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Study Findings Announced at PTC Live Study Findings Announced at PTC Live
By PTC Creo
The study by Oxford Economics identifies the strategies that manufacturers are adopting to differentiate themselves for competitive advantage.
PTC Creo To Be Available in a Virtualized Environment PTC Creo To Be Available in a Virtualized Environment
By PTC Creo
PTC's support for virtual desktop configurations will enable users the freedom to work on a wider variety of operating systems – including mobile.
PTC Will Host PTC Live Service Exchange PTC Will Host PTC Live Service Exchange
Press Release Issued by PTC
Industry analysts, academics and manufacturers to provide blueprint to help manufacturers' service leaders transform their organizations.
PTC Continues Commitment to FIRST Competition PTC Continues Commitment to FIRST Competition
Press Release Issued by PTC
The company recently sponsored the FIRST Championship this past April, encouraging students to pursue engineering career paths.
Webinar: Flexible Design with PTC Creo Webinar: Flexible Design with PTC Creo
Press Release Issued By PTC
This free webinar will show attendees how they can use Creo to quickly make late-stage design changes, modify CAD data and more.
Industry News
Moldex3D eDesignSYNC Unveiled at PTC Live Moldex3D eDesignSYNC Unveiled at PTC Live
Press Release Issued by Moldex3D/CoreTech
eDesignSYNC R12.0 for PTC Creo delivers a fully integrated CAD/CAE solution going from design to simulation in the Creo environment.
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RAPID Conference Breaks Attendance Records RAPID Conference Breaks Attendance Records
Press Release Issued by SME
More than 2,500 attendees turned out for the 2013 RAPID Conference and Exposition, almost doubling last year’s attendance.
SmartCAM Moves to Annual Releases SmartCAM Moves to Annual Releases
Press Release Issued by SmartCAM
Previously SmartCAM had two major releases per year. Now they will do one major release, with "service pack" maintenance releases scheduled as needed.
3D Systems to Acquire Phenix Systems 3D Systems to Acquire Phenix Systems
Press Release Issued by 3D Systems
The company will acquire 80% of Phenix Systems, provider of direct metal selective laser sintering 3D Printers based in Riom, France.
PTC Partners
Geometric Introduces Advanced Milling and Drilling in DFMPro Geometric Introduces Advanced Milling and Drilling in DFMPro
Press Release Issued by Geometric
At PTC Live Geometric showcased the latest version of its automated manufacturability validation tool, DFMPro for PTC Creo Parametric.
ANSYS Adds Electromagnetic Simulation Features ANSYS Adds Electromagnetic Simulation Features
Press Release Issued by ANSYS
The new 3D electrical layout interface and planar Method of Moments (MoM) solver offer a more accurate and streamlined design workflow.
TraceParts Ranked World # 1 of Parts Libraries Websites TraceParts Ranked World # 1 of Parts Libraries Websites
Press Release Issued By TraceParts
TraceParts announced that its website is world # 1 on www.Alexa.com in the Parts Libraries category:
Gibbs and Associates Now Gold Tier PTC Partner Gibbs and Associates Now Gold Tier PTC Partner
Press Release Issued By Gibbs and Associates
Gibbs and Associates has announced that it has from a Silver Tier Partner to a Gold Tier Partner within the PTC PartnerAdvantage Program.
Luxion Unveils KeyShot 4.1 at PTC Live Global 2013 Luxion Unveils KeyShot 4.1 at PTC Live Global 2013
Press Release Issued By Luxion
Luxion is demonstrating KeyShot 4.1 at Planet PTC Live Global. The latest version includes the ability to visualize light passing through materials.
User News
Mechanical Engineer Fulfills Childhood Dream Mechanical Engineer Fulfills Childhood Dream
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Jayanta Sarkar went from making models of cranes using scraps of household materials and now he's on his way to writing a book on CAD.
SRAM Uses PTC PLM Solutions to Connect Technology and People SRAM Uses PTC PLM Solutions to Connect Technology and People
Press Release Issued by PTC Creo
SRAM needed a PLM system that could represent the complete view of its products across its 16 locations in nine countries.
Eurocopter and PTC Expand PLM Initiative Eurocopter and PTC Expand PLM Initiative
Press Release Issued by PTC
The initiative expands the relationship between the two companies into an emerging area called service lifecycle management (SLM).
Mechdyne Engineer Achieves Challenging Certification Mechdyne Engineer Achieves Challenging Certification

Mechdyne’s Mike Pedersen is one of only 110 professionals working in the audio/video industry to complete the CTS-D and the CTS-I qualifications.
Get to Know Jeff Kuberka, Owner of A.C.E. Design Get to Know Jeff Kuberka, Owner of A.C.E. Design
Compiled by ConnectPress
Jeff Kuberka, a PLM World Midwest Regional User Group board member, shares his thoughts on the CAD industry after 20+ years.
Q & A
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Trial Install
I am having problems installing the trial Creo software. Stops responding after I click install button. Any help?…
assembly
I need to use an assembly to create another assembly but only need for reference. what is best way to go about setting this…
creo cabling question
How do I change the path or specify it in a cabling assembly? I created the assembly with components, then designated the coordinate systems,…
Tracing Effect
When I move a solid model in Creo 2.0 I get a tracing effect. Why does this happen? Source: ENG-Tips…
Startup Directory Issue
Everytime I restart Creo the location of the startup directory changes. How can I fix this? Source: ENG-Tips…
Analysis Error
When I try to use an analysis feature in a sketcher relation I recive this error: "errorInvalid symbol 'length:FID_ANALYSIS_LENGTH_1' found." How can I fix this? Source:…
Legacy Function
How do I turn on the legacy function in Creo 2.0? Source: Creo Linked Group…
Purge files
We are runnig Creo Parametric 1.0 with Winchill PDM 10.0. I need to purge older versions of development files from the system. I tried to…
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10 Tips on Design For Manufacturability
Before submitting a design for 3D printing, …

Neutral File Formats: Is IGES Officially Dead?
David Opsahl from the 3D PDF Consortium …

Airbus Conquers LOTAR Challenges
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Watch and Learn About Aras Secure Social
This webinar covers how Aras Secure Social …

Journalists Ask About Past, Present and Future of Creo
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