PTC/USER Global Summit 2026 Save the Date Announcement (April 27th - 30th)
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It's official! We have chosen the date and location for the PTC/USER Global Summit 2026. We are thrilled to announce that it will be held in Las Vegas at the Rio Hotel from April 27th-30th. Call for abstracts and registration will be opening soon!
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Upcoming A&D IWG Virtual Session – Wednesday, July 30 - 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT (Registration required)
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Topic: Risk as a Strategic Asset: Driving Defense Program Performance in a Disrupted World
Guest Speaker: Bill Gundrey, PTC Sr. Director FA&D
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT
Location: Zoom (Registration required- Click Here)
Session Overview:
In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, defense organizations and programs face a complex mix of risks and emerging opportunities. This session will explore an “under the hood” look at how Defense programs leverage risk management in the defense sector, including geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain vulnerabilities, and technological disruption—while also highlighting areas of strategic opportunity such as innovation, partnerships, and digital transformation. Learn how this flows into predictable program performance and provides confidence in strong financial results for Defense companies.
Join us for this insightful discussion led by industry expert Bill Gundrey, PTC Sr. Director FA&D designed to equip participants with a practical understanding of how to navigate and leverage risk in the defense environment.
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Webinar: Sigma MBD – Prepare Today for Tomorrow’s MBD Success – Wednesday, July 30 10:00am EST and 2:00 PM EST
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Whether you’re an MBD expert or just starting out, SIGMAXIM’s SIGMA MBD toolkit supports every stage of your journey.
Too often, teams wait until it's time to "go MBD" before thinking about how to get there - only to realize too late how much groundwork is needed.
A successful MBD transformation requires structured data, standardized processes, and alignment across tools and teams—prep work that needs to begin long before you add your first annotations.
That's where SIGMA MBD comes in.
Our proven, systematic approach helps organizations:
✅ Adopt MBD more smoothly
✅ Accelerate user adoption
✅ Maximize downstream value.
Join Charles Farah, Technical Director at SIGMAXIM, as he presents about our new SIGMA MBD toolkit.
Whether you're just starting to consider MBD or already on the path, join us and learn how to build a solid foundation for long-term success.
Wednesday,July 30th>
⏰ Two sessions available:
10:00 AM EST / 16:00 CET
2:00 PM EST / 20:00 CET .
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CAD/Windchill Admin Roundtable Hosted by Badgerland UG - Friday, August 8th, 11:00 AM CT
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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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Badgerland UG Lunch & Learn Webinar - Thursday, August 14th, 12:00 PM CT
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Is your assembly design process ready for greater efficiency and control?
Join our Creo Advanced Assembly Extension (AAX) Lunch & Learn on August 14th.
Discover how to incorporate top-down design with skeleton models, concurrent engineering via secure data sharing, and optimized large assembly management.
This session will equip you to streamline workflows, minimize errors, propagate design intent effectively, and build robust assemblies that handle late-stage changes with ease.
Join BUG on 8-14 at noon CT for a presentation by 3HTi on: Advanced Assembly - AAX
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Join the PTC A&D Industry Working Group
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Are you working in Aerospace & Defense and passionate about driving innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation? The A&D Industry Working Group is your opportunity to connect with peers, share best practices, and influence the future of how PTC solutions are used across the industry.
We bring together professionals from across the A&D ecosystem to:
- Exchange insights and real-world experiences
- Align on strategic priorities and customer needs
- Provide feedback that helps shape product direction
Whether you're in engineering, IT, program management, or strategy—your voice matters.
Join the community and help lead the transformation. Email us at AD_IWG@PTC.com .
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Webinar Replay - Badgerland User Group Recent Lunch and Learn Session
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Recently the BUG, the Badgerland User Group which is our Wisconsin PTC/USER Regional User Group, hosted a virtual Lunch & Learn on the following topics:
Creo Import Data Doctor Deep Dive – Mark DeCraene
See a live demo of Creo’s Import Data Doctor in action. Learn how to identify, diagnose, and repair imported geometry issues to improve model quality and streamline your workflow.
LEARN Online Tips & Techniques Library Overview – Tom Quaglia
Get an expert overview of what’s available through PTC University’s LEARN Online subscription. Tom will walk through instructor-led and self-guided training options, certification paths, and how individual learners can access the Online Tips & Techniques Library
University Grant Program – Kim Long
Learn what PTC is doing to support academic institutions through the Commercial Grant Program to create a workforce pipeline from schools to our customers.
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CoLab launches new AI product: AutoReview
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CoLab launched AutoReview officially on July 16th. This AI-powered tool scans drawings and 3D CAD files to automatically generate design comments and markups.
Here’s what it can find:
- Drawing errors (ambiguous notes, missing dimensions)
- DFM optimizations based on best practices in machining, sheet metal, injection molding and more
- Non-confirmance with your company’s standards and guidelines
- Conflicts with lessons learned on past programs
CoLab estimates AutoReview can reduce drawing review time by as much as 40%, saving 2,500+ engineering hours in a complex NPD program.
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Whitepaper - Strategies for Shortening Design Cycle Times with Innovation Containers
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The whitepaper explores how organizations can accelerate development cycles using Innovation Containers—digital repositories that enable reuse of validated components. It highlights strategies to reduce part proliferation, improve data quality, and leverage PLM systems for streamlined product development. Real-world examples and practical techniques are shared to support implementation and collaboration across the product lifecycle.
Why You Should Read It
- Learn how to cut engineering costs and speed up product launches
- Discover methods to reuse existing designs and avoid redundant work
- Understand how to build a robust digital thread for traceability and collaboration
- Gain insights into data remediation and standardization for long-term efficiency
- Ideal for teams focused on innovation, quality, and faster development cycles
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GD&T Training – Virtual and Online Training Services
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GD&T Basics Info
Our fundamentals of GD&T training course teaches the framework of how to understand, apply and interpret GD&T symbols to improve the manufacturing process.
Advanced GD&T Info
Our GD&T Advances course builds upon the core framework and explores the more advanced functionality of the GD&T standard and their applications.
Contact us for more information:
Toby Meier – 254.742.2050 x104
Training@impacsystems.com
319 S. 1st Street
Temple, TX 76504
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New CoreFace connector for Microsoft Dynamics 365 FO available
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🎉NEW COREFACE CONNECTOR FOR MICROSOFT DYNAMICS 365 FO AVAILABLE!
We are pleased to announce the latest addition to our CoreFace Integration Suite:
👉The CoreFace Connector for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 FO)!
With this release, we are expanding the seamless integration between the PLM system PTC Windchill or Windchill+ and the ERP world with another powerful ERP system.
Highlights of the new connector:
✅ Bidirectional PLM-ERP integration: data flows work in both directions - e.g. transfer of parts lists, material master data and changes from Windchill to D365 FO and back.
✅ No-code configuration: Intuitive user interface for quick adjustments - without any programming effort.
✅ Process security & transparency: Every transaction is visible in CoreFace and can be traced. If transactions fail, the error can be analyzed directly and the transaction can be re-triggered.
✅ Broad range of functions: The first version already includes the most important functions. These include the creation of change orders, products and parts lists (BOM) and other functions such as the transfer of documents. Further functions will be added in upcoming releases.
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NEW Global Report: The State of Engineering AI
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A global survey of 300 senior engineering leaders reveals a critical disconnect between AI aspirations and adoption in engineering workflows. While 93% expect AI to drive productivity gains, only 3% are currently seeing “very high” impact.
Key Highlights:
- Cloud-native advantage:
Teams using cloud-based simulation are 3X more likely to have mature AI programs, 6X more likely to maintain centralized, clean data, and twice as confident in achieving AI goals within the next year.
- Primary barriers:
- 55% cite siloed data as a major blocker
- 42% point to legacy desktop CAE tools
- Leadership misalignment: CTOs often overestimate resistance compared to frontline teams.
- AI’s value proposition:
Leaders view AI as a catalyst for innovation (54%), productivity (51%), and speed to market (47%), rather than merely a cost-cutting tool.
This report sheds light on the AI “expectation–execution gap” and outlines strategies used by the top 3% of performers to close it—such as modernizing architectures, embedding AI into live workflows, and treating data and models as infrastructure.
Read the full report to see what sets top-performing teams apart:
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Don’t Let Data Migration Derail Your Windchill Implementation
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When implementing an enterprise system like PTC Windchill, data migration is often the least glamorous part of the project—but it’s also one of the most critical. Poorly planned migration efforts can quickly turn a promising launch into chaos.
To avoid those pitfalls and ensure a smooth transition, follow these proven data migration best practices:
- Plan and Assess Early
Define the optimal strategy and approach based on your system architecture, data complexity, and business goals.
- Engage Stakeholders from the Start
Involve leaders, data owners, end users, and IT teams to align on expectations and requirements.
- Confirm and Validate the Target Data Model
Early validation ensures Windchill supports your use cases and prevents last-minute surprises.
- Prepare, Map, and Transform Your Data
Cleanse and structure source data to fit the target Windchill through clear transformation rules and mappings.
- Test Migrations Early and Often
Perform iterative test runs to validate outcomes and reduce risk before production.
- Execute the Production Migration According to Plan
Rely on a detailed migration schedule with clear checkpoints and fallback procedures. (As well as deliver any end user training as needed)
- Provide Post-Migration Support and Hypercare
Ensure end-user success with immediate support, mentoring, and issue resolution after go-live.
🚀 Bonus Tip: Partner with the Experts
Fishbowl Solutions is a trusted leader in Windchill data migration, with decades of experience and successful projects involving:
- CAD, Documents, BOMs, etc.
- Windchill-to-Windchill
- SolidWorks PDM (EPDM, PDMWorks, etc.)
- Autodesk Vault
- Legacy PLM and custom systems
- Network drives and unstructured data
Purpose-Built Tools That Accelerate Success
What sets Fishbowl apart is our proprietary suite of migration tools, including LinkLoader, which enables efficient validation and bulk data loading. We also work with PTC tools like Windchill Bulk Migrator when it aligns best with project goals.
A Flexible, Customer-Centric Approach
We offer full-service migration—from upfront scoping to go live hypercare—but we can also enable your team to drive the migration themselves using our tools and guidance. This flexibility helps organizations choose the best approach for their project and budget.
Is a Windchill Data Migration on your roadmap?
Contact us at plm@fishbowlsolutions.com to learn how our proven migration tools and services can help you get there faster—with less risk and greater long-term value ere
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Expanding Access to Creo for Students: Certification and Commercial Grant Opportunities
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PTC is excited to share two new initiatives designed to expand access to Creo for students and educators: a free Creo Certification Program for college and university students, and a Commercial Grant Program that allows local employers to help subsidize Creo access at nearby academic institutions.
Creo Certification Program
PTC is offering free Creo Certification to all college and university students. This initiative is designed to equip students with industry-recognized skills and enhance their career readiness in the fields of engineering and design.
Commercial Grant Program
This program enables local employers who use Creo to partner with nearby colleges and universities to help subsidize student access to Creo software. Support may include discounted pricing or free licenses, allowing more students to gain hands-on experience with professional-grade tools. The goal is to strengthen the talent pipeline and foster greater collaboration between industry and academia.
Contact Information
Please reach out to Mitch Gonder migonder@ptc.com or Kim Long klong@ptc.com if you have any questions .
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Discover the Power of OSCAR — Virtual Training for MBD & MBE
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Are you ready to elevate your Creo skills with Model-Based Definition (MBD)? Meet OSCAR, your go-to digital learning platform created by Action Engineering.
✅ FREE access to essential MBD practices, MBE concepts, industry definitions, and standards
✅ PAID tiers for deeper dives and team-based training
✅ Content tailored specifically for Creo
✅ Built by industry experts to accelerate your organization’s Digital Transformation
OSCAR for Creo
Focus on how to use the Creo Annotate Toolbar in a model-based environment. Apply the basics of Model-Based Definition (MBD) using the Creo tool set and discover how to create, use, and modify 3D semantic annotations. Practice with real-world examples to learn the most efficient methods to prepare models with MBD annotations for downstream digital consumption. *Creo 4.0 and up are supported [please expect a slightly different UI if you are using a more recent version of Creo].
Whether you’re just beginning your MBD journey or need a refresher, OSCAR meets you where you are.
🔗 Register for your FREE account today:
https://www.action-engineering.com/register/product/oscar-free/
Learn more about OSCAR:
https://www.action-engineering.com/oscar/
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Streamlining design process for Major Data Center Manufacturer
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Success Story: Read the case study to discover how DFMPro streamlined design workflows, reduced errors, and accelerated time-to-market for a major data center manufacturer.
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PTC/USER Newsletter Archive
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