Key Takeaways Slow engineering onboarding delays productivity: Waiting for workstations, CAD software, VPN access, and engineering data can keep new hires and contractors from contributing for days or weeks. Cloud CAD removes hardware and setup bottlenecks:...
Key Takeaways A connected digital thread helps prevent schedule delays: Linking CAD, simulation, PLM, ALM, and DevOps gives aerospace teams better visibility into dependencies, changes, and risks across the lifecycle. Earlier validation reduces costly rework: Creo and...
Key Takeaways Choose the machining strategy based on part complexity: 3-axis machining works well for straightforward parts, while 3+2 and 5-axis machining provide greater flexibility for complex geometries and features that require access from multiple angles. 3+2...
In many organizations, systems operate independently, creating a large visibility problem. A digital thread addresses this by creating a connected flow of product information across the lifecycle. This playbook explains why engineering visibility matters, and how...
The aerospace industry is facing a slowdown in development timelines and higher quality costs. A digital thread resolves these issues by creating a unified, intelligent product lifecycle that connects design, manufacturing, and service.What You Will Learn In this...
Aerospace programs operate under serious pressure and requirements. Aerospace and defense manufacturers must manage complex products with strict regulatory requirements, while ensuring quality and balancing demanding cost targets. Additionally, aircraft and...
Engineering and manufacturing operate in separate systems, processes, and teams. A CAD model may look perfect in Creo, but the realities of assembly, inspection, operator training, tooling, and production variability may not become clear until the product reaches the...
For decades, buying high-powered CAD workstations was simply the cost of doing engineering. When design tools needed more computing power, IT bought more powerful machines. When engineers complained about slow performance, companies refreshed hardware. If a new hire...
PTC NEXT Spring 2026 showcased a clear vision for the future of engineering software: connected product data, AI-powered workflows, modern cloud platforms, and an increasingly integrated digital thread spanning CAD, PLM, ALM, manufacturing, and service operations....
Hello, and welcome back to another SPK and Associates vlog. In this vlog, we're going to talk about how engineering organizations are evolving to support more complex multidisciplinary products. And with that, choosing the right platform that you're going to do all...
For decades, physical CAD workstations have been the backbone of engineering teams. High-performance desktops packed with powerful CPUs and GPUs have long been considered essential for design, simulation, and product development. However, as engineering workflows...
Many engineering teams rely on multiple CAD systems across teams. The issue withusing multiple CAD tools is that it can lead to delays and innefficiencies. This white paper explores the benefits of consolidating onto one CAD platform.What You Will Learn In this white...