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PTC News
PTC Exceeds Financial Targets for Q1 Fiscal 2012
Press Release Issued by PTC
PTC has released its official statement on its financial results for Q1 Fiscal 2012.
PTC Sets FY’12 Investor Day for February 7
Press Release Issued by PTC
PTC has announced its results for first quarter 2012, showing a 20 percent increase in revenue over 2011.
Automotive Suppliers Finish Deployment off Windchill
Press Release Issued by PTC
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors have announced they have completed the first stage of their widescale adoption of PTC's PLM infrastructure.
PTC to Sponsor Tech Challenge Teams and Lego League Teams
Press Release Issued by PTC
PTC has announced it will will sponsor over 85 FRC teams, 23 FTC teams, and 14 FIRST LEGO League teams.
Windchill Product Analytics suite Wins Sustainability Award
Press Release Issued by PTC
Windchill Product Analytics has won the Frost & Sullivan's Global Green Excellence in Product Innovation Award for Product Lifecycle Management.
Industry News
Hydro-Mechanical Manufacturer Adopts Costimator
Press Release Issued by MTI Systems
McNally Industries has announced that it will be using MTI Systems to increase their estimating speed, and enhance the accuracy of their quotations.
Tacton Systems Adds New VP of Professional Services
Press Release Issued by Tacton Systems
Tacton Systems has announced that it has added Magnus Walldén as it new VP of Professional Services.
Simufact Commits to Strengthening R&D Division
Press Release Issued by Simufact
Simufact has hired a new head of research and development to bring more experience and leadership to the department.
Costimator Helps MCG Improve Quotations
Press Release Issued by MTI Systems
Portugal manufacturer MCG is using MTI Systems' Costimator to improve its quotation system and eliminate unnecessary data tracking.
Datakit Announces Support for Heterogeneous CAD Conversions
Press Release Issued by Datakit
Datakit has announced that CrossManager 2012 is now a fully embedded component of Datakit SDK.
PTC Partners
Geometric Launches JT-based Mobile Viewer App
Press Release Issued by Geometric
Geometric has launched its Glovius 3D visualization tool for iPad, iPhone and Android.
Mastercam Invites Students to Compete for $1,000 Scholarship
Press Release Issued by Mastercam
Mastercam has announced the 2012 Mastercam Innovator of the Future national competition to motivate students interests in CAD/CAM.
FCI Adds 3D Downloadable Models to its Website
Press Release Issued by TraceParts
With the help of TraceParts FCI has added 3D downloadable models and a 3D viewer to its website.
Mechdyne to Demonstrate Latest Simulation Technologies
Press Release Issued by Mechdyne
Mechdyne has announced it will be showing off its Wide Area Virtual Environment technology at International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare 2012.
Apache Design Offers Free Classes at DesignCon
Press Release Issued by Apache Design
Apache Design has announced it will offer two complimentary Chip-Package-System Workshops at DesignCon.
User News
PTC User Group President Calls Out Cool Trends PTC User Group President Calls Out Cool Trends
Compiled by John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Zack Lyon president of Pro/Users of the Carolinas picks out some of his favorite developments from his 20 years in the CAD industry.
John Kizior Recommends Embracing Information Modeling John Kizior Recommends Embracing Information Modeling
Compiled By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
With 25 years experience, the Global Director for Delivery Technologies at AECOM shares his advice for AEC firms.
Semiconductor Supplier Chooses Fishbowl Solutions
Press Released By Fishbowl Solutions
A supplier of process control and yield management solutions has partnered with Fishbowl Solutions.
FIRST Contestants Show Off Their Wildfire Designs

Learn about a California area FIRST team who recently demonstrated their skills at the Chris M. Sorensen Art Gallery.
Massive Redesigns Happen Thanks to Pro/ENGINEER

Norton Motorcycle was able to drastically rework their entire line with the help of Pro/ENGINEER.
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Gap in Blend Wall
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Cannot Edit BOM Table
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Iterating a Solve Block
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The Best Workstation for Your Needs
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Holding People Accountable for Portfolio Decisions
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In the Que: Quickparts 2011 Year In Review
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Embedding Objects To and From Windows
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Intel and AMD Make Personnel Changes
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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
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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 …