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Featured Articles
The Advantages of a SharePoint-based PDM System The Advantages of a SharePoint-based PDM System

By PTC

Learn how Windchill ProductPoint can help with product data management challenges in this white paper from PTC.

Staying In Control When Requirements Change Staying In Control When Requirements Change
By IBM

Learn how an effective change management process can help you better identify how alterations will affect cost and schedule.
Industry Update on 3D Printing Industry Update on 3D Printing
By Terry Wohlers, Wohlers Associates

Wohlers discusses additive manufacturing, his interview with Director James Cameron and other advances in 3D printing.
Bingo! – Revolutionizes PLM Environment for Design Re-use
Bingo! – Revolutionizes PLM Environment for Design Re-use
By Sconce Solutions
Bingo!, the CAD design re-use application is set to revolutionize the way companies create and manage CAD Data.
Considerations for Implementing a Document Management System
Considerations for Implementing a Document Management System
By Synergis Software
A practical guide to understanding document management system requirements.
Designing and Machining Plastic Parts
Designing and Machining Plastic Parts
By Pro CNC

Pro CNC presents a discussion on the unique challenges of designing and machining plastic parts.

Tips & Tricks

Using the Global Reference Viewer Using the Global Reference Viewer
Wildfire 4.0 saw updates to resolving modeling issues that negatively impact assembly performance; mainly external and circular references.
Flexible Component Capability in Pro/ENGINEER Flexible Component Capability in Pro/ENGINEER
Here is a Pro/E technique to allow assemblies of several 180 degree flat arc segments for depiction of springs in action.
Need Help Creating a Volume Analysis Feature? Need Help Creating a Volume Analysis Feature?
A tip on how to take advantage of the often-overlooked Volume Analysis Feature in Pro/Engineer.
Standard Hole Notes in Pro/E Standard Hole Notes in Pro/E
In this tip Viral Tilva discusses how to create standard hole notes using company standards.
Revaulting in Windchill 9.0 Revaulting in Windchill 9.0
Sconce Solutions provides a more complex tech tip for revaulting in Windchill 9.0.
Setting Opening Screen to Homepage Setting Opening Screen to Homepage
Here's a Windchill 9.0 tip that will help you set the opening screen as the homepage, saving time when opening the program.
Conducting Part Searches in Pro/INTRALINK 3.4 Conducting Part Searches in Pro/INTRALINK 3.4
Conducting a part search in Pro/INTRALINK 3.4 using INTRALINK scripts.
Wildfire 4.0 Tutorial on 3D Annotation Feature by Gary Lamit Wildfire 4.0 Tutorial on 3D Annotation Feature by Gary Lamit
Gary Lamit shares a step-by-step tutorial on the 3D Annotation feature in Wildfire 4.0.
Pro/E Tip - Reference Replacing in a Sketch Pro/E Tip - Reference Replacing in a Sketch
Whenever it is required to change, edit or delete parent entity, this tip will be very useful.
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Weld symbols
I've tried to do some welding and it turned out as planned. However I would like to learn how to create custom weld symbols since…
prototype ?
Is there any engineering software that I could test a fishing lure underwater? (maybe solidworks or pro engineer) What I envision is software that allows…
Dimensions in ISO drawing view
For the life of me I cannot figure out how to show dimensions in an ISO drawing view. I created the 3d annotations and dimensions…
component replacement
Hi everyone, I am trying to figure out a way to replace a component in assembly with another one by reference to the component's name. For…
PTC Social Media
Hi everyone, I just wanted to give everyone another resource get answers to your questions. PTC social media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/PTC-University/124024442596 Twitter: http://twitter.com/PTC_University Hope this helps some of you!!…
replace component in assembly using table
Is there a way to replace a component (for example, a subassembly, as a part of assembly)with another one, simply reffering to it by it's…
Automatic fastener selection in Pro/E
Hi. We're trying to locate/develop an application that will choose the most appropriate fasteners from a pre-existing library for any application you select. I…
STEP file from CATIA
Hi, I am having trouble taking sections from a STEP file from CATIA. The file opens fine but they don't convert to solid to create…
Best way to get NX Assembly
Hi, What is best way to get NX Assemblies inside Proe without any problems?? Thanks Kempa…
From Proe/E to Excel
Dears, Please how could I export a Pro/E file to Excel (ex: a mould material list/table). Best regards, Thalita thalita@nexaprojetos.com…
Pro/E Sheetmetal
I am using a student version of Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 and within the sheetmetal module when I attempt to add a Flange Wall, under the…
File conversion
Is there a program/software that will convert CATIA 5.0 files into Pro/E files with all the features and not as one imported feature?…
How to edit dimensions in sketch (proE wildfire 5)
After I sketch a shape, the sketcher gives me the basic dimensions for it. For some reason I can't delete these dimensions or add new…
Industry Spotlights

Industry Spotlight: Best Practices and Solutions by IBM
This collection of articles and webcasts by IBM focus on best practices businesses can employ…

2010 Analysis and Simulation Industry Spotlight
Analyst Outlook on CAE 2009 was a year of rapid change for the computer-aided engineering (CAE)…

2010 3D Laser Scanning and Reverse Engineering Industry Spotlight
Laser scanning technology has made leaps and bounds in just the past five years. While…

2009 Sustainable Design
With a new global economy forcing companies to reevaluate how they do business, and a…

2009 Rapid Prototyping/3D Printing Industry Spotlight
The rapid prototyping industry has seen many advancements in recent years, including an increase in…

2009 High Performance Computing Industry Spotlight
This year’s High Performance Computing Industry Spotlight is brought to you by Premier Sponsor Intel,…

2009 Automotive Design & Innovation Industry Spotlight
The Automotive Design & Innovation Industry Spotlight is brought to you by ConnectPress, Premier Sponsor…

Digital Parts Catalogs
ConnectPress is proud to present the 2008 Digital Parts Catalog Special Report and Vendor's Directory. Here you will find a …

Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing
2008 Rapid Prototyping Roundup In this Special Report ConnectPress brings Community Members groundbreaking coverage on key players and issues in the …

Hardware
Workstations, Large-Format Printers and Scanners & More Hardware is one of few universal challenges for all CAD users. After all …

Analysis
Even a perfect CAD model can still have flaws discovered in the manufacturing phase; catching errors before this stage can …

Visualization Simulation Tools
The 2008 Pro/E Community Visualization & Simulation Roundup by ConnectPress ConnectPress is proud to present its 2008 Roundup of Visualization and Simulation. …

Workstations
2008 Workstations Roundup by ConnectPress ConnectPress is proud to offer its 2008 Roundup on Workstations. Contained in this special report is a …

Computer Aided Manufacturing
Welcome to the ConnectPress special report on CAM. ConnectPress would like to thank Delcam for sponsoring this roundup. Please see …

Reverse Engineering
Reverse Engineering Round Up by ConnectPress ConnectPress is proud to offer its 2008 Reverse Engineering Roundup. This special report features a collection …

News

Steve Luby to Speak at CompositesWorld Investment Forum
VISTAGY, Inc. announced that founder, president and …
Pratt & Miller Used ANSYS in Re-design of Race Car Part
Pratt & Miller used a combination of …
PDM Migration Expert Series Free Webinars
PROSTEP announces a series of free webinars …
ArcherGrey Joins Aras Partner Program
Aras announced that ArcherGrey has joined the …
Team Invictus Deployed HyperWorks
Airbus engineers leverage HyperWorks’ aerospace technology to …
Agreement Extends Collaboration to Clients
AT&T provides Accenture with platform to allow …
Need Help Writing Your Whitepaper?
Structure Info. has made a template for …
Next CIMdata PLM Certificate Program Scheduled in Germany
The CIMdata PLM Certificate Program prepares PLM …
Lattice Technology Releases Lattice3D Reporter Ver. 3.1
The latest version of the Lattice3D Reporter …
Processia Solutions Joins Aras Partner Program
Processia Solutions provides a full range of …
ShipTech 2010 Presentation on More Efficient Design
Bart McPheeters of NEi Software and Shaun …
Early Easter for CAD Engineers
Until 15 April 2010, CAD Schroer’s STHENO/PRO …
The Workstation Market Takes Another Step Forward in Q4'09
JPR reports robust results for the workstation …
Cyon Research Opens Spring 2010 Survey for Engineering Firms
Survey focuses on business outlook at firms …
3D Systems Reports Results for Fourth Quarter 2009
3D Systems Corporation announced its operating results …
Carestream Health Selects Aras as Enterprise PLM Backbone
Aras announced that Carestream Health has …
Augmented Reality for All
Seac02 launches “LinceoVR 4 ALL”, the newest …
EOS CEO to Speak at Rapid 2010
Dr. Hans J. Langer, a pioneer of …
Planit Appoints Ambo Technologies as New Radan Reseller
Planit has extended their relationship with Toronto-based …
GT Metal Recoups CADCAM Spend in Just Two Months
GT Metal adopts JetCAM. …
NEi Software Meets Market Demand with NEi Fusion 2.1
NEi Software Nastran FEA software, announced …
Ensuite Now Supports 2010 CAD Applications
EnSuite supports the latest versions of Unigraphics …
CAD Freeware for Windows and Linux Now Used Commercially
The launch of CAD Schroer’s CSG eSERVICES …
Features

The Advantages of a SharePoint-based PDM System
Learn how Windchill ProductPoint can help with product data management challenges in this white paper from PTC. …
Staying In Control When Requirements Change
Learn how an effective change management process can help you better identify how alterations will affect cost and schedule. …
Industry Update on 3D Printing
Wohlers discusses additive manufacturing, his interview with Director James Cameron and other advances in 3D printing. …
Bingo! – Revolutionizes PLM Environment for Design Re-use
Bingo!, the CAD design re-use application is set to revolutionize the way companies create and manage CAD Data. …
Considerations for Implementing a Document Management System
A practical guide to understanding document management system requirements. …
Designing and Machining Plastic Parts
Pro CNC presents a discussion on the unique challenges of designing and machining plastic parts. …
An Update on Flexible e-paper
Find out what is happening with flexible e-ink displays in this column by Insight Media. …
What Guarantees Delivering High Quality Wind Blades?
Maintaining competitiveness in the wind turbine industry depends on continually improving the quality of wind blade design and manufacturing. …
Adopting an All-digital Workflow
Wes Shimanek discusses how Intel technology delivers the capability to concurrently perform CAD, meshing and CAE on a single platform. …
2010 Laser Scanning & Reverse Engineering Industry Spotlight
Trends, how far the industry has come, and the future of laser scanning are featured in this Industry Spotlight. …
The Status of Laser Scanning
An overview of the laser scanning industry and where it could be headed. …
27 Years of Unusual & Wacky Laser Scanning Projects
Steve DeRemer and Larry Carlberg of GKS share some of their favorite, unusual scanning projects in the last 27 years. …
The Latest in Savvy Laser Scanning Tools
A rundown of recent developments in the field of reverse engineering. …
Key Advantages of NVisions HandHeld Laser Scanner
NVision presents three case studies explaining how their laser scanning technology helped customers solve difficult engineering problems. …
Panel Discussion on Requirements Management Tools
Hear from Cognition, Chrysler, IBM, PTC and Siemens PLM in this panel discussion from CPDA's PLM Road Map conference. …
The Mac World Goes Pro – CAD Space Growing on the Mac
Maher provides an update on the increase in CAD applications being made available for MAC users and the impact of the new Apple iPad. …
PTC's Plan to Become PLM Leader
PTC shared their vision and strategy on maintaining leadership in PLM at their Global Annual Media and Analyst event. …
Alternative Energy Lights up the Detroit Auto Show
A rundown of the many alternative energy operated vehicles from the 2010 North American International, Detroit Auto Show. …
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