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Registration for Global Summit 2026 is Now Open! 

We’re excited to invite the PTC/USER community to join us in Las Vegas at The Rio, April 27–30, for our biggest Summit experience yet. This year’s theme, Spotlight on Digital Transformation, reflects the rapid changes happening across engineering, manufacturing, and product development—changes being driven directly by Users, Experts, and teams like yours.


With expanded training rooms, hands-on labs, interactive spaces, and the return of our Pre-Con Training Day, 2026 is shaping up to be an exceptional year to learn, connect, and share. Early registration helps us plan capacity across tracks and training, so if you already know Summit is part of your year, now is the perfect time to reserve your spot.


We can’t wait to welcome you to Las Vegas this spring. Register today
 

Global Summit 2026 is Accepting Proposals!

We’re inviting Users and Experts across the PTC User community to submit session proposals now! Whether you’ve tackled a major implementation, streamlined a process, solved a tough challenge, or introduced something new into your organization, your experience could help others move their work forward.

 

We welcome case studies, technical deep dives, live demos, training-focused content, and cross-functional collaborations, especially in our early 2026 focus areas: PLM, CAD, Simulation, and the broader digital transformation landscape. Every submission helps us shape a program that reflects the real work happening across the community.


If you’ve been considering presenting, now is the ideal time to start your proposal. Your insights could be exactly what another team needs to make their next big breakthrough.
 

Sponsorship Opportunities Global Summit 2026 Are Now Live!

Each year, sponsors play a vital role in the Global Summit experience by supporting hands-on learning, bringing product expertise to the community, and helping fuel the innovation happening across the PTC ecosystem. For 2026, we’ve expanded our sponsorship program with new options designed to increase engagement, visibility, and meaningful interaction with attendees.


With the event moving to The Rio in Las Vegas this year, we also have more space for creative activations, product demonstrations, training sponsorships, and track-specific alignment. Whether your organization is focused on CAD, PLM, ALM, Simulation, AR, or enterprise transformation, there are opportunities to connect with thousands of Users and Experts who rely on these tools every day.


If your company is considering participating this year, now is the time to explore our tiers and secure an early spot. We look forward to partnering with you to make Summit 2026 our most dynamic year yet.
 

CoreFace – A new era of Windchill (+) – ERP - Integration Webinar - Tuesday, January 13th, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST

Efficient, reliable integration between PLM and ERP systems is the backbone of successful digital product lifecycle management. CoreFace, developed by Innoface, is a powerful no-code integration suite designed to effortlessly connect PTC Windchill and Windchill+ with leading ERP systems.


With certified, out-of-the-box connectors for SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud), Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, and Business Central, CoreFace enables seamless, bidirectional data exchange—automating key business processes without writing a single line of code.


Officially certified by both PTC and SAP, CoreFace guarantees enterprise-grade reliability, long-term compatibility, and the confidence your digital ecosystem deserves.

 

Join our webinar to:

  • Discover how CoreFace simplifies and accelerates PLM–ERP integration.
  • Explore real-world use cases that demonstrate tangible efficiency gains.
  • See how CoreFace eliminates manual data entry and ensures data consistency.
  • Learn how its no-code platform empowers flexibility and easy customization.
  • Understand why CoreFace’s scalable SaaS architecture makes it truly future-ready.

Take your digital product lifecycle management to the next level — with CoreFace, integration has never been this simple, powerful, and adaptable.
 

Technical Committee Meeting: Technical Authoring & Managing – Formatting & Output - Wednesday, January 14th, 9:00 AM EST

Agenda: 

  • “Successfully implement sophisticated layout requirements from customers with Arbortext Styler” | Presenter: Erwin Mueller – DATACOPY - 1 hour
  • "Addressing Complex Language Requirements Using APP Engine " | Presenter: Simon Taylor - PTC - 1 hour
  • "Update on Coming Soon: NEW Print Services(Web Services)" | Presenter: Simon Taylor - PTC - 20 minutes
  • “Arbortext ALD developer Ai help portal and Future Plans for more integrated use” | Presenter: Chris Western - tFormat  20-30 minutes.

Next Meeting: May 6, 2026, Zoom Webinar
 

CAD/Windchill Admin Roundtable Hosted by Badgerland UG -  Friday, January 16th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

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. 

 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://eacpds.zoom.us/j/91788979697?pwd=bD0xRG7p1jhgkIj30LBDc37bzeFmGc.1

Meeting ID: 917 8897 9697
Passcode: 725215

 
 

Discover how Creo enabled a medical industry expert in implant breakthrough - Wednesday, January 28th, 14:00 CET and 1:00 PM EST 

Join PTC for an inside look at Creo’s Additive Manufacturing capabilities through a recent medical case: a custom, patient specific scapula implant designed for anatomical fidelity, strength, and smooth joint kinematics—validated with simulation and certification workflows.

 

You’ll see how design for metal Additive Manufacturing in Creo enables lattice structures for tissue ingrowth, minimal surfaces for smooth joint kinematics, and simulation driven verification. PTC will also cover printing process simulation and CT-based quality checks that help meet clinical standards, then answer your questions.

 

Agenda Highlights:

  • Jose Coronado, Product Management Director at PTC specializing in Additive Manufacturing, will introduce Creo Additive Manufacturing functionality and share how Creo accelerates design for metal AM.
  • A medical industry expert will present a real-world case: a 3D-printed scapula implant designed for a cancer patient, from imaging to surgery.
  • An interview with the patient who received the 3D-printed scapula implant. Hear directly from the patient how this experience has improved the quality of life.
  • PTC Additive Manufacturing Center executive will showcase the lab’s advanced capabilities and workflows for additive innovation.

Why attend?

  • Learn how Creo streamlines design for metal additive manufacturing and reduces supports/distortion.
  • See how digital twin and simulation workflows validate load-bearing performance.
  • Understand certification processes and quality assurance for regulated industries.
  • Explore a real medical case that demonstrates speed from scans to surgery.

Register now for your preferred stream. This webinar will air at two times:

14:00 Central European Time

1:00 PM Eastern Time

Can’t attend live? Sign up to receive the recording.
 

Badgerland UG Lunch & Learn Webinar - Creo 12 Updates: New Sketching and Pattern Tools, New Constraint Options, Additional Sheet Metal and Surfacing Abilities, and more! - Thursday, January 29th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

Join the Badgerland USER Group and EAC on Thursday,  January 29th from 12:00–1:00 PM CST for a webinar on Creo 12 Updates

 

We’ll be talking about:

  • New Sketching and Pattern Tools
  • New Constraint Options
  • Additional Sheet Metal and Surfacing Abilities
  • and more!

Grab your lunch and hop on—we’d love to see you there!
 

Anark Rolls into 2026 with Model-Based Content-Centric Collaboration and 3D PDF  

Happy Holidays from Anark,

We’d like to thank the PTC/USER community for another great year in 2025, kicking off in New Orleans and closing out with strong momentum across our customer base. We’re seeing more 3D PDF customers expand their use of Anark’s best-in-class Windchill and Creo model-based publishing, paired with the Anark Collaborate model-based hub for sharing, collaboration, and work tracking across the digital thread.

Have a look at the on-demand streaming of our where we talked about the next generation Anark Collaborate secure model-based collaboration that are rolling out hard in 2026! Come see how you can share, discuss, and markup directly in the context of engineering content that includes model-based Creo, legacy drawings, Windchill documents, images and more!

If you missed it, check out the on-demand Introduction to Content-Centric Collaboration Webinar. We shared how the next generation of Anark Collaborate is rolling out in a big way in 2026, enabling secure, model-based collaboration where teams can share, discuss, and mark-up directly in the context of engineering content, including Creo models, legacy drawings, Windchill documents, images, and more.

Content-Centric Collaboration expands Anark’s industry-leading technical data publication platform to deliver complex, heterogeneous CAD and PLM data through an intuitive, web-based experience. It builds on what customers already achieve with 3D PDF, Anark Publish, unmatched model-based support, PLM reference integrations, and the Anark Collaborate foundation, now with secure, role-based access control for both modern and legacy content such as 2D Drawings and more.

Be sure to review our latest release notes to see how we continue to enhance support for both Teamcenter with Creo and traditional Windchill/Creo environments, with model-based capabilities that remain unmatched across 3D PDF and web-based Anark Collaborate content.

We’re excited to sponsor the upcoming PTC/USER Global Summit in Las Vegas and look forward to seeing everyone there. Until then, feel free to Contact Anark with any questions about our newest capabilities and where we’re taking customers in 2026. .
 

Blog: The Imperative of Data-Driven Design in Modern Manufacturing

Is your DFM process data-driven?

 

Stop relying on intuition. The future of optimal Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is driven by analytics, transforming design and production data into actionable intelligence. Integrating Data-Driven Design is the strategic imperative for modern manufacturing, improving efficiency and economy.

 

Read the introduction to our new blog series to learn why this shift is critical and how the four pillars of analytics (Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, Prescriptive) can elevate your DFM.

 

Read the Blog: https://lnkd.in/dhyApu_Z

 

#DFM #Manufacturing #DataDrivenDesign #Engineering #Industry4.0
 

How to Bring Order to Requirements, Tests, and Risks in Complex Projects

As engineering and software projects grow in complexity, managing requirements, tests, and risks in silos quickly becomes a serious bottleneck. Lack of traceability, unclear ownership, and scattered data can lead to quality issues, delays, and increased project risk.

This article explores a structured approach to organizing requirements, test cases, and risk management within a single, coherent framework. It explains why traceability across the entire lifecycle matters, how better alignment between teams improves decision-making, and what role modern ALM/PLM tools play in achieving SDLC maturity.

If you’re looking to improve transparency, collaboration, and product quality - while reducing rework and uncertainty -this is a must-read.

Read the full article
 

Add Acoustics and Electric to Creo
 

Seamless Integration between Windchill(+) and ERP systems with CoreFace

 ❓  Do you use Windchill or Windchill+ as your PLM system? Does your company use a common ERP system such as SAP S/4HANA or MS Dynamics 365 FO?

Would you like to connect both systems for bidirectional data exchange?

Are you looking for a cloud-based solution?

If you answered “yes” to all of the above, then it’s time to get to know CoreFace — here’s what it’s all about:

🔄 Bidirectional data exchange

⏱ Real time execution (no batches)

☁️ Cloud-based SaaS application

🤝 User-friendly and easy to learn

✅ Connects to Windchill and Windchill+

⚙️ No-code modeling and configuration

Let's connect & learn how CoreFace enables seamless integration between Windchill(+) and ERP systems.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. We look forward to connecting with you at PTC/User 2026 in Las Vegas!
#innoface #coreface #windchill #ptc #windchill+ #sap #erp #saas #nocode
 

Object Validator Just Got Easier to Use!

We’ve refreshed the Object Validator interface to make data validation clearer, faster, and more intuitive for everyday users. The updated UI is designed to help teams quickly understand validation results and take action with confidence.

Instant Insight at a Glance

The new Validation Summary dashboard provides a high-level overview of your validation run, including total objects validated, warnings, failures, and object type breakdowns — all in one place.

Focus Faster with Quick Filters

Built-in Quick Filters let you instantly narrow results by object type, so you can zero in on the data that matters most without manual filtering.

Clear, Organized Validation Results

The improved Validation Results table presents objects, rules, and statuses in a clean, structured layout, making it easier to spot issues and understand validation outcomes.

Simple Controls, More Flexibility

New toolbar actions allow users to toggle views, expand or collapse results, and reset filters with a single click. Column-level filters add even more control when reviewing large data sets.

Built-In Guidance When You Need It

Rule descriptions and Work Instructions tooltips provide additional context and step-by-step guidance to help users quickly resolve warnings and failures — reducing guesswork and rework.

Designed for Speed, Built for Accuracy

With a cleaner interface and smarter navigation, the new Object Validator UI helps teams validate data more efficiently while maintaining high data quality standards.

👉 Email sales@felcosolution.com to learn more about how the Object Validator can transform your Windchill environment.
 

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