--- title: Alignex Blog | Alignex Events description: Alignex Events | Get the latest SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD tutorials, best practices and engineering and manufacturing news from Alignex. --- [![EXBuild Logo](https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/EXBuild-Logo-White-and-Orange-245x38.png "EXBuild Logo")](http://www.EXBuild.com) # Alignex Blog ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Search the Blog ### Search the Blog ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Tech Tips (109)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/tech-tips) - [3D CAD (66)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/3d-cad) - [Video Tutorials (29)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/video-tutorials) - [Simulation (27)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/simulation) - [Data Management (17)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/data-management) - [SOLIDWORKS News (13)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/solidworks-news) - [Technical Communication (12)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/technical-communication) - [Alignex Events (11)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events) - [Alignex News (11)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-news) - [CAM (11)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/cam) - [SOLIDWORKS Training (10)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/solidworks-training) - [Manufacturing (9)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/manufacturing) - [Design Automation (8)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/design-automation) - [Electrical & PCB (8)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/electrical-pcb) - [Composer (6)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/composer) - [DriveWorks (5)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/driveworks) - [Hardware (5)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/hardware) - [Model-Based Definition (5)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/model-based-definition) - [Visualization (5)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/visualization) - [Case Study (4)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/case-study) - [Quality Management (3)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/quality-management) - [SOLIDWORKS Certification (3)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/solidworks-certification) - [solidThinking (3)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/solidthinking) - [2D CAD & Viewer (2)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/2d-cad-viewer) - [Alignex Solutions (2)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-solutions) - [Concept Design (2)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/concept-design) - [Plastics (2)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/plastics) - [Education & Research Solutions (1)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/education-research-solutions) - [ExBuild (1)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/exbuild) - [edrawings (1)](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/edrawings) [see all](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events#) ## [SOLIDWORKS World 2019 Recap](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/solidworks-world-2019-recap) [The Alignex Team](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/author/the-alignex-team) on February 21, 2019 at 11:30 AM 0 comments [Alignex Events](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events) [![SOLIDWORKS World 2019 Recap](https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/P_20190211_161502.jpg "SOLIDWORKS World 2019 Recap") ](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/solidworks-world-2019-recap) Well another SOLIDWORKS World has come and gone, and with it more anticipation for what's to come with our favorite 3D design platform. If you missed this year's event, we've compiled all of our coverage from each day into one location just for you.  [Read More...](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/solidworks-world-2019-recap) ## [The Techs' Perspective - SOLIDWORKS World 2018](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/the-techs-perspective-solidworks-world-2018) [Kevin Breindel](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/author/kevin-breindel) on March 1, 2018 at 11:30 AM 1 comments [Alignex Events](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events) [SOLIDWORKS News](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/solidworks-news) [![The Techs' Perspective - SOLIDWORKS World 2018](https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/blog/SOLIDWORKS-WORLD-Lobby.png "The Techs' Perspective - SOLIDWORKS World 2018") ](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/the-techs-perspective-solidworks-world-2018) SOLIDWORKS World 2018 ended a few weeks ago and to say that it was an awesome event would be the undersell of the century. The entire week was jam-packed with amazing guest speakers, inspiring breakout sessions and a much needed break from the sub-zero temperatures of the Midwest (thank you, Los Angeles).  [Read More...](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/the-techs-perspective-solidworks-world-2018) ## [Virtual Reality: Making the Impossible, Possible](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/the-future-and-present-impact-of-virtual-reality) [Kevin Breindel](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/author/kevin-breindel) on September 13, 2017 at 12:00 PM 0 comments [Alignex Events](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events) [![Virtual Reality: Making the Impossible, Possible](http://www.alignex.com/hubfs/blog/Voxel-Interview-2.png "Virtual Reality: Making the Impossible, Possible") ](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/the-future-and-present-impact-of-virtual-reality) ***"Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship *Enterprise*. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before." ***For many, hearing that quote for the first time sparked a curiosity about space and the hidden complexities of mankind's "final frontier." However, that dream will remain just a dream for most of us because apparently, it's really hard to become an astronaut. [Read More...](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/the-future-and-present-impact-of-virtual-reality) ## [Top 10 Highlights of My First Year at SOLIDWORKS World](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/top-10-highlights-of-my-first-year-at-solidworks-world) [Travis Quick](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/author/travis-quick) on February 14, 2017 at 1:58 PM 1 comments [Alignex Events](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events) [SOLIDWORKS News](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/solidworks-news) [![Top 10 Highlights of My First Year at SOLIDWORKS World](http://www.alignex.com/hubfs/undefined-865173-edited.jpg "Top 10 Highlights of My First Year at SOLIDWORKS World") ](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/top-10-highlights-of-my-first-year-at-solidworks-world) My name is Travis Quick and I am an Application Engineer with Alignex, based out of Edina, MN. This was my first year at SOLIDWORKS World and I’m excited to tell you about all the great things that went on! From the cool technology that was represented at the Partner Pavilion, to the great new things customers are doing, to getting to meet all the amazing people at SOLIDWORKS that help make this community such a wonderful group to be a part of. [Read More...](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/top-10-highlights-of-my-first-year-at-solidworks-world) ## [New 2018 Features Just Announced at SOLIDWORKS World](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/new-2018-features-just-annouced-at-solidworks-world) [The Alignex Team](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/author/the-alignex-team) on February 9, 2017 at 3:17 PM 0 comments [Alignex Events](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events) [![New 2018 Features Just Announced at SOLIDWORKS World](http://www.alignex.com/hubfs/events/SWWOpeningDoors.jpg "New 2018 Features Just Announced at SOLIDWORKS World") ](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/new-2018-features-just-annouced-at-solidworks-world) It's Day 3 at SOLIDWORKS World 2017! In today's general session, we got an exciting preview of new features coming to SOLIDWORKS 2018. Here are 6 features that got spontaneous audience applause! [Read More...](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/new-2018-features-just-annouced-at-solidworks-world) ## [Alignex Hosts Model Mania at Minneapolis SOLIDWORKS 2017 Launch Event](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/alignex-hosts-model-mania-at-minneapolis-solidworks-2017-launch-event) [The Alignex Team](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/author/the-alignex-team) on October 27, 2016 at 7:47 AM 0 comments [3D CAD](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/3d-cad) [Alignex Events](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events) [Alignex News](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-news) [![Alignex Hosts Model Mania at Minneapolis SOLIDWORKS 2017 Launch Event](http://www.alignex.com/hubfs/blog/ModelMania-Blog.jpg "Alignex Hosts Model Mania at Minneapolis SOLIDWORKS 2017 Launch Event") ](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/alignex-hosts-model-mania-at-minneapolis-solidworks-2017-launch-event) Are your modeling abilities a cut above the rest? Every year at [SOLIDWORKS World](https://www.solidworks.com/sww/) design engineers from around the country test their skills and compete during a live Model Mania Contest. In 2015, Alignex customer [Nick Vande Waerdt from Kooima](http://blog.alignex.com/kooima-engineer-wins-solidworks-model-mania-contest) won 1st place at SOLIDWORKS World.  This year at our Minneapolis [![SOLIDWORKS 2017 Launch Event](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/10734/85c98a42-2c4f-40c4-b9a4-7aeef443088f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/10734/85c98a42-2c4f-40c4-b9a4-7aeef443088f), we thought we’d have a little competition of our own! [Read More...](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/alignex-hosts-model-mania-at-minneapolis-solidworks-2017-launch-event) ## [The Future of Manufacturing and the Necessity for Continuous Innovation](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/jim-carroll-relentless-innovation-is-the-future-of-manufacturing) [Guest Author: Jim Carroll - Futurist, Trends & Innovation Expert](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/author/guest-author-jim-carroll-futurist-trends-innovation-expert) on September 27, 2016 at 9:57 AM 0 comments [Alignex Events](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events) [Alignex News](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-news) [![The Future of Manufacturing and the Necessity for Continuous Innovation](http://www.alignex.com/hubfs/blog/guest-authors/JimCarroll-Alignex-SOLIDWORKS2017.png "The Future of Manufacturing and the Necessity for Continuous Innovation") ](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/jim-carroll-relentless-innovation-is-the-future-of-manufacturing) I'm looking forward to my keynote at next Tuesday's [![SOLIDWORKS 2017 Launch Event](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/10734/5468497a-f887-47df-b6df-432735634744.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/10734/5468497a-f887-47df-b6df-432735634744) at Target Field in Minneapolis, and think you should be there. Here's why!  [Read More...](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/jim-carroll-relentless-innovation-is-the-future-of-manufacturing) ## [Race to Design Simulation Event](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/race-to-design-simulation) [Mike Strand](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/author/mike-strand) on October 9, 2015 at 1:00 PM 0 comments [Simulation](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/simulation) [Alignex Events](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events) [![Race to Design Simulation Event](https://blog.exbuild.com/hubfs/events/Race-to-Design-Event2015/IMG_2485-119300-edited.jpg "Race to Design Simulation Event") ](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/race-to-design-simulation) Engineers and designers from Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin joined us on September 23rd for a **car-themed simulation event + classic car show** at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.  For those of you who weren’t there, here are the highlights! [Read More...](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/race-to-design-simulation) ## [Attending a SOLIDWORKS User Group Meeting](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/attending-a-solidworks-user-group-meeting) [Mike Strand](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/author/mike-strand) on March 17, 2015 at 8:33 AM 0 comments [Alignex Events](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events) [![Attending a SOLIDWORKS User Group Meeting](https://blog.exbuild.com/hs-fs/file-2594414282-jpg/events/solidworks-user-group-sioux-falls-555.jpg "Attending a SOLIDWORKS User Group Meeting") ](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/attending-a-solidworks-user-group-meeting) The power of a user group is evident once you attend. With a room full of engineers and designers who all use the same program, there’s a great chance of discovering a new technique, feature or process that elevate a design. A few of us from Alignex attended the Sioux Falls meeting to join the discussion which ranged from new features of [SOLIDWORKS](http://www.alignex.com/products/solidworks) 2015 to facts about the larger SOLIDWORKS community. User groups are a great place to learn more about SOLIDWORKS and engineering in general. There are also lots of video resources as well as offerings in schools and colleges. Here are a few interesting stats about the community of SOLIDWORKS learners: [Read More...](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/attending-a-solidworks-user-group-meeting) ## [Recent SOLIDWORKS 2015 Event Inspires Nebraska Users](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/recent-solidworks-2015-event-inspires-nebraska-users) [Mike Strand](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/author/mike-strand) on November 25, 2014 at 9:53 AM 0 comments [3D CAD](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/3d-cad) [Alignex Events](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events) [![Recent SOLIDWORKS 2015 Event Inspires Nebraska Users](https://blog.exbuild.com/hs-fs/file-2350058165-jpg/Blog_Images/IMG_1481.jpg "Recent SOLIDWORKS 2015 Event Inspires Nebraska Users") ](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/recent-solidworks-2015-event-inspires-nebraska-users) Few things seem to mesh better than a conference for engineers and designers hosted at an air and space museum. Enter SAS, the Strategic Air and Space museum near Omaha, NE. Recently we hosted an event there that brought together people from a multitude of industries to unveil the new features of Dassault’s latest SOLIDWORKS release. Covering everything from weldment and sheet metal updates to some brand new pattern features, we sought to gauge some of the response from all of the well experienced users. So here it is: [Read More...](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/recent-solidworks-2015-event-inspires-nebraska-users) [All posts](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/all) [Next](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events/page/2) ### 0 comments [Leave a comment](https://blog.exbuild.com/old_blog/topic/alignex-events#comment-form) © 2026 EXBuild. All Rights Reserved.