TCPUG.org » Uncategorized http://tcpug.org/blog Twin Cities Pro/ENGINEER User Group Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:59:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Downloadable Presentations from the 2011 TCPUG Spring Conference http://tcpug.org/blog/downloadable-presentations-from-the-2011-tcpug-spring-conference/ http://tcpug.org/blog/downloadable-presentations-from-the-2011-tcpug-spring-conference/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:57:07 +0000 TCPUG.org Webmaster Tony Horton http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=535 Thanks for making the 2011 TCPUG Spring Conference a success!
Some folks have asked us to make the presentations available for downloading.

Here are the presentations that are currently available. Enjoy!

Mechanics of ProE Admin – Presented by Blaine Prout
40 Tips in 40 Minutes – Presented by Doug Hippe
Windchill 10.0 Overview Presentation – Presented by Blaine Prout

As more presentations become available, we will post them on this page.

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WHEN: Tomorrow, June 28, 2011, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: PTC office, 3785 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Blaine, MN (Map and Directions)

Agenda:
• Lunch will be provided from 12:00-12:30
• Introduction and Welcome from 12:30-12:45

Room #1:
• 12:45-1:30 – 40 tips in 40 minutes – Pro/ENGINEER, Creo & Windows – Doug Hippe
• 1:40-2:25 – Interactive Training On Demand – Mark Ganzer
• 2:35-3:20 – Creo – Past, Present, and Future – Anthony Bayerl
• 3:30-4:15 – Creo 1.0 Demonstration – Live! – Doug Hippe

Room #2:
• 12:45-1:30 – Windchill 10.0 – What’s new and why it’s cool – Blaine Prout
• 1:40-2:25 – Additive Manufacturing – Matt Havekost
• 2:35-3:20 – CAD Admin Tips-n-Tricks – Blaine Prout

• 4:25-4:50 – Sponsor Introductions and raffles
• 4:50-5:00 – TCPUG raffles and closing remarks

The conference is free of charge to all Pro/Engineer users. Pre-registration is required, however registration is now closed. If you have not registered, you may be in luck…you may attend the conference but your name will not be on the “free lunch” list. (Sorry.)


Please visit our meeting sponsors:
• Advanced Technology Systems
• EAC Product Development Solutions
• Fishbowl Solutions
• InterDyn BMI
• Prototype Solutions Group

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Description Mechanical Engineer

DeltaTech Controls is a leading global supplier of operator interface control solutions for off-road vehicle OEM’s.  Our core products include vehicle electronic control systems, electronic joysticks, multi-function grips, and electronic displays.  We currently have an exciting opportunity for  an outgoing, self-motivated individual to join our engineering team.

About The Job:

  • As a Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for;
  • New product design, development and reengineering of assigned product lines.
  • Provide company expertise in design engineering, collaborate with other engineers in support of development activities, re-engineering of products and production support.
  • Work with tooling vendors to produce tools and approve parts, coordinates design activities under Engineering Group Manager to develop products and product features for emerging markets.
  • Acts as a project technical lead for assigned projects

Requirements

  • Qualified candidates must possess a BSME with a minimum of 7 years engineering experience with electromechanical products that survive environmental conditions and use with plastic injection molded components.
  • Strong working knowledge of mechanical design methodologies, data analysis and data interpretation for management summary reports, product cost reduction techniques, design principles of injection molded plastics as well as excellent written, verbal and presentation skills and a proven ability to successfully lead projects is required.
  • Experience with contactless sensing technology is a plus.
  • Candidates must also have the ability to work in a self-directed, fast paced environment.

    • Qualified candidates may submit their resume to;

    DeltaTech Controls
    Human Resources
    5288 Valley Industrial Blvd. S.
    Shakopee, MN 55379
    Fax: 952-233-9755
    Email: resume.submissions@coactive-tech.com

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    ]]>     http://tcpug.org/blog/thank-you/feed/ 0     Sebeka High School Technology Education advances with addition of Pro/ENGINEER http://tcpug.org/blog/sebeka-high-school-technology-education-advances-with-addition-of-proengineer/ http://tcpug.org/blog/sebeka-high-school-technology-education-advances-with-addition-of-proengineer/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:27:26 +0000 Administrator http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=433 sebeka-proengineer
    Ever wonder who’s teaching today’s high schoolers how to use Pro/E? Here’s an article from the Sebeka Menahga Review Messenger about Tom Cary, Technology Education instructor in Sebeka, MN. He talks about how his students are using Pro/E in his class.

    Read the article here:
    SHS Technology Education advances with addition of Pro-E
    by REBECCA KOMPPA

    ]]>     http://tcpug.org/blog/sebeka-high-school-technology-education-advances-with-addition-of-proengineer/feed/ 0     Pro/ENGINEER vs. SolidWorks: Which CAD System is faster? http://tcpug.org/blog/proengineer-vs-solidworks-which-cad-system-is-faster/ http://tcpug.org/blog/proengineer-vs-solidworks-which-cad-system-is-faster/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:35:14 +0000 Administrator http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=430 In this video a Pro/E reseller discusses the results of a recent a side-by-side comparison of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire vs SolidWorks. Are you surprised by the results? Are you familiar with both? In your mind, how do they measure up to each other?

    ]]>     http://tcpug.org/blog/proengineer-vs-solidworks-which-cad-system-is-faster/feed/ 0     Help for unemployed Pro/ENGINEER professionals http://tcpug.org/blog/help_for_unemployed_proengineer_professionals/ http://tcpug.org/blog/help_for_unemployed_proengineer_professionals/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:40:42 +0000 Administrator http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=411 I know quite a few folks are now jobless through no fault of their own. The state of Minnesota is offering a free help via the Dislocated Worker Program. They are offering free training, career counseling, help with starting a business, and also family support services.

    You can sign up for the Dislocated Worker Program at your local Workforce Center.

    Read this Dislocated Worker Program Fact Sheet

    See this list of Minnesota Dislocated Worker Program intake offices listed by city

    Regards,
    TCPUG website admin Tony H.

    ]]>     http://tcpug.org/blog/help_for_unemployed_proengineer_professionals/feed/ 0     TCPUG.org website crashed, fixed now http://tcpug.org/blog/tcpug-org-website-crashed-fixed-now/ http://tcpug.org/blog/tcpug-org-website-crashed-fixed-now/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0000 Administrator http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=409 Earlier this week TCPUG.org went down for some unknown (to me) reason. Sorry for the inconvenience.

    As of today, most of the content has been restored. Thank goodness for backups! Anyhow, some of the old web page URLs may have changed, so don’t be too surprised if your incoming links and old bookmarks to individual pages are broken.

    Regards,
    TCPUG Website Admin Tony H.

    ]]>     http://tcpug.org/blog/tcpug-org-website-crashed-fixed-now/feed/ 0     Introducing the TCPUG Forum http://tcpug.org/blog/introducting-the-tcpug-forum/ http://tcpug.org/blog/introducting-the-tcpug-forum/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:14:32 +0000 Administrator http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=330 Screen shot of the TCPUG Forum web page.

    Screen shot of the TCPUG Forum web page.

    We’ve added a forum to TCPUG.org! Visitors to TCPUG.org can use the Forum as a bulletin board to post comments, reply to posts, ask and answer questions. Please check it out today! Just click on “Forum” on the TCPUG.org menu bar across the top of the webpage.

    Do you have suggestions for the Forum? We are always looking for ways to make TCPUG more useful for our members.

    ]]>     http://tcpug.org/blog/introducting-the-tcpug-forum/feed/ 0     Countdown to TCPUG – Top 10 Reasons to be at the Spring Conference – Reasons 1 & 2 http://tcpug.org/blog/countdown-to-tcpug-top-10-reasons-to-be-at-the-spring-conference-reasons-1-2/ http://tcpug.org/blog/countdown-to-tcpug-top-10-reasons-to-be-at-the-spring-conference-reasons-1-2/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 22:41:12 +0000 Administrator http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=314 2. Camaraderie!
    Each year people from near and far convene on the TCPUG Spring Conference to network, learn, see what’s to come, and have some fun. This year we look forward to seeing many familiar faces as we welcome new ones.

    1. Everybody’s got a case of the Mondays!
    Bottom line. Monday is Monday. Why not spend it with your peers!



    Don’t miss this opportunity! Join us for the Twin Cities Pro/ENGINEER User Group Spring Conference!

    WHEN: Monday, May 4, 2009, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    WHERE: Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55430 (MAP & DIRECTIONS)
    WHO: Open to all Pro/Engineer users. Pre-registration is required. Registration is FREE! (REGISTER HERE)



    Help us extend a big THANK YOU to our 2009 Supporting Vendors:
    EAC Product Development Solutions | Fishbowl Solutions | New Vision Engineering Solutions | PDT – Product Development Technologies | Prototype Solutions Group | QuadriSpace | Sigmetrix | Stratasys | Teamvantage Molding | VistaTek | PTC

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