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Hybrids Hot Commodity at Detroit Auto Show Hybrids Hot Commodity at Detroit Auto Show
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Many new hybrid vehicles were introduced at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, including luxury cars from Mercedes and Acura.
SpaceMouse Pro Review Reveals Best 3D Mouse Yet SpaceMouse Pro Review Reveals Best 3D Mouse Yet
By Rick Holets
Applications Engineer Rick Holets tests out the new 3Dconnexion, SpaceMouse Pro, gives thumbs up.
What's to Come in 2012? What's to Come in 2012?
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
According to Siemens, Autodesk, Dassault, PTC and others mobility will continue to progress in the CAD industry.
First Look:  North American International Auto Show First Look: North American International Auto Show
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) hits Detroit this week. See what’s in store for the design community.
Tips & Tricks
Embedding Objects To and From Windows Embedding Objects To and From Windows
By Nancy E. Pardo, PTC
Use this tip to enhance Windows documents in Creo Elements/Direct Drafting 17.0.
Creating a Gear or Wheel Using Escapements Creating a Gear or Wheel Using Escapements

In part two of this tutorial series on using Creo Direct Modeling to create a Verge and Foliot clock, users learn to create an escapement.
Create an Angle Block Extrusion Create an Angle Block Extrusion
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources
This project tutorial will walk users through the basics of creating an angle block extrusion in Wildfire 5.0.
Using Circular Sketch Patterns to Create a Gear or Wheel Using Circular Sketch Patterns to Create a Gear or Wheel

This Creo Direct Modeling exercise covers the process of using a circular sketch pattern and circular feature pattern to create a gear or wheel.
Case Studies
3D Mice Open New Possibilities for Robotics Designer 3D Mice Open New Possibilities for Robotics Designer
By 3Dconnexion
Michigan Autonomous Aerial Vehicles founder Danny Ellis has found that 3D design is easier with help of a 3D mouse.
Maximus Development Platform Brings Hybrid Designs to Life Maximus Development Platform Brings Hybrid Designs to Life
By NVIDIA
The 2012 Fisker Karma, a hybrid vehicle, was brought to life using the NVIDIA Maximus product development platform.
FeatureCAM Makes Expansion Possible for Manufacturer FeatureCAM Makes Expansion Possible for Manufacturer
By Delcam
Creator of precision components WECAN has implemented FeatureCAM as a way to implement five-axis machining and help the company grow.
Fresenius Goes from Information Nightmare to PLM Dream Fresenius Goes from Information Nightmare to PLM Dream
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
With PTC’s help Fresenius Medical Care is turning its information infrastructure from a total disaster to PLM perfection.
Columns
In the Que: Quickparts 2011 Year In Review	In the Que: Quickparts 2011 Year In Review
By Johnny Quickparts
Quickparts takes a look back at news from 2011 and lets you know what’s new for January.
Holding People Accountable for Portfolio Decisions Holding People Accountable for Portfolio Decisions
By Peter McNamee, SmartOrg
In this issue, I will elaborate on use of the innovation screen as experienced during my work with SmartOrg clients over the past decade.
First Reactions to Nexus PLM and the Integrated PLM Trend First Reactions to Nexus PLM and the Integrated PLM Trend
By Oleg Shilovitsky, PLM Think Tank
Oleg gets his hands on Autodesk's Nexus PLM, looks at the trend toward integrated PLM and helps users identify when their PLM project is in trouble.
Intel and AMD Make Personnel Changes Intel and AMD Make Personnel Changes
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research
A look at what's in store for Intel and AMD with new personnel changes as CPU leaders start focusing on mobile.
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Holding People Accountable for Portfolio Decisions
In this issue, I will elaborate on …

In the Que: Quickparts 2011 Year In Review
Quickparts takes a look back at news …

Embedding Objects To and From Windows
Use this tip to enhance Windows documents …

Intel and AMD Make Personnel Changes
A look at what's in store for …

First Reactions to Nexus PLM and the Integrated PLM Trend
Oleg gets his hands on Autodesk's Nexus …

Creating a Gear or Wheel Using Escapements
In part two of this tutorial series …

Hybrids Hot Commodity at Detroit Auto Show
Many new hybrid vehicles were introduced at …

What's to Come in 2012?
According to Siemens, Autodesk, Dassault, PTC and …

SpaceMouse Pro Review Reveals Best 3D Mouse Yet
Applications Engineer Rick Holets tests out the …