In the past I have been asked to attend/present at the Twin Cities Simulation User Group meetings. Unfortunately, Simulation is not my area of expertise so I have not been much help for the group. But today I received an email from Anne Yust, the group leader, asking me to watch a video. This is something that I can do!!!

So what does a video about “Preparing your SolidWorks file for 3D printing” have to do with Simulation? Well, I can answer that with one word: sponsorship. Here’s the deal: in order for the Simulation User Group to gain a new sponsor, they’re required to have a certain number of people watch this short video.

Even if you do not currently use SolidWorks Simulation, helping them acquire this sponsor will help ensure the group is around when you start using Simulation.

Below is the link to the video. Please take a little time to help out Anne and the entire group.

Click Here to Watch the Video

Thank you,

Jason Schroeder

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