Hawk Ridge Systems Showcases SolidWorks 3D Design at SolidWorks 2013 Launch Events

#1 Worldwide SolidWorks Reseller Presents New SolidWorks Design and Computer-aided Manufacturing Solutions

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hawk Ridge Systems, (www.hawkridgesys.com) the #1 worldwide SolidWorks® reseller of 3D CAD Systems is showcasing the new enhancements in SolidWorks 2013 at the Hawk Ridge Systems SolidWorks 2013 Launch in 17 locations in October and November, 2012.

“This 21st release of SolidWorks brings true innovation and productivity to our SolidWorks users. The new additions to core geometry creation and expanded product offerings including SolidWorks Electrical, SolidWorks Plastics, and CAMWorks are a must-see. Initial feedback on the enhancements from the SolidWorks 2013 beta testing has been extremely positive.”

The SolidWorks 2013 Launch includes the SolidWorks 2013 Overview, live demonstrations, lunch & beer/beverages, prizes, and a drawing for an iPad. Find a location near you, Hawk Ridge Systems SolidWorks 2013 Launch Event Schedule.

Southern California locations include Anaheim, Los Angeles, Ontario, Camarillo, Pismo Beach and Santa Barbara. Northern California locations include San Jose, Palo Alto, Pleasanton, and Rohnert Park. Other locations include Las Vegas and Reno in Nevada, Portland, Oregon and Bellevue (Seattle) in Washington.

As Gabe Rapisardo, Vice President of Sales says, “This 21^st release of SolidWorks brings true innovation and productivity to our SolidWorks users. The new additions to core geometry creation and expanded product offerings including SolidWorks Electrical, SolidWorks Plastics, and CAMWorks are a must-see. Initial feedback on the enhancements from the SolidWorks 2013 beta testing has been extremely positive.”

The Hawk Ridge Systems Launch features “What’s New in SolidWorks 2013.” Not only will the Hawk Ridge Systems product managers and Certified SolidWorks Experts be discussing the new tools in SolidWorks 2013, but they will demonstrate applications for simulation and analysis, product data management and technical documentation, including 3DVIA Composer. Hawk Ridge Systems has also recently announced the addition of CAMWorks, the first SolidWorks Certified Gold Product Partner, to its solutions portfolio for CAM. Hawk Ridge Systems will conduct live interactive demos of SolidWorks Electrical, SolidWorks Plastics and HawkWare™, a suite of new productivity tools for Enterprise PDM.

New features in SolidWorks 2013 include:

• Powerful Design Tools – Costing, Sustainability, Flow Simulation
• Faster Model Creation – Conics in Sketcher, Intersect Feature, Varying Dimension Patterns, Section View Assist
• Improved Performance – CAD Administrator Dashboard, Simulation Sub-Modeling and Incremental Meshing, Network Rendering for PhotoView 360
• Enhanced Collaboration – Previous Release Interoperability, Enterprise PDM Workflow, DraftSight Integration, eDrawings

About Hawk Ridge Systems

Hawk Ridge Systems is the #1 worldwide SolidWorks Reseller, and has been serving the needs of engineers and management since 1996. With 14 offices and Training Centers in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Canada, Hawk Ridge Systems has the largest dedicated team of certified SolidWorks engineers, sales professionals and instructors. Hawk Ridge Systems is the market leader for 3D CAD Design, Simulation & Analysis, Product Data Management , Technical Documentation, 2D/3D Electrical and CAM Solutions. Visit our website, www.hawkridgesys.com or call us at 877.266.4469.