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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Badgerland UG Lunch & Learn Webinar - Thursday, July 17th, 12:00 PM CT
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Join the BUG, the Badgerland User Group which is our Wisconsin PTC/USER Regional User Group, for a virtual Lunch & Learn on Thursday, July 17 at 12:00 PM CT. This session is open to all and features expert-led presentations to help you get more from your PTC tools.
Agenda Highlights:
- 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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CAD/Windchill Admin Roundtable Hosted by Badgerland UG - Friday, July 18th, 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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Mastering Complex PLM Migrations: Strategies for Success Webinar - July, 23rd 11:00 AM ET
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Is your organization preparing for a major PLM migration? Whether you're consolidating systems, transitioning from legacy platforms, or navigating post-M&A integration, this expert-led webinar from PDSVISION is your roadmap to success.
Join Stuart Weiler, Technical Director of Customer Success at PDSVISION, as he shares proven strategies, real-world examples, and actionable insights to help you:
- Scope and prepare for complex Windchill migrations
- Preserve data integrity and minimize risk
- Leverage tools and best practices that streamline the process
This session is tailored for PLM owners, system architects, and IT leaders who are ready to take control of their digital transformation journey.
Register now to secure your spot and gain the confidence to tackle even the most challenging PLM migrations
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SIGMA MBD prepare today for tomorrows MBD success Webinar - Wednesday, July 30th 10:00 AM ET or 2:00 PM
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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 — 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 30
🕐 Two sessions available:
10:00 AM EST / 16:00 CET
2:00 PM EST / 20:00 CET
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Digital Thread vs. Digital Twin – What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
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Digital Twin and Digital Thread are two foundational concepts of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, and while they’re often used interchangeably, they refer to very different – yet complementary – technologies that are transforming how companies design, produce, and optimize products.
Why should you read this article?
- Understand the key differences – The article clearly explains what Digital Twin and Digital Thread are, and why it’s important not to confuse them.
- See how they’re applied in real-world scenarios – From product design to production and predictive maintenance, you’ll learn how these technologies are already creating value.
- Gain strategic insight – This isn’t just about technology – it’s about competitive advantage. Learn how these tools can help optimize costs, improve quality, and accelerate innovation.
- Get inspired to act – If your company is undergoing digital transformation or exploring new efficiencies, this article offers a practical and future-focused perspective.
The Digital Thread ensures a continuous flow of data throughout the product lifecycle. The Digital Twin enables real-time simulation, monitoring, and decision-making. Together, they represent a powerful combination for forward-thinking enterprises.
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GD&T Training – Virtual and Online Training Services
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The Fundamentals of GD&T is an introduction training to GD&T. 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. This beginners class doesn’t cover every GD&T concept, but will get in-depth on the basics of GD&T.
The Advanced course builds upon the core framework established in our Fundamentals of GD&T training course. Our Advanced GD&T training course explores the more advanced functionality of the GD&T standard and their applications.
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Engineer the Irreplaceable — Why This Idea Matters So Much to Me
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Time is the enemy of engineering. For too long, engineers have been held back by complex tools, rigid processes, and mounting pressure to innovate faster.
BUT you weren’t made to settle. You were made to Engineer the Irreplaceable.
Imagine thousands of engineering decisions effortlessly explored in seconds to help you achieve previously unattainable levels of product quality, sustainability, and profitability.
No more guesswork. No more waiting.
It’s time to stop innovating in the dark.
We’re on a bold mission to switch time from an enemy to an advantage for innovators like you who strive for engineering perfection.
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Participate in PTC’s Supplier Collaboration Research
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Windchill is researching how our customers share data and collaborate with
their suppliers, the challenges they may be experiencing and how the process can be improved. If you are interested in discussing your experiences with a PTC researcher, please sign up here.
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Coming Soon: Process Plan Integration in CoreFace!
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Coming Soon: Process Plan Integration in CoreFace!
We’re excited to announce a major upcoming enhancement in CoreFace: the ability to transfer manufacturing Process Plans directly from PTC Windchill to your ERP system. With this new feature, CoreFace will enable you to synchronize detailed process plans including work instructions, operations, work centers, skills and tooling across your PLM and ERP landscapes.
Why is this important for you?
Consistency in manufacturing processes: Ensure that operations defined in PLM are mirrored precisely in ERP, avoiding deviations on the shop floor.
Accelerated production readiness: Allow Engineering and Manufacurting teams to work together earlier in the development cycle by creating Bill of Process data in PLM and synchronize to ERP in tandem with the BOM, reducing lead times for production planning.
Improved change management: Updates to process plans in Windchill can be traced and potential impacts used to make conscientious decisions, maintaining alignment throughout the organization.
Reduced manual effort: Eliminate duplicate entry of complex routing and operation data, saving time and minimizing human error.
Stronger collaboration between engineering and production: Build a seamless bridge from digital product design to execution on the shop floor.
This marks a major step forward in connecting PLM and SAP, helping manufacturers work smarter and faster.
Stay tuned—more details coming soon!
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Creo Users: 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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Why and How of DFM Review Automation
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UDFM review automation tool saves considerable cost, time and effort by improving productivity and reducing rework. Read Whitepaper:
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Requirements Management w/ Traceability for Automotive Engineering Webinar Replay
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Transformative shifts in the automotive industry are being driven by electrification, autonomous technology, and software-defined vehicles. As an OEM or Supplier are you feeling the urgency to innovate rapidly to remain competitive amidst evolving consumer demands and regulatory pressures?
Software, rather than hardware, is increasingly the basis for vehicle functions and innovation. Future autonomous vehicles and changing regulatory landscape affecting OEM and Supplier strategies. According to Tech Clarity, the Top Engineering Challenges Designing Products with Hardware and Software include:
- 43% - Increasing Product Complexity
- 40% - Increasing Software Requirements
- 37% - Increasing Regulations
- 30% - Problems found late in the process
- 30% - Inability to collaborate across disciplines/overcome silos
Codebeamer helps automotive manufacturers and suppliers overcome key challenges including:
- Managing increasing product complexity, especially the interaction of software, mechanical and electrical components
- Regulatory Management and Compliance with ready to use Templates
- Accelerating speed-to-market while improving safety, quality and profitability.
This webinar replay with PTC and 3HTi will review how Codebeamer helps manage requirements management and compliance for manufacturers in the Automotive Industry as well as a live demo.
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Achieving Industrial Transformation: How Kepware Addresses Connectivity Challenge eBook
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When industrial transformation is your goal, it’s important to understand what you want that transformation to achieve and how it will impact your business objectives at all levels. Industrial transformation creates improvement across the value chain and is a subset of any digital transformation initiative.
Standardized industrial connectivity is a foundational step in the industrial transformation journey, equipping you to better handle data, increase operational performance, reduce costs, and ensure compliance. Check out this free eBook to learn how to address challenges and learn how enterprise connectivity can help you achieve industrial transformation..
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