We’re excited to share a unique look at this year’s 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026, as seen through the eyes of Tom Dollar, NMC Technical faculty, and our well-traveled companion, Swoop. From cutting-edge engineering workshops to the latest in 3D design innovation, Tom & Swoop were on the ground in Houston to bring back fresh insights for NMC. Read on for a personal reflection on the conference’s biggest takeaways—and to see exactly what Swoop got up to between keynote sessions.
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- Travel companions.
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- 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026
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- Swoop made a friend.
What was the name of the conference/PD opportunity you attended?
3DEXPERIENCE World 2026
When and where did the event take place?
Houston, Texas; February 1st – 4th, 2026
Please share details from a memorable keynote speaker, conference session, or something else notable from the event.
Swoop and I just wrapped up an incredible week at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 in Houston! As the premier gathering for the SOLIDWORKS community, the event was a whirlwind of deep-dive breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, and high-energy networking.
How likely are you to recommend this opportunity to a colleague?
Do you have any big takeaways that you’ll be applying to your pedagogy in the near future?
Is there anything else you’d like CIE or your colleagues at NMC to know about this experience?
Swoop was the ultimate travel companion—helping me pack, taking in the skyline from our 25th-floor hotel room, and making plenty of new friends (including a fellow owl!) in the Playground. We even took a detour to Space Center Houston, and as you can tell from the photos, Swoop was over the moon about it!”
Here are a few more images from Tom & Swoop’s experience:
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- Swag
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- Solid Professor Friends
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- Liftoff
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- Swoop Floating in a Spacecraft
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- Swoop at Space Center Houston
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- Nightlife
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- Swoop On the Lunar Lander