PTC/USER Monthly Newsletter: December 2004

December 2004

The Independent Voice of PTC Customers Worldwide™

2005 Call for Papers Announced

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We are pleased to announce the opening of the Call for Papers for the PTC/USER World Event, scheduled for June 5-8, 2005 at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Have you developed a proven process, time-saving technique, or unique application that could help fellow PTC software users become more efficient and effective? Sharing your expertise at the conference provides a significant return on investment. For your presentation, you'll receive free admission to the PTC/USER World Event 2005 (an $895 value) and the opportunity to network with hundreds of your peers.

Our agenda will span all aspects of product development, from geometry creation to product lifecycle management. Presentations are directed towards designers, engineers, managers and executives. We've restructured the agenda to include longer presentation slots for in-depth discussions of advanced topics. In response to your suggestions, we're also developing new programming that will thread together several presentations with alternative perspectives on a common set of issues. More details will be forthcoming in January and February.

Deadline for submissions is January 11th so please check out the Call for Papers web page today!

More on the Conference...
All of your favorite features will return for 2005, including free PTC training and a huge 31,000 square foot exhibition space. If you and your company depend on PTC software, you can't afford to miss this once-a-year event. Watch for the launch of the conference web site on January 1.

Be sure to mark your calendar for the PTC/USER World Event, June 5-8, 2005 in Orlando, Florida.

TCs to Meet; More Tips

Technical Committees to Meet in Boston
The Winter Technical Committee meetings will be held January 18-20 in Boston. All committee members planning to attend must register at the member portal (members.ptcuser.org) before December 31. The member portal also contains meeting schedules and accommodation information.

Please note that these meetings are not open to the public. Only current members of the committees may attend.

PTC Technical Webcast Series: Customized for All Levels, From Pro to Novice
PTC’s informative, technical Webcasts are perfectly tailored to your skill level and your needs. Whether you’re a seasoned CAD power user, or totally new to 3D design, you’ll discover new CAD tips, techniques and design methods that can save you hours in your job.

Check out the latest schedule and list of topics.


	Events Calendar
	Please note that the Greater Houston meeting originally scheduled for December 10th has been postponed until January. You can check the website for updated meeting information at our member portal members.ptcuser.org. 2004 December 9, Southeast Michigan 2005 January 13, Badgerland (Wisconsin) February 1, Southern Ontario


	Close, but no cigar
	Due to a shift in our publication schedule, the Winter issue of Profiles Magazine has been postponed until January 2005. We will continue our quarterly publication schedule with issues in January, April, July and October. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. In the meantime, you can peruse previous editions of Profiles Magazine through the links below... Past Issues profilesmagazine.com		Fame and Fortune Can Be Yours Did you know you could earn $100-500 writing for Profiles Magazine? By sharing your knowledge and experience in an article, you can get recognition for your skills while fattening your wallet. We're always on the lookout for well-written stories on Pro/ENGINEER, Windchill and other topics involving product design and manufacturing. Contact Rick Snider for more information.
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