In a recent post, I spent a few minutes with Windows 8 and Office 2013 using a Dell Latitude ST -- and in my excitement over the launch of a new Microsoft tablet, I purchased a Microsoft Surface running Windows 8 RT hoping to see how it performs in an...
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Blog: Leveraging PTC’s Integrity Platform for IEC 62304 Compliance
SPK and Associates leverage PTC’s Integrity platform to help Medical Device companies develop software efficiently while achieving IEC 62304 compliance.
Achieving Full Test Traceability and Customized Reporting in PTC Windchill RV&S
When a terrain vehicle manufacturing company needed a way to implement requirements and test management for new product development, they purchased PTC Windchill RV&S to do the job. These tests, primarily on electric vehicles, provide effective management of...
Application Management Reduced Testing Time from Days to Under One Hour
When a global leader in infusion therapy, pain management technology, and support was developing more complex systems, they required an effective design control solution to support those efforts. SPK stepped in to help the medical company implement Windchill...
Essential Components for Your Creo Post-Installer
Introduction to Creo Post-Installers Hi everybody, I am Daniela, and I am with SPK and Associates. Today, I'm jumping over from the SolidWorks side into Creo, and I'll be discussing post installers for Creo—what they are, what they do, and what we commonly see used in...
The Benefits of Migrating from RV&S to Codebeamer for Your Development Team
The rise of digital transformation has increased the amount of SaaS applications on the market, encouraging users to migrate to the cloud. This has also increased the amount of features many of these software tools contain. While migrating to the cloud often has many...
Defining PDM and PLM Software: Why You Want Both
Choosing and evaluating products for managing data is a daunting task. With the ease of access to broad, general information – which is often conflicting – getting your decision-makers and Very Important People using the same vocabulary is the first step to developing...
Aston Martin Racing increases production using PTC Creo and PTC Windchill
At SPK and Associates, we like to share success. That’s why we’re sharing the intel on how Aston Martin achieved incredible product development results using PTC software. And, as proud PTC partners, we are your gateway to groundbreaking solutions ready to implement...
How PTC Windchill Transformed Volvo Trucks’ Product Lifecycle
Volvo depends on concurrent engineering to manage product complexities. They accelerate industrialization by efficiently sharing design changes between engineering and manufacturing. This is crucial for quick component development and production. For Volvo, PTC...
The Power of Trend Analysis in Drug Development with eQMS Platforms
There is an intrinsic value of identifying trends in data for medtech manufacturers. Yes, the prospect of avoiding scrutiny from federal auditors is a tangible benefit. However, the true motivation for proactive medical device trend analysis lies in its power to...
A-Z Cuts Time In Tool and Mold Construction Using PTC Creo
For over 75 years A-Z has been a leading supplier of high quality merchandise and service to the global tire industry. In its German 15,000 m² production facility A-Z designs, manufactures and produces tire molds and containers as per customer specification....
A Journey Through PTC’s Corporate Experience Center (CXC)
In 2019, PTC made a significant move to their technology-rich headquarters in Boston, marking a pivotal moment in their business transformation. The headquarters aren’t just a symbol of their established success though. Instead, they are a living and breathing example...