Get ready to move faster, think smarter, and design better. The sixth annual Design to Manufacturing (D2M) Virtual Conference takes place on Thursday, October 30th, and this year’s theme, ACCELERATE, puts the focus on speed, productivity, and digital transformation.
You’ll gain practical insights from more than 13 breakout sessions, industry-relevant guest speakers, and expert-led presentations. Discover how to make the most of tools like AURA AI, optimize additive manufacturing, and streamlined workflows to drive measurable results.
Whether you’re improving designs, optimizing production, or exploring new tech, this conference is built to help you take action and stay ahead. There will be exclusive prize giveaways and time to connect with the Hawk Ridge Systems team.
Register now to ACCELERATE your next big idea!
Discover what’s new in SOLIDWORKS 2026 including new automation features like Auto-Generate Drawings, advanced modeling capabilities like splitting configurations into individual files, and more in our D2M deep-dive livestream.
Automation has quietly supported CAD for years. In this session, we’ll explore what’s been there all along, what just came out, and what’s on the horizon. From design automation to intelligent assistance like AURA, you’ll see how AI is becoming a practical tool in every engineer’s workflow.
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Jason is an experienced industrial designer skilled in computer-aided design (CAD), SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, concept Sketching, CAD/CAM, and Modeling. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Illinois Institute of Art. As Lead Designer at Orange County Choppers (2004-2019), he provided state-of-the-art designs for Fortune 500 companies and individuals from all over the world. Jason is currently the Brand Ambassador for SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE. His favorite project is “The current one and the next one.”
The D2M Virtual Conference is an annual event that brings together industry experts, engineers, and professionals to explore the latest trends, tools, and technologies in design to manufacturing.
You can register by clicking the “Register” button on this page. Registration is free and gives you access to all breakout sessions, general sessions, and networking opportunities on the day of the event.
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Yes, all sessions will be recorded. Registered attendees will have access to the recordings after the event.
No, the D2M Virtual Conference is completely free to attend.
The conference is designed for engineers, designers, manufacturing professionals, and anyone interested in the latest advancements in design to manufacturing. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional, there are sessions tailored to your skill level.
Absolutely! We encourage you to share the registration link with your colleagues and industry peers.