In the high-stakes world of aerospace engineering, failure is not an option. Whether developing spacecraft, military drones, or next-generation commercial aircraft, aerospace manufacturers must prioritize safety, reliability, and performance. One proven method for...
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Best Practices for Engineering Teams Managing CAD Data Efficiently
Efficiently managing CAD data is essential to CAD engineering. Engineering teams rely on CAD tools such as PTC Creo and SolidWorks to design complex products. However, without a structured approach to CAD data management, projects can quickly spiral into version...
Design and Manufacturing Teams Maximize Collaboration in Windchill PLM
Delivering high-quality products quickly and cost-effectively requires seamless collaboration between design and manufacturing teams. However, many organizations still operate in silos that lead to inefficiencies, delays, and costly rework. PTC Windchill, a leading...
Buyer’s Guide to CAD Engineering Software
Choosing a 3D CAD engineering software can be difficult when there are so many different options on the market. This eBook will explore the considerations your company should take before selecting one. What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will discover which...
Why Engineering Teams Struggle With Compliance – And How SPK ACEs Solves It
From my decades of experience in the IT and Engineering space, I’ve seen firsthand how even the most capable engineering teams can falter under the weight of compliance requirements. In highly regulated industries, the need to innovate quickly often clashes with the...
Best Practices for Managing Engineering Change
You will be taken to another page to registerBy submitting this form, I acknowledge receipt of SPK and Associates' Privacy Policy.Engineering change is inevitable—but unmanaged change can lead to delays, compliance issues, and costly mistakes. Implementing a...
Blog Series: A Deep Dive into the Agile Manifesto’s 12 Core Principles
In this 12-part series we will examine 12 underlying principles behind the Agile Manifesto, starting with principle number 1: Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software. Let's break this statement down...
A Primer on How Hybrid Cloud Can Turbo Charge Your Manufacturing Enterprise
Private cloud-based solutions are scheduled to surpass traditional data centers by the year 2020. But your manufacturing organization shouldn’t wait until the end of the decade to start its cloud migration. Chances are good that your outdated infrastructure is in...
Ensuring Information Quality and Version Control with the Top 10 ISO 9001 Practices
Achieving compliance with ISO 9001 requires making quality and version control a priority. This eBook explores our experts’ ten best practices for ensuring ISO 9001 compliance.What You Will Learn Discover tips for achieving ISO 9001 certification such as: Establish a...
AI and DevOps: How should you start?
In this episode of All About Accelerating Products, we sit down with John Willis, a leading expert in DevOps, AI and engineering practices. John has spent decades shaping the tech industry and making groundbreaking contributions through his books, podcasts, and...
An Engineer’s Guide to CAD and the Renaissance of Product Design
Modern developers are either upgrading their technology or falling behind. Discover how new CAD technologies and other product design tools are altering the engineering space.What You Will Learn Discover how technologies like Creo and Creo+ from PTC are helping...
SPK and Associates Named to Top Global Managed Service Providers for 7th Year In A Row
Scotts Valley, CA-based consulting firm, SPK and Associates, is on Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501 for the 7th year in a row. The annual Channel Partners MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on a wide range of metrics. These include...