On behalf of PTC/USER, the official independent user organization representing PTC customers worldwide, I welcome you to the PTC family.  PTC/USER is an independent, not-for-profit corporation organized by volunteers to promote education and communications among members, and to represent the membership to PTC. 

As a PTC customer, you are eligible to participate in PTC/USER events and activities.
Our organization sponsors the annual PTC/USER World Event, a week of seminars, tutorials and a tradeshow dedicated to the users of PTC software.  In addition, we also sponsor the Technical Committees, eighteen teams comprised of volunteers and PTC Product Managers that help direct the future of software development.  PTC/USER Regional User Groups operate in over 50 locations, bringing networking and education opportunities into many communities.

The PTC/USER World Event 2007, to be held June 3-6 in Tampa, Florida, is expected to draw well over 2000 professionals using or administering Pro/ENGINEER®, Windchill®, Arbortext® (now including Arbortext IsoDraw, IsoView, and IsoCompose), ProductView and Mathcad® software. With over 140 technical sessions planned, along with over 100 exhibits on the tradeshow floor, it is an unparalleled opportunity for training, education and networking.  In addition to the technical presentations from end users and community experts, several classrooms of free training will be offered, covering topics spanning the entire PTC product line. 

And we are excited to announce that there will be dedicated content for Arbortext IsoDraw (including Arbortext IsoDraw CADprocess), IsoView, and IsoCompose users including a Product Roadmap session, Ask the Expert Panel, User Case study, Product Updates & Demos!  A Learning Center on Technical Publications will feature Arbortext IsoDraw and how it fits in with PTC's strategy for optimizing the technical publications process. 
Learn more at http://www.ptcuserworldevent.com/ 

We are excited to have members of the technical illustration community join PTC/USER as your participation in the product development process is vital to the success of the organizations you represent.  You will not only learn a tremendous amount at this conference through networking and formal presentations, but we are eager to learn from your experiences as well.  I encourage you to play an active roll in this influential community and look forward to personally meeting you at the conference in June.

Kind regards,

Dan Glenn

PTC/USER President & Group Manager (Integrated Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions)
Solar Turbines Incorporated