In this session, attendees will see a real life example of how we took a company in an industry largely dominated by AutoCad and 2D design into the 21st century using design tables and SOLIDWORKS top-down design best practices. By setting up design tables with industry specific codes built in, and allowing design users to select job-specific criteria, 2D copy and paste and AutoCad blocks were replaced by a much smarter process that reduced errors, increased productivity, reduced lead times, and ensured adherence to applicable codes and customer standards. This is not your average design table seminar.
Chris Volkening, CEO of Automated Design Works, began his career by developing his skills in heavy structural and architectural steel design and manufacturing. Thereafter, his focus became specialized on design for manufacturability where he has since spent over a decade concentrating his efforts on mastering 3D design and blueprint automation, design project management and, of course, the use of SOLIDWORKS. A true expert in the field, Chris has developed systems for design estimating, fabrication shop scheduling, and company specific design workflows and organization. In addition, he has created tailored training programs for his clients and their companies, and has lead multiple training seminars to help disseminate and share his expertise.
