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“It is different, it is unique, and people are not used to seeing a piano in this harmoniousmustard colour.” Since the launch of the Casiotone keyboard in 1980, the electronic keyboard has become apopular addition to our homes. A more affordable and portable option to the classic piano, itopened up an exciting new era of musical expression to a generation of consumers. Althoughthey started out making calculators and watches, they have since sold over 100 million musicalinstruments. Their latest model, the PX-S7000 in “harmonious mustard” from the Casio Priviarange, is not only going down a storm with musicians but it’s also a thing of beauty winningdesign awards for its unusual look. Neil Evans is the Electronic Music Division of Casio in the UK and Ireland. He tells us about thecultural impact and evolution of the casio keyboard… and also plays us some tunes. Find outfrom Neil how the sound samples have evolved over the years, how their dedication to detailmakes playing the keyboard

“The project has definitely made me more curious about all the kinds of subjects I had to delveinto for the project… also resilience, I think, is a big part of it.“ Education is vital for inspiring the engineers of tomorrow. In this special episode of the podcastwe ask: are we encouraging enough young people to go into engineering to meet the demandfor innovation? We speak to Jordan Cox from PTC’s Education segment about the importanceof inspiring the next generation to study STEM subjects, and how the company is supportingacademia in creating the engineers of the future. We also head to Germany to meet Steve Sandhoop, a high school student at the Gymnasium inden Filder Benden, who is living proof that giving students access to technology to get involvedin engineering can yield great results. Steve created a robot arm designed to carry out kneesurgery as part of his final project at school. Not content with just building the robot, he alsocreated an accurate life-size model of a human

“You see a photograph and you’d be hard pressed to say that’s a model… I can still get tricked.” Many of us will have nostalgic memories of building Airfix model kits of planes as a child. In theUK, the name 'Airfix' has become practically synonymous with plastic models of the iconic British WW2 fighter plane, the Spitfire. However, Airfix (and their parent company HornbyHobbies) make model kits of a wide range of vehicles and aircraft, from sports cars to classicand modern jets, trains, tanks and even warships. Their models range in complexity all the wayfrom starter kits to very complex designs. Senior Designer Chris Joy tells us about the development of new kits and the detailed researchthat is required to make Airfix models the most detailed and accurate representations of planesand vehicles as possible. He explains the artistry involved in putting together the smallestdetails on model planes, including making the outside look weathered and beaten, anddiscusses how computer-aided

“The genesis of Xenith was basically: there’s gotta be a better way.” Athletes who play American Football regularly face high-impact tackles, the force of which canfeel like being hit by a baby whale. As more research is being done into the potential effects ofrepeated head trauma on an athlete’s health, there is a renewed focus on safety measures inthe sport being driven from the top down by the NFL. Xenith was founded in 2006 by Vin Ferrara, who had played college football as a quarterbackand was interested in creating a new game-changing type of helmet. Xenith’s unique approachis to use adaptive technology which allows the helmet to move independently to the athlete’shead on impact, protecting them from the majority of the force. Now, Xenith’s helmets are usedacross the globe and the company makes various different types of protective equipmentincluding helmets, shoulder pads and core guards from their headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. In this episode Chief Engineer Ron Jadischke

“When it comes to creating a home… we’re creating future memories for people”. Did you know that buildings account for 39% of all global energy related carbon emissions?From the energy used in central heating to the materials used in their construction, our homesare a huge contributor to our carbon footprint. So how do we create sustainable homes for thefuture? Architectural firm Warehome, based in East London, is trying to answer that question. In this episode, Founder Joe Stuart tells us about how Warehome specialises in the Germandesign approach “Passivhaus” and takes us on a tour of his home (also the first house thatWarehome built and designed.) Find out how they’re using carefully considered buildingmaterials such as timber to make the building process more sustainable, and designing thespace so there is no need for a central heating system. He also explains how important it is todesign a space that is personalised and a home, and how virtual reality can help to deliver thatfor

Technology has become integrated into every aspect of the way we work, especially for peoplewho spend a big chunk of time sitting at a desk for their job. But whether you’re updating a document on your iPad, or dialling into Zoom from your laptop,this tech is not hands free. So frontline workers like paramedics, engineers, mechanics - peoplewho have their hands tied doing their job - often miss out on the edge and convenience ofcomputers. And that’s where Assisted Reality and RealWear’s incredible suite of hands-free, voice-enabledhead wearables comes in. To find out about this tech, and in particular their flagship product the Navigator 520, ourreporter Joel Shupack visited RealWear’s HQ in Vancouver, Washington, to meet chairman andCEO Andrew Crosstowski (Chrostowski).    

“We’ve seen a drastic change in the medical landscape. We see that people have a switch intheir relationship with their healthcare professionals.” Walking down the street, you’ll notice many people have switched their classic Casio forsomething a little bit… Smarter. Interest in smart devices and wearable tech has grown rapidlysince the pandemic, as our relationship with our health has changed and evolved. Withings is a company developing some of the most technically advanced health trackers on themarket. But it’s not all about smartwatches and fitness straps - Withings’ smart scales are state-of-the-art, and their pioneering urine monitor is one-of-a-kind. In this episode we find out aboutall three of Withings’ flagship products, visiting their HQ just outside Paris to meet mechanicalteam leader Manon Navellou and PR manager Thi Nguyen. We also hear from Jon Hirschtick who explains why Withings has chosen to use PTC’s cloud-based computer aided design platform Onshape.    

“We’re extremely well positioned to make charging your car as easy as charging your laptop.”   It wasn’t always easy owning an electric car, with the constant fear of running out of juice weighing on your mind. But those fears are fast vanishing, with unbelievable growth and innovation in charging technology.    So as many countries prepare for a large-scale transition to electric, and with petrol and diesel cars soon to become a thing of the past, are we prepared for our electric future? Thanks to companies like EVBox, the future is bright. In this episode we visit EVBox’s HQ in Amsterdam to find out just how easy their award winning EV chargers are to use. We learn how they're speeding up charge times with their game-changing tech. And we hear about their successes and global growth.   We also hear from Jon Hirschtick who explains how EVBox uses PTC’s product lifecycle management and quality management solution Arena.    

Two years before most people can even attempt to get their car licence, Formula 1 drivers-in-the-making are already taking to the track to race in some of the world’s fastest cars. At just 15 years old training begins in the Formula 4 division.    And for the young, aspiring female drivers flying up the ranks, something exciting is coming this year - F1 Academy - an all-female driver category. While there are no women competing in F1 right now, this academy is set to change everything. And in this special episode of the podcast I’m excited to introduce you to championship favourite and woman to watch, 19 year old Abbi Pulling.   Abbi is racing for Rodin Carlin, and we’ll meet her in a bit, but first we’re going to hear from Kenny Kirwan, Rodin Carlin’s F1 academy team manager. Rodin Carlin has used PTC’s computer-aided design software CREO for many years now, so I was eager to get down to meet the team in person. Plus, with my background and love of motorsport, I really

“We’re using the eye as a window to the health of the body. We’re developing solutions to someof humanity’s greatest healthcare challenges.” Our eyes contain a vast amount of information about our health, but they’re an untappedresource. Assessing the eye requires contact, and that can be uncomfortable and unsafe, so it’soften avoided. That’s why Occuity’s technology is game-changing. Their contactless handheld devices not only unlock the full power of the eye and open up aworld of healthcare opportunities, but they’re also so easy to use that patients can assessthemselves. In this episode we meet Occuity’s head of marketing Richard Kadri-Langford, anddesign engineer Jamie Serjeant. They take us on a tour of Occuity’s HQ in Reading in the UK,to learn about two of their devices, the PM1 Pachymeter and their non-invasive glucose metreIndigo. We even get a peak behind the scenes in the ‘Midnight Room’, their secret developmentlab. We also hear from Jon Hirschtick who explains how Occuity

“We are on the brink of a robotic revolution. In a few years it will be possible to have a robotthat is a reasonable member of a family or household” The dream of robotics is to take on the mundane tasks of everyday life, so we can focus onwhat’s most important to us. With developments in artificial intelligence happening at such arapid pace, that future is drawing ever closer. So what’s needed to bring AI and roboticstogether in a way that’s truly transformational for humanity? When will we have our own RosieThe Robot from the Jetsons? IT solutions company isento is opening robotics up to everybody with pib - their printableintelligent bot. Pib is a 3D printed robot with a humanoid face, moving arms and a torso - but thehope is that one day it’ll be so much more. We meet the visionary behind pib and CEO of isentoJürgen Baier. In this episode he explores the features of pib, and how he’s enlisting the help ofthe global community to achieve isento’s bold ambitions for the project. We a

“You’ll park it at your house, drive it to the nearest airstrip, unfold your vehicle, take-off, fly500km, land again, and drive to your final destination.” Flying cars have long been the poster child for the future - a sign that we’ve reached anincredible milestone in technological advancement. But that vision of the future has beenconfined to science fiction for many decades - until now. PAL-V is building the world’s first road-legal flying car, and it’s extremely close to liftoff. The aimis to make general aviation practical for everyday mobility. In this episode we sit in the drivingseat of the stunning PAL-V Liberty, a car that flies like a gyroplane. We meet PAL-V’s marketingdirector, Joris Wolters, who explains the engineering that’s gone into developing the Liberty, andwhat the car is capable of. We also hear from Mark Lobo, who heads PTC’s Windchill product lifecycle managementDivision. He explains how PAL-V uses the PLM solution to deal with its rapid growth and strictdata co

“Even on my 8th launch - still goosebumps. I mean, you realize that engineers can cry.” Satellites are an essential part of keeping our modern lives running, allowing us to navigate,connect and observe the world from a phenomenal vantage point. But when a satellite islaunched into space, it can take many months to get into position in order to start its mission.That was until D-Orbit changed the game. Their satellite carrier ION optimizes space operations by delivering satellites to their finaldestination in a matter of days, instead of months. D-Orbit is the world’s first space logisticscompany, and in this episode we find out how the company got started. We meet D-Orbit’s CTOLorenzo Ferrario in the mission control centre, and hear stories of past launches when emotionsrun high amid the electric atmosphere. We also hear from Brian Thompson, who heads up PTC’s CAD division. He explains how D-Orbit uses PTC’s CAD software CREO to model their bespoke satellites in a fast and efficientwa

“Cupra is a brand born in the 21st century. We call ourselves unconventional challengersbecause we want to do things differently.” If you think electric motorsport lacks emotion, prepare for an awakening. The passion pouringout of Cupra’s head of racing, coupled with the incredible sounds recorded in the driving seat oftheir championship racing car will show you why electric racing is earning its place in themainstream. Cupra Racing are pioneers in the field, developing the first ever electric touring racing car beforethere was even a race for them to compete in. But that’s all changed, and years later Cupra haswon titles in multiple events, from Formula E, to Extreme E and the FIA eTouring World Cup. Inthis episode we head to the company’s factory in Barcelona where they produce, test anddesign their racing cars, and meet the man in charge of turning Cupra’s dreams into reality, XaviSerra.        

“We can explore the controls and function of the product, and look at the texture of theupholstery. And it really does allow the customer to see what their stairlift will look like withintheir home”. Our homes are sacred, and when we modify them or bring in new things, we want to know thatthe change will be seamless - that we’re still going to love the space we inhabit. This isespecially true when you need a stairlift installed for the first time, a piece of equipment you maynever have imagined would find a place in your home. Stannah is an elevator company, working with augmented reality to bring comfort to theircustomers. From upholstery choices to chair types and rail colors, Stannah Engage allows thecompany to show their customers exactly what their new stairlift will look like in their home - andhow it’ll move. In this episode we meet Charles Symonds, Stannah’s Digital ProductDevelopment manager, at their HQ in the UK to learn about the rich 100-year history of thisfamily-run bus

“The biggest organ in the human body is skin. Not addressing it is totally impossible in any typeof metaverse, or parallel world, that you would like to emulate.” It’s not enough that we can see and hear the virtual world, to become truly immersed we needto feel it - to interact with all our senses. And that’s exactly what Actronika is doing with itshaptics vest Skinetic. This incredible bit of kit recreates the sense of touch on your skin, usingadvanced technology to make your experience ultra-realistic. In this episode we learn about the three parts of touch that are required to create these high-definition sensations. Hear as our producer is plunged into a virtual world, bombarded with feelings of wind, hail and fireballs. And find out what the future holds for the technology, and the industries it's set to transform.    

“This, as an innovation… something people thought was impossible. It really changes the gamein how we deliver radiotherapy to cancer patients.” Fighting cancer is not an easy task. Each body responds differently and each tumor is unique -so treatment must be personalized and precise. But, as companies like Elekta push forwardadvancements in the field, cancer care is becoming more targeted and effective than everbefore. Elekta is a company creating cutting-edge linear accelerators, devices that deliver life-savingradiation therapy. In this episode we meet Chris Gilpin, Chris Flint and Mark Range at thecompany’s HQ in the UK. Find out how radiation therapy works, and why it’s playing anincreasingly important role in cancer prevention. Get up close with the machines and take a tourthrough the factory to see how they’re built. And learn how Elekta’s IntelliMax system is bringingradiotherapy to underserved and remote countries all over the world.    

“It’s amazing how comfortable the machines are by taking noise and vibration away.” You’re about to walk past roadworks on your street, ready to throw your hands up over yourears - when you realize you don’t have to stop your conversation. In fact, you can even hear thebirds singing. Bliss. This is the promise of the electric construction vehicle. Although essential, the constructionindustry has a big impact on both climate and noise pollution, so Volvo Construction Equipmentis leading the charge in turning the industry green. Setting up at Volvo CE’s North American Customer Center, we meet Dave Vandersleen, RayGallant and Lars Arnold. Find out how these electric machines actually feel better, more reactiveand stronger than their predecessors. Hear the impressive ECR25 compact excavator gearingup. And find out why these machines are being used in zoos - one of many unique andunexpected applications.    

“Imagination is one of the most profound human qualities. Every great achievement in human history has started as a work of imagination.” Beginning life as a passion project, Genesis Custom Sabers has since grown into Rob Petkau’s full time job. From cobbled together ‘junk sabers’ to immaculately crafted illuminated swords, Rob has honed his craft over the years, and now places only the highest quality sabers in the hands of wannabe Jedis. In this episode Rob explores the evolution of his designs, and how advances in technology have allowed him to create perfectly custom fit blades. He explains how he creates and designs the sound fonts that bring the sabers to life. And he discusses the immense appreciation he has for his fans, some who treat their sabers as ‘shelf queens’, and others, like Jimmy, who test (and break) them in combat.    

Streamlined, efficient, euphoric. Arc is a UK-based team that’s reimagining the future of adventure - creating high-end, luxury electric motorbikes, supported by PTC partner Root Solutions, part of the PDS Vision Group.Arc’s first product, the Vector, is an elite motorbike that pushes the boundaries of our imagination. As a brand-new project, it has no legacy to follow, so the team has had real creative freedom - going back to square one to design something truly unique.Just as every customer is different, every Vector will be unique as well. To find out how these bespoke machines are being crafted, our producer Hannah Dean visited Arc’s HQ in Coventry to meet the company’s founder, Mark Truman.      

As we get ready to close out the year, the PTC Community Team thought we would take a glance back at some of the top viewed and engaged simulation conversations of 2023.   Please skim and let us know which of these topics are the most interesting to you! 1. Creo Simulate Contact Analysis https://community.ptc.com/t5/Analysis/Creo-Simulate-contact-analysis/m-p/856470#M11136       2. Creo Simulate Radial Expansion   https://community.ptc.com/t5/Analysis/Creo-Simulate-Radial-Expansion/m-p/886647#M11492   3. Graphics Simulation Live   https://community.ptc.com/t5/Analysis/Graphics-Simulation-Live/m-p/889321#M11540 4. Understanding Scale in Simulate Results   https://community.ptc.com/t5/Analysis/understanding-scale-in-simulate-results/m-p/902013#M11655       5. Query About Thermal Simulations https://community.ptc.com/t5/Analysis/Query-about-thermal-simulations/m-p/892636#M11564   6.  Simulate-stamping-process-by-using-Cre

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