From Madness to Majesty: A SOLIDWORKS PDM Story

Based on a true story: how SOLIDWORKS PDM makes your data more secure, organized, and visible!

Bring Order to Your Engineering Data

Follow the story of a company moving from its traditional file storage system, "Fileheap," to SOLIDWORKS PDM. Learn about the processes the Hawk Ridge team put in place to keep files in order, add data security, and make communication between teammates easier.

We'll cover key features for teams considering PDM, along with tips and tricks for teams already working in a vault. We'll also highlight recent enhancements that make working in PDM even easier.

Why Attend?

See What's New in 2026 and 2027

Learn about the enhancements delivered this year and what's coming next.

Move Beyond Traditional File Storage

See real examples of how PDM elevates your team's capabilities compared to shared drives and folders.

Save Time in Your Vault

Pick up tips and tricks that help existing users work faster inside PDM.

Your Speakers

Justin Becher

Applications Engineer I at Hawk Ridge Systems

Justin Becher is an applications engineer living in Santa Fe, NM. Starting in technical support has allowed him to see many creative ways to push SOLIDWORKS and PDM to new heights. Justin has worked alongside engineering teams to streamline their workflows and optimize their systems. If he’s not at his keyboard, then you'll likely find him out for a bike ride or at his local maker space!

Brandon Adkins

Product Manager at Hawk Ridge Systems

Based out of Spokane Valley, WA, Brandon Adkins is a Technical Product Manager for Data Solutions at Hawk Ridge Systems, Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert, and an Elite Application Engineer. As a Mechanical Engineer who has spent the last 16 years in the SOLIDWORKS reseller channel, Brandon has helped manufacturing companies across North America implement a variety of design, data management, and simulation tools. In his free time, Brandon is usually somewhere around the Northwest enjoying the scenic views, hiking, snowboarding, or camping.