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For those in the US that have an extended weekend - enjoy the extra time with the ones you love. Do something special. Make memories.   For those elsewhere - hug the ones you love and enjoy your holidays when they come.     Independence Day was approaching and the teacher took the opportunity to teach her preschool class all about patriotism. She said to them, “You know, we live in a great country. And one of the best things about it is that we are all free.” At this, a little boy marched up to her from the back of the class, put his hands on his hips and said angrily, "I'm not free. I'm four."

Have a terrific weekend - Spend time with the ones you love.   A solar-powered computer wristwatch, which is programmed to tell the time and date for 125 years, has a guarantee—for two years.

For those in the northern hemisphere - enjoy the summer solstice.    "Meet my coworker, the Boy Who Cried, ASAP."   An intern was given $50 to the boss some lunch. Told to get himself something, he bought a t-shirt.

Have a terrific day...   Happy Flag Day ( in the United States)...     Professors define a kiss: Math: Two divided by nothing Physics: The contraction of the mouth due to the expansion of the heart Accounting: It's a credit because it is profitable when returned Economics: A thing for which the demand is higher than the supply Dentistry: It's infectious and antiseptic

With LiveWorx just a few short days away make sure you sign up for the livestream here.   There is an amazing lineup of speakers, that even if you can't be there in person, we'd love for you to still take advantage of these PTC updates and industry thought leaders:

Have a terrific weekend. For those traveling to LiveWorx - safe travels.   Q: How does a mathematician induce good behavior in her children? A: `I’ve told you n times, I’ve told you n+1 times…’   Q: Why should the number 288 never be mentioned? A: It’s two gross.  

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Have a terrific weekend and enjoy time with the ones you love.     A farmer counted 196 cows in the field, but when he rounded them up, he had 200.     I put my root beer in a square glass. Now it’s just beer.   (remember last week - don't drink and derive)

Those those in the US, have a terrific long weekend. Everyone should spend sometime remembering those who died in service for their country. You could also go to many of the parks this weekend. Speaking of parks....   Why do mathematicians like parks? Because of all the natural logs.   ... also stay safe.... Why should you not mix alcohol and calculus? Because you should never drink and derive.

Title: Putting PLM and Company Data to Work for Optimal Analysis and Decision Making When: 29th May, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT Who: (Connor McNiff PLM Analyst, VF Corp, Vans Footwear) Abstract: As businesses strive to maintain year over year growth, production and operational analysis have become necessary to ensure optimal process and decision-making efficiency. Companies looking to identify growth targets as well as review high-level development and manufacturing trends need to manipulate and organize PLM data to obtain the proper analysis. The use of a data manipulation tool that can extract and mash PLM data with other production and forecast data sources grants quick and accurate reporting to multiple users within a manufacturing or retail entity. This session will discuss the advantages and solutions offered from utilizing a PLM data manipulation tool for reporting and analytics.   Please be sure to register for the webinar using our new, state-of-the-art, Zoom.US webinar pl

Title:  Putting PLM and Company Data to Work for Optimal Analysis and Decision Making When:  29th May, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT Presenter:  Connor McNiff   (PLM Analyst, VF Corp, Vans Footwear) Abstract: As businesses strive to maintain year over year growth, production and operational analysis have become necessary to ensure optimal process and decision-making efficiency. Companies looking to identify growth targets as well as review high-level development and manufacturing trends need to manipulate and organize PLM data to obtain the proper analysis. The use of a data manipulation tool that can extract and mash PLM data with other production and forecast data sources grants quick and accurate reporting to multiple users within a manufacturing or retail entity. This session will discuss the advantages and solutions offered from utilizing a PLM data manipulation tool for reporting and analytics.   Please be sure to register for the webinar using

Have a great weekend. Get outside and enjoy the creation around you.   A photon checks into a hotel and is asked if he needs any help with his luggage. He says, “No, I’m traveling light.”   A neutron goes into a bar and asks the bartender, “How much for a drink?” The bartender replies, “For you, no charge.”

Have a terrific weekend. Spend time with the ones you love.   Never trust math teachers who use graph paper...... they are always plotting something.

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Next Friday, May 9th, the LiveWorx tickets will increase by an additional $100.   We have just 38 days until the event, so we hope we will be seeing most of you in June.   We have had a few announcements: Keynote: Michelle McKenna, CIO, National Football League (NFL) Special Guest & Host of Mix@6: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau aka Jaime Lannister from Game of Thrones Final Track Spotlight: Patricia Panchak, President, Patricia Panchak LLC, & Former Business Journalist & Editorial Consultant - Industry 4.0 Track Recommended Agendas: We have begun adding these agendas by Role, Industry, and PTC Products to the Agenda page on the website.   Please email concierge@liveworx.com if you have any questions!  

Have a terrific weekend and if you are in Holland MI during the next week and a half, enjoy Tulip Time Festival: https://www.tuliptime.com/       He thinks he's really smooth, but he's only C^1.

When "Online" Community Managers are able to meet "onsite" to plan--great things can happen!   We have a lot of great things in store for our members. Can't wait to share the details!  Stay Tuned!   Please tell me what you think of our Community Sign as a reply below!     Community Training January 2019 Community Planning April 2019  

Have a terrific weekend. Spend time with the ones you love.   A group of NASA mechanical engineers were brainstorming how they might overcome the various thermal problems involved in sending a manned probe to the sun.   An electrical engineer overheard the discussion and offered the following suggestion: Why don’t you just go at night?

Our next meeting is coming up in 2 weeks.  We'll have 4 rooms of presentations, 13 vendors, hands-on laptops, breakfast and lunch.  Meeting runs from 8:30-3:00 at Manpower in downtown Milwaukee.  There will be over 100 attendees.  You must sign up by April 25, due to venue security requirements.  Use our website to sign up and find the latest agenda.  www.badgerug.com

Have a blessed time this Easter weekend and spend some time with the Son on Sunday.  

Have a terrific weekend. Enjoy some time out doors. Hugs the ones you love.   Powers of Concentration If there is one trait that best defines an engineer it is the ability to concentrate on one subject to the complete exclusion of everything else. This sometimes causes engineers to be pronounced dead prematurely. Some funeral homes in high-tech areas have started checking resumes before processing bodies. Anybody with a degree in electrical engineering or experience in computer programming is propped up in the lounge for a few days just to see if he or she snaps out of it.

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At LiveWorx 2019 these industry visionaries will take the stage with topics related to your track of interest, providing insight on future technology trends and what's new and exciting today:   Dr. Helen Papagiannis Augmented Reality Expert and Author of Augmented Human: How Technology is Shaping the New Reality Track: AR/MR/VR Click Here to Read Helen's Full Bio   Jeff Hojlo Program Director Product Innovation Strategies IDC Track: Digital Engineering Click Here to Read Jeff's Full Bio     Amy Webb Professor of Strategic Foresight, NYU Stern School of Business & Founder of Future Today Institute Track: IIoT & Smart Connected Products Click Here to Read Amy's Full Bio     Max Tegmark Author of Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Professor of Physics Track: AI & Robotics Click Here to Read Max's Full Bio   Kathleen Mitford Executive Vice President, Products, PTC PTC Click Here to

Be blessed this weekend...... enjoy time with the ones you love.   Frugality Engineers are notoriously frugal. This is not because of cheapness or mean spirit; it is simply because every spending situation is simply a problem in optimization, that is, "How can I escape this situation while retaining the greatest amount of cash?"