The Role of CADVision Systems in Engineering Innovation
Nurul Najwa set the tone for the evening by sharing how CADVision Systems is growing the engineering ecosystem and nurturing future ready talent in the region.
Key takeaways
Focus on smart technologies, sustainable materials and digital twin adoption for local manufacturers
SkillForce and Digital CAM Labs connecting students, academia and industry through real world tools
Clear commitment to equip the next generation with practical skills, certifications and industry exposure
Nurul Najwa Salsabila
Create, Collaborate And AI With SOLIDWORKS
Low Hock Chuan connected the Johor Bahru community to the global SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE ecosystem, showing how customers worldwide are rethinking product development.
Key takeaways
Strong global community linking design, simulation and manufacturing in one digital process
3DEXPERIENCE platform enabling secure collaboration, data management and teamwork from anywhere
AI features that remove non value tasks so engineers can focus on innovation
Low Hock Chuan
What Is New In SOLIDWORKS 2026
Umar Azran highlighted the most impactful enhancements in SOLIDWORKS 2026, showing how automation and AI help teams work faster and smarter.
Key takeaways
Productivity boosts across parts, assemblies and drawings that reduce repetitive design work
Introduction of AURA, the AI assistant, and AI supported drawing and documentation tools
A connected workflow from design and simulation through to manufacturing and documentation
Umar Azran
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ)
Raja Taufik Azad offered a strategic view of Johor’s transformation and why it is becoming a preferred base for high value engineering and manufacturing.
Key takeaways
JS SEZ designed to deepen economic integration and attract strategic, high value projects
Strong investment performance, job creation potential and nine flagship zones driving growth
Malaysia’s strengths in connectivity, policy stability and incentives that support advanced industries
Raja Taufik Azad
The Future of Manufacturing Is Intelligent and Integrated
TC Goon closed the speaker line up by showing how AI and integrated CAM are reshaping machining workflows from programming to the shop floor.
Key takeaways
Fully integrated future where SOLIDWORKS and SolidCAM work in a single connected environment
Long term partnership that delivers associative, single window CAM programming for users
CAM Assist as an AI copilot that learns from users, suggests strategies and helps reduce programming errors
TC Goon
Fun, Games And Lucky Draw Surprises
To keep the excitement going between sessions, we added a lighthearted segment with a short SOLIDWORKS quiz followed by a crowd favourite, the Lucky Draw. The quiz gave attendees a chance to test their knowledge in a fun, low pressure way while picking up a few tips and tricks along the way.
The real buzz started once the Lucky Draw began. As names were called and prizes were revealed, the ballroom filled with cheers, laughter and friendly teasing among colleagues. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, winners walked away with exclusive merchandise, gadgets and event goodies that capped off the evening on a high note.
More than just prizes, the Lucky Draw turned into a shared moment of celebration, bringing everyone together for a fun and memorable close to SOLIDWORKS Innovation Day 2026 Johor Bahru.
To everyone who joined SOLIDWORKS Innovation Day 2026 Johor Bahru, thank you for spending your time with us and for bringing such energy to the sessions, demos and conversations. Your curiosity, questions and passion for engineering are what make events like this truly meaningful.
Stay tuned for more events and hands on workshops on our Event page, where we will continue to share new learning opportunities, product updates and community activities throughout the year.
Thank You To Our Sponsors and Partners!
SOLIDWORKS Innovation Day 2026 Johor Bahru was made possible through the strong support of our sponsors and partners. We were honoured to have Dassault Systèmes as our Platinum Sponsor and Co Organiser, Markforged together with Chemtron Pte Ltd and 3Dconnexion as our Bronze Sponsors, Hypergear as our Official Merchandise Partner, Lenovo as our Official Hardware Partner, and ZUS Coffee as our Supporting Partner.
Their collaboration and generosity helped us deliver an engaging, hands on experience for everyone who joined us, and we are deeply grateful for their continued trust and partnership.
