SAVE the Date! PTC/USER Global Summit 2027 April 26th - 29th in Anaheim, CA
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Together, we build what’s next.
More Information coming soon! In the meantime, we have posted photos from the 2026 Summit on our webpage.
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PTC/USER Technical Committee Leadership Changes
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PTC/USER is announcing some changes to our PTC/USER Technical Committee leadership.
PTC/USER Codebeamer Technical Committee
We are pleased to announce Carla Lienhard of Source Allies as the inaugural Chair of the PTC/USER Codebeamer Technical Committee.
We look forward to working with Carla as she builds out this TC. Carla’s leadership will help provide PTC the voice of the customer in the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) domain. If you would like to get involved in this new TC, please sign-up on the PTC/USER portal!
PTC/USER Model-Based Enterprise Technical Committee
We are pleased to announce that a leadership transition plan is in place. Stan Kroeker of AGCO will be taking over as the Chair of the PTC/USER Model-Based Enterprise Technical Committee. Initially, Stan will work hand-in-hand with Matt Burr, our PTC/USER Creo CAD TC Chair. And, long-term, the close collaboration between these two important TCs will continue.
We wish to thank Ryan Gelotte of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory for his longtime leadership of this TC. We wish Ryan the best as he moves on to other things.
PTC/USER Computer-Aided Engineering Technical Committee
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Andreas Vlahinos is taking over as the Chair of the PTC/USER Computer-Aided Engineering Technical Committee.
Andreas will lead TC activities in the areas of analysis, simulation, aspects of generative design, Mathcad, and other similar areas.
Congratulations to Carla, Stan, and Andreas.
And please support these new Chairs. They have a tough but important job to do! They will work with you to keep the conversation going. They will maintain a relationship with the PTC Product Management Team. They will help you to stand up Working Groups to evolve the software. They will help you to build value-providing Global Summit agendas. And so much more …..
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TriStar's Florida CAD on Tap Roadshow 2026
July 14–17, 2026
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Join TriStar Digital Thread Solutions this July for the Florida CAD on Tap Roadshow 2026, a complimentary, multi-city event series designed for engineers, product developers, and manufacturing professionals interested in Model-Based Definition (MBD) and modern product development strategies.
Taking place across seven Florida cities from July 14–17, 2026, the roadshow will feature practical discussions on adopting MBD, reducing drawing dependency, improving collaboration between engineering and manufacturing teams, and creating clearer product definitions throughout the development process. Attendees will also gain insights from real-world experiences and presentations, including Preparing for MBD with Creo Parametric and The Pros and Cons of Going MBD.
The event is ideal for engineering managers, design and manufacturing engineers, CAD administrators, quality professionals, and digital transformation leaders seeking practical guidance and networking opportunities with local peers.
Attendance is free, and food and beverages are provided at every location, but seating is limited and registration is required.
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Webinar | Automating Engineering Intelligence for Profitable Product Development Register for the Webinar - Wednesday, July 15th, 10:00 AM EDT
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The gap between design intent and production reality has never been more expensive to close. Join CIMdata and aPriori on Wednesday, July 15 at 10am EDT for a live webinar: Automating Engineering Intelligence for Profitable Product Development.
Here's what you'll take away:
- Why PLM systems and traditional DFM approaches can't meet the speed and scale of modern product development — and what needs to change
- How to evaluate cost, CO2, and manufacturability directly from your 3D designs, enabling real-time trade-offs without waiting on supplier quotes
- How companies like CNH and Rivian are reducing rework, compressing decision cycles from weeks to hours, and strengthening supplier negotiations with should-cost data
- What it takes to transform PLM from a passive data repository into a true system of action — and why that's the foundation for scaling AI across the product lifecycle
Are your engineering decisions driving profitability — or reacting to it? This session will show you how to shift the balance.
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Badgerland UG Lunch & Learn Webinar - Managing Color Variance within Windchill - Thursday, July 16th, 12:00 PM CT
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Join the BUG (Badgerland User Group), Wisconsin's PTC/USER Regional User Group, for a virtual Lunch & Learn on Thursday, July 16, at 12:00 PM CT.
Managing alternate color, surface finish, or even material while trying to adhere it industry best practices can be challenging for most customers. During this session, Tristar will present best-practice options to do this with Creo and Windchill.
This event is open to all, so be sure to join us for an informative session, and we hope to see you there!
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Why EAC? Codebeamer + MBSE
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Looking to integrate MBSE initiatives with scalable ALM strategies? Whether it’s requirements management, systems engineering workflows, process optimization, or digital transformation, EAC is dedicated to helping manufacturers create connected development environments built for the complexities of modern engineering. Check out our one-pager on how we can help.
Check out our one-pager on how we can help.
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740 Enterprise Leaders Reveal the Gap Between Agentic AI Hype and Reality
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Our latest research explores what’s actually happening inside enterprise AI programs beyond the hype.
We surveyed 740 senior leaders at $1B–$20B+ organizations to understand how AI is being used in real operational environments—and where it’s falling short of expectations.
One of the most striking findings: while 51% of organizations report having AI agents in production, only 10% have deployed what would be considered true agentic AI in governed, enterprise-ready environments.
The gap isn’t about access to AI—it’s about trust, governance, and the ability to connect knowledge across systems in a way that supports real decisions in engineering and operations.
For teams working across product development, manufacturing, and lifecycle management, this directly impacts how quickly and confidently decisions can be made when it matters most.
Download the full report: The State of Enterprise Agentic AI in 2026
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Improve Engineering Efficiency with FELCO Solutions
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Engineering teams are seeing measurable improvements with FELCO Solutions' Windchill applications.
Our Windchill Object Validator helps organizations improve change accuracy by validating business rules before workflow progression. Customers have reported up to a 40% reduction in engineering rework, along with improved data quality and increased user productivity.
Our new Participant Plus solution simplifies user onboarding and offboarding, streamlines participant selection, and improves license management—helping administrators reduce manual effort while managing users more efficiently.
Discover how FELCO Solutions can help optimize your Windchill environment by visiting our Products page at www.felcosolutions.com/products.
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PTC NEXT Products In Focus Videos are Live!
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PTC NEXT Spring 2026 Product Highlights
Get a quick look at what's new across PTC's core solutions:
Creo
New AI-driven capabilities help accelerate design decisions, while improved assembly performance enables faster work with complex models.
Windchill
AI-powered PLM enhancements support smarter workflows, alongside a modernized UI designed to improve usability and team collaboration.
Codebeamer
AI-powered insights help teams move faster, with strengthened configuration management and end-to-end traceability to maintain control at scale.
ServiceMax
Intelligent controls across planning and scheduling reduce guesswork, helping service teams improve efficiency and deliver more predictable outcomes.
Explore the Full Innovation Season
These updates are part of the broader Spring 2026 releases announced at PTC NEXT—where you can also explore on-demand highlights and the latest innovations across Servigistics, Onshape, and Arena. See how connected engineering, manufacturing, and service can help improve speed, visibility, and outcomes across the lifecycle.
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