Daniela Alcantar
Optimizing CAD for Aerospace Lightweighting and Fuel Efficiency
In the aerospace industry, every pound counts. As environmental regulations tighten and fuel costs remain a top concern, manufacturers are constantly seeking ways to improve aircraft performance. Many are implementing lightweighting and enhancing fuel efficiency to...
Optimizing Design with PTC Creo and Windchill Integration
Meeting the highest levels of product quality requires leading engineering and manufacturing teams to utilize integrated solutions. Bringing together advanced CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities can lead to lower costs and increased innovation....
How Model-Based Definition (MBD) Supports Compliance and Manufacturing Precision
With constant pressure to deliver high-quality products, Model-Based Definition (MBD) has emerged as a game-changer. MBD is particularly useful for companies aiming to achieve precision manufacturing and meet compliance regulations. By using MBD in CAD, manufacturers...
The Role of CAD in Smart Factory Design and Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing how products are designed, produced, and delivered. At the heart of this transformation is smart factory design. Automation, data, and connected systems all come together to create highly efficient, flexible, and intelligent production...
Evaluating Arena and Windchill Key Differences for Scaling Product Development
As companies grow and product complexity increases, selecting the right Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system becomes a critical decision. Two of the most widely used PLM platforms—Arena and Windchill—offer distinct approaches to managing product data, enabling...
The Role of PLM in Streamlining Product Development for Regulated Industries
Regulated industries face immense complexity in designing, producing, and maintaining high-quality products. Balancing this while ensuring compliance, managing data, and accelerating innovation is not possible without the proper tools. That’s why Product Lifecycle...
How Cloud-Based CAD Is Changing the Future of Collaborative Design
Traditional desktop-based CAD tools, while powerful, can have a hard time meeting the growing demands of modern engineering teams. They need better connectivity, scalability, and flexibility. That’s why cloud-based CAD (Computer-Aided Design) is quickly becoming the...
Accelerating Product Development with a Unified Digital Thread in PTC Windchill
Innovation-driven industries require fast-moving, collaborative product development cycles to stay competitive. From aerospace to medical device production, uncompromising compliance is the goal. Disconnected systems, siloed data, and manual workflows can’t keep up...
Developing Sustainable and Recyclable Products with Creo
From raw material extraction to landfill disposal, every phase of a product’s lifecycle carries an environmental cost. Due to ethical considerations and regulatory pressure, many manufacturers are transitioning away from wasteful production models. In response to...
Decoding the Pros and Cons of SolidWorks and PTC Creo
CAD engineers and product designers rely on powerful tools to turn innovative ideas into a manufacturable reality. Two CAD systems, PTC Creo and Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks, stand at the forefront of this landscape. Each tool offers a suite of features tailored for...
PLM vs. PDM: Understanding the Key Differences for Engineering Teams
Accelerating product development, improving product quality, and enhancing collaboration are all main priorities for designers and manufacturers. Achieving these goals requires the proper digital solutions for managing product data and processes. Product Lifecycle...