PTC/USER Global Summit 2025 Announcement!
Save the Date (January 27-30)

It's official! We have chosen the date and location for the PTC/USER Global Summit 2025. We are thrilled to announce that it will be held in New Orleans at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel from January 27-30. Stay tuned for more details soon!

 

Technical Illustrations for Service: How Tech Pubs & Illustrators Bridge Complexities in Communication - Wednesday, May 29 | 11am ET

Join Deb Williams, Senior Sales Director, PTC Arbortext, Jeff Coon, Director of Product Management at PTC, and Scott Thompson, Senior Presales Application Engineer, in an upcoming webinar to see why 100,000+ users rely on Creo Illustrate and Arbortext IsoDraw to transform 2D and 3D CAD data into engaging visual illustrations for field service teams. Designing for service as product design is happening is essential, keeping up with engineer changes is tricky. Service content MUST be ready when the product is ready to ship. Learn how technical illustrations help service teams reduce errors and get them to market faster.

 

REGISTER NOW

 

Ask The Experts (PTC Community) Event: New Manage License Self-Service Tool - Tuesday, June 4th 10 AM EDT

Please join our "Ask the Experts" event.focused on the new Manage License self-service tool for ThingWorx and PLM. This is your chance to ask questions and get real-time answers from John Genthner, Sr Director Business Operations, and Max Poe, the Product Owner. Both John and Max will be monitoring this discussion forum on June 4th 10:00-11:00 AM EDT to answer any questions you might have.

 

The event is happening on its own discussion board under the IoT section of our community here   

 

The Manage Licensing app is a self-service tool that is integrated with the eSupport portal and will be accessible through the same License Management links that you use today. The app will eventually support all PTC products with a consistent licensing workflow – the first release in May will exclusively support ThingWorx and Windchill products.

Users of the Manage Licensing app can look forward to:

  • Licensing host configurations that will be saved for future use
  • The ability to install and track products used across orders and licensing hosts
  • The ability to move products between licensing hosts and change quantities in real time
 

SoCal Regional USER Group - Thursday, June 6th

Mark your calendars for the SoCal PTC/USER Regional User Group Meeting taking place on Thursday, June 6 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.

 Your participation is the key to the success of such events. It is a FREE event.

 

Register Here:

 

 VENUE

Microsoft, Suite 1600, 3 Park Plaza, Irvine, CA

AGENDA

3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

User Registration

4:00 - 4:10 p.m.

Welcome

Preeti Gupta, Johnson & Johnson

President - SoCal PTC/USER RUG

4:10 - 4:35 p.m.

Creo (What’s New)

Adam Manfredonia, PTC

4.35 – 5:00 p.m.

Creo Surface Modeling: New School,

Bart Brejcha, Design Engine

5:00 - 5:25 p.m.

ThingWorx IIOT and AR(What’s new)

Jim Skinner, PTC

5:25 – 5:45pm

Break / Dinner

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Windchill PLM What’s new

Kevin Sergeant, PTC

6:30 - 7 p.m.

Creo Surfacing Tips & Tricks

John Mouser, Oakley

7:00 p.m.

Raffle Prizes / Networking / Wrap-up

Preeti Gupta

 

BUG CAD/Windchill Admin Roundtable: Thursday, – June 16th, 12 am CT

Join BUG at noon CT on 6-13 to hear TriStar speak on CreoView. Are you using CreoView to its full potential?

 

Zoom Link

 

BUG CAD/Windchill Admin Roundtable: Friday, – June 21, 11 am CT

Join the round-table discussion any time between 12 - 1 pm EDT on Friday, June 21st to talk about CAD/Windchill administration with other admins.

 

Zoom Link

 

EAC Productivity APPS

EAC Productivity Apps for Windchill are a real game-changer. Explore ways you can save time with custom apps that optimize the entire PLM experience, from a simple quick search function to a comprehensive BoM tool that allows for seamless decision-making.

 

To learn more, click here.

 

Achieving Sustainability Through Design Enhancements

Whether for cost-savings, regulatory compliance, or some other reason, Sustainability is an active initiative for many people and companies. This blog article walks through the ideas and PTC tools helping companies achieve their sustainability goals. Read about the PTC software helping with Dematerialization, Waste Reduction, Design for Energy Efficiency, and Sustainable Design Solutions.

 

To learn more, click here.

 

Felco Windchill apps

Our suite of Windchill apps are designed to enhance efficiency without the complexities and expenses typically associated with traditional development solutions. With accessible prices and an intuitive setup process you can swiftly implement our solutions and unlock value.

 

Object Validator:

Enhance the speed, precision, and integrity of Windchill objects throughout the release process, facilitating increased productivity and reducing rework, thereby expediting product change cycles using various business rules.

Download Content Manager:

Optimize the user experience within the Windchill environment by simplifying the retrieval and downloading of pertinent data from various objects such as baselines, change objects, promotion requests, and packages.

App Manager:

Embedded seamlessly into Windchill, our innovative solution provides a uniform interface and streamlined processes for administering Windchill applications and customization deployments.

PLM Integrator:

Revolutionize your integration process by automating data manipulation, ensuring accuracy, and eliminating the need for manual inputs with this cost-effective tool. Say goodbye to labor-intensive tasks and hello to enhanced efficiency.

AND SO MANY MORE!

 

Learn more about how FELCO Solutions can help you to empower your team, boost your productivity, and elevate your business processes today by visiting our website www.felcosolutions.com.

 

Podcast - Digitize Product Manufacturing Operations for Significant Cost Savings

Episode 1: Digitize Your Business of Manufacturing Products to Maximize Cost Savings

 

In the first episode, Tom Gill, a PLM Enterprise Value and Integration Practice Manager at CIMdata, joins Hemant Koshti, Marketing Head & Director, Industry Software, to describe what digital transformation means to product lifecycle management and how it brings significant cost benefits to manufacturers.

Episode 2: A Manufacturer Digital Transformation Success Story – Improves Quality and Reduces Time-to-Market and Costs

 

In the second episode, Tom Gill, a PLM Enterprise Value and Integration Practice Manager at CIMdata, defines the term digital thread and shares real-world customer examples of how HCL DFMPro enables digital transformation to shorten time-to-market, increase product quality and lower costs.

 

Listen podcasts here: https://dfmpro.com/digital-transformation-podcast-series/

 

Quantifying the Impact of Design Review Methods on New Product Development

What is the number one predictor of whether engineering teams will deliver their product development projects on time?

 

According to the latest research: design review quality.

 

In a recent survey of 250 engineering leaders, CoLab Software uncovered this and more, like:

  • 43% of design review feedback is never tracked or addressed
  • 87% of leaders believe they need a tool beyond PLM to solve product development issues
  • 71% of teams don’t use PLM at all during NPD
  • The vast majority of engineering teams spend several hours to day searching for a single justification for a design decision.

To learn more, download the report here.

 

Introducing the SpaceMouse® Wireless - Bluetooth Edition: Effortless 3D Navigation Anywhere, Anytime

[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.

 

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