• PTC/USER Global Summit 2025 Announcement! Call for Papers and Registration Opening Soon
• Webinar: Sustainability: Design for Energy Efficiency Live - Thursday, July 25th 10:00 AM CDT
• Design Time Spotlights: Rich Service Information for the Field with Arbortext + ServiceMax - Wednesday, July 31 8:30 am PDT
• Annual Midwest Client Exchange at Harley Davidson - Thursday, Aug 1, 2024 9:00 am CDT
• PTC Manufacturing Work Instructions Research Study -  August 5 - 16, 2024
• Do you have experience with PTC product administration? PTC Atlas is seeking volunteers for a UX study - August 5 – 16, 2024
• Badgerland UG Lunch & Learn - Windchill Featuring EAC: Thursday, – August 15, 12:00 PM CDT
• BUG CAD/Windchill Admin Roundtable: Friday, – August 16, 11:00 AM CDT
• Discover Service’s Critical Role in the Digital Thread with ServiceMax + Windchill - Wednesday, August 21 8:30 am PDT
• FELCO - Exciting Updates to Our PLM Integrator!
• SIGMAXIM - Effortlessly Maintain Legacy Data With Creo Automation
• Introducing the SpaceMouse® Wireless - Bluetooth Edition: Effortless 3D Navigation Anywhere, Anytime
• Webasto Seeks to Enhance Efficiency and Streamline Operations with Windchill Upgrade
• Liebherr Achieves Successful Data Migration into Windchill, Boosting Global Collaboration
• New eBook - Understanding Manufacturing Engineering in Windchill
• New eBook - 4 Ways to Activate Engineering Excellence
• How ASML, a world’s largest supplier to semiconductor industry implemented HCL DFMPro- A Design for Manufacturing Software
• Recent PTC Blog Posts
• PTC/USER Newsletter Archive
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Call for proposals and registration is coming soon! Stay tuned!

In this webinar series session, you'll discover the pivotal role of choosing materials that demand less energy for manufacturing and recycling, adding a new dimension of sustainability to enhance your design process significantly. Don't let this opportunity slip by. Join us on July 25th at 10AM CST and uncover practical strategies to infuse sustainability seamlessly into your engineering designs. Uncover how modal analysis, thermal analysis, and Creo Flow Analysis empower engineers to craft environmentally conscious designs that are both efficient and sustainable.

 

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In the fast-paced world of field service, accessing accurate and specific product configuration information is crucial for technicians to efficiently complete work orders. 
ServiceMax and Arbortext have joined forces to seamlessly connect service execution with essential service documentation. By providing contextual product documentation, parts lists, and manuals to technicians and stakeholders across the service delivery chain, this integration enhances operational efficiency and service quality.  Arbortext, PTC's leading solution for creating, managing, publishing, and delivering service information, ensures that critical knowledge is effectively utilized by end-users exactly where it's needed most—at the point of service.

Join our experts, Gil Shroitman, Director of Arbortext Product Management, and Gabriel Bodda, VP of ServiceMax Product Management, as they explore real-world examples and practical insights into how: 

• the integration of ServiceMax and Arbortext enables the seamless delivery of comprehensive service information directly to the field
• integrating Arbortext and ServiceMax can revolutionize your service delivery capabilities by empowering technicians with rich, actionable information at their fingertips
• this synergy optimizes field service operations, reduces downtime, and enhances customer satisfaction
• real-time, trusted information connected to engineering can empower technicians and improve product quality through a direct feedback loop
• future integration opportunities between ServiceMax and Arbortext will enhance the digital thread

Register now to secure your spot and unlock the potential of integrated service information delivery with Arbortext and ServiceMax.

You are invited to an exclusive event, the 3rd Annual Midwest Client Exchange, taking place this year at the iconic Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI!

 

Join us for a day of thought leadership as we:

• Hear directly from special guest client speakers such as Cirrus Aircraft, Sysmex, and Generac on how they are leveraging solutions to transform their business.
• Learn from executives including Steve Dertien, EVP & CTO, PTC about the latest in how we support clients’ digital transformation including PLM, ALM, CAD, MFG and into Service
• Network with peers from industries such as industrial manufacturing, medical devices, motorsports, compact equipment and more.
• Experience a private tour of the iconic Harley-Davidson Museum
• Event concludes with a Thursday Bike Night Happy Hour complete with rock concert!

Register Now!

Date: August 1, 2024

Location: Harley-Davidson Museum

Time: 9:00am CDT

 

Please Note: PTC is actively accepting interest in event speakers, so please reach out to eventsmarketing@ptc.com if you would be interested in presenting. In addition, you can find a full recap of last year’s event here.

If you author, deliver, or consume work instructions for the factory, we'd like to talk to you!  We are conducting remote research interviews with people whose day-to-day tasks involve manufacturing work instructions. We'd like to learn about factory and operator expectations for work instructions with regards to 3D and 2D content, content delivery, and ease of use.

 

We'd also like to understand your end-to-end workflow, from preparing instructions and documentation to the actual use of instructions to build a finished product. We are also interested in any goals and challenges you may have working with work instructions for the factory floor.

 

We'll also be asking some usability questions regarding new PTC software for factory work instructions. All research data is confidential and collected with the sole purpose of improving this new solution offering from PTC.

 

Duration:  45 minutes
Location:  Online MS Teams meeting
Registration Link:  https://app.lyssna.com/apply/8e92b3c32786e4cd

Help evaluate new ideas, designs and talk about your experience managing PTC products either with PTC Cloud or on-premise solutions. Sessions will take place via MS Teams and will be 45 minutes - 1 hour (August 5 – 16, 2024 / 9am to 5pm ET). All research data is confidential and used for research purposes only. To sign-up, complete this 2-minute survey.

 

If you meet the eligibility criteria, we will reach out with scheduling information and the Research Consent & Non-Disclosure Agreement for you to complete.

Webinar Agenda: Get the Most Out of Your Windchill System & Empower Digital Thread presented by Bill Schlund – Technical Account Manager

 

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Join for 5 min or the whole hour.  Ask/answer questions of people in similar Admin roles. Badgerland UG is moderator, but all are welcome.

 

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In today's interconnected world of manufacturing and service, the digital thread emerges as a vital concept. It represents the seamless flow of data that defines a product from design through manufacturing, service, and retirement, ensuring stakeholders access accurate, up-to-date, contextualized product and asset data throughout its lifecycle.  
Service plays a critical part in the digital thread. While an asset is manufactured once, it receives service throughout its entire useful lifecycle. By facilitating rich data exchange between engineering, manufacturing, and service, organizations can design better products, ensure higher quality standards, and deliver more effective service. Service teams are better equipped and empowered to support products and equipment, and can proactively provide feedback to product and engineering.

•  Join Nick Samardzija, Product Manager, PLM Solutions at PTC, and Anita D’Souza, Senior Director of ServiceMax Product Management and to learn about the newly-released integration between ServiceMax and Windchill.
• Discover the central role ServiceMax plays within the digital thread as the service execution system of record
• Uncover strategies to elevate service performance, improve product quality, expedite change management processes, and harness service intelligence to drive operational excellence
• Explore our future plans to strengthen the connection between service, engineering, and manufacturing  

Register now to secure your spot and embark on the journey towards enhanced service and product excellence with Windchill and ServiceMax.
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Exciting Updates to Our PLM Integrator!!

At FELCO Solutions, we are always striving to enhance our tools and provide our clients with the most efficient solutions. Our PLM Integrator, designed to revolutionize the integration process by automating data manipulation and ensuring accuracy, is getting some significant updates. These new features will further eliminate the need for manual inputs, making tasks less labor-intensive and boosting overall efficiency. Here’s what’s new and what’s coming soon:

What’s New?

1. Download Attachments by Type:
      - Automatically download attachments from Change Objects to specified locations based on their types, streamlining document management.
2. Upload Viewables to ERP:
      - Seamlessly upload viewable files to your ERP system, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders have access to the necessary data.
3. Targeted Changes in WTPart Structures:
      - Send only the changes within WTPart structures of Change Objects, reducing data transfer time and increasing precision.
4. Approval Names Collection:
      - Collect and send approval names to the ERP system based on workflow events, facilitating smoother approval processes.
5. Change Object Resulting Items Collection:
      - Collect and send resulting items of Change Objects, maintaining comprehensive data integrity.
6. Multiple Configurations Callouts:
      - Implement multiple configurations within workflows, including different web service callouts, enhancing workflow flexibility.
7. New Attribute Callouts for WTParts:
      - Added new attribute callouts for WTParts, such as the default unit, isEndItem, and more, providing greater detail and specificity in your data management.

What’s Coming Soon?

1. Separate Collection for New Components:
      - Collect new components into a separate collection for ERP part masters, simplifying the organization and retrieval of component data.
2. ERP Web Service Callouts:
      - Add a web service callout to ERP to retrieve information back to Windchill, ensuring data consistency and accuracy across systems.
3. Windchill Restful Web Service:
      - Introduce a Windchill Restful Web Service for ERP communication back to Windchill, facilitating real-time data exchange and integration.

These updates are designed to enhance the functionality and efficiency of our PLM Integrator, helping you achieve more with less effort. Stay tuned for more upcoming updates to some of our other amazing Windchill applications, and feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback.

jfelkins@felcosolutions.com 
www.felcosolutions.com 

• Struggling to maintain LEGACY DATA & SYSTEMS?
• Frustrated trying to get all models up to COMPANY STANDARDS?
• Fed up with COSTLY ERRORS due to human oversight?

👉🏻 Watch our Webinar video replay on MAINTAINING LEGACY ASSETS WITH CREO AUTOMATION

 

CAD engineers often face the challenges of managing Legacy Data. This issue encompasses more than just models; it involves intricate systems, databases, multi-site setups, and more.

Dealing with outdated information is a common yet unavoidable daily occurrence. 

Designers often find themselves working with obsolete models, needing to painstakingly verify all associated components while checking for any discontinued or recalled parts.

 
Navigating these challenges often involves tedious manual processes that are not only time-consuming, but also prone to costly errors. 

💡 Learn about the power of SIGMAXIM to transform these tasks, making them easily manageable through flexible and efficient automation. 

For more information on how to simplify maintaining Legacy Data or to learn more about the limitless possibilities of SIGMAXIM's Creo Automation, please contact jsanders@SIGMAXIM.com or mkelleher@SIGMAXIM.com

[Munich, 14 May 2024] – 3Dconnexion, pioneering manufacturer of specialized input devices for 3D designers and CAD engineers, is excited to announce the availability of the new SpaceMouse Wireless – Bluetooth Edition. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, the SpaceMouse revolutionizes the way users navigate, sculpt, and design in 3D applications.

The SpaceMouse Wireless Bluetooth Edition builds upon the success of its predecessor, offering unparalleled control and precision in 3D modelling, with expanded connectivity options. Engineers, architects, and 3D creators will be able to elevate their workflows, refining intricate models, exploring creative solutions, and crafting immersive presentations with ease.

What sets the SpaceMouse Wireless Bluetooth Edition apart from its predecessor is its seamless connectivity. With the addition of Bluetooth technology, users can now experience more freedom, effortlessly navigating their designs without being tied to a desk. Whether in a meeting room, at a workstation, or on the move, the SpaceMouse Wireless Bluetooth Edition provides seamless control in the palm of its user’s hand.

"We're thrilled to introduce the much anticipated SpaceMouse Wireless Bluetooth Edition, continuing to improve the design experience of our users, while offering them more freedom to choose how and where they want to use their device," said Antonio Pascucci, CEO at 3Dconnexion. "With the addition of Bluetooth connectivity, we want to enable our SpaceMouse Wireless users to truly leverage the 3D navigation power of this device, regardless if they do it on Windows, macOS, from their desk, collaborating with colleagues or working on the move."

In addition to Bluetooth connectivity, the SpaceMouse Wireless Bluetooth Edition also features a USB-C port for convenient charging, which can equally be used to connect the device whenever a wireless connection is not preferred. 

Key features of the SpaceMouse Wireless Bluetooth Edition are:

• Effortless 3D navigation: Navigate, sculpt, and design with precision and ease.
• Bluetooth connectivity: Experience seamless control without being tied to a desk.
• USB-C charging: Conveniently charge the device for uninterrupted creativity.
• Versatile compatibility: Supported by over 200 leading CAD and 3D applications.

The SpaceMouse Wireless Bluetooth Edition is now available for purchase on the 3Dconnexion official website and through authorized retailers.

For more information, visit the SpaceMouse Wireless Bluetooth Edition product page.

 

About 3Dconnexion 
3Dconnexion creates the world’s most advanced, precise and comfortable peripherals for professionals working in CAD and 3D environments.

Optimized for over 200 software packages, our products help engineers, architects and designers create better designs more efficiently.

Company Overview
Webasto, an international system provider to the mobility industry, manufactures roof systems and electrification solutions, including batteries and thermal management. With over 50 locations and more than 16,800 employees, Webasto has a strong presence in all major automotive markets worldwide. In 2022, the company achieved sales of €4.4 million.
 
Business Challenges
Webasto undertook a significant upgrade of its Windchill system, transitioning from an unsupported version to a long-term supported state. This involved reassembling a fragmented Windchill codebase that had been managed by various consultants. Additionally, Webasto adopted a step-by-step approach towards a SaaS solution, streamlining or eliminating in-house customizations to simplify the transition.

 

Solution
With the help of partner TT PSC, Webasto successfully upgraded its Windchill system in three phases over four months, focusing on removing or simplifying in-house customizations to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

 

Upgrades

• Upgrade from Windchill 10.1 to Windchill 12, including an intermediate step to Windchill 11
• System installation and configuration (Database and Windchill)
•  Replace Windchill Active Directory with OpenDJ
• Replace self-developed classification solution with Parts Link
• Code upgrade

Benefits

• Transition to a long-term supported version of Windchill
• Comprehensive upgrade of the Windchill codebase
• Simplified and more maintainable merged codebase

Founded in 1949, the family-run Liebherr Group employs over 50,000 people across 18 countries and achieved a turnover of €12,589 million in 2022. Renowned for its sophisticated products and services, Liebherr focuses on technology and design tailored to practical applications worldwide. The company's commitment to innovation and unwavering quality ensures maximum customer satisfaction in all product areas.
 
Business Challenges
On the data migration side, Liebherr struggled with streamlining large data sets from diverse source systems, standardizing the migration process for quicker implementation of follow-up projects, and integrating the migration timeline into overarching Windchill integration initiatives.

 

Windchill Customization

• Implement highly customized solutions while maintaining Windchill update capability
• Translate complex requirements into straightforward Windchill customizations for simplicity

Solution

• With the help of partner TT PSC, certain enhanced procedures were implemented as part of the migration process: 
• Normalize data from various source systems to streamline processes.
• Synchronize and correct data from different sources to ensure accuracy.
• Migrate normalized data to Windchill for improved efficiency.

These procedures made the migration process more efficient and reduced the complexity of migration workstreams.

• The team developed extensive Windchill customizations for key components, including:
  • Change management
  • CAD data management
  • BOM management

Benefits

• Foster global cooperation in product development.
• Simplify internal supplier processes.
• Reduce development time and costs.
• Integrate additional locations into the PLM environment, reducing time to value and increasing quality simultaneously.
• The development and enhancement of Windchill customizations enable Liebherr to continuously evolve their PLM process and adapt to changing business requirements

Manufacturing engineering plays a pivotal role in the success of product launches. Yet, the demanding tasks of pre-production preparation and the continuous upkeep of product data across diverse configurations, design centers, and manufacturing sites present significant challenges.
The new eBook, Understanding Manufacturing Engineering in Windchill is now available on ptc.com and Velocity. This guide delves into these challenges, offering effective strategies to empower manufacturing engineers. Explore how to achieve seamless design, production, and service capabilities anywhere in the world. Benefit from insights shared by industry experts, PTC customers, and real-world case studies showcasing the advantages of leveraging Windchill for manufacturing engineering excellence.
This eBook will be translated into Simplified Chinese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese. 

Organizations leverage engineering innovation and quality to gain competitive edge and build strong brand reputations. Engineering data plays a crucial role throughout product lifecycles. However, harnessing this data goes beyond basic product data management—it involves adopting a robust product lifecycle management (PLM) framework. The new interactive eBook, "4 Ways to Drive Engineering Excellence," explores how PLM fosters best practices in engineering and enables comprehensive enterprise collaboration to:

• Control product complexity
• Build governance and traceability
• Optimize efficiency and costs
• Remove operational silos

Leverage this engaging eBook now available on ptc.com and Velocity. 

Joseph Carraway, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, ASML articulates on DFMPro implementation strategy adopted by ASML.
In this video, learn how HCL DFMPro addressed challenges faced by ASML, various key features of DFMPro which helped ASML, benefits of using DFMPro and how to measure the success of DFMPro usage.

Watch recording here: https://dfmpro.com/customers/dfmpro-implementation-strategy-at-asml/?utm_source=ptc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=case+study

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