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From Auto to Wind Turbine Skills Training

From Auto to Wind Turbine Skills Training

Patrick Turcotte, professor at Lansing Community College in Michigan, attended PLM Connection. Years ago I visited Lansing CC and saw their state-of-the-art technical center complete with Haas CNC ma…

David Ewing on NX Knowledge Fusion

David Ewing on NX Knowledge Fusion

David Ewing is  manager of automation and process development at B/E Aerospace and a 7-year PLM Connection veteran. He presented at PLM Connection on his use of NX Knowledge Fusion to create str…

NX 6 and Machine Lifecycle Support

NX 6 and Machine Lifecycle Support

Integrating mechanical, electronic and electrical components is crucial to today’s products.  Aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, high-tech electronics, machinery, and medical device manufact…

CAD/PLM in the Classroom

CAD/PLM in the Classroom

One thing I really like about our user group conferences is the long-term connections created. Many years ago I met Paul Zang from Kettering University at a PLM Connection event. I’ve worked for a co…

Emerson – Liebert on PDM

Emerson – Liebert on PDM

I talked with some of the folks at PLM Connection from Emerson Network Power – Liebert.  Chris Oesterle, CAD/PLM administrator, presented on their upgrade from Solid Edge Embedd…

Microsoft and Teamcenter: Better by Design

Microsoft and Teamcenter: Better by Design

At the conference this week, Microsoft showed a new video highlighting the integration of their products in Teamcenter. It shows how a company can use everyday Microsoft Office products and Teamcente…

NASCAR Analysis, RP & PLM at Hendrick Motorsports

NASCAR Analysis, RP & PLM at Hendrick Motorsports

Jim Wall, director of engine engineering at Hendrick Motorsports, presented at PLM Connection on analysis and PLM in NASCAR. I caught up with him after his presentation for this video clip. …

NX at PLM Connection – Day 2

NX at PLM Connection – Day 2

The second day of Siemens PLM Connection always seems to be the busiest.  At one point during the day, there were 5 simultaneous NX Sessions.  (I wish there was a way to “TIVO” the sessions…

Lockheed Martin Keynote on PPLM Strategy

Lockheed Martin Keynote on PPLM Strategy

Chuck Artymovich, director of operations, Lockheed Martin, presented yesterday on the Product and Process Lifecycle Management Strategy (PPLM) at Lockheed. It’s interesting to consider the complexiti…