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- PTC/USER Global Summit 2026 Call For Proposals is Open!
- CAD/Windchill Admin Roundtable Hosted by Badgerland UG - Friday, December 5th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
- Webinar: Arbortext Release Highlights: What’s New and Noteworthy - Wednesday, December 10th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
- Anark November 2025 Update - Content-centric Collaboration Webinar - Wednesday, December 10th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
- HCL DFMPro at PTC/USER BENELUX 2025 – A Remarkable Showcase!
- Now is the time to upgrade to Windchill 13.1.2 - Fishbowl Solutions Can Help!
- Sustainability is no longer just about compliance - it’s about competitive advantage
- Webinar: You Got a QIF File, Now What?
- Introducing Elysium DFA (Design for Automation) Analyzer
- Introducing the New Object Validator Interface by FELCO Solutions!
- Model-Based Definition Models & Derivative Files: Download to explore, learn, and review
- PTC University is gathering user experience feedback on Learning Connectorw
- Webcast Replay: Virtual Industrials Exchange
- Webcast Replay: Mathcad Prime 12 Sneak Peek & Mathcad Roadmap
- Unlock Next-Level Composite Design with Creo 12
- Harnesses, Tennis and Why Feedback Really Matters - 5 Minutes with Pete Pickett, Chair of the Creo Routed Systems Technical Committee
- PTC/USER Newsletter Archive
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PTC/USER Global Summit 2026 Call For Proposals is Open!
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We’re happy to announce that our PTC/USER Global Summit 2026 Call for Proposals is open. We welcome submissions for a range of user stories and experience content to be presented at the conference.
We are looking for real experiences of how you are implementing solutions, overcoming barriers in your company culture, and filling gaps in the solutions you have.
Particular interest is in your analysis stories. There’s value in hearing your story.
Some sessions will focus on PTC development areas and current Technical Committee agenda items, but whatever you have going on now or have recently implemented or planned is of great interest to our audience.
Our partners and sponsors will also be presenting solutions and tips for using and implementing their products. We encourage sponsors to be true advisors and present real customer stories or practical implementation guidance.
Abstract topics and themes can include the following (the full list is available at the submission link below):
✅ALM
✅Codebeamer
✅PTC Modeler
✅PTC RV&S
✅Augmented Reality
✅Vuforia Chalk
✅Vuforia Expert Capture
✅CAD
✅CADDS 5
✅Creo Elements/Direct
✅Creo
✅Onshape
✅Routed Systems
✅ECAD
✅Computer-Aided Engineering (Simulation and Analysis)
✅IIoT
✅Industrial Connectivity
✅KEPServerEX
✅Kepware
Additionally, look for registrations opening soon!
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CAD/Windchill Admin Roundtable Hosted by Badgerland UG - Friday, December 5th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
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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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Webinar: Arbortext Release Highlights: What’s New and Noteworthy - Wednesday, December 10th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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Join the Arbortext Product Management team on December 10th, 2025, 11am est, for a 90-minute webinar as they walk through new features and enhancements in:
- Arbortext Editor, Styler, & Publishing Engine 8.3.1.0 and 8.3.2.0
- Arbortext Layout Developer & Layout Editor 12.3.1.0 and 12.3.2.0
- Windchill Service Information & Service Parts 13.1.1.0 and 13.1.2.0
- Arbortext Content Delivery 7.2.1.1
Speakers will include:
- Gil Shroitman- Director of Arbortext Product Management
- Simon Taylor- Arbortext Principal Product Manager
- Brent Kelly- Arbortext Technical Product Management Fellow
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Anark November 2025 Update - Content-centric Collaboration Webinar - Wednesday, December 10th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
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Hello from Anark,
Have a look at Anark’s update for November 2025 as we cover several topics important to the PTC/USER community.
Please join Anark for the rollout of an exciting new feature set at our Introduction to Content-Centric Collaboration Webinar on December 10, 2025 at 1PM Eastern. Learn about the next generation of secure model-based collaboration, and see how you can now share, discuss, and markup directly in the context of engineering content that includes model-based Creo, legacy drawings, Windchill documents, images and more!
Content-Centric Collaboration expands Anark’s industry-leading technical data publication hub to deliver complex, heterogeneous CAD and PLM data through an intuitive, web-based collaboration experience. It extends what customers already achieve with either 3D PDF, Anark Publish, unmatched Model-Based support, PLM Reference Integrations, and the Anark Collaborate foundation that provides secure role-based access control for any type of legacy and modern content. Join us to understand how you can accelerate secure, scalable innovation for PTC users and of course, we also support all the Model-based CAD formats, other PLM systems or customer specific systems
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HCL DFMPro at PTC/USER BENELUX 2025 – A Remarkable Showcase!
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We’re thrilled to announce that HCL DFMPro had a successful presence at PTC/USER Benelux, Eindhoven, Netherlands!
A sincere thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, connected with our team, and expressed interest in how HCL DFMPro is revolutionizing design for manufacturability.
The event provided an excellent opportunity to engage with industry leaders, exchange innovative ideas, and exhibit how our Creo CAD-integrated solution empowers engineers to get it right on the first attempt.
We appreciate the enlightening discussions and the fantastic feedback. Here’s to fostering smarter design and manufacturing choices – together!
Request DFMPro Demo: https://lnkd.in/dU9UMuxX
#hclsoftware #hcldfmpro #dfmsoftware #creo #ptc
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Now is the time to upgrade to Windchill 13.1.2 - Fishbowl Solutions Can Help!
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With 13.1.2, PTC introduces new features and enhancements, including the browser-based Creo View Web for simplified 3D model viewing, a modernized Next Gen UI home screen, and improved Quality Management. Other updates include enhanced flexibility for change notices, expanded support for new CAD versions, and improved Workgroup Manager compatibility.
Contact Fishbowl today for a discovery call and competitive quote – plm@fishbowlsolutions.com
The Fishbowl team is constantly upgrading our customers to the latest Windchill versions. We know the process like the back of our hand, but more importantly we know the undocumented issues and pitfalls to avoid. Our team ensures efficiency, accuracy, and minimal disruption—delivering real time-to-value.
🔍 1. Pre-Upgrade Assessment & Planning
🧹 2. Environment Preparation & Optimization
⟳ 3. Test Upgrade & Validation
🚀 4. Production Migration & Go Live
🛠 5. Post-Upgrade Support / Hypercare
📘 6. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
Why Fishbowl?
We’ve built our reputation on:
- Thorough, scalable services—from basic upgrades to multi-site deployments
- Flexibility to meet your timing, budget, and internal resource needs
- Competitive pricing—without compromising on quality
- Being easy to work with—something our long-term clients consistently appreciate
📩 Contact us today to schedule a discovery call, request a proposal, or learn more about how Fishbowl can help you get more value out of your Windchill investment.
plm@fishbowlsolutions.com
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Sustainability is no longer just about compliance - it’s about competitive advantage
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Sustainability is no longer just about compliance - it’s about competitive advantage
In this webinar, Rafał Witkowski from Transition Technologies PSC (TT PSC) and Steve Shaw from PTC reveal how leading companies use Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to make smarter, data-driven decisions that drive both business performance and environmental impact.
Watch the video to learn:
- Why sustainability remains a top priority for global enterprises
- How early Lifecycle Assessments (LCA) reduce costs and prevent late-stage redesigns
- The pivotal role of PLM in enabling eco-design and smarter product choices
- How Windchill and other integrations enrich sustainability insights
- Real-world use cases - including what-if analyses, variant footprint simulations, and transport impact calculations
Rather than focusing on theory, the speakers share proven methods and integrations that empower teams to make sustainability a measurable part of product innovation.
👉 Don’t miss these practical insights - watch the full video now!
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Webinar: You Got a QIF File, Now What?
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Now on-demand ▶️ You Got a QIF File—Now What?
Nearly 200 engineers in OEM & supply chain registered for the live webinar.
Watch the replay: https://www.capvidia.com/webinar-you-got-a-qif-file-now-what
Here's a brief glimpse of what we covered:
✅ Opening QIF files
✅ Using PMI to drive automated inspection like AS9102
✅ Generating 3D HTML report for the shop floor
✅ Exporting to STEP AP242 for CAM
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Introducing Elysium DFA (Design for Automation) Analyzer
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Struggling with repeated rework and persistent quality issues during assembly?
Facing rising costs not only in assembly but also in downstream processes such as maintenance and service after shipment?
Introducing Elysium DFA (Design for Automation) Analyzer.
Automate assembly feasibility verification directly on CAD data to ensure design integrity, reduce downstream risks, and accelerate model-based workflows.
Learn how DFA automation can strengthen quality and efficiency in your model-based enterprise by clicking the button below:
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Introducing the New Object Validator Interface by FELCO Solutions!
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We’re excited to share the refreshed Object Validator UI, designed to help you validate data faster, navigate more intuitively, and resolve issues with greater clarity.
⭐ Smarter Dashboard Overview
The updated Validation Summary gives you an instant snapshot of your validation run — including object counts, issue totals, and a breakdown of WTParts, CAD Documents, and WTDocuments.
⚡ One-Click Quick Filters
Quick Filters allow you to instantly narrow results by object type (e.g., WTParts) so you can focus on what matters most.
📁 Easier Object Visibility
The Objects Validated pane now provides a clean, expandable list of all processed objects, helping you move through results with ease.
📊 Refined Validation Results Table
A clearer layout makes it simpler to review each object, rule, and status — enabling faster identification and resolution of issues.
🛠 Improved Toolbar Controls
The new toolbar gives you more control over your workspace with options to toggle views, expand or collapse all results, and clear filters in one click. Each column also includes its own filter for even more precision.
💡 Helpful Rule Descriptions & Work Instructions
Rule-level tooltips now offer deeper insight and step-by-step corrective guidance, making it easier for users to understand and fix warnings or failures.
✔ A More Intuitive Validation Experience
These enhancements make Object Validator more efficient, more informative, and easier to use — helping your team maintain clean, reliable data with confidence.
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Model-Based Definition Models & Derivative Files: Download to explore, learn, and review
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We’re excited to share that Action Engineering has officially released a set of Model-Based Definition (MBD) models and derivative files for peer review.
About the models and derivatives:
- Authored in Creo 10.0.5.0 with fully defined, machine-readable annotations and tolerances
- Compliant with ASME Y14.5-2018 (and 2009), Y14.41-2019, and Y14.47-2023
- Structured for both human interpretation and automated processing
- Designed to highlight best practices in GD&T, semantic PMI, and presentation state organization
- Delivered with derivative formats that support manufacturing, inspection, and digital thread integration
Explore the models and share your feedback: https://oscar.action-engineering.com/#/explore/review-ball-valve
Your feedback will help us refine these exemplars and share what we all learn through this process. We plan to publish anonymized results so the entire MBD community can benefit
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PTC University is gathering user experience feedback on Learning Connector
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PTC University is gathering user experience feedback on Learning Connector. Are you a PTC Customer or PTC Partner? PTCU wants to hear from you. Michelle Bernasconi, PTC University's User Researcher, is scheduling 1:1 user interviews to better understand the various use cases, ways to improve, and general feedback regarding Learning Connector. This is an exciting opportunity to be heard and make an impact on the development of this site! Sign up by clicking the button below. The study is planned from November 20th - December 23rd.
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Webcast Replay: Virtual Industrials Exchange
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Access the Virtual Industrials Exchange replay
These three sessions deliver practical strategies and real-world examples to help you stay ahead in industrial manufacturing. From AI-powered innovation to service-driven growth, here’s what you’ll learn:
- Session 1: Digital Transformation Realized: A Fortune 500 Success Story
No buzzwords, no theory—just a real-world example of how a global Fortune 500 company unlocked measurable impact by implementing a connected product lifecycle across design, manufacturing, and service.
- Session 2: The Power of Servitization: Unlocking Efficiency and Growth
Explore how service is reshaping industrial business models and driving new revenue streams. In this panel, hear directly from experts actively unlocking growth and customer value through service-based strategies.
- Session 3: Smarter by Design: Powering the Future with AI
Discover how leading manufacturers are using AI to accelerate product innovation, streamline operations, and transform service. This session offers a practical roadmap to help your company move faster and smarter across the value chain
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Webcast Replay: Mathcad Prime 12 Sneak Peek & Mathcad Roadmap
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Join Andrew McGough, PTC Mathcad’s Product Management Director, for a one-hour demo and Q&A of the new PTC Mathcad Prime 12, scheduled to release April 2026. Andy discusses:
- A summary of Mathcad Prime’s newest features, including the recent
- Mathcad Prime 11.0.1.0 maintenance release
- The current Mathcad Prime roadmap
- Demos of some of Mathcad Prime 12's upcoming features
- Answers to viewer questions!
Use the Chapters widget on the video player to navigate each webinar section, or watch it from cover-to-cover! You can watch in full screen as well.
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Unlock Next-Level Composite Design with Creo 12
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Exploring Creo 12 CDM: Product highlights
This e-book explores how composite materials are transforming engineering design by offering sustainable, lightweight, and high-performance solutions. With Creo 12 Composite Design and Manufacturing (CDM), engineers gain access to the most advanced composite tools yet—enabling faster, more flexible design workflows and seamless integration between engineering and manufacturing. Readers will learn how Creo 12 enhances design fidelity, supports conceptual innovation, and improves efficiency across the product lifecycle.
Key Highlights:
- Learn how composite materials improve strength-to-weight ratios, durability, and sustainability.
- Discover Creo 12 CDM’s ability to generate solid geometry from composite layers with full associativity.
- Explore tools for defining manufacturing plans directly from engineering models.
- Understand how merged plies and improved draping transitions support advanced conceptual designs.
- See how Creo 12 delivers market-leading accuracy and flexibility in composite structure design.
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Harnesses, Tennis and Why Feedback Really Matters - 5 Minutes with Pete Pickett, Chair of the Creo Routed Systems Technical Committee
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Behind every great Creo feature is a user who spoke up and a technical committee that made it happen. It’s something Pete Pickett, Mercury Marine’s routed systems guru and longtime chair of the Creo Routed Systems Technical Committee knows well.
From mentoring new engineers to coaching junior high tennis, Pete brings insight, passion and a dash of doubles strategy to everything he does. We caught up with him for a quick-fire Q&A about harnesses, hidden Creo gems and why joining the committee might just be your smartest career move.
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PTC/USER Newsletter Archive
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Have you missed a recent newsletter or would like to review one from the past? Check out the new Newsletter area on the PTC/USER website.
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