PTW Version 6.5 Release Newsletter

PTW Version 6.5.1.0 New Features

PTW V6.5 is the latest and most robust software that SKM has released in its 36 year history to the engineering community.  This new version is packed with new features, including: 

1. Selective Coordination

2. Arc Flash NFPA 70E 2009 and NESC 2007 Arc Flash standards

3. Report worst-case arc flash results from different scenarios

4. New Report Viewer compatible with Microsoft Word document

5. Larger one-line drawings, Legend Tag, navigation to sub-drawings and other documents

6. Differential, Directional, and ZSI relays in Captor and Arc Flash

7. Thousands of new protective devices and many more!

Click here for the entire PTW V6.5 enhancement list:   http://www.skmsupport.com/temp/PTW_6.5_Enhancements.pdf (10 MB)

2009 Training Classes

SKM is happy to announce our 2009 training course series!  Instructed by our team of expert electrical engineers, these courses are a perfect way for you to get the most out of PTW and speed up your modeling and analysis work.  We offer introductory, advanced, and application specific training courses in the United States and Canada throughout the year.  On-Site training is also available.  Join the almost 1,000 students that attended our training classes in 2008! 

Get additional information and register at www.skm.com/training.shtml

New PTW V6.5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Check out our new FAQs for PTW V6.5:  http://www.skm.com/support.shtml

New FAQs include:  Selective Coordination, Differential, directional, and ZSI relays, Transformer Tap Model, Data State Color, and more!

Initi@tive Centroamérica September 2008 - Schneider Conference

SKM is proud to have taken part supporting and training electrical engineers at the Initi@tive Centroamérica event in Panama.  Dedicated to helping companies get the most out of their energy, the event allows engineers to discover solutions to help manage, monitor, protect, distribute, automate, and control the consumption of electricity.    

Career Opportunities

SKM is looking for electrical power engineers!  With a significant increase in new clients, we are looking for new engineers to provide technical support, development, and testing.  Our competitive salary and benefits package includes a retirement plan, dental insurance, medical insurance, vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid sick time, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.

Positions are listed here:  http://skm.com/employment_opportunities.shtml

Full Software Versions now Available for Download

Download the full latest and greatest Power*Tools, GroundMat, Cable-3D, and ArcCalc versions immediately at http://www.skm.com/downloads.shtml

Valid software maintenance is required.  Expired licenses can be renewed by contacting sales@skm.com 

Try Power*Tools for Windows Version 6.5 for Free

Have an itch to try out the new features?  Contact sales@skm.com to download the free 30-day demo immediately!

Project Spotlight

Have an exciting project that you would like to share with other SKM users worldwide?  Send us a summary of your project along with any pictures to spotlight@skm.com and we’ll post it on our new Project Spotlight section of our website! 

Request a feature for PTW V7.0

Do you have a wish list for new PTW features?  If so, send it to sales@skm.com! 

Submissions will be entered into a drawing for a prize.

2008

SKM 2008 Year in Review

Another outstanding and memorable year is in the books for SKM.  Marked with the major PTW V6.5 software release, SKM continues to support the electrical engineering community with state-of-the-art analysis and design tools.  SKM also set a new milestone for the number of new clients and licenses sold.  Training was in high demand this year with 50 classes and almost 1,000 students trained.  With record-breaking growth, SKM continues to look for qualified engineers and developers to supplement our dedicated technical support and R&D department.  In light of the remarkable activities and events, there is little doubt that next year will bring more of the same.

Meanwhile, the entire SKM family wishes you a prosperous and safe 2009.  Happy Holidays!

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