It’s easy to get bogged down by repetitive workflows. While automation tools exist, let’s face it: As a startup, if they cost money, they simply aren’t options. Sometimes it can feel like the only option is to push through these repetitive workflows. We’ve all heard of “Macros”, but maybe the knowledge barrier is too intimidating. We’re here to share our experience with you about how writing a few strategic macros which automated several repetitive data-entry tasks. One member of our team, Evan, will talk about his experience identifying workflows that could be automated, and the resources he explored to compile and write these critical low-cost automation tools for Square Robot. The aim of this talk is to give users who are interested in writing macros and scripts in visual basic using the SOLIDWORKS API, but may not have software backgrounds, the confidence and resources to write their own simple macros which can automate a workflow.

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Speakers

Kevin Hopkins

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Square Robot, Inc.

Kevin Hopkins is a senior mechanical engineer at Square Robot specializing in hardware and system design of autonomous underwater vehicles specific to hazardous locations in the petrochemical industry. Before working at Square Robot, he spent 8 years in subsea robotics developing commercial systems and leading mechanical design for a defense department program of record with Bluefin Robotics and General Dynamics. Kevin earned a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Maine, an MS in ocean engineering from the University of Rhode Island, and is a licensed professional engineer in Massachusetts.

Evan Kuritzkes

Senior Product Development Engineer, Square Robot

Evan is a Senior Product Development Engineer at Square Robot, Inc, and has four years of experience developing cutting edge technology at the forefront of petrochemical asset integrity. Primarily a member of the Mechanical Engineering team at Square Robot, he also works closely with the Systems and Program Management team to further refine, develop, and improve Square Robot's product portfolio. He has previous experience developing technology in the subsea industry, has worked on high-voltage power modulation systems, led teams for NASA competitions, and built a liquid rocket engine. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. Outside the office, Evan can usually be found on the golf course searching the woods for his tee shots.