonstration on SolidWorks Simulation this Friday. If you are looking into methods to optimize material and shipping costs, reduce physical testing budgets, or reduce costly field failures, this event is for you!
We will cover all the key benefits of design validation and how it will significantly help ensure the quality and performance of your design before you commit to production.
WHEN: Friday, February 11th - 1-3 pm
REGISTER NOW |
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Lunch & Learn Webinar: Configuring a Workstation for SolidWorks
Thursday, Feb. 17
12-1pm
What is most important when configuring a workstation for SolidWorks? Jim Zink will discuss the various hardware options and walk through configuring high-end, mid-range and entry-level workstations for SolidWorks and Simulation.
(This event is for Active Subscription Service Customers only)
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Congratulations to Brian Lindahl
He was the 3rd place winner of the SolidWorks World 2011 Model Mania contest at SWW. Brian is one of the leaders of the St. Croix Valley SolidWorks User Group. Link
Minnesota SolidWorks User Group Date: February 16,
1-4pm
Learn more and RSVP
Southern MN SolidWorks User Group Date: February 23,
3-6pm
Learn more and RSVP
LA Crosse, Eau Claire, Winona Area (LEWA) SolidWorks User Group Date: February 24,
1-4pm
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WEBINAR: First Look at SolidWorks Solutions
Please join SolidWorks technical experts on Feb 18 for a complimentary Webcast series as we introduce our family of solutions and outline the benefits of each product to address your business needs.
Learn more & register now
SolidWorks Users Provided Intelligent Technology That Helped Save Chilean Miners Equipment designed and modified with SolidWorks software located miners and helped drill escape shaft weeks sooner than predicted. Read the story |
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SolidWorks Background Downloader SolidWorks 2011 has included a new utility to help with download problems: the SolidWorks Background Downloader. The Background Downloader uses processes behind the scenes to download the installation package for service packs. In previous versions... read more. |
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* 10% Training class discount only offered for classes taking place in Brooklyn Park, MN. |
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