CADVision Systems proudly hosted SOLIDWORKS Innovation Day 2026 Penang, bringing together engineers, designers, industry leaders, and technology partners for a day dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Under the theme “Let’s Amaze Together”, the event highlighted CADVision’s commitment to empowering the regional engineering community, providing attendees with the latest insights, tools, and solutions from the SOLIDWORKS ecosystem. Through keynote presentations, hands-on demonstrations, interactive booths, and networking sessions, CADVision created a platform for learning, engagement, and inspiration, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for innovation and growth across Malaysia’s design and manufacturing landscape.
Event Summary
SOLIDWORKS Innovation Day 2026 Penang, organized by CADVision Systems, delivered a comprehensive and engaging conference experience. The event featured insightful keynotes from Dassault Systèmes, focused technical sessions, and hands-on demonstrations that allowed attendees to explore the latest advancements in design, simulation, and manufacturing. Complemented by interactive CADVision and partner booths, customer success sharing, the CWSP Award presentation, and a vibrant networking atmosphere—including exciting lucky draw moments—the event successfully showcased the capabilities of the SOLIDWORKS ecosystem while reinforcing CADVision’s commitment to driving innovation, empowering engineers, and fostering growth within Malaysia’s engineering and design community.
Featured Speaker Sessions
Our keynote lineup brought together industry leaders who offered valuable perspectives on digital transformation, AI adoption, resilient manufacturing, modern IT architecture, and the future of the SOLIDWORKS ecosystem. Their session delivered both inspiration and actionable strategies for engineering teams of all sizes.
The Role of CADVision Systems in Engineering Innovation
Adrian Khor, CEO of CADVision Systems, delivered an opening address that reaffirmed the company’s commitment to strengthening the regional engineering ecosystem and nurturing future-ready talent. His remarks underscored the strategic priorities driving CADVision’s mission in the northern Region.
Key Insights:
Encouraging Manufacturers to adopt smarter, more sustainable technologies
Expanding Skillforce and Digital CAM Labs to enhance student and academic engagement
Strengthening the engineering talent pipeline through skills training and certification
Dassault Systemes - Connecting Penang to the Global Engineering Ecosystem
Simon Ng, Partner Sales Director, AP South, opened the keynote series by highlighting how the SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE ecosystem is transforming the way global engineering teams collaborate. He emphasized Penang’s growing role in the global supply chain and how cloud-connected tools strengthen speed, traceability, and innovation across product lifecycles.
Key Insights
A worldwide engineering network unifying design, simulation, and manufacturing into one continous digital pipeline
Cloud collaboration increases engineering efficiency and secure data flow
AI-assisted processes help teams eliminate non-value tasks and focus on innovation
CADVision Systems – What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026
Mandy Cheah delivered the highly anticipated product update, showcasing major enhancements across modeling, simulation, data management, visualization, and team collaboration. The introduction of SOLIDWORKS AURA AI was a key moment, setting the stage for AI-accelerated engineering workflows in 2026.
Key Insights:
AURA AI automates repetitive daily tasks, boosting team productivity
Upgraded simulation and data tools support more accurate decision-making
End-to-end workflow improvements enhance speed, quality, and teamwork
Lenovo – Powering Local AI Development for Engineering Teams
Benjamin Lim showcased Lenovo’s latest AI-ready workstation portfolio, including the new ThinkStation PGX, designed for on-premise AI development using the NVIDIA GB10 Superchip. He highlighted why local engineering teams — especially those in electronics, robotics, and automation — are shifting toward private AI for speed and data security.
Key Insights:
Local AI development removes cloud dependency and protects IP-sensitive industries
Workstations now support AI models up to 70B parameters for engineering workloads
Lenovo AI Now provides on-device, secure AI assistance using the Llama 3 model
Technovation – Building a Secure & Scalable Digital Backbone
Kyle Bong shared Technovation’s experience supporting Northern Malaysia’s industrial ecosystem, especially through critical ransomware recovery projects in 2024. His session emphasized the need for secure, scalable infrastructure to support the rapid digitalization of factories and engineering teams in Penang.
Key Insights:
Modern engineering requires resilient cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure
EDR/XDR cybersecurity is essential for semiconductor and manufacturing sectors
Managed services ensure long-term stability for mission-critical engineering systems
Markforged – Enabling Stronger, Faster, Local Manufacturing
Edwin Lim from Markforged highlighted how Penang’s manufacturers are accelerating adoption of additive manufacturing to shorten lead times, reduce costs, and localize production. The session emphasized Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR), producing parts up to 3× stronger than aluminum — ideal for jigs, fixtures, and high-strength applications.
Key Insights:
CFR technology unlocks stronger parts for industrial use
Manufacturers achieve up to 90% cost savings and 97% shorter lead times
Local production reduces reliance on overseas tooling and strengthens supply chains
Community Highlights & Engagement Moments
Beyond the keynote sessions and technology showcases, the Penang edition of SWID2026 also celebrated the strength of our engineering community through recognition, interaction, and collaboration. The CWSP Journey Award honored individuals and organizations making consistent progress in the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional pathway — a testament to their dedication to technical excellence and continuous upskilling. Adding energy throughout the day, the interactive quiz sessions and the closing lucky draw brought an element of fun while driving active participation and knowledge engagement among attendees. The event concluded with a vibrant networking and collaboration session, where participants connected with peers, industry partners, and solution experts to exchange insights and explore practical engineering solutions for their organizations.
Together, these activities reinforced a key message of SWID2026: innovation grows stronger when the community learns, shares, and collaborates.
Closing Highlights & The Road Ahead
SOLIDWORKS Innovation Day 2026 – Penang concluded with a strong message of progress, collaboration, and shared purpose. Through the combined expertise of Dassault Systèmes, Lenovo, Technovation, Markforged, Chemtron, 3Dconnexion, and CADVision Systems, the event delivered a comprehensive view of the technologies, workflows, and innovations shaping the next decade of engineering. From AI-enabled design intelligence to advanced additive manufacturing and secure digital ecosystems, the sessions highlighted how today’s engineering teams can accelerate productivity, strengthen collaboration, and build future-ready capabilities. As the Penang engineering community gathered to learn, network, and exchange ideas, one theme stood out clearly: innovation thrives when we grow together.
With the momentum from SWID2026, CADVision Systems remains committed to empowering engineers, supporting talent development, and driving meaningful transformation across the region.
Thanks to Our Sponsor
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all our sponsors and partners who made SOLIDWORKS Innovation Day Penang 2026 a remarkable success. Our heartfelt thanks go to Dassault Systèmes, our Platinum Sponsor and Co-Organizer, for their invaluable guidance and technical expertise throughout the event. We also appreciate Technovation Consulting Sdn Bhd for supporting the event as Silver Sponsor and sharing their insights on digital and cybersecurity solutions. Our Bronze Sponsors — Markforged, Chemtron Pte Ltd, and 3Dconnexion — brought engaging demonstrations and hands-on experiences that enriched the day for all attendees. Special thanks to Lenovo, our Official Hardware Partner, for powering the AI and engineering showcases, Hypergear for ensuring a seamless merchandise experience, and ZUS Coffee for keeping our participants energized. Their collective support not only enabled a smooth and engaging event but also strengthened the collaborative spirit of the Penang engineering community.
