TCPUG.org 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.

]]> http://tcpug.org/blog/downloadable-presentations-from-the-2011-tcpug-spring-conference/feed/ 0 Spring Conference June 28th at the Blaine, MN PTC Office http://tcpug.org/blog/spring-conference-june-28th-at-the-blaine-mn-ptc-office/ http://tcpug.org/blog/spring-conference-june-28th-at-the-blaine-mn-ptc-office/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:12:56 +0000 TCPUG.org Webmaster Tony Horton http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=526 Tomorrow is the big day!

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

]]> http://tcpug.org/blog/spring-conference-june-28th-at-the-blaine-mn-ptc-office/feed/ 0 2011 Annual TCPUG Spring Conference: June 28 http://tcpug.org/blog/2011-annual-tcpug-spring-conference-june-28/ http://tcpug.org/blog/2011-annual-tcpug-spring-conference-june-28/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 17:45:41 +0000 TCPUG.org Webmaster Tony Horton http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=495 Preliminary info for TCPUG annual Spring Conference

DATE: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
LOCATION: PTC’s facility in Blaine

We are searching for presenters. Please contact one of the officers if you are interested in making a presentation.

The Executive Committee is still working out the details…please watch TCPUG.org for further details.

]]> http://tcpug.org/blog/2011-annual-tcpug-spring-conference-june-28/feed/ 0 2011 TCPUG Spring Conference? http://tcpug.org/blog/2011-tcpug-spring-conference/ http://tcpug.org/blog/2011-tcpug-spring-conference/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:41:34 +0000 TCPUG.org Webmaster Tony Horton http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=493 There is talk that the 2011 TCPUG Spring Conference is being planned for late June. Check back at TCPUG.org for future updates.

]]> http://tcpug.org/blog/2011-tcpug-spring-conference/feed/ 1 TCPUG members are invited to attend a Creo Seminar http://tcpug.org/blog/tcpug-members-are-invited-to-attend-a-creo-seminar/ http://tcpug.org/blog/tcpug-members-are-invited-to-attend-a-creo-seminar/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:36:22 +0000 TCPUG.org Webmaster Tony Horton http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=490 TCPUG members are invited to a “Creo Seminar” hosted by PTC and EAC Product Development Solutions on Thursday, December 16, 2010 in Blaine, MN.

There is no charge to attend this program. However, registration is required as seating is limited.

LOCATION:
PTC Blaine, MN Office
3785 Pheasant Ridge Drive
Blaine, MN 55449

AGENDA (subject to change):
1:00 pm Creo: What, Why, How?
2:00 pm Open Q&A
2:30 pm Break/Network
3:00 pm Creo Direct (CoCreate) and Creo View (ProductView) demonstrations
4:00 pm Drinks (sodas/beer/wine) Networking Wrap-Up

Suggested Dress: Business Casual

For more information, email Anthony Bayerl.

]]> http://tcpug.org/blog/tcpug-members-are-invited-to-attend-a-creo-seminar/feed/ 0 Mechanical Engineer Job Opening http://tcpug.org/blog/mechanical-engineer-job-opening/ http://tcpug.org/blog/mechanical-engineer-job-opening/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:24:11 +0000 TCPUG.org Webmaster Tony Horton http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=486 Melody Lee at DeltaTech Controls in Shakopee tells me she’s looking for a Mechanical Engineer. She says they also hire a lot of Pro/E designers at times. I’ve included her job listing below.

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

    ]]>     http://tcpug.org/blog/mechanical-engineer-job-opening/feed/ 0     Do you use Windchill? http://tcpug.org/blog/do-you-use-windchill/ http://tcpug.org/blog/do-you-use-windchill/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:59:57 +0000 TCPUG.org Webmaster Tony Horton http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=482 Several local Windchill users are considering starting a Twin Cities Windchill user group if there is enough interest.

    Please email John at john.schaaf@honeywell.com for more information.

    ]]>     http://tcpug.org/blog/do-you-use-windchill/feed/ 1     Live from PTC/User 2010, it’s TCPUG Chair Mark Ganzer’s blog http://tcpug.org/blog/live-from-ptcuser-2010-its-tcpug-chair-mark-ganzers-blog/ http://tcpug.org/blog/live-from-ptcuser-2010-its-tcpug-chair-mark-ganzers-blog/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:59:22 +0000 TCPUG.org Webmaster Tony Horton http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=480 Mark has been down in Orlando attending the PTC/User World Event 2010. And he’s been blogging about it.

    Read his comments here: http://ganzptcuser.blogspot.com/

    ]]>     http://tcpug.org/blog/live-from-ptcuser-2010-its-tcpug-chair-mark-ganzers-blog/feed/ 0     Thank you… http://tcpug.org/blog/thank-you/ http://tcpug.org/blog/thank-you/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 04:40:31 +0000 TCPUG.org Webmaster Tony Horton http://tcpug.org/blog/thank-you/ …to the sponsors of our 2010 TCPUG Spring Conference.


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    ]]>     http://tcpug.org/blog/thank-you/feed/ 0     221 people have registered to attend the Spring Conference! http://tcpug.org/blog/221-people-have-registered-to-attend-the-spring-conference/ http://tcpug.org/blog/221-people-have-registered-to-attend-the-spring-conference/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 13:56:30 +0000 TCPUG.org Webmaster Tony Horton http://tcpug.org/blog/?p=474 Registration is now closed.

    If you have not registered, you may still attend the conference, however you will not be on the list for the free lunch.  (Sorry)

    See you all on Tuesday the 11th!

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