December 4, 2018
Manufacturing Taxes: Manufacturing Tax Credits for Section 179
The end of the year is fast approaching and with it the final opportunity to immediately expense any equipment or software purchases. This means that any equipment or software that is purchased and put into service by December 31, 2018, can be 100% deducted from your taxes. We are not tax professionals, make sure to […]
October 30, 2018
The Windchill 10.X Platform Has Been Retired: PTC Windchill Software Release Schedules and End-of-Life Considerations
One of the challenges that I often work with customers and our sales team on is helping understand and plan for the upgrade of Windchill solutions to the latest Windchill software version. After all these years, it is still very common for Windchill customers to find themselves using a version of Windchill that is no […]
November 1, 2017
Perpetual vs. Subscription Creo Licenses: How Does this Impact Current Customers?
This article is not only for 3 HTi customers, but for anyone that is using PTC Creo or Pro/ENGINEER. Back on April 19, 2017, PTC announced that effective January 1, 2018, new software licenses for its core solutions (including Creo and Windchill) and ThingWorx platform will be available only by subscription in the Americas and […]
August 31, 2017
PLM vs PDM: What’s the difference?
Many people think PLM and PDM are the same thing, but that is not at all the case. To help you understand which solution is right for your needs, here’s a look at some of the key differences and why they matter. Definitions PLM means “product lifecycle management,” and it manages every aspect of the […]
July 20, 2017
PLM Comparison: Windchill vs. Teamcenter
According to a recent Aberdeen report, 29 percent of executives identified the need to capitalize on new market opportunities as their top priority to improve product development. Since that’s the case, PLM is a more critical tool than ever before, so it makes sense to be sure you make the right selection. 29% of executives […]
June 15, 2017
PLM Comparison: PTC Windchill to Autodesk Fusion PLM by Key Capabilities
Gartner defines PLM (product lifecycle management) as a process, philosophy and discipline supported by software for managing products through the stages of their lifecycles from concept through retirement. Arguably, it is the PLM software that gives structure and control to the process and philosophy and that enforces the discipline required for excellence. Product lifecycle management […]
March 15, 2017
PLM | Product Lifecycle Management Definition
Product lifecycle management, also known as PLM, is the key to keeping data updated and organized throughout a company. Without PLM, it can be difficult to maintain accurate product information, resulting in negative effects on business. It is essential that every team member has access to the information he or she needs. Final product decisions […]